Jessica Johanan
@jessicajohanan
Behavioral health case management and contract-focused operations professional with data-driven precision.
What I'm looking for
I’m an experienced health & administrative professional with 15+ years of experience in health care, managed care, and customer-facing roles. I bring excellent communication, customer service, project management, and organizational skills, backed by a science background and high technical aptitude.
As a Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist, I provide case management services to promote recovery and wellness in adults and children with mild to severe mental illness and or chemical dependencies. I work as an integral part of an inter-disciplinary team—supporting resource development, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and helping clients execute their Individualized Service Plan.
Previously, as an Associate Contract Manager at Genentech, I was selected by management to oversee a special access project that provided outreach and support for less privileged people in rural areas. I read and applied detailed contract rules and regulations, analyzed data, processed high volumes of chargebacks with compliance and attention to detail, and resolved issues with urgency to maintain excellent customer relations.
I’ve also combined grants, contracts, and healthcare operations as a Grants and Contract Specialist at Case Western Reserve University. I managed budgets for National Institute of Health and other sponsored grants, coordinated accounting and pre-award administration for compliance, and used PeopleSoft Financial to oversee contracts and scope of work—plus I was promoted within a year to this role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist
Genesis Behavioral Health Services
Jul 2023 - Present (3 years)
Provided case management services to adults and children with mild to severe mental illness and/or chemical dependencies, coordinating community-based support and treatment planning. Supported execution of individualized service plans and facilitated access to community resources and health insurance benefits.
Managed outreach and support for special access projects in rural areas by collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting data. Oversaw chargeback and reimbursement processing for pharmaceutical discount programs, resolving issues to maintain compliance and customer relations.
Benefits/FMLA Specialist
OneSkyy
Jan 2022 - Jan 2022 (0 months)
Processed high volumes of daily leave requests and managed FMLA claims and accommodations for private airline pilots. Handled a variety of leave request administration tasks.
Administrative Support & Teaching
Cleveland Municipal School District
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Supported administrators and teachers in providing education to elementary and high school students. Served as PTA president, leading meetings with stakeholders and resolving conflicts through diplomacy and public-facing presentations.
Billing & Contract Specialist
Advanced Recovery Concepts
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Processed billing for mental health clinic services, managing insurance claims while maintaining patient confidentiality and supporting revenue cycle needs. Used EPIC for electronic medical records and coordinated/negotiated provider contracts to ensure accurate referral and insurance information.
Ostomy Care Contracts & Billing
Cardinal Health Edgepark Medical Supply
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Processed orders, billed insurance, and coordinated drop-shipping of ostomy products to patients’ homes. Supported product launches and resolved escalated customer inquiries related to complex billing and billing questions, while managing large inventory volumes.
Direct Support Professional
Our Lady of the Wayside
Jan 2018 - Jan 2018 (0 months)
Worked as a direct support professional providing support to individuals with incapacitating and severe developmental disabilities.
Mental Healthcare Pharmacy Tech
Ohio Guidestone
Jan 2017 - Jan 2017 (0 months)
Provided support as a mental healthcare pharmacy technician at Ohio Guidestone.
Grants & Contract Specialist
Case Western Reserve University
Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)
Managed budgets for NIH and other sponsored grant projects, supporting compliance with federal and other applicable laws. Coordinated pre-award administration, oversaw contracts and scope of work in PeopleSoft Financial, and supported distribution of grant money to contracted recipients.
Program Case Management Specialist
Clinical Specialties Inc. Optum
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)
Marketed a preventive transition care program for senior and critically ill patients to help reduce hospitalization rates and healthcare costs. Scheduled in-home nurse visits to support patient adherence and reduce missed clinic appointments.
Alumni Relations Coordinator
Case Western Reserve University
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)
Managed alumni relations and mailings using Ellucian Advance alumni database in coordination with IT. Supported fundraising event creation, student hiring and supervision, payroll/timesheets, donor reporting, and nursing student cohort activities.
Assistant to Psychiatrist
Cleveland State University
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005 (2 years)
Assisted a psychiatrist through the Cleveland State University Counseling & Testing Center.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Health Science
Grade: Dean’s List
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Cleveland State University, with coursework in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, biology, statistics, and calculus.
Purdue University Global
Master of Science in Legal Studies, Legal Studies
Grade: GPA: 3.73/4.0; Dean’s List
Earned a Master of Science in Legal Studies from Purdue University Global, with coursework including legal research, analysis and writing, contracts, and applied research.
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