Elizabeth Rivera, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), serves as a Utilization Review Case Manager & Discharge Planner at Broward Health Imperial Point.
She conducts in-depth initial assessments of patients with mental health and substance abuse issues, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and autism spectrum disorders to determine the level of care needed. She also creates comprehensive and safe discharge plans.
A native New Yorker, Rivera began her career in 1997 and has worked at Broward Health for more than 15 years. From an early age, she felt a calling to become a therapist.
Rivera says her job is very rewarding because she gets to help patients and see positive outcomes.
“I truly love what I do, and I am proud to work beside such an amazing team,” Rivera said.
Rivera earned a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree from Pace University.
