Global Team Development Coordinator

• Jul 2021 - Present

Preschool Coordinator

• Apr 2009 - Jun 2021

• Recruiting, scheduling, and providing direction for team members; coordinating and leading trainings related to child safety and development and organizational directives• Gauging and responding to team member needs and concerns and acting as a liaison to leadership• Meeting with leadership to present updates on progress of program, analyze trends, and evaluate areas of potential growth and improvement; reviewing current systems and identifying new regulations and practices to improve overall function• Designing curriculum; developing a reference manual to streamline classroom procedures and improve effectiveness of team member

Psychotherapist, Trainer, Clinic Coordinator (Independent Contractor)

• Sep 2012 - Present

• Administering diagnostic assessments to determine mental health conditions and impact on psychosocial experiences; facilitating individual, family, and group therapy sessions for individuals with co-occurring substance abuse disorders (drugs and alcohol), intellectual disabilities, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, domestic violence, crisis needs, and traumas using a variety of treatment modalities• Reviewing and interpreting medical reports and tests related to client mental health treatment; documenting client sessions and progress through weekly session notes, monthly progress reviews and semi-annual treatment reviews and developing treatment plans to address client clinical concerns and presentation in accordance with COMAR and CARF standards; auditing consumer charts to ensure COMAR and CARF compliance• Providing definitive recommendations on client judgment, capacity to handle vocational pursuits, and readiness for changes in independence based on client mental health presentation • Ensuring HIPAA standards are maintained in the management of and communication regarding all client cases; providing reasonable accommodations in treatment for clients in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act• Conducting presentations regarding clinical issues affecting the general population as a part of Crisis Intervention Training (C.I.T.) for first responders through a grant-funded program• Providing supervision and advisement for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors and interns in relation to case management, appropriate application of treatment interventions, client care, and general clinical practices• Consulting with and advising behavioral health, medical, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) directors on complex issues related to client mental health decompensation, drug abuse/relapse, rehabilitation, incarcerations, displacements, emotional problems, and other sensitive issues

Mobile Crisis Specialist

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2022

* Perform on scene assessments of danger, crisis, environmental issues, and lethality upon entry to a community situation and determine an appropriate treatment plan.* Effectively perform crisis intervention including de-escalation along with crisis planning and implementation* Design appropriate referral recommendations using available community resources.* Competently make decisions about the need for an emergency petition and/or alternative psychiatric evaluation.* Address population of child, adolescent, adult, dual-diagnosis, co-occurring and elderly.* Work with and provide accurate clinical information to family and involved persons related to recommendations and possibilities for treatment.* Consult in an expert way with first responders (police, fire, EMT) and other community agencies with a solid understanding of first responder culture, police codes, and language.* Provide consultation and coordination to ER staff, if ER evaluation is necessary.* Document interactions using CRS procedures through secure EMR system.* Provide education in the community about the agency and all components of CRS when needed.* Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to interns and/or lesser licensed staff.

Psychotherapist (Independent Contractor)

• Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

• Facilitating in-home and on-site individual and family therapy sessions• Developing and implementing individual treatment plans, submitting weekly case notes, and providing monthly progress notes on consumer treatment in accordance with COMAR standards; maintaining client cases in compliance with HIPAA regulations• Making reasonable accommodations for consumers in treatment in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act• Collaborating with community supports to ensure client wellbeing and progress• Providing on-call support for individuals in emergency/crisis situations• Establishing; maintaining contractual requirements for personal employment; maintaining a drug free workplace.

Museum Without Walls Team Member

• May 2011 - Nov 2012

• Facilitating in-house and outreach activities on behalf of the National Children’s Museum• Assisting in formation of programming in conjunction with community partners• Managing front desk/administrative operations. • Facilitating in-house and outreach activities on behalf of the National Children’s Museum• Assisting in formation of programming in conjunction with community partners• Managing front desk/administrative operations.

Call Back Representative

• Jul 2008 - Aug 2010

• Resolving concerns and providing information in response to basic inquiries of callers• Referring cases to the appropriate department or supervisor for resolution• Completing administrative work such as data entry and electronic case logging on confidential medical issues according to HIPAA regulations. • Resolving concerns and providing information in response to basic inquiries of callers• Referring cases to the appropriate department or supervisor for resolution• Completing administrative work such as data entry and electronic case logging on confidential medical issues according to HIPAA regulations.

Camp Director

• May 2005 - Aug 2007

• Monitoring, directing, and evaluating counselors-in-training and supervising fellow counselors• Creating lessons and supporting activities• Communicating with supervisors, site directors, and the Executive Director regarding camp needs• Ensuring child safety throughout the day• Ensuring compliance with federal laws regarding child welfare and drug fee work environments • Monitoring, directing, and evaluating counselors-in-training and supervising fellow counselors• Creating lessons and supporting activities• Communicating with supervisors, site directors, and the Executive Director regarding camp needs• Ensuring child safety throughout the day• Ensuring compliance with federal laws regarding child welfare and drug fee work environments