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Meriel Goklish

Whiteriver

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Apache Behavioral Health Services, excelling in cross-cultural sensitivity and confidentiality. Proven track record in enhancing adolescent well-being through effective case management and relationship building. Recognized for reducing data entry errors and fostering collaboration among healthcare teams to deliver optimal client outcomes.

Healthcare professional with extensive experience in managing patient intake processes and administrative functions. Known for strong focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving operational goals. Reliable and flexible in adapting to changing needs while applying effective communication and organizational skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Intake Coordinator

Apache Behavioral Health Services
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service to patients, family members, and healthcare providers during the intake process.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and company policies.
  • Reduced errors in patient data entry with thorough verification processes and attention to detail.
  • Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure patients received appropriate services and resources.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and open communication among colleagues.

School Coach II

Apache Behavioral Health Services
01.2020 - 11.2023

Provided therapeutic services to children and adolescents enrolled or eligible to be enrolled with Apache Behavioral Health Services Inc. The School Coach II provide general mental health and substance abuse services, in collaboration with assigned clinical team, to child and adolescent clients with various needs, including suicidal ideation, trauma, and domestic violence. This position also acts as an advocate for the client with other service providers as appropriate.

Adolescent Case Manager

Apache Behavioral Health Services
08.2012 - 01.2020
  • Monitored progress toward goals by regularly reviewing case plans and making necessary adjustments.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client interactions, meetings, referrals, and case plan updates in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.
  • Enhanced adolescent well-being by providing comprehensive case management services and individualized support.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations to measure the effectiveness of interventions, using data-driven insights to inform future decisionmaking.
  • Provided clients with referrals to community resources outside of company.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2026

Associate of Science - Social Work

Tohono O'odham Community College
Sells, AZ
05-2024

Skills

  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Confidentiality
  • Relationship building
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Intake Coordinator

Apache Behavioral Health Services
11.2023 - Current

School Coach II

Apache Behavioral Health Services
01.2020 - 11.2023

Adolescent Case Manager

Apache Behavioral Health Services
08.2012 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Arizona State University

Associate of Science - Social Work

Tohono O'odham Community College
Meriel Goklish