Experience

Tulane University School of Social Work

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Teach graduate level (MSW) Psychopathology and Introduction to Behavior Pharmacology courses focusing on developing the knowledge base and skill set to accurately evaluate for DSM-5 mental disorders/conditions, considering the cultural implications and other psychosocial factors that can influence diagnosis, as well as the neurobiological and psychosocial influences from the use and misuse of both licit and illicit drugs. Teach graduate level (MSW) Psychopathology and Introduction to Behavior Pharmacology courses focusing on developing the knowledge base and skill set to accurately evaluate for DSM-5 mental disorders/conditions, considering the cultural implications and other psychosocial factors that can influence diagnosis, as well as the neurobiological and psychosocial influences from the use and misuse of both licit and illicit drugs.



American College of Healthcare Executives

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member

  • Sep 2020 - Present



U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief, Behavioral Health Unit

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the activities of the Behavioral Health Unit; Work with senior officials in ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) and Administrators to determine and achieve the strategic goals of the agency. Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the activities of the Behavioral Health Unit; Work with senior officials in ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) and Administrators to determine and achieve the strategic goals of the agency.



Social Work at Simmons

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Teach graduate level (MSW) Assessment and Diagnosis course on developing the knowledge base and skill set to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, case formulation, suicide risk assessments, and diagnostic impressions following evaluation. Teach graduate level (MSW) Assessment and Diagnosis course on developing the knowledge base and skill set to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, case formulation, suicide risk assessments, and diagnostic impressions following evaluation.



Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resilience Through Meditation (Co-Founder)

  • May 2017 - Present

  The Resilience Through Meditation program was developed by CAPT Candace Hander and CAPT Indira Harris to provide a live, in-person meditation experience for all USPHS Officers and their federal civilian colleagues around the country where there is interest. Through the use of trained Meditation Ambassadors, we are able to reach individuals all over the country. RTM can be found in 33 locations and 13 federal agencies. Mindfulness and Meditation has many benefits that everyