Director Of Outpatient Services

• Apr 2021 - Present

Clinical Supervisor

• Sep 2019 - Apr 2021

Provides direct supervision and oversight to clinical and direct care staff for Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient program serving up to 35 adolescents and their families. Conducts clinical supervision with clinicians who are not yet fully licensed. Develops program scheduling, procedures and regulations including adaptations for 100% Telehealth and Hybrid Telehealth/Onsite programming. Oversees new client admissions including; consultation on clinical clearance, staff assignments and scheduling. Facilitates daily multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss admissions, continued client treatment and discharges. Collaborates with members of non-clinical disciplines and other departments in the company. Ensures program meets standards outlined by licensure and accreditation. Monitors client’s insurance authorization status and works to ensure continued coverage.

Family Therapist

• Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

Provided family therapy to adolescents and their families who are participating in Partial Hospitalization or Intensive Outpatient programs. Conducted open process and skill building groups in support of the family systems as well as the overall milieu. Participated as an active member of the clinical treatment team in discussing therapeutic and milieu progress as well as program development. Completed all required documentation in a timely and quality manner.

Clinical Quality Case Review Specialist

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2019

Worked on Navy Fleet and Family Support Program Contract within the Quality Management team. Reviews Clinical, Family Advocacy Program and New Parent Support Program assessments and documentation of providers practicing worldwide to assure compliance with Standard Operating Procedure and Certification Standards. Provided written feedback to providers and tracked QM trends. Participated in team discussion regarding procedures and high-risk cases

Credentialing and Training Specialist

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

Worked on Navy Fleet and Family Support Centers contract within the Program Management Team. Ensured that applicants for Clinical Counselor, Child Counselor and Counseling and Advocacy Program Supervisor positions were qualified. Conducted over 300 interviews for these positions and determined if candidates were appropriate fit. Reviewed all documents prior to submission to the Navy to ensure completeness as well as demonstration of appropriate qualifications. Tracked privileging and licensure renewal to ensure they were maintained and up to date for up to 150 clinicians worldwide. Worked with team to develop Quality Management processes and procedures. Advised training team on appropriate training for clinicians

New Parent Support Program- Home Visitor

• Apr 2014 - Feb 2016

Implemented child abuse prevention program for the Army’s Family Advocacy Program as a New Parent Support Program Home Visitor. Provided services to members of all branches of the Armed Forces and their families by visiting them in their homes to provide education and support regarding raising 0-3 year olds. Worked closely with Army and Navy Social Work Services to help in the implementation of treatment plans for at risk families. Made referrals as appropriate to other programs and agencies. Other duties included: facilitating a weekly playgroup for over 100 family members, providing training to pregnant soldiers, attending Case Review Committee and Fatality Review Committee meetings, and maintaining up to date records in the Client Tracking System database.

School Therapist

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

Provided contracted social work services to the Emotional Disabilities Program at Eastern Middle School in Montgomery County Maryland. Conducted crisis assessments and determined appropriate level of outside intervention. Provided IEP directed social work counseling services directed toward problem solving, frustration tolerance, social skills and emotion regulation in the school setting. Coordinated care with outside therapy service providers. Provided clinical input in interdisciplinary educational team meetings. Communicated with parents to evaluate student social emotional needs in/out of school and offer appropriate assistance and referrals including home visits as needed/appropriate. Conducted targeted group counseling sessions as need arises. Provided program oversight as needed when RTSE was not present. Worked closely with school administration to find most appropriate interventions for ED students regarding student mental health needs. Produced outcomes which were presented to the school board as support for having full time social workers within all discrete programs in county schools. Was asked to present experiences with clinical intervention in these programs to council of principals with ED programs in their schools

Child Psychiatric Consultant

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2018

Provided on-call psychiatric consultation to the Pediatric Emergency Department. Completed thorough psychosocial assessment of patients 6-18 years of age who are currently experiencing severe distress, untreated mental health issues, suicidal or homicidal ideation. Worked with patient and family to determine appropriate level of care for the patient ranging from follow up with outpatient services to inpatient hospitalization. Provided support and limited counseling to parents and caregivers. Provided on-call psychiatric consultation to the Pediatric Emergency Department. Completed thorough psychosocial assessment of patients 6-18 years of age who are currently experiencing severe distress, untreated mental health issues, suicidal or homicidal ideation. Worked with patient and family to determine appropriate level of care for the patient ranging from follow up with outpatient services to inpatient hospitalization. Provided support and limited counseling to parents and caregivers.

Program Director

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

Provided clinical supervision for a small group of LGSW’s including individual and group supervision, oversaw completion of clinical notes and required documentation including completion of CANS assessments, clinical chart reviews and Value Options Billing Authorization. Provided programmatic oversight for the direct care of the youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders including creating and implementation of programming. Duties also included: oversight of building maintenance and inspections, ensuring appropriate staffing coverage, overseeing progressive discipline, hiring all staff for the program and providing emergency coverage as the administrator on call for the agency.

Clinical Social Worker

• Jun 2008 - Sep 2013

Provide clinical services to youth in foster care living in residential care including: individual, family and group therapy. Additional job responsibilities have included: coordinating services with The Department of Social Services and other outside agencies, facilitating continued involvement of families, providing clinical input at school meetings, training and advising direct care staff, conducting emergency evaluations of youth who are experiencing homicidal or suicidal ideation, leading a team of social workers to develop a new program for group therapy, participating in development of new behavioral programming and coordinating the agency’s involvement in summer camp programs for youth who have experienced violence.

Social Work Intern

• Sep 2007 - Apr 2008

Provided attachment based mental health therapy to homeless children and their families. Received training in play therapy, sand tray therapy, water play therapy and parent child interaction therapy. Worked as part of a team to conduct therapy using multiple methods including: individual, family and multifamily group therapy. Provided attachment based mental health therapy to homeless children and their families. Received training in play therapy, sand tray therapy, water play therapy and parent child interaction therapy. Worked as part of a team to conduct therapy using multiple methods including: individual, family and multifamily group therapy.

Social Work Intern

• Sep 2006 - Apr 2007

Under close supervision provided mental health services primarily to low income and homeless adults as well as some children. These services included completing psychosocial evaluations, working to develop a DSM IV TR diagnosis, helping to develop and carry out treatment plans, working with a multidisciplinary team including medical doctors, nurses and physicians assistants to engage medical clients in mental health services, case management including developing a resource guide and keeping up to date client records.

Office Assistant

• Sep 2005 - May 2006

Performed various duties related to grant administration including; routing proposals, reconciling financial statements, creating and maintaining excel spreadsheets to track expenses, and other various duties such as copying and filing. Performed various duties related to grant administration including; routing proposals, reconciling financial statements, creating and maintaining excel spreadsheets to track expenses, and other various duties such as copying and filing.

Program Assistant

• 2004 - 2005

Primarily filed and wrote up case notes for the School Buddies mentor program, also did extensive data entry work in Microsoft Excel. This job required me to be self motivated, organized and attentive to details Primarily filed and wrote up case notes for the School Buddies mentor program, also did extensive data entry work in Microsoft Excel. This job required me to be self motivated, organized and attentive to details