Employment Counseling
Resume:
Julia Griffith
Ottawa, Ks. *****
Cell Phone- 785-***-****
Email- ac2i8r@r.postjobfree.com
EMPLOYMENT
**/**/**-******* ********** Rehabilitation Counselor
State of Kansas
Ottawa, Ks
Performs initial intakes and reviews medical, educational and disability related information to determine eligibility.
Works with high school transition students to coordinate and plan for future vocational services
Responsible for coordination of transition services for 6 high schools
Analyze information received from referring source, client and case history; develop a vocational diagnosis and rehabilitation plan.
Interview and counsel clients to determine appropriate intervention services necessary for employment readiness (ie. homelessness prevention, mental health services, drug and alcohol treatment)
Provide follow along and follow up services to clients to support them in reaching their vocational goals.
Set up conference booth at various events and educate other vendors and attendees about Vocational Rehabilitation
Teach job preparation skills
Engage and educate local business about vocational rehabilitation services and encourage employment of people with disabilities.
Advocate for clients in helping them acquire community services, employment and other outside agencies.
Acts as a liaison between clients and employers and other agencies employing conflict resolution skills when needed.
Provide comprehensive rehabilitation services and effective case management including initial assessments, written reports, billing and payments
Maintain up to date records and adhere to HIPPA regulations and strict confidentiality procedures.
Maintains state/federal successful case closure goal
Hours worked: 40
Supervisor: Tim Ohlmann
06/29/15 to 11/15/16 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
State of Missouri
Kansas City, Mo.
•Performs initial intakes and reviews medical, educational and disability related information to determine eligibility
•Works with high school transition students to coordinate and plan for future vocational services
•Analyze information received from referring source, client and case history; develop a vocational diagnosis and rehabilitation plan.
•Interview and counsel clients to determine appropriate intervention services necessary for employment readiness (ie. homelessness prevention, mental health services, drug and alcohol treatment)
•Provide comprehensive rehabilitation services and effective case management including initial assessments, written reports, job seeking skills training, job placement, and counseling.
•Provide follow along and follow up services to clients to support them in reaching their employment goals
•Monitored adherence to drug and alcohol treatment goals, medication management and court ordered services.
•Made and justified decisions for the expenditure of funds to meet specific individual client needs such as physical restoration or training.
•Determined need for physical, mental health, and learning disabilities services for (e.g., surgery, physical therapy, artificial limbs, psychotherapy, and assistive technology) necessary for employability.
•Maintains state/federal successful case closure goal
Hours worked: 40
Supervisor: Teresa King
04/29/2013-6/23/2015 Utilization Review Specialist
Lakemary Center, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, Paola, Ks.
Performs initial reviews for medical necessity and appropriateness of setting for the assigned case load
Ensures effectiveness of medically necessary, covered, quality services at the least restrictive level of care within a coordinated care delivery system for Lakemary Center youth.
Ensures integration of care and effective utilization of resources through review of documentation, discussion with providers and clients, and application of clinical guidelines as applicable to the level of care.
Conducts concurrent reviews to ensure medical necessity for continued utilization
Liaisons with the treatment provider regarding the identified treatment plan in accordance with concurrent review criteria.
Assists the treatment provider in identifying and coordinating alternative, least restrictive settings that will provide appropriate and qualitative care while controlling cost.
Coordinates services with medical utilization/care management personnel of multiple health plans to ensure appropriate, cost effective treatment and identify areas where both utilization management personnel can collaborate
Assists with the collection and analysis of utilization data and tracks ongoing care management cases and their outcomes.
Serves as a liaison for patient and Lakemary Center with insurance companies.
Negotiates and advocates for patient length of stay and level of care.
Oversees utilization review activities with identified departments to ensure reimbursement for services provided by the organization.
Maintains professionalism in all interactions with providers, colleagues, and external contacts
Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
Conducts daily quality control of general event reports in residential and school facilities, weekly clinical reviews of therapist’s documentation activities, and daily quality control of the daily tracking sheets in the residential facilities; reviews and recommends corrective actions in areas of deficiency.
Hrs. worked per week: 40
Supervisor: Teresa Galutia
02-07/07-2012 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Office of
Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor and Industry, Allentown, Pa.
Analyzed, interpreted and compiled the pertinent educational, social, medical, psychological and vocational information relative to the applicants or clients in order to determine level of aspiration, interest, motivation, aptitude and scholastic achievement.
Screened for presence of mental health and developmental disabilities in absence of diagnosis(es) substantiated through medical/psychological/educational records. Referred clients to appropriate clinician for further diagnostic evaluation.
Provided comprehensive rehabilitation services and effective case management including initial assessments, written reports, job seeking skills training, job placement, and counseling.
Interviewed and counseled clients to determine appropriate intervention services necessary for employment readiness (ie. homelessness prevention, mental health services needs, drug and alcohol treatment needs)
Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to track progress of offenders currently on probation/parole.
Monitored adherence to drug and alcohol treatment goals, medication management and court ordered services.
Made and justified decisions for the expenditure of funds to meet specific individual client needs such as physical restoration or training.
Determined need for physical, mental health, and learning disabilities services for (e.g., surgery, physical therapy, artificial limbs, psychotherapy, and assistive technology.etc) necessary for employability.
Consistently met and exceeded rehabilitation goals as a state rehabilitation counselor in economically depressed counties with high offender populations.
Coordinated with other social service agencies, VA representatives, physicians, psychologists, family members and educational agencies to provide services to help consumers overcome employment related barriers.
Human Resources, 800-***-****
Hrs worked per week: 37.5
6-2006/2-2007 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Langston and Associates, Topeka, Ks.
Research and review of medical, employment, psychological, educational, and other records as needed for determining client’s vocational potential after injury.
Consulted with attorneys concerning worker’s compensation and personal injury cases for purpose of vocational related opinions.
Conducted labor market research studies and researched employment opportunities in geographic area of client in relation to education, experience, age and vocational potential.
Created detailed reports of opinions for submission to attorneys for court purposes.
Other duties included: billing and accounts payable, file set up of new referrals, dictation, answering phones and forwarding messages, scheduling depositions, and faxing documents.
Hrs worked per week: 40
Supervisor-Bud Langston 785-***-****
8-2004/5-2006 Graduate Research Assistant, Graduate Office, Research and Grants, Emporia State University, Emporia, Ks (2 year award)
Assisted faculty and students with funding opportunity searches using the SMART and GENUIS notification system.
Also, processed dictation work for faculty, assisted in grant proposal research, editing and submission of grants.
Conducted literature searches for faculty, staff and students to assist in research.
Hrs worked per week: 20
Supervisor- Pam Fillmore 620-***-****
EDUCATION
2004/2006 - Master’s of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling, Emporia State University (CORE accredited) 60 hour program
1999/2002- Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Emporia State University
Parole internship from 1-2002/5-2002 Lyon County, Ks.
CERTIFCATION: CRC
References;
Teresa Galutia, Lakemary Center 785-***-****
Bud Langston, Langston & Associates 785-***-****
Teresa King, State of Missouri 816-***-****
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