Kristi Larson
@kristilarson
Dedicated social worker with over 21 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an energetic and dedicated social worker with over 21 years of experience in improving the lives of others. My extensive background includes managing and administering Intensive Targeted Case Management and providing program oversight. I am skilled in completing comprehensive assessments and have a strong commitment to client confidentiality and crisis intervention.
Throughout my career, I have successfully facilitated monthly meetings with the Behavioral Health Administration and Medicaid, providing technical assistance to providers and addressing various issues related to health benefit authorizations. My role as a Social Work Supervisor has allowed me to develop service plans and provide clinical supervision, ensuring that programs operate in accordance with established guidelines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Intensive Services Waiver Coordinator
United Healthcare
Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Managed and administered Intensive Targeted Case Management, 1915(i) waiver, Residential, and Respite health benefits. Reviewed clinical assessments to determine appropriate levels of care based on State Guidelines for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services.
Intensive Services Waiver Coordinator
United Healthcare
Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Managed and administered Intensive Targeted Case Management, 1915(i) waiver, Residential, and Respite health benefits. Reviewed clinical assessments to determine appropriate levels of care based on State Guidelines for behavioral health services.
Community Services Supervisor
Walden Behavioral Health
May 2012 - Mar 2013 (10 months)
Provided clinical supervision to individual and group team members, delivering individual and group therapy to clients with initial diagnoses and treatment goal development. Maintained all clinical and administrative records to program standards.
Employee Assistance Program Consultant
Magellan
Jun 2019 - Dec 2019 (6 months)
Completed psychosocial assessments and crisis evaluations, providing short-term, solution-focused counseling. Coordinated, managed, and responded to critical incidents while referring clients to community resources.
Employee Assistance Program Consultant
Magellan
Jun 2019 - Present (6 years)
Completed psychosocial assessments and crisis evaluations. Provided short-term, solution-focused counseling and referred clients to community resources.
Mental Health Coordinator
Primecare
Jul 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Completed psychosocial assessments and crisis evaluations to identify client needs and developed comprehensive treatment plans. Provided direct clinical services to clients and coordinated on-site psychiatric services.
Social Work Supervisor
St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services
Mar 2013 - Jul 2017 (4 years 4 months)
Provided program oversight to ensure operations aligned with policies and guidelines, including program development and analysis. Conducted psychosocial assessments and provided individual and group clinical supervision to social work staff.
Social Work Supervisor
St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services
Mar 2013 - Present (12 years 3 months)
Provided program oversight to ensure operational compliance with policies and procedures. Conducted psychosocial assessments and provided individual and group clinical supervision to social work staff.
Mental Health Coordinator
Primecare
Jul 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)
Completed psychosocial assessments and crisis evaluations to identify client needs and developed comprehensive treatment plans. Provided direct clinical services and coordinated on-site psychiatric services.
Child Protective Services Investigator
St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services
May 2006 - May 2012 (6 years)
Assessed the validity of abuse and neglect referrals through interviews and provided crisis intervention services, including safety and risk factor planning. Developed, completed, and monitored comprehensive service plans while coordinating with community service providers.
Mentor and Family Consultant
Family and Community Support Systems
Jun 2003 - Feb 2006 (2 years 8 months)
Taught conflict resolution, anger management, and independent living skills to individuals with serious mental illnesses. Completed psychosocial assessments and developed, implemented, and monitored individualized treatment plans.
Child Protective Services Investigator
St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services
May 2006 - Present (19 years 1 month)
Assessed the validity of abuse and neglect referrals through interviews and provided crisis intervention services. Developed, completed, and monitored comprehensive service plans.
Mentor and Family Consultant
Family and Community Support Systems
Jun 2003 - Present (22 years)
Taught conflict resolution, anger management, and independent living skills to individuals with serious mental illnesses. Completed psychosocial assessments and developed individualized treatment plans.
Community Services Supervisor
Walden Behavioral Health
May 2012 - Present (13 years 1 month)
Provided clinical supervision to individual and group team members, and offered individual and group therapy to clients. Maintained all clinical and administrative records to program standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Social Work, Social Work
Pursued advanced studies in social work, focusing on comprehensive assessments and program oversight. Developed expertise in improving the lives of others through dedicated social work practices.
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Social Sciences, Social Sciences
Completed foundational studies in social sciences, preparing for a career dedicated to community support and client advocacy. Gained essential knowledge in human behavior and societal structures.
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