Oakland Community Health Network
Amanda Palmer LPC has extensive experience in mental health and crisis intervention, currently serving as a Utilization Management Analyst at the Oakland Community Health Network since August 2019, where responsibilities include reviewing service requests and conducting compliance audits. Previously, Amanda held roles such as Mental Health and Juvenile Justice Coordinator, providing mental health screenings for at-risk youth, and served as a Mental Health Professional at Wellpath, conducting crisis interventions and behavioral evaluations. Other notable positions include Probation Screening Officer at the 39th District Court, Resource and Crisis Helpline Specialist at Common Ground, and a Behavioral Health Extern with the Will County Health Department, among others. Amanda holds a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and dual Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Lake Superior State University.
Oakland Community Health Network
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OCHN has a long-standing history of promoting independence, choice, and community inclusion for adults and children with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental health concerns, and substance use disorders. Its mission to “inspire hope, empower people, and strengthen communities” reflects an unyielding belief in a "Valuable System for Valued People." Programs and supports provided by OCHN's service network are available at www.oaklandchn.org. Most people who receive services through Oakland County’s public mental health system, which is managed by OCHN, have Medicaid insurance coverage.