New Directions Behavioral Health (now Lucet)
Jeannette Sharkey has extensive experience in the healthcare field, particularly in behavioral health. Since September 2001, Jeannette has served as the Corporate Clinical Manager for Clinical 365 at New Directions Behavioral Health, starting in the Intake department and eventually being promoted to manage the After Hours remote staff in October 2009. Prior experience includes working as a Behavioral Health Assessor at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, where assessments were conducted in various settings, and as a Patient Care Coordinator at Trinity Lutheran Hospital, overseeing the chemical dependency unit. Additionally, Jeannette has experience as a Registered Nurse at Menorah Medical Center, providing direct patient care. Educational qualifications include a nursing degree from St. Luke's College of Nursing and earlier studies at Missouri Western State University.
New Directions Behavioral Health (now Lucet)
New Directions Behavioral Health, founded in 1995, is dedicated to helping people find a healthy balance and improve health through positive change. We offer managed behavioral healthcare, employee assistance programs, organizational consulting, and health coaching programs. As behavior change experts, we provide a full range of proven practices to help individuals attain healthier and more balanced lifestyles. In fact, we serve the behavioral health needs of millions of people across the nation. New Directions is one of the fastest growing behavioral health care companies in the nation. Our services have earned national recognition and awards for innovation and best practices. And we are accredited by NCQA as an MBHO and by URAC for health utilization management and case management.