Traci Benton
Phone: 623-***-**** • *************@*****.***
Summary
A dedicated Social Worker experienced in long term care, behavioral health, supervision and education in public health concerns. Long term goal to continue in the field of social work while pursuing my masters’ degree in Counseling and Addiction.
Professional Experience
Banner Health, Mesa, AZ
Long Term Care Case Manager August 2017 - Present
Utilized advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to facilitate appropriate member physical health and behavioral healthcare through assessment and care planning.
Direct provider coordination, collaboration, and coordination of psychosocial wraparound services to promote effective utilization of available resources and optimal cost-effective outcomes.
Aetna – Mercy Care Plan, Phoenix, AZ
Long Term Care Case Manager October 2007 – August 2017
Utilized advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to facilitate appropriate member physical health and behavioral healthcare through assessment and care planning.
Direct provider coordination, collaboration, and coordination of psychosocial wraparound services to promote effective utilization of available resources and optimal cost-effective outcomes.
Value Options/Magellan, Glendale, AZ
Clinical Liaison/Clinical Coordinator November 2004 – September 2007
Supervised A.C.T. Team (Assertive Community Treatment) with 9 case managers - supervised home and oversaw mentally ill members; team on call 24/7.
Provided leadership and direction.
Provided assessment and treatment including clinical behavioral health experience.
DDD, Glendale, AZ
Case Manager February 2004 – November 2004
Assessed and assisted with in-home services for members qualified with DDD services.
APAZ, Phoenix, AZ
Education Coordinator August 2001 – December 2003
Worked with several not-for-profit organizations with public health issues and educated community on public health concerns such as HIV/AIDS, syringe exchanging, Hep B and C, STI's.
Education
Aspen University, Master in Counseling-Addiction – In Process
New Mexico State University, Community Health – GPA 3.7
Pima Community College, Biology – GPA 3.7