Cara Hiatt
@carahiatt
I provide crisis case management, behavioral health support, and care coordination for individuals navigating complex mental health needs.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I provide person-centered crisis case management at Denton County MHMR Center, supporting individuals at risk of harm with safety, stabilization, and continuity of care.
I complete crisis follow-ups, risk-of-harm assessments, ANSA/CANS evaluations, recovery plans, and aftercare coordination for individuals transitioning from psychiatric and state hospitals.
Previously, I served as a Mental Health Court Liaison, connecting courts, hospitals, law enforcement, and community providers to promote treatment-focused alternatives to incarceration and reduce repeat crises.
My background also includes direct inpatient behavioral health care, where I monitored patient safety, documented changes in condition, and supported therapeutic environments with dignity and appropriate boundaries.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Crisis Case Manager
Denton County MHMR Center
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Provided person-centered crisis case management and follow-up support for individuals at risk of harm, including 24-hour and 7-day follow-ups, risk assessments, and coordination of aftercare and community services.
Mental Health Court Liaison
Denton County MHMR Center
Feb 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Served as a bridge between courts, hospitals, law enforcement, and community providers, advocating for treatment-based alternatives to incarceration and coordinating care for justice-involved individuals.
Mental Health Technician
University Behavioral Health of Denton
Aug 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Provided direct patient care and supervision in an inpatient behavioral health setting, monitoring safety, vital signs, and progress, and supporting a therapeutic environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
QMHP-CS
QMHP-CS Certification, Mental Health
2023 -
Holds QMHP-CS certification, ongoing since February 2023.
Certified Behavioral Health Technician
Certified Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health
Certified Behavioral Health Technician certification.
First Aid
First Aid Certification, First Aid
First Aid Certification.
Driver's License
Driver's License, Driving
Driver's License.
CPR
CPR Certification, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPR Certification.
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
2017 - 2021
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Midwestern State University from August 2017 to April 2021.
BLS
BLS Certification, Basic Life Support
BLS Certification.
CPI
CPI Certification, Crisis Prevention
CPI Certification.
Certified Case Manager
Certified Case Manager, Case Management
Certified Case Manager certification.
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
2021 - 2022
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of North Texas from August 2021 to December 2022.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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