Behavioral Health Social Worker

KAREN M. DRAKE, LISW-S

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-driven Social Work Executive with extensive experience in leadership, program development, and strategic planning. Proven success in optimizing healthcare services, reducing hospital readmissions, and implementing innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, driving policy initiatives, and fostering strong partnerships with healthcare organizations and community stakeholders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Executive Leadership & Strategy

Program Development & Implementation

Budgeting & Financial Oversight

Behavioral Health & Crisis Intervention

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Policy Development & Compliance

Data-Driven Decision Making

Stakeholder Engagement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center – Cincinnati, OH

Pediatric Psychiatric Social Worker (PIRC Social Worker) Dec 2021 – Present

Conduct emergency psychiatric evaluations for pediatric patients in crisis within the Emergency Department.

Assess risk, develop safety plans, and coordinate inpatient and outpatient mental health services.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and behavioral health specialists to ensure timely interventions.

Provide crisis counseling and psychoeducation to families to improve treatment adherence and continuity of care.

UCHealth Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center – Cincinnati, OH

Psychiatric Social Worker (Part-Time) July 2011 – May 2023

Conducted emergency psychosocial assessments and mental health evaluations for patients in crisis.

Assessed and mitigated risks to ensure patient and public safety in a high-acuity trauma setting.

Anthem – Behavioral Health Utilization Management IN/OH/KY

Behavioral Health Care Manager II June 2018 – June 2020

Directed case planning and care coordination, improving patient outcomes and cost efficiency.

Utilized screening criteria and clinical judgment to ensure medically necessary, high-quality behavioral healthcare.

Played a key role in optimizing resource utilization and reducing high-cost interventions.

Aetna – Aetna Better Health of Ohio – Cincinnati, OH

Care Manager II – Behavioral Health July 2014 – May 2018

Managed 350+ members in the Aetna MyCare Ohio Plan, reducing ER visits and inpatient admissions through targeted interventions.

Specialized in behavioral health and substance abuse care coordination, collaborating with community agencies and health homes.

Led an initiative to improve hypertension education and treatment access for high-risk populations.

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services – Cincinnati, OH

Manager Oct 2008 – Feb 2013

Oversaw an Older Adult Care Team managing 425+ clients, successfully reducing emergency room visits.

Led organizational policy development, staff accountability measures, and clinical initiatives.

Chaired multiple committees, including Hiring Action and Onboarding Projects.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

Master of Social Work – Social Welfare Administration

University of Cincinnati, June 2010

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S)

State of Ohio, August 2012 – Present

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