Kevin Keene

Provided acute psychiatric and SUD utilization management through telephonic level-of-care assessments and authorization decisions. Reviewed medical necessity using MCG, ASAM, and TCADA criteria and coordinated transitions across inpatient, residential, PHP/IOP, and outpatient settings.

Managed utilization review for acute care and psychiatric services, supporting appropriate placement across the continuum of care. Completed telephonic clinical assessments, coordinated referrals, and used MCG/ASAM medical necessity criteria while maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Supervised and trained program therapists to maintain clinical coverage and quality for adult behavioral health services. Conducted group and individual counseling, performed medical record audits, and reinforced documentation standards.

Co-developed and implemented addiction treatment programming for military members, including group curricula and care pathways. Delivered therapy addressing combat trauma and co-occurring substance use concerns and provided chemical dependency counseling with CBT/CPT-informed and 12-step facilitation approaches.

Served as a senior counselor in residential chemical dependency treatment, providing individual therapy and contributing to individualized treatment planning. Facilitated process groups and family therapy, delivered recovery-focused psychoeducation, and used MMPI-2 assessments to inform clinical recommendations.

Earned an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Amberton University.

Earned a B.S. in Behavioral Science from the University of La Verne.