Licensed Mental Health Therapist

• Oct 2023 - Present

Licensed mental health clinician specializing in exposure response therapy for OCD and anxiety disorders. Licensed mental health clinician specializing in exposure response therapy for OCD and anxiety disorders.

Therapist

• Dec 2021 - Present

Associate Director of Clinical Services

• Feb 2020 - Oct 2023

Clinical Services Coordinator

• Dec 2017 - Feb 2020

Program Director

• Apr 2013 - Dec 2017

Supervises all aspects of intake, admission, and exit processes for prospective residents and current residents. Oversees case management service delivery ensuring quality customer service. Provides training, supervision, and evaluation of case management staff. Implements crisis intervention, supportive counseling and advocacy services on an as needed basis. Identifies new program resources and implements viable linkages with other services systems to expand and improve services for residents. Using annual agency goals as a guide, develops new programs and maintains the quality of existing programs. Develops measurement systems and maintains reliable data on program activity and evaluates outcomes. Prepares for and participates in program compliance reviews. Maintains an up to date knowledge and full compliance of all governmental contracts, agreements, and regulations governing the operations of the WHC. Attends all HUD and MOHS meetings as a WHC representative. Maintains ClientTrack system and ensures accurate reporting is provided through training and supervision of staff. Achievements include the development and implementation of a resident advisory council, program committee, eviction prevention process and committee, supportive employment program, and procured of a new data management system. Provided the Board with vital clinical and programmatic information so that all services were in line with the client’s needs and met the homeless services structure within the Mayor’s Office of Human Services, Homeless Services Division. Served as staff liaison and part of the Strategic Planning Committee with the Board of Directors and worked to make certain it laid within the context of the mission and known realities of the changing face of homeless services. Monitored grant spending and approved spending on such grants. Coordinated multi-department collaboration regarding client services and policy change. Show less

Clinical Supervisor

• Jun 2012 - Apr 2013

Supervise a team of 6 Care Coordinators who work with families of children and youth with high mental health needs in coordinating community based services in an effort to keep the youth from going to a residential treatment facility/group home. Work with staff to ensure that fidelity to the wraparound process is being implemented in all stages and work to ensure that coordination with all child and family team members is effective in meeting the needs of the family. Complete chart audits, authorization for service audits, and provide weekly individual supervision to staff, and provide on going training for staff related to the wraparound model and implementation of the process. Show less

Independent Psychotherapist

• Nov 2011 - Apr 2013

Works with a variety of populations to provide individual and family therapy services. Works with the identified client to develop individualized treatment plans to establish new ways of understanding inner conflicts. Assists with identifying options to alleviate distress using a variety of counseling theories including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). Works with a variety of populations to provide individual and family therapy services. Works with the identified client to develop individualized treatment plans to establish new ways of understanding inner conflicts. Assists with identifying options to alleviate distress using a variety of counseling theories including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT).

Multi-systemic Therapy Program Team Supervisor/Therapist

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2012

Supervised a team of four MST Therapists with a total case load of 24 cases. Provided intensive evidence based therapy to families with youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System. Followed the multi-systemic therapy treatment model incorporating cognitive based interventions. Provided clinical supervision each week while reviewing weekly treatment plans and evaluating goal progress. Provided administrative support by entering case data into the computer system, maintaining charts, communicating with key stake holders including providing support meetings and informational sessions about the treatment model. Tracked and monitored treatment outcomes through Therapist Adherence scores and Supervisor Adherence scores and provided ongoing evaluation and staff development for therapists. Interfaced with the MST consultant on a weekly basis for the purpose of reviewing all treatment plans. Supervised the following committees: professional development, quality assurance and policies and procedures. Provided intense multi-systemic therapy to families with a caseload of 4-6 families. Each family received treatment 2-3 times per week for a period of 4-6 months. Assisted them in developing goals, behavior plans, and action plans. Provided therapeutic support during court proceedings. Show less

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coordinator- Special Projects

• May 2007 - Jan 2009

Monitored six contracts totaling over 1.5 million dollars annually with funding received from Dept. of Mental Health and Hygiene, Dept. of Juvenile Justice, Federal Block Grants, and Baltimore City Health Department. Evaluated contract objectives and fiscal spending via monthly/quarterly reports. Work with contractors to resolve programmatic issues. Contracts provide services to children and youth ages 0-18 years of age. Evaluated and selected as part of a Request for Proposals process an organization that would be responsible for bringing in Multi-Systemic Therapy, an evidenced based mental health practice, to Baltimore City to work with youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System, facilitate communication between key stakeholders to ensure program success, provide information to State and City Representatives to assist in developing a process for the MD State Health Care system to cover the cost of this therapy via medical assistance. Represented BMHS on committees such as Operation Safe Kids, The Early Childhood Education Committee of The Family League of Baltimore and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Workgroup. Show less

Program Manager

• Dec 2005 - Sep 2006

Supervise a staff of 6 directly, student interns and 30+ volunteers indirectly. Programs managed include Parents Anonymous, Family StressLine, Anne Arundel County Tot's Line, Outreach and Advocacy. Assure that each program meets their annual goals by providing supervision for program managers and reviewing goals, future planning, marketing and staffing issues. Each program is attended to individually so that all of the programs work to reach the primary goal of lowering the risk of child abuse/neglect for the families we serve. Responsible for outreach campaigns including marketing a Report Card Campaign, meeting with Local Management Boards and local agencies to provide information about child abuse/neglect and the services provided by The Family Tree. Assist in producing grants to secure funding for various projects and programs. Produce grant reports on the success of programs and report to the various grantors on a quarterly and/or annual basis. Provide advocacy and outreach through networking via individual meetings, mailings and phone calls with community agencies, school systems, and advocacy programs. Provide updates on legislative issues to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors on an as needed basis. Provide advocacy for Maryland's children through involvement with various advocacy committees including Advocates for Children and Youth and MCC's Public Policy Committee. Present training on various special-needs topics including child abuse and neglect, positive discipline techniques and parent outreach to professionals in the community services population. Completed the application process for accreditation with Prevent Child Abuse America, Parents Anonymous and assisted with the process for The Exchange Clubs of Maryland. Special Need Enhanced Services Program Manager Maryland Committee for Children Show less

Special Needs Services Program Manager

• 2003 - 2005

Supervised a staff of 3 including two Special Needs Counselors and an Administrative Assistant. Produced Monthly Reports on the success of the program and reported to the Executive Director. Increased the usage of the program through networking via individual meetings, mailings and phone calls. Provided intense case management for difficult cases of children with special needs requiring inclusive childcare throughout the State of Maryland. Presented training on various special-needs topics including the American with Disabilities Act, Children's Mental Health and Barriers to Inclusive Childcare. Researched and wrote a training manual and assisted in implementing a support line to assist child care providers administering care to children with behavioral challenges. Assisted in updating and maintaining a community resource database to ensure accurate information is given on valuable referrals and resources. Show less