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Stephanie J. Kitzhaber <br /> New Brighton MN 55112 | | ​ <br />Professional Work Experience <br />Mental Health Resources, Inc October 2007-present <br />762 Transfer Road Suite 21, St. Paul, MN 55114 <br />Team Leader ​December 2012-present <br />●Supervise a team of Ucare care coordinators who provide services to adults in the metro <br />area with a certified disability. <br />●Meet regularly with staff to provide feedback and support, and lead team meetings and <br />other agency-wide trainings. <br />●Conduct interviews, coordinate with HR department for hiring decisions, and provide <br />training and orientation to new staff. <br />●Engage and influence larger agency initiatives and programs by co-chairing the Equity <br />and Inclusion Team and being a member of the Strategic Planning Committee and the <br />Clinical Steering Committee. <br />●Plan and conduct Racial Equity training for all staff in the agency. <br />Care Coordinator ​December 2009-May 2012 <br />●Completed health assessments with adults who have a certified disability and are on <br />Ucare Special Needs Basic Care (SNBC) plan. <br />●Managed a caseload of 80-90 clients. <br />●Established care plans and helped members get access to needed health benefits. <br />●Provided referrals for community supports and advocated on behalf of people served. <br />●Worked with other community providers to provide continuity of care. <br />Targeted Case Manager/ARMHS Practitioner ​October 2007-December 2009 <br />●Helped adults with a serious and persistent mental illness gain access to needed medical, <br />social, educational, financial, vocational, and housing services to meet their mental health <br />needs and recovery goals. <br />●Assessed and intervened in crisis situations and coordinated with county services. <br />●Provided support, assistance and education to clients in order to foster mental health <br />recovery and help meet the demands of independent, community-based living. <br />HealthEast Care System-Bethesda Hospital <br />559 Capitol Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55103 <br />Clinical Social Worker-Casual Status ​May 2012-May 2013 <br />Social Work Intern ​September 2011-May 2012 <br />●Completed psychosocial assessments and provided support for patients and their families. <br />●Attended team rounds, facilitated family meetings, and coordinated discharge. <br />●Worked with interdisciplinary teams to establish a care plan that best represented a <br />patient's goals. <br />