Rebecca Brown
Irvine
Summary
Dedicated, client focused professional offering significant experience in self-directed positions requiring effective support of at risk individuals in substance abuse and mental health. Proven interpersonal, communication and multi-tasking skills. Adaptable team player recognized to learn and teach newly acquired skills. Proactive and resourceful with strong knowledge of community resources and how to access them.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Akua Mind and Body
07.2020 - Current
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Referred clients to appropriate community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and HIPPA requirements.
- Accomplished successful transitions between levels of care by developing detailed discharge plans and coordinating resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
Case Manager
Telecare Corporation
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and self-sufficiency.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, therapists, and courts to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Provided crisis intervention services, maintaining a calm and supportive presence during difficult situations.
Assistant Manager
The Meadows
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed a low-income 360 unit senior manufactured home park.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all tenants, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Strengthened relationships with community organizations to increase access to supportive resources for tenants in need.
- Educated tenants on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Peer Support Counselor
Core Health
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing mental health symptoms, resulting in better emotional wellbeing.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting counseling techniques as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between clients and schools, promoting continuity of care across different settings.
- Integrated a strengths-based approach promoting an increased sense of self-efficacy and resilience in clients.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for improved outcomes.
Teacher
Evergreen/Battle Ground School Districts
08.1999 - 10.2015
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Concordia University
Portland, OR05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12-1997
Master of Arts - Teaching
Concordia University
Portland, OR05-1999
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Case Management Tracking
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Notes
- Treatment Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Case Manager
Akua Mind and Body
07.2020 - Current
Case Manager
Telecare Corporation
07.2019 - 07.2020
Assistant Manager
The Meadows
11.2017 - 07.2019
Peer Support Counselor
Core Health
08.2015 - 07.2017
Teacher
Evergreen/Battle Ground School Districts
08.1999 - 10.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
Master of Arts - Teaching
Concordia University
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