Jennifer Martin
@jennifermartin
Licensed mental health clinician specialized in child, adolescent, and utilization review.
What I'm looking for
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience in child, adolescent, and family therapy, behavioral health treatment, and utilization review. I have worked across inpatient, outpatient, crisis residential, and community settings, collaborating with psychiatrists, providers, and care teams to improve patient outcomes and manage appropriate levels of care.
I consistently meet performance metrics, complete timely reviews using InterQual criteria, and identify opportunities to improve communication and care transitions. I bring strong assessment, documentation, and case-management skills, a history of increasing productivity and billable services, and a collaborative, client-centered approach to treatment and system improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Utilization Review Care Advocate
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Perform utilization review for inpatient cases using InterQual criteria, completing authorizations within TAT and meeting performance metrics while coordinating discharge planning and readmission prevention with providers and care teams.
Behavioral Health Advocate
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Determined levels of psychiatric care and medical necessity, managed inpatient and crisis residential mental health cases end-to-end, and coordinated benefits and transitions across care settings.
Inpatient Clinician
Willowcrest/Moccasin Bend Ranch
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Provided inpatient treatment for children and families focusing on suicidality and substance use, facilitated group management, and completed utilization review with psychiatrists and insurers for inpatient criteria.
Children's Clinician
Grand Lake Mental Health Center
Mar 2015 - Jan 2021 (5 years 10 months)
Delivered family and individual therapy across ages, specializing in trauma-focused interventions and CAMS for suicidality in outpatient and school settings.
Clinician
Infant Parent Intervention Center
May 2014 - Mar 2015 (10 months)
Provided outpatient family and individual therapy focusing on parenting skills, attachment work, and client-centered interventions for children, adolescents, and adults.
MS LMFT Intern
Infant Parent Intervention Center
Mar 2013 - Oct 2013 (7 months)
Completed internship providing family and individual outpatient therapy with emphasis on attachment, parenting skills, and client-centered approaches.
MS LMFT Intern
Deaconess Mental Health Hospital
Mar 2013 - May 2013 (2 months)
Worked with acute adult inpatients providing behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions and supportive therapy across a range of psychiatric presentations.
Child Welfare Specialist
Child Welfare
Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 (2 years 2 months)
Advocated for children and families, coordinated services with providers and courts, and assisted families in accessing needed services to address safety and reunification goals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mid-America Christian University
Master of Science, Counseling
2010 - 2013
Completed a Master of Science in Counseling with clinical internships and practicum experience focused on family and child therapy.
Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
2009 -
Completed undergraduate studies in biological sciences leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
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