Casaundra Neff

Casaundra Neff has a diverse work experience in the mental health field. Casaundra recently worked as an Intensive Services Care Manager at the Mental Health Cooperative, providing coordination and support for individuals of all ages seeking mental health services. Casaundra'sresponsibilities included collaboration with the treatment team, immediate linkage to local resources, engagement in therapeutic activities, and crisis intervention. Prior to this, they served as a Child and Youth Care Manager at the same company.

Earlier in their career, they worked as a Patient Care Technician at TrustPoint Hospital, where they provided care for patients. Casaundra then joined UnityPoint Health as a PRN Mental Health Associate, conducting patient assessments, facilitating therapeutic group sessions, and assisting with discharge planning. Casaundra also worked as an Education Liaison and Behavioral Health Specialist at Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center, where they had direct contact with schools and served as a liaison for educational and therapeutic needs.

Casaundra's work experience also includes a role as a Student Secretary at SIUe Central Housing Office at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In this position, they handled data entry, presented student housing options, provided information about campus amenities, and managed confidential student housing information.

Overall, Casaundra Neff has acquired a range of skills and experiences in mental health coordination, care management, crisis intervention, educational support, and office administration throughout their various roles.

Casaundra Neff obtained their High School Diploma from Taylorville Sr High School between 2007 and 2011. Casaundra then pursued an Associate's degree in Psychology from Lincoln Land Community College from 2012 to 2014. Afterward, they attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville from 2014 to 2017, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.