Manager Program

jan fagerquist

Email: abphw4@r.postjobfree.com

Address: P.O. Box 184

City: Wrightwood

State: CA

Zip: 92397

Country: USA

Phone: 951-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $40,000

Willing to Relocate

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Jan Fagerquist, MS, CAS, RAS

951-***-**** * abphw4@r.postjobfree.com * PO Box 184 * Wrightwood, CA 92397

Substance Abuse Counselor

Compassionate and dedicated professional with proactive, service-driven approach reinforced by 15+ years of clinical experience. Keen understanding of diverse backgrounds and highly responsive to widely varied individual needs and circumstances.

Expertise in working with individuals suffering from addiction and developing successful treatment plans. Proven abilities in building strong relationships with children, adolescents, adults, family members, industry specialists, and community members. Positive and encouraging attitude combined with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Case ManagementClient AssessmentTreatment PlanningIndividual, Family & Group TherapyProgram Development

Quality AssuranceDocumentationCrisis InterventionDual DiagnosisDischarge PlanningUtilization Review

Professional Experience

His House/New Creation, Colton, CA 2012-present

Program Manager

Overseeing daily running of a womens recovery program. Program development to meet the needs of the individual for their addiction and dual diagnosis. Provided individual, group and family counseling, organized and led lectures and treatment planning. Supervised staff and implemented inservice trainings. Conducted utilization reviews for all insurance clients. Provided aftercare planning and referrals. Conducted QA reviews and CARF preparation.

* Developed program parameters, staff training and documentation.

Michael's House, Palm Springs, CA 2008 to 2011

Therapist/Evaluation Therapist

Held role as Therapist within 60-bed dual diagnosis rehabilitation facility for individuals suffering from addiction and mental health issues. Managed caseload of approximately 10 clients, completing initial assessments and creating effective treatment plans. Provided therapy services within individual, group, and family settings, organized and led lectures, and updated progress reports. Conducted utilization reviews for insurance companies and assisted clients with referrals and aftercare planning. Worked with detox patients and assigned individuals to specific therapists.

* Directed group orientation for new clients, introducing facility, building trust, and putting individuals at ease.

County of San Bernardino, Victorville, CA 2007

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Traveled to clients' homes or facilities to provide crisis intervention services to children and adolescents. Assessed individuals for risk of harm to self/others, placed children in hospital if needed, provided referrals, and consistently conducted follow ups.

* Developed and led alcohol and drug abuse prevention group.

MFI, Inc., Riverside, CA 2005 to 2006

Managed Care Coordinator

Worked within three alcohol and drug abuse treatment facilities, providing individual, group, and family counseling services. Performed initial assessments, met with dual diagnosis, private pay, and high-risk clients, and heavily participated in creating treatment plans. Completed insurance verifications/authorizations and concurrent reviews. Consistently communicated with community agencies to coordinate referrals. Conducted lectures and regularly attended staff meetings.

* Successfully updated and maintained accurate and confidential documents.

Whiteside Manor, Inc., Riverside, CA 2000 to 2005

Clinical Director

Planned, managed, and provided leadership for Men's Program within organization specializing in drug and alcohol treatment services. Supervised approximately 10 employees, monitoring and evaluating performance. Directed weekly staff meetings, created schedules, and assigned caseloads. Conducted utilization reviews and insurance authorizations and implemented CARF policies and procedures. Managed cases, completed intake assessments, and developed treatment plans as needed.

Charter Hospital, Corona, CA 1993 to 2000

Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager

Served as Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager within 19-bed hospital. Oversaw case managers and interns, completed intake assessments, provided individual and group therapy services, and consulted with psychiatric patients. Established strong relationships with nurses, doctors, and staff members.

* Successfully audited patient files/records for Performance Improvement Committee.

Education & Credentials

MS in Counseling, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

BS in Education, Keene State College, Keene, NH

Dean's List; Summa Cum Laude; Kappa Delta Kappa Honor Society

Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS)

Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS)

Community Activity

Former Secretary and Treasurer, Alcoholics Anonymous

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