About
LCDC-I with experience in substance use counseling, utilization review, and admissions coordination across levels of care.
Skilled in assessments, insurance documentation, and treatment planning to support appropriate placement and continued services.
Six years in recovery strengthens insight when advocating for Clients and supporting long-term treatment engagement.
What I'm looking for
Compassionate Behavioral Health & Operations Specialist seeking remote roles in Utilization Review (UR), Care Coordination, and Compliance. Bringing deep expertise in medical necessity auditing, payer authorizations, concurrent reviews, and intake workflows. Skilled in EMR/CRM systems (Salesforce) and regulatory compliance. Dedicated to optimizing UR operations, ensuring seamless care continuity, and driving administrative precision for providers and health-tech platforms.
Experience
Utilization Review Specialist
Hill Country Billing Partners
Mar 2025 – Jul 2026
• Complete utilization reviews for Detox, Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program, and Intensive Outpatient Program
• Assess and document medical necessity based on clinical presentation, risk factors for relapse, co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions, and ASAM criteria
• Collaborate with treatment teams to ensure appropriate level of care placement and continuity of services
• Justify the need for 24/7 monitoring in residential and detox settings and articulate why lower levels of care would not meet client needs
• Submit timely initial, concurrent, and appeal reviews in compliance with payer requirements
• Monitor clinical documentation to ensure alignment with medical necessity and payer guidelines across all levels of care
• Manage time effectively and complete tasks independently without direct supervision
• Maintain accurate records while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and all regulatory standards
Utilization reviewHIPAAASAM criteria
Residential Program & PHP Counselor
Infinite Recovery
Feb 2024 – Jan 2025
•Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
•Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions focusing on relapse prevention and life skills.
•Engage in case management activities and coordinate with healthcare professionals.
•Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure accurate documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
AssessmentsTreatment planningHIPAA
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
The Springboard Center
Nov 2021 – Feb 2024
• Supervised and mentored recovery advocates in supporting individuals in recovery.
•Facilitated educational sessions on relapse prevention, addiction, and coping skills.
•Assisted clients with developing structured recovery plans and setting goals.
•Provided crisis intervention and connected clients with community resources.
Group therapyTreatment planningOutreach programsRecovery advocacyRelapse preventionCrisis intervention
Education
Odessa College
Associate of Applied Science · Substance Abuse Counseling
2020 – 2023
Skills
Client servicesCall center experienceCrisis interventionCPT coding12-step facilitationCare plansPhone etiquetteContingency managementHIPAAAddiction counselingPsychotherapyCrisis ManagementRecords management