Amy Baker

Amy Baker is a seasoned mental health professional with extensive experience in utilization management and behavioral health. Currently serving as a Utilization Management Behavioral Health Specialist at CareOregon since May 2013, Amy coordinates care for individuals in acute psychiatric crises, connecting them with essential treatment and community resources. Previous roles at various health centers involved guiding complex-needs Medicaid clients toward improved health outcomes through individualized support. Additionally, Amy has provided mental health therapy, case management, and facilitated art therapy groups in multiple settings, including residential treatment facilities. An adjunct faculty instructor at Marylhurst University, Amy specializes in art therapy for adults with severe mental illness. Academic credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy Counseling from Marylhurst University, along with two years of master's level coursework in Developmental Psychology and Education at the same institution.