TONI HUFF
Bishop
Summary
Dedicated compassionate professional with a positive history of working within the multifaceted realms of human services. Several years of working and training in film production, hospitality, child care, health industry, and behavioral health departments. Professional and personal experience working with individuals that need assistance with daily life skills, mental health issues, and substance use issues. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance patient, client, and customer care. Skilled communicator, organized, professional, empathetic, ethical, and consistent.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
MSW@USC Virtual Practicum
University Of Southern California, USC
Los Angeles, CA
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Participated in live therapy sessions with supervisors
- Case Management; Assessments and Screenings
- Implemented evidence-based interventions including motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy, and group therapy
- Ethical decision making skills, practiced professional code of ethics
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator
Toiyabe Indian Health Project
10.2021 - Current
- Conduct Drug Screens
- Assessments; Substance Use, Medical, ASAM.
- Caseload of over 50 patients
- Coordinate Medical Provider's patient flow, Check-ins, Check-outs
Coordinate Patient Pharmacy; Referrals, Prescription Orders, Pick-ups, etc. - Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement (Created Contingency Management Program)
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences (Detox Facilities, Residential Facilities)
Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee
Toiyabe Indian Health Project
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Completed Coursework to become Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT) through California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
- Currently completing coursework to test for Credentialed Alcohol and Drug Counselor; Estimated Testing July 2024
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences (Detox Facilities, Residential Facilities)
Purchase & Referred Care Specialist
Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc
07.2014 - 01.2019
- Assist Reception with patient check-in
- Collect payments
- Answer phones calls
- Register patients, create new folders, scan patient info
- Run insurance, sequence patient’s insurance
- Update patient information
- Assist patients with Travel and Referrals
- Submit Authorizations for Referrals
- Assist with claims processing
- Process Travel claims/bills
- Send Letters to patients regarding Travel, Approvals or Denials
- Any other work requested by billing supervisor
Insurance Clerk Il
Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Post Payments into RPMS, 3rd Party, and Dentrix Systems for all Toiyabe Locations
- Adjust Payments for All Systems
- Post Optical Payments and Adjustments
- Research EOBs for Problems of Non-Payment or Incorrect Billing Diagnose Codes
- Scan All Documents into Laserfiche
- Assist Billers and Billing Supervisor with any duties that are required to be done
Scan Tech Clerk
Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Scan Medical Documents into scanning system Vista/Laserfiche
- Organize Medical Records
- File Patient Folders
- Assist Medical Office with General Office Duties
Administrative Receptionist
Bishop Paiute Tribal Office
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Answer phone calls
- Assist Tribal Members with Info
- Regarding DMV Exemptions/Sales Taxes Exemptions
- Assist Administrative Assistant with General Office Duties, Copying, Printing,
- Filing/Organization
- Assist Tribal Administrator
- Assist Fiscal Dept
- With General Office Duties
Care Intake Clerk
Toiyabe Indian Health Project Inc
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Answer phone calls
- Assist Patients with Insurance Info
- Bill Claims/insurances
- File/Organize Patient Files
- Assist Patients with Travel Forms/Calculate Receipts
- Assist Pharmacy Techs.
Front Desk Clerk Night Audit
Best Western Creekside Inn
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Answer phone calls
- Schedule/Cancel Reservations
- Promote Hotel Rates/Hotel Services
- Promote Special Offers
- Manage Night Audit
- Calculate Receipts
Makeup Intern
Stitch In Time
07.2009 - 08.2009
- Directed Jigeesh Magar
- Assist Special Effects Makeup Artist with Makeup Design/Hair Design
Production Assistant
All About Evil
03.2009 - 04.2009
- Directed by Joshua Garnnell
- Assist Production Team with Organization of Film Production
Assistant Director
Goodnight Baby
01.2008 - 02.2008
- Directed by Frances E. Chang
- Assist Director with Creative Decisions
- Schedule Production e Plan Catering
- Assist with Location Scout
Front Desk Clerk/Night Audit
Best Western Creekside Inn
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Answer phone calls
- Schedule/Cancel Reservations
- Promote Hotel Rates/Hotel Services
- Promote Special Offers
- Manage Night Audit
- Calculate Receipts
Teacher Assistant
Owens Valley Career Development Center
11.2006 - 01.2007
- Assist Teacher with Children
- Schedule the Day's Events
- Organize Classroom Activities
Receptionist
Belle Vous Day Spa
01.2005 - 09.2006
- Answer phone calls
- Schedule/Cancel Appointments
- Product Sales
- Manage Bank Account/Deposits
Second Assistant Director
The Still Life, Joel Miller/Albion Entertainment
03.2003 - 04.2003
- Assist Director with Creative Decisions
- Producing/Schedule of Production
- Assist Actors/Agents
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Addictions
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2023
Associate - Arts Liberal Arts/Social & Behavioral Sciences
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA05.2022
Associate - Science Human Services
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA05.2022
Associate - Arts for Transfer Psychology
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA05.2022
Certificate in Producing And Directing Motion Pic - Film Production
Berkeley Digital Film Institute
Berkeley, CA12.2008
Makeup Artistry For Motion Pictures - Basic Makeup Application
Hollywood Cinema Production Resources
Los Angeles, CA12.2003
Certificate of Excellence in Team Building - Film Production
Fox American Indian Summer Institute
Los Angeles, CA07.2003
Certificate - Film Production
Akatubi Film And Music Academy Summer Program
Bishop, CA09.2002
High School Diploma -
Bishop Union High School
Bishop, CA06.2002
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication dispensing
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Project oversight/Creation
- Team Building
- Staff Management
- Drug inventory management
- Substance Use Counseling
- Group Facilitator
- Case Management
Timeline
MSW@USC Virtual Practicum
University Of Southern California, USC
05.2023 - 08.2024
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator
Toiyabe Indian Health Project
10.2021 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee
Toiyabe Indian Health Project
01.2019 - 10.2021
Purchase & Referred Care Specialist
Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc
07.2014 - 01.2019
Insurance Clerk Il
Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc
06.2014 - 07.2014
Scan Tech Clerk
Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc
05.2013 - 09.2013
Administrative Receptionist
Bishop Paiute Tribal Office
02.2012 - 05.2012
Care Intake Clerk
Toiyabe Indian Health Project Inc
01.2011 - 07.2011
Front Desk Clerk Night Audit
Best Western Creekside Inn
05.2010 - 12.2010
Makeup Intern
Stitch In Time
07.2009 - 08.2009
Production Assistant
All About Evil
03.2009 - 04.2009
Assistant Director
Goodnight Baby
01.2008 - 02.2008
Front Desk Clerk/Night Audit
Best Western Creekside Inn
01.2007 - 06.2007
Teacher Assistant
Owens Valley Career Development Center
11.2006 - 01.2007
Receptionist
Belle Vous Day Spa
01.2005 - 09.2006
Second Assistant Director
The Still Life, Joel Miller/Albion Entertainment
03.2003 - 04.2003
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Addictions
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate - Arts Liberal Arts/Social & Behavioral Sciences
Cerro Coso Community College
Associate - Science Human Services
Cerro Coso Community College
Associate - Arts for Transfer Psychology
Cerro Coso Community College
Certificate in Producing And Directing Motion Pic - Film Production
Berkeley Digital Film Institute
Makeup Artistry For Motion Pictures - Basic Makeup Application
Hollywood Cinema Production Resources
Certificate of Excellence in Team Building - Film Production
Fox American Indian Summer Institute
Certificate - Film Production
Akatubi Film And Music Academy Summer Program
High School Diploma -
Bishop Union High School