Janice Rybicki, Lpc
About Janice Rybicki, Lpc
Janice Rybicki is a Manager of Clinical Design at Highmark Inc., where she has worked since 2021. With a background in expressive therapy and mental health counseling, she has significantly contributed to the Behavioral Health Department, achieving notable cost savings and improving service access.
Work at Highmark
Janice Rybicki has held multiple positions at Highmark Inc., contributing significantly to the Behavioral Health Department. She has been the Manager of Clinical Design since 2021, focusing on implementing incremental changes that yield substantial savings. Prior to this role, she served as the Manager of Behavioral Health from 2016 to 2021, where she led initiatives to expand access to services and integrated telehealth partnerships. Her earlier roles at Highmark included Care Manager and Team Lead in Behavioral Health Utilization Management, where she worked from 2010 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Janice Rybicki holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from Duquesne University and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in therapeutic practices and mental health support. This expertise has informed her work in various roles within the behavioral health sector, particularly in clinical design and management.
Background in Behavioral Health
Janice Rybicki has extensive experience in the field of behavioral health, having worked in various capacities since 1999. Her career includes roles as an Expressive Therapist at St. Anthony's Hospital and as a Department Leader at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Additionally, she served as a Team Leader and Therapist in the Acute Partial Hospitalization Program at Family Services of Western Pennsylvania from 2006 to 2010.
Achievements in Clinical Design
In her current role as Manager of Clinical Design at Highmark, Janice Rybicki acts as a Product Owner for a cross-functional Agile team. She has successfully implemented a stepped care model of support, which significantly improved the department's health score. Her efforts in integrating telehealth partnerships have also optimized service utilization, contributing to an annual savings of $1 million.
Advocacy and Leadership
Janice Rybicki serves as an advisor for the internal LEARN group at Highmark, which focuses on breaking stigma related to mental health within the organization. Her leadership in this initiative reflects her commitment to fostering a supportive environment for behavioral health discussions and awareness.