Melissa Hollo,LISW-S, MSSA, MBA
***** ******** ****** ?Fairview Park OH ?440-***-****?******@*******.***
A highly experienced Healthcare Manager, who has demonstrated the ability
to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in social
work. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical
business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities,
and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing
competitiveness, and improving customer service offerings.
Recent Accomplishments
University Hospitals
. Successfully oversaw the start-up and development of a Psychiatric
Centralized Intake Team with 15 employees
. Spearheaded the successful application of Telepsychiatry services
. Developed efficient emergency patient through-put plan
. Developed the Social Work and Professional Counselor Governance
. Established critical partnerships with high level community
leaders such as St.Vincent Charity Hospital, Southwest General
Hospital, St.John's Medical Center, Center for Families and
Children, Signature Health, and more.
. Enhanced the public image and recognition of the Hospital's name
within the healthcare community through new business development,
community outreach, and aggressive networking.
Professional Experience
University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio
Manager, Emergency Psychiatric Access Services (2008-Present)
. Developed and maintained the Emergency Psychiatric Access Team which
includes, completing mental health evaluations for two hospitals;
verifying patients insurance and authorizing insurance for psychiatry
admissions; managing all emergency access to our inpatient units for in-
network and out of network hospitals; increasing unit census for six
inpatient psychiatry units; managing the code violet team through the UH
Case Medical Center; completing adult social work services in the
emergency departments; and completing telepsychiatry assessments for our
in network Emergency Departments.
. Oversee the strategic management and operational oversight of the
organizations psychiatric admissions in order to provide streamlined
operations, reduced operating costs, and greater profitability.
. Increased departmental growth as well as relevance with in the University
Hospital organization. Provided consultation services for UH departments
for psychiatry needs as well as program development.
. Initiated and lead the LEAN processes for the Department of Psychiatry
Employee Assistant Program Counselor, (5/2006-9/2008)
. Provided clinical support for University Hospitals employees.
. Spearheaded and implemented the patient tracking and clinical
database
. Provided system trainings on a variety of wellness topics
Mental Health Services for the Homeless, INC, Cleveland, Ohio
Manager, Mobile Crisis team, PRN (2002-2008)
. Supervised and provided clinical direction to 25+ licensed social
workers and clinical counselors
. Managed day to day operations
Manager, Community Psychiatric Service Team (2002-2006)
. Supervised and Provided Clinical Direction for 15+ licensed social
workers and clinical counselors
. Managed day to day operations
. Implemented and monitored several successful projects
Education
Master of Business Administration, (2012)
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
Master of Science in Social Administration, (2002)
Case western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, (2001)
Concordia college, Bronxville, New York
References Upon Request