Sara Wortham
Searcy
Summary
Goal oriented and highly motivated to provide clinical assessments and services. Proficient in successfully managing multiple priorities with timelines. Strong organizational skills and commitment to client engagement and recruitment management to expand available mental health resources. Willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities to help meet team goals with efficient communication and positive attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Advocate
Curalinc Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including identification of presenting problems, provide In the Moment Support services for callers with screening for Risk and Safety Concerns, identify additional Work-Life challenges and connect members to additional resources for complete care
- Assist in the recruitment of individually licensed mental health providers to expand provider network and help aid in the expansion of services for members across the country, including rate negations and single case agreements to better serve members in need
- Conduct preauthorization assessments for higher levels of care for services going through members’ benefit plans including: Intensive Outpatient Programs, Partial Hospitalization Programs, and Inpatient Treatment
- Conduct active Case Management including treatment plan reviews, ensure linkage and connection to services, program satisfaction and determination of outcome and impact of EAP services
- Provide guidance, support, consultation and referrals to employees and their dependents as well as mental health advocacy and navigation for members in need of higher levels of care
Quality Coordinator
RWJ Barnabas Health
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Audit and monitor incoming crisis calls completed by staff to ensure quality performance and appropriate clinical assessments
- Assist in employee onboarding as well as provide training to new employees and continuing education in areas of clinical assessment, crisis management, and all utilized programs and platforms
- Creation and development of training material including PowerPoint presentations, skill based assessments and technology guides and walkthroughs to aid in streamlining of protocols and processes for employees
- Assist in the development of performance improvement plans for employees
- Help create behavioral health workflow within the department in addition to analyzing clinical quality, workflow, and throughput across the network
- Apply coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance
- Develop monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs while reviewing quality indicators to monitor trends throughout the network
Charge Clinician
RWJ Barnabas Health
06.2014 - 05.2021
- Present clinical workflow issues to psychiatrists and administrators, provide clinical directive to staff
- Manage incoming crisis calls through the RWH Barnabas crisis hotline to determine appropriate care and escalation
- Review inpatient bed requests for 18 psychiatric units by collecting and analyzing all pertinent patient information for presentation to psychiatrists
- Complete initial intake assessments for prospective clients wishing to begin eating disorder treatment at the inpatient or outpatient level; work with the eating disorder team and psychiatrists to help coordinate care
- Work with administration to resolve workflow issues and clinical admission barriers to improve patient care
- Determine appropriate level of care for clients (outpatient, IOP, PHP, inpatient) as well as appropriateness of voluntary and involuntary referrals from hospitals
- Assess and assist EAP clients throughout the RWJ Barnabas Health Network and accompanying contracted EAP companies
Social Work Intern
RWJ Barnabas Health
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and aided in development of diagnostically based treatment with ongoing assessments of patient’s mental status
- Utilized risk assessments, counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness with clients
- Conducted literature review search for evidence based practices to utilize in treatment with various mental health treatment modalities
- Conduced literature review involving psychiatric readmission and length of stay research to aide in development and execution of 30 day Readmit Project and Length of Stay Project
- Coordination of community resources and assessed and provided other case management needs for optimal treatment
- Co-facilitated group therapy across three psychiatric units
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, United States05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, United States10.2013
Skills
- Decision Making
- Relationship Building
- Mental Health Advocacy and Case Management
- Active Listening and Open Communication
- Collaboration with Clients and Team Members
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Organization and Time Management
- Recruitment Searching
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker, State of Arkansas, March 2023
Timeline
Care Advocate
Curalinc Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Quality Coordinator
RWJ Barnabas Health
05.2021 - 12.2022
Social Work Intern
RWJ Barnabas Health
01.2020 - 03.2021
Charge Clinician
RWJ Barnabas Health
06.2014 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
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