Kristin Gatto

Dual utilization management and care coordination role reviewing PARs and psychiatric authorizations while outreaching inpatient members to coordinate discharge planning and community resources to reduce readmissions.

Provided psychiatric evaluations in the Emergency Department, coordinated with ED staff and collateral resources to determine disposition, and linked patients to substance use, domestic violence, and shelter resources.

Delivered outpatient therapy to a caseload of 35–45 clients using CBT, MI, SFT and DBT and coordinated care with outside providers to support treatment goals.

Provided therapeutic services and brief interventions within primary care for patients in substance use disorder treatment, including assessment, care planning, case management, and referrals.

Managed intakes, care coordination, and provided individual therapy while delivering clinical oversight to interns in the absence of the Executive Director.

Provided individual and group therapy to court-mandated clients (sex-offense population), managed ~35-client caseload, and coordinated care with probation and community supports.

Carried a ~40-client caseload delivering process and psychoeducational group therapy and coordinated treatment with probation, families, and other providers.

Managed seven BA-level clinicians in a 24-hour adult residential facility, oversaw programming using the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Model, budgeting, hiring, and training.

Co-facilitated sex-offender specific group therapy and conducted individual therapy focused on community safety and risk assessment during clinical internship.

Completed 300 internship hours focusing on milieu management and co-facilitating group therapy as part of the Master’s program in Clinical Counseling.

Supervised six BA-level clinicians in a 24-hour residential facility, ensured consumer and staff safety, and maintained client care per state regulations.

Assisted consumers with benefits acquisition, transported clients to appointments, and supported group therapy and service linkage.

Managed milieu, assisted with treatment planning, and handled crises for adults with severe and persistent mental illness using the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Model.

Completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the Extended Studies Lowry Campus program.

Activities and societies: President of Psi Chi Honor Society

Completed pre-professional coursework in Psychology and served as President of the Psi Chi honor society; graduated with honors.