Mental Health Care Coordinator
Resume:
Nancy A. Horbatuk, LMSW
Ossining, NY 10562
ad4uvc@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
May 2021 Fordham University
May 2023 Graduate School of Social Services, Master of Social Work
September 1992- Concordia College, Bronxville, New York.
May 1994 Bachelor of Science, Social Work, May 1994
EXPERIENCE:
Present- Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health
September 2017 Care Coordinator, LMSW Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, 701 North Broadway Sleepy Hollow, NY
*Responsible for the identification of adult patient’s barriers to treatment and development of unit comprehensive safe discharge plan. The plan addresses the patient’s mental health, psychosocial, medical, and any co-occurring issues that may impact treatment and the patient’s ability to maintain wellness.
*Experienced in establishing linkage to services and resources throughout counties and boroughs of New York, including but not limited to Single Point of Access (AOT) Assisted Outpatient Treatment, benefits, entitlements, mental health housing/shelter, care management services, nursing services, assisted living, substance, and eating disorder treatment.
* Provide comprehensive referrals reflective of patients' needs to the appropriate level of inpatient/outpatient care.
*Accomplished connections with mental health community agencies/hospitals/providers
within the Department of Mental Health in Westchester, Dutchess, Rockland, Ulster, and Putnam Counties, as well as the NYC boroughs.
*Provided psychoeducation to patients and facilitated groups regarding advocacy, partnering with treatment teams, understanding their rights, empowering voices, and participation in treatment/transition planning.
* Advocated for patients to receive treatment-appropriate services from community agencies.
*Provided follow-up calls and crisis intervention to patients and providers post-discharge to reduce re-hospitalization and patient decompensation.
* Collaborated with community clinicians and doctors to coordinate and provide continuity of care.
*Collected data/statistics for program utilization review and enhanced clinical care.
September 2017 Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health
September 2011 Intensive Care Manager, Health Home Care Management Program 315 South Highland Avenue Briarcliff, NY 10510
*Provided support to high-risk adults through their recovery process. Focus on severely mentally ill and substance abuse treatment-resistant.
* Advocated and linked clients to community resources and treatment.
* Collaborated with Department of Community of Mental Health, AOT Coordinator,
Hospitals in Westchester County, Bronx, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties, in addition to NY Metro boroughs, medical providers, mental health and substance abuse treatment providers, and residential programs, families, and individuals to ensure continuity of care.
*Responsible for the completion of AOT documentation and reporting.
* Supported clients in need of benefits and entitlements.
* Provided weekly visits to assess patients' needs and progress and followed up with appropriate community support, i.e., treatment, housing, medical, family, and assisted outpatient treatment.
*Provided supervision of care managers and training as
*Provided education to clients regarding self-advocacy, understanding illness, identifying barriers, developing plans to prevent decompensation, follow up with providers and community resources.
*Provided coordination of outpatient services, intakes, evaluations, medication renewals, medical follow-up, and emergency services.
Nancy Horbatuk
42 Cedar Lane Ossining, NY 10562
July 2008- Day Habilitation Program Coordinator/Admission Coordinator,
November 2010 Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. Day Habilitation Program, Hawthorne, New York
* Responsible for maintaining complete enrollment of expanding Day Habilitation Program.
* Responsible for accurate completion of Medicaid billing of services.
* Provided supervision and training to 17+ staff.
* Ensured OPWDD guidelines and program remained in compliance.
* Established Day Habilitation Program guidelines and requirements during the admission process.
* Provided day habilitation program screenings and intakes for consumers to determine the appropriateness of the program.
* Facilitated the screening, admission, and discharge meetings on the client’s behalf and provided follow-up.
* Responsible for revising and creating new policies and procedures for the Day Habilitation program.
* Responsible for the creation, design, and implementation of programs that reflected the values and outcomes of individuals and promoted pre-vocational, vocational, person-centered,
self-advocacy and leisure time skills.
* Developed curricula and procedures to be followed.
* Assisted the Adult Program Director with the development and maintenance of staff training.
* Provided ongoing staff training on consumer needs, health and safety, and program management.
* Made recommendations and developed plans concerning programmatic needs.
* Reviewed clinical recommendations and coordinated follow-up of required services.
August 2006 Residence Manager,
October 2007 Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. Hawthorne, New York
* Responsible for oversight and supervision of developmentally delayed, medically compromised adults in a community residence.
