Comprehensive Mental Health Services
I partner with school districts to streamline MH-SPED implementation, from team building to accurate reimbursement.
My services include assembling cross-functional leadership teams, optimizing billing infrastructure, and adjusting mental health rates to maximize funding. I also help identify eligible clinical providers and deliver customized professional development for all stakeholders on documentation, goal-writing, and compliance, while maintaining ongoing communication with DCPH to track outcomes and ensure program success.
Mental Health Services in Special Education
District-Level Infrastructure & Financial Modeling
As the Special Education Mental Health Coordinator for the Anoka-Hennepin School District, Julia built and managed the foundational infrastructure for billing and delivering mental health services in special education. Her team of school social workers was one of the first in the state to start third party reimbursement. Key components of this work included:
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Financial Strategy & Rate Setting: Collaborated directly with the Executive Leadership Team, Chief Financial Officers and third-party billing coordinators to establish viable service rates and align reimbursement mechanisms.
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Data-Driven Time Studies: Designed and implemented staff time studies tracking treatment planning, supervision, and direct student services. This data-driven approach enabled precise budgeting, sustainable structural design, and accurate multi-year staffing projections.
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Readiness & Evidence-Based Interventions: Conducted system assessments for organizational readiness, trained staff on evidence-based interventions, and established stakeholder planning committees.
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Documentation & Compliance: Developed guidance documents, streamlined front-end documentation habits, and instituted regular fidelity checks to mitigate compliance risks and prevent costly billing errors.
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Team Education: Educated building- and district-level teams on billing accessibility, compliance regulations, and billable service criteria. Over the subsequent two years, I maintained a continuous improvement cycle to streamline implementation and expand team skill sets.
Building Efficiency in School Programs
Policy Development and Compliance
Student Support Systems
At Rooted for Growth, we specialize in comprehensive mental health services tailored for educational institutions. Our focus is on developing effective policies and frameworks that meet state and federal regulations, ensuring that every student receives the support they need.
Resource Maximization
Assessment and Evaluation
Implementation of MTSS
We conduct thorough assessments of current district systems and practices to identify areas for improvement. Our expertise in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) allows us to implement evidence-based interventions that foster student success and well-being.
Collaboration with Local Agencies
We emphasize collaboration with local education agencies and private organizations to maximize resources and enhance mental health support. By building efficient infrastructures, we help improve staff and client well-being across the board.