Kierra Benton
Sacramento
Summary
Mental health professional with strong foundation in clinical practice and client care. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, and patient assessment. Known for collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering impactful results. Recognized for empathy and steadfast commitment to client well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician IIUtilization Management Representative
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery
07.2024 - Current
- Perform Mental Health and DMC-ODS Audit Reviews and track trends;
- Assist with preparation for external audits and reviews;
- Develop and review Inpatient monitoring reports to share at bi-weekly collaboration meetings;
- Collaborate with UM Admin staff for Inpatient Monitoring case errors;
- Assist with the input of diagnosis documents into the EHR;;
- Attend coordination meetings as needed, such as Project Improvement Plans (PIPs);
- Participate in committee and All-staff meetings, as needed;
- Other duties as assigned
Mental Health Clinician II /Quality Service Representative
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Support staff and contractors in the department documentation content and Medi-Cal standards to ensure compliance;
- Assist in organizing and data collecting for the State/Federal audits for the department;
- Assist with and facilitate the state required Performance Improvement Projects;
- Assist/Lead with drafting, editing, and finalizing documents, including department policies related to BHRS Quality Services
- Analyze new regulations related to Quality Services and assist with implementation;
- Analyze new clinical processes and regulations and assist with implementation through the electronic health record or other necessary platforms;
- Communicate verbally & write concise reports;
- Assist in promoting employee awareness of ethical and compliant practices;
- A strong commitment to and demonstrated skills in provision of culturally competent services to diverse populations, consistently utilizing multicultural skills, knowledge and experience
- Other duties as assigned.
Residential Therapist
Summitview Child and Family Services
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Conducted bio psychosocials to determine client limitations, needs, and strengths.
- Prepared clients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Developed long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage client progress.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in client charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Utilized crisis intervention and mindfulness techniques to decrease client mental health symptoms.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
Clinician/Facilitator
River Oak Center for Children
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for client intake.
- Collaborated with probation officers, treatment team, and facilitated family planning meetings.
- Documented staff information, service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Provided crisis intervention support.
- Evaluated progress towards goals for all clients.
- Assisted with documentation and training of new employees.
- Actively participated in program meetings and staff development activities.
- Met with up to 10-15 clients weekly with mental health challenges.
- Provided individual and family therapy sessions.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bethune - Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL05.2016
Skills
- Working Collaboratively
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Safety Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Treatment Planning
- Client Advocacy
- CPR Certified
- Clinical documentation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Therapeutic intervention
- Individual counseling
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker 110018: Current-August 2026
Languages
English
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician IIUtilization Management Representative
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery
07.2024 - Current
Mental Health Clinician II /Quality Service Representative
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery
04.2023 - 06.2024
Residential Therapist
Summitview Child and Family Services
08.2020 - 03.2023
Clinician/Facilitator
River Oak Center for Children
09.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bethune - Cookman University
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Maryland - Baltimore
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