* Supervised and coordinated efforts of staff assigned to the residence.
* Responsible for training staff regarding client needs, policy and procedures, residential habilitation valued outcomes, and medical issues/concerns.
* Developed and maintained staffing schedules.
* Liaison between agencies, family, medical providers, and the residence.
* Responsible for ensuring that home operations fall within budgetary guidelines.
* Maintained accurate and complete records.
*Promoted self-determination and choice with clients and discussed risks. Included staff in discussions.
November 2004- Residence Manager,
August 2006 Cardinal McCloskey Services: Elmsford, New York
* Responsible for oversight and supervision of MICA/DD community residence.
*Provided assessment and communication platform whereby staff could communicate client’s status in between shifts to ensure continuity of care.
* Provided training for counselors regarding behavior plans, residential habilitation plans, and
medical documentation
* Responsible for writing the Residential Habilitation Plan and methodology, tracking behavior goals, and Plan of Protective Oversight on behalf of OPWDD recipients.
* Coordinated medical appointments for consumers and acted as a liaison between medical providers, day programs, clinicians, and family members.
Nancy Horbatuk
42 Cedar Lane Ossining, NY 10562
June 2004- Assistant Residence Manager,
November 2004 Cardinal McCloskey Services: Elmsford, New York
*Provided assessment of patient’s status to Manager/Administrator on Duty
* Provided staff training concerning pro-active behavioral intervention, Res. Hab. plan implementation and documentation.
* Monitored and made recommendations regarding Res. Hab. goals, behavior plans, and medical care.
* Responsible for coordinating daily group home activities, community outings, and family visits.
* Supervised staff in documentation of consumer’s Medication Administration Record, supervision of medication administration, ensured consumer’s medical needs were addressed and follow up with prescription orders.
July 2000- Milieu Manager/Mental Health Worker,
May 2004 Four Winds Hospital: Katonah, New York
* Coordinated daily unit program staff and children's activities.
* Responsible for scheduling daily assignments for mental health workers.
* Provided psychosocial histories as needed.
* Provided crisis intervention to psychiatric patients.
*Provided individual counseling to assigned caseload and provided documentation.
*Provided shift report to the interdisciplinary team regarding patient’s status.
*Oriented new patients and families to the unit.
*Maintained communication with family or child community support systems to aid in the child’s recovery.
* Monitored and made recommendations concerning treatment goals and behavior plans.
November 1994- Elementary Social Worker
March 1997 Hawthorne Foundation (Formerly known as (Margaret Chapman School) Hawthorne, NY
*Provided case management for approximately 45 clients ages 5-21+
*Responsible for completing biopsychosocial assessments on clients.
*Provided one-on-one face-to-face sessions with students to assess mental status and progress in classroom and residential living environments.
*Coordinated semi-annual interdisciplinary meetings with family/community support to review client’s cognitive, academic, communication, adaptive, social/emotional, medical/health care needs and strengths.
* Coordinate with family and providers for all IEP meetings.
* Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and implementation in program
INTERNSHIP
April 2023 Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health
May 2021 MSW Intern, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, 701 North Broadway Sleepy Hollow, NY
* Provide biopsychosocial assessment per referral and assessment policy, plan and carry out appropriate interventions.
* Provided psychoeducation, evidenced-based therapy (CBT, SFT, grief work), mindfulness skill-based work to individuals and groups, psychosocial assessments, substance abuse counseling, and crisis assessment intervention to patients and families.
*Provided culturally sensitive, diverse care in a safe environment.
* Provided person-centered treatment with a humanistic approach: focus on severe mental illness, substance abuse, LGBTQIA population, and marginalized populations.
Nancy Horbatuk
42 Cedar Lane, NY 10562
* Provide comprehensive referrals reflective of patient’s needs to the appropriate level of inpatient/outpatient level care.
* Collaborated treatment planning and goal setting with the patient treatment team.
* Ensured accurate and timely documentation of clinical records.
* Provided psychopharmacology to patients and families.
* Maintained contact with patients’ collaterals, significant others, and community and medical providers.
SKILLS: NICS Certified, Proficiency working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAIRS database. Northwell Redcap, Meditech, EMR, PSYKES, NICS Reporting, AOT Treatment Plan Development, Health Commerce System, Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified, IICAPS Evidenced-Based Family Intervention Model Certified, CBT, SFBT, Grief Counseling, Motivational Interviewing
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request
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