Cara Canady
About Cara Canady
Cara Canady is a Care Advocate with a strong background in psychology and counseling. She has dedicated her career to helping individuals meet their medical needs and improve their healthcare experiences.
Work at Employer Direct Healthcare
Currently, Cara Canady serves as a Care Advocate at Employer Direct Healthcare. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization for five years. In her role, she facilitates client access to quality health services and focuses on improving consumer experiences. Her work emphasizes helping individuals meet their immediate and future medical needs.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before joining Employer Direct Healthcare, Cara Canady worked at Centria Healthcare as an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician from 2017 to 2018 for one year in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Additionally, she served as a Sensory Motor Coach at Brain Balance Achievement Centers for four months in 2017 in South San Francisco, California. These roles provided her with valuable experience in supporting individuals with various health needs.
Education and Expertise
Cara Canady earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Jackson State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2020. This educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her current role in healthcare advocacy.
Background in Behavioral Health
Cara Canady has a background in behavioral health, having worked as an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician. This role involved implementing behavior intervention plans and supporting individuals with developmental challenges. Her experience in this field complements her current focus on improving healthcare access and consumer experiences.