Joseph Vanberkum Lcpc, Ccm

Joseph VanBerkum, LCPC, CCM has extensive work experience in various healthcare organizations. Joseph is currently the Director of Account Management at Somatus, where they started in September 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Population Health from July 2021 to October 2022, and as the Operations Manager of Population Health from January 2021 to July 2021.

Before joining Somatus, Joseph worked at Sg2 as a Senior Project Manager from January 2020 to January 2021, and as an Operations Manager from June 2018 to January 2020. Joseph also held leadership positions at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas, including Senior Manager of Government Programs Clinical Operations from September 2017 to June 2018, and Unit Manager of Member Care from January 2016 to September 2017.

Joseph's experience includes roles at Centene Corporation as a Behavioral Health Care Coordinator in Medical Management from September 2014 to January 2016, and at OptumHealth as a Care Advocate in Utilization Management from March 2013 to December 2013.

Prior to their work in healthcare organizations, Joseph worked at ComPsych as a Formal Referral Specialist from November 2012 to March 2013, and as a Guidance Consultant from June 2010 to March 2013. Joseph started their career as an Intern in Student Services at Chicago Public Schools from September 2009 to June 2010.

Joseph also gained experience in the healthcare field as an Inpatient Psychiatric Nursing Assistant at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from May 2007 to August 2008.

Overall, Joseph VanBerkum has a diverse work history with a focus on healthcare management, population health, and behavioral health coordination.

Joseph VanBerkum, LCPC, CCM completed their education in the field of psychology. Joseph first obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. Following this, they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus, which they completed from 2008 to 2010.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Joseph VanBerkum has also obtained additional certifications. Joseph is a Certified Case Manager (CCM) certified by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Joseph is also a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

It is important to note that further specific details regarding the dates of certification acquisition are not provided in the information given.