Janet A.

Sierzega

Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-231-9338 jsierzega@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/janetsierzega/
EXPERIENCE:

Magellan Health Services, Parsippany NJ
Senior Care Manager, 2005 present
Determine eligibility for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment
utilizing medical necessity and ASAM criteria. Provide intensive care
management outreach and clinical intervention to high risk; high utilization
clients and their families. Maximize client engagement in treatment and
achievement of health goals.
Facilitate rapid access to services and problem resolution.
Identify barriers to treatment; collaborate with providers; locate
appropriate community services and facilitate referrals.
Pilot project for on site hospital Eating Disorder therapy collaboration
Optimize the utilization of benefits
Maximize positive treatment outcomes
Utilize sfbh and chic surveys to measure changes in member reported
behavior
Consistently achieved or exceeded service targets

Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ
Manager, Social Work 2002-2005
Operational oversight for Social Work, Pastoral Care, and Volunteer Service
Departments in a 600 bed acute care major teaching hospital with a
Childrens Hospital, Rehab Institute, Level II regional Trauma Center and
Ambulatory Care Programs.
Developed a Business Plan for data base management of the skills,
interests and availability of 1200 volunteers
Maximized productivity and retention with creative job sharing and
per diem positions
Utilized a Balanced Scorecard for quality measurement and goal
integration with organizational strategies
Collaboration with community and professional groups for program
development
Budget development and control for multiple cost centers.
Implementation of guest relations program.

Value Options, Hamilton, NJ
Care Coordinator, 2001- 2002
Start up services for the New Jersey Health Care Initiative comprehensive
services for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral
disturbances.
Clinical assessment; counseling, and crisis management
Site visits to community Care Management Organizations in
Burlington, Monmouth and Union for relationship development and
training on computerized service documentation and Crisis Response
Electronic record review for approval of treatment plans by network
providers

Central New Jersey Jewish Home for the Aged, Somerset, NJ
Director, The Goldfarb Institute for Applied Health Care Education
1/2000-12/2000
Developed, implemented and secured professional CEU approval for a
calendar of continuing education seminars for nurses, social workers,
occupational therapists; activity therapists and nursing home administrators.
Co-facilitated an Assisted Living 56 hour training course
Designed a four session Introduction to the Patient site experience
for medical students at the University of Medicine and Dentistry New
Jersey
Break even analysis of each course marketed to the public

Somerset Medical Center, Somerville, NJ
Director, Social Work 1984-1999
Managed a team of 16 in the department of social work, discharge planning
and hospice services in a 400 bed acute care Hospital with a Family Practice
Residency and HealthStart Programs.
Achieved initial Joint Commission and Medicare certification for
Hospice.
Reduced the application process for Legal Guardianships by 45 days.
Implemented a facility Tactical Plan for Customer Service improvement
Improved the process time to obtain nursing home discharges saving
the organization $180K over a one year period.
Developed dashboard key quality indicators and improvement
measures
Chart audits for documentation compliance and focused interventions.

Jersey Battered Womens Service, Morris Plains, NJ
Clinical Social Worker- 1983-1984
Provided individual and group psychotherapy for women in abusive
relationships
Counseled callers on a domestic violence Crisis Hotline
Supervised social work students and volunteers on a 24-hour
emergency hotline and in the provision of direct services to adults and
children.
Assessed eligibility for shelter.

Womens Counseling and Psychotherapy Service, Wayne, NJ
Clinical Social Worker 1979-1983
Individual, group and couples psychotherapy
Assertiveness Training

Tri-Hospital Home Health and Hospice, Beth Israel Hospital, Passaic NJ
Senior Social Worker 1979-1981
Supervised social work staff
Counseling regarding death and dying, anticipatory grief,
bereavement
Consultant to nursing, physical and occupational therapists on
psychosocial issues

The Community Center for Mental Health, Dumont, NJ
Senior Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist 1974-1979
Outpatient individual, group and family psychotherapy
Intake assessments and multidisciplinary team planning
Psychiatric emergency walk-in services and crisis intervention
Primary therapist in partial hospitalization and geriatric day programs
Mental health hotline response

Education and Licensure:

BA Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
MSW Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
MBA Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ
LCSW NJ, NY, Del & PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker
BCD Board Certified Clinical Diplomate
LNHA NJ Licensed Nursing Home Administrator