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Regina da Costa

@reginadacosta

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I’m a detail-driven Clinical Documentation Specialist ensuring compliant, high-accuracy behavioral health records.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own documentation quality—verifying accuracy, following guidelines, and producing clear, compliant assessments and written reports, while leveraging my clinical experience and cross-cultural communication.

I’m a detail-oriented PhD in Education and Mental Health Clinical Documentation Specialist. I produce high-quality clinical documentation, including assessments and case summaries, with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.

In my current clinical roles, I review and prepare records to ensure completeness, clarity, and formatting. I verify information across multiple documents, apply established guidelines, and meet strict documentation deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with legal, ethical, regulatory, and organizational standards.

My expertise also includes analytical and technical writing for international development. Under previous consulting contracts with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, I reviewed project reports for accuracy and completeness, authored and edited professional reports, and ensured documents met formatting and reporting requirements.

Outside clinical documentation, I’ve worked as an Editor and Project Assistant for international publications and as a College Lecturer in Sociology. I bring trilingual, cross-cultural communication strengths (English, Portuguese, Spanish) and a proven ability to deliver clear, well-organized written work—whether in healthcare records or professional reports.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Clinical Documentation Professional

Current

Behavioral Health Services, Inc.

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Reviewed and prepared behavioral health clinical documentation to ensure legal, ethical, and regulatory compliance. Verified information across records and completed assessments and written summaries by documentation deadlines.

Clinical Documentation Proofreading Quality Assurance Record Completeness And Clarity Checks Assessments Confidentiality Cross Cultural Communication

Clinical Documentation Professional

Starview Community Services

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Clinical Documentation Proofreading Quality Assurance Record Completeness And Clarity Checks Assessments Confidentiality Cross Cultural Communication

Clinical Documentation Professional

Multicultural Counseling and Empowerment Center

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years)

Clinical Documentation Proofreading Quality Assurance Record Completeness And Clarity Checks Assessments Confidentiality Cross Cultural Communication

Clinical Documentation Professional

Victims Counseling Center

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)

Clinical Documentation Proofreading Quality Assurance Record Completeness And Clarity Checks Assessments Confidentiality Cross Cultural Communication

International Development Consultant

World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank

Jan 1997 - Jan 1999 (2 years)

Reviewed and authored/edited project reports and technical documents for accuracy and completeness. Ensured compliance with formatting and reporting requirements while collaborating with international teams and supporting government and funding organizations.

Reports Accuracy And Completeness Checks Formatting Project Documentation Cross Cultural Communication Government And International Agency Documentation

Business English Language Coach

Freelance

Jan 1996 - Jan 1996 (0 months)

Provided individualized business English coaching focused on workplace communication and professional fluency. Supported clients with conversation skills for professional settings.

Business Communication Communication Skills Fluency

Editor and Project Assistant

International Fund for Agricultural Development

Jan 1987 - Jan 1988 (1 year)

Edited and reviewed interagency documents and publications. Supported documentation work as an editor and project assistant.

Editing Document Review Interagency Publications

College Lecturer in Sociology

Pasadena Community College

Jan 1987 - Jan 1987 (0 months)

Reviewed and evaluated student papers, essays, and written assignments, providing feedback on organization, grammar, clarity, and academic writing. Prepared and delivered undergraduate sociology lectures and developed course syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and examinations.

Academic Writing Lesson planning