Committee Member Treatment Specialist
Resume:
Lisa Echols
Cordova, TN 38018
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PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
APRIL 2015 – Current
Universal Health Services / Utilization Review/ Intake Assessor/ Appeals Coordinator
Review medical records to determine appropriate level of care according to ASAM guidelines.
Conduct Medicare Audits to ensure Medicare Guidelines are followed.
Complete Medicare Audits according to Medicare Guidelines.
Identify patients who would benefit from an extended stay at our residential facility.
Complete Psychosocial Evaluations to assess patient’s emotional, psychical and social needs within a dual diagnosis facility to address co-occurring disorders.
Counsel with clients and family members using Evidence Based Practices to address treatment modalities and cost effectiveness of treatment.
Complete Initial Treatment Plans and identify High Risk Indicators on new patients arriving on the unit. .
Ensure clients who are court ordered for substance abuse treatment; receive treatment as mandated by the courts.
Work as part of the Treatment Team to identify patient needs and follow-up with physician recommendations.
Review social histories and medical records to determine clinical needs.
Train new Intake Staff on psychosocial evaluations and on the Intake process.
Complete Pre-Certs and Concurrent Reviews with Insurance Companies to advocate for patient stays in a treatment facility.
Conduct COVID19 Screenings of hospital personnel.
May 2017 – Present
Delta Medical Center / Admission Specialist / Intake Assessor / Pre-Authorizations
Complete Psychosocial Evaluations and diagnose patients from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to determine psychiatric needs of patients.
Review medical records to determine medical necessity and coordinate level of care to safely transition patients from nursing homes, police departments, and/or assisted living facilities to admit patients in the hospital for acute psychiatric care.
Staff cases with psychiatrist and write orders for physician approval for hospital admits.
Complete Pre-Certs with all commercial insurance providers, Medicaid, TennCare and Medicare.
Assess risk levels of patients and work with physicians and nurses to ensure high risk indicators are addressed.
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October 2011 – February 2017 (PRN Universal Health Services)
Parkwood Behavioral Health / NARC (Needs Assessment & Referral Counselor)
Completed Psychosocial Evaluations to diagnose patients from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) for inpatient and/or outpatient treatment for pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults and geriatric adults.
Provided clinical information to physicians and made recommendations for In-Patient Treatment Services.
Worked closely with APS and DCS to report suspected abuse cases as a mandated reporter of abuse.
Provided appropriate age based counseling to patients & family members.
Complete pre-certs while advocating for adolescent and adult patients through their HMO to include Medicaid, Medicare, TennCare and all commercial insurance providers.
September 2008 – April 2015
DIDD (West TN Regional Office) / Residential Program Specialist / State of TN
Worked closely with Youth Villages Counselors to assess the needs of high risk youths to get them into the Medicaid Waiver Program where services were provided through the Bureau of TennCare.
Worked as an Interdisciplinary Team Member with Physicians, Nurses, DCS and APS to ensure individuals with an intellectual disability needs were identified and addressed appropriately. Served as DCS liaison for the State of TN West Region of Department of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
Worked to develop relationships with all local mental health centers in the West Region and request services through the Medicaid Waiver Program under TennCare guidelines.
Provided clinical review of Psychological Evaluations to determine I.Q. Scores for clients in order to determine their needs.
Provided counseling and crisis intervention to IDD/MI individuals concerning but not limited to: homelessness, medication management, behavioral / psychosocial issues for individuals: adolescents, adults and geriatric populations.
Made school visits and visits to community based programs to ensure clients were receiving services they were approved to receive. Also made home visits to clients home to talk with family members about needs of clients.
May 2008 – November 2008
Shelby County Government / Correctional Treatment Specialist / Memphis, TN
Reviewed social histories to implement individualized treatment plans.
Monitored psychotropic medications for young offenders with special needs.
Counseled with offenders and their family members about their crime and the impact that substance abuse had on their crime and their victims.
Wrote comprehensive reports concerning inmates with severe behavioral needs.
Worked in the Special Needs Units with offenders with behavioral needs.
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September 2005 – May 2008
Shelby Residential & Vocational Services Memphis, TN
QMRP (Qualified Mental Retardation Professional) I.C.F. Division
Reviewed Psychological Evaluations and social histories to determine the needs of individuals diagnosed with an intellectual developmental disability.
Facilitated Interdisciplinary Meetings consisting of therapy staff, RN Managers, and Home Managers to address IDD individual’s needs. .
Reviewed Behavior Plans and provided training to staff on BA Plans and incorporated BA plans into Individual Support Plans.
Prepared Psychotropic Medication Reports for Monthly Human Rights Committee Review.
Made school visits to attend ISP Meetings to address developmental issues and school concerns in patient’s annual ISP.
1998 – 2004 (Honorable State Service)
MS Department of Corrections / Administrator / Correctional Commander
Supervised 120 state employees with the Department of Corrections.
Served as Classification Committee Member to complete evaluations to determine appropriate housing and support needs of new inmates entering into the prison system.
Served as Disciplinary Committee Member to independently listen to Rule Violation Reports and administer appropriate punishment for the infraction.
Completed staff Annual Performance Appraisals and monitored staff performance while identifying the need for additional training.
Wrote new Policy and Procedures standards for review and approval by Superintendent of prison facility.
Provided counseling to inmates & their family members.
Counseled offenders with Alcohol & Drug charges.
Reviewed social histories to determine individual inmate needs.
Six (6) years of supervisory experience
EDUCATIONAL RECORD
Alcorn State University – General Studies / 1983-1985
Delta State University-B.S. (Social Work / Criminal Justice ) 5/1999
Capella University – Master’s Psychology 10/2008
REFERENCES
Malanda Shelton / Admission’s Director / LaPaloma / 901-***-****
Brooke Henderson / Admission’s Director / UHS / 901-***-****
Peggy Morris / Intake Lead Assessor / Parkwood Behavioral Health 901-***-****
Paula Vanburen / District Marketing Director / Parkwood / 662-***-****
Kimberly Turner / DIDD Intake Coordinator / 901-***-****
Thelma Powell / DHS Investigator / 901-***-**** (Personal Reference)
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