Krys Mangandi
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Observant and empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Mental Health Therapist
Rula Health
01.2025 - Current
- Assesses mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Develops goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Displays sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Documents clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
Contract Mental Health Therapist
Octave Mental Health
10.2024 - Current
- Adheres to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Works collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Displays sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Attends trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Provides referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
Outpatient Therapist
Thriveworks Counseling And Coaching
03.2023 - Current
- Documents patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Performs client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Conducts therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Assists individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Documents client progress and maintained confidential records.
- Maintains records of each patient and kept up-to-date on progress.
Contract Mental Health Therapist
MDLIVE
03.2022 - Current
- Assesses mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Encourages patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Guides clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Manages patients with substance dependence concerns and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Remains current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
Contract Mental Health Therapist
Spring Health
02.2022 - Current
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
Utilization Manager
Centene
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with providers to obtain required clinical information, supporting prior authorization determinations and individual inquiries.
- Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes.
- Refered cases to secondary review for failure to meet inpatient medical necessity criteria as outlined by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Resources.
Contract Clinician
BetterHelp
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed caseload of multiple video or phone sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Provided clients with education regarding anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Performed therapy sessions with well-coordinated and safety-oriented approach.
- Scheduled recurring service appointments to provide client care as needed.
Contract Clinician
AbleTo
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assessed patient symptoms, histories, current concerns and responses to questions in order to develop clear picture of current co-morbid physical and mental health concerns.
- Educated patients on symptoms, root issues and appropriate treatment expectations.
- Referred patients to outside specialists or other service providers for care management support.
Utilization Management Specialist - Licensed
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Provided clinical review of initial and reauthorization requests for members admitted to inpatient treatment settings, facility-based crisis, settings, and substance abuse treatment settings.
- Determined medical necessity for requested services based upon clinical judgment and review of relevant clinical coverage policies.
- Performed ongoing review of clinical documentation submitted by providers to evaluate members' mental health and/or substance abuse treatment needs.
- Communicated with inpatient and substance abuse providers to further assess members' treatment progress and discuss current plans of care.
- Addressed barriers in member care, including delays in discharge, step down plan linkage, and discharge placement unavailability.
Assessment Clinician
Alexander Youth Network
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan for child and adolescent clients across an array of mental health services.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources, and other treatment professionals to meet client care needs.
- Countered problematic behavior exhibited in the home and community with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase family connectedness.
Intensive In-Home Therapist
Procure Therapeutic Services
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Completed full clinical assessments to determine best courses of treatment for children and families.
- Counseled up to twelve clients weekly with issues such as oppositional defiant disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and intermittent explosive disorder.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress, review any prescribed medications for effectiveness, and update treatment plans.
- Facilitated monthly interdisciplinary child and family team meetings to address barriers to treatment progress and update discharge planning.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
- Specialized clinical knowledge
- Client case management
- Outcome assessments
- Client support
- Sound clinical assessment skills
- Strategic intervention planning
- Enhancing client connections
- Individualized therapeutic support
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of North Carolina
Timeline
Contract Mental Health Therapist
Rula Health
01.2025 - Current
Contract Mental Health Therapist
Octave Mental Health
10.2024 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Thriveworks Counseling And Coaching
03.2023 - Current
Contract Mental Health Therapist
MDLIVE
03.2022 - Current
Contract Mental Health Therapist
Spring Health
02.2022 - Current
Utilization Manager
Centene
06.2021 - 02.2023
Contract Clinician
AbleTo
09.2020 - 05.2021
Contract Clinician
BetterHelp
07.2019 - 05.2022
Utilization Management Specialist - Licensed
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
05.2016 - 05.2021
Assessment Clinician
Alexander Youth Network
04.2014 - 04.2016
Intensive In-Home Therapist
Procure Therapeutic Services
03.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kentucky