Billing Specialist
(Des Moines Office)
Education: Des Moines Area Community College
Professional Experience/Accomplishments:
Claims Analyst, billing specialist and claims processing
Hobbies/Interests:
Anything outdoors
Therapist (Des Moines Office)
Education:
Central College- Bachelor of Arts
Upper Iowa University- Masters of Science in Counseling
Licensure/Certifications :
TLMHC
Professional Experience/Accomplishments:
Andrew works with adults and teens struggling with a variety of areas. He has been continuing to work and develop his passion for teen and adult mental health including anxiety, depression, confidence building, and life transitions. Andrew will work to try and create a collaborative atmosphere for his clients using a variety of interventions using a combination from an eclectic approach, all with a person-centered focus. He wants to be able to help empower individuals to be able to take control of their own lives and learn about themselves as they look towards their futures. Andrew is also the current president of the Athena Counseling Honor Society at Upper Iowa University and enjoys educating and giving back to the community.
Hobbies/Interests:
Spending time with my family and our dog Video Games, Movies, Playing slowpitch softball, Murder Mystery games, Having good conversations with friends.
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna
Administrative Assistant Specialist
(Des Moines Office)
Education:
DMACC
Licensure/Certifications:
CNA
Professional Experience/Accomplishments:
Certified Nursing Assistant/CPR Certified
Hobbies/Interests: I love spending quality time with my 14 year old son and our dog Laya. Love going to the lake and soaking up the sun!
In-Home Services Provider
(Council Bluffs Office)
Education:Education:
High School diploma from Central City High School
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, minor in sociology from Northern State University
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time outdoors,
spending time with animals, shelter’s and my own. Spending time with family, especially my nieces and nephews. Being creative and working on various projects
In-Home Services Provider
(West Des Moines Office)
Education:
Completed his undergraduate degree at Simpson College and completed his graduate degree at Drake University
Licensure/Certifications:
Youth & Adolescent Mental Health First Aid Psychological First Aid
Professional Experience/Accomplishments:
Respite Provider, Supported Community Living Provider,
Children Mental Health Waiver Program Coordinator, Crisis Stabilization Professional, BHIS Provider, School Behavioral Specialist, De-escalation Trainer
Hobbies/Interests:
Football / Baseball Enthusiast
Coaching ( Have coached High School level, Middle School) , Special Olympics Coach Outdoor Activities (hiking, walks, biking)Gaming, Dog lover
Therapist Intern (Glenwood)
Education: Southern New Hampshire University; Bachelor of Arts – BA, Psychology CADBachelor of Arts – BA, Psychology CAD
Activities and societies: Phi Theta Kapa, National Dean’s List
Currently enrolled in Capella University
Master of Social Work Program
Licensure/Certifications (if applicable):
Crisis Prevention Intervention, Crisis Prevention Institute.Online CPR/AED and First Aid Combo Course American Red Cross
Professional Experience/Accomplishments:
Completion of the Executive Leadership Academy through The Citadel, in Charleston, SC.
Hobbies/Interests:Crafting, cooking, spending time with my Dachsund mix, watching documentaries, sporting events, live music, and furthering my education.
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna
Human Resources Specialist
(Council Bluffs Office)
Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing with a minor in Public Relations, MBA.
Licensure/Certifications: SHRM-CP
Professional Experience/Accomplishments:
Employee engagement, Employee relations and Employee events.
Hobbies/Interests:golfing, reading, as well as spending time with loved ones and dog.
In-Home Services Provider
(Woodbine/Dunlap Office)
Education: BSW – University of South Dakota
Professional Experience/Accomplishments: I graduated from Denison High School and furthered my education at the University of South Dakota where I graduated with my bachelor’s in social work. I returned to Denison after graduation and worked closely with children and families prior to joining the Family Connections team.
Hobbies/Interests: I love to go camping and spend time with family and friends. Some of my favorite activities are art,reading, and listening to music.
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations
Billing Specialist
(Council Bluffs Office)
Experience: Paying Insurance claims, Insurance policies, customer service rep.
Hobbies: Watching my son play baseball, doing crafts, hanging out with family.
In-Home Services Provider
(Avoca Office)
Education: Buena Vista University – Social Work and Psychology
Professional Experience: Veterinary staff at Lake Animal Hospital, Nanny, and Camp Counselor at Camp Autumn.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading and running
Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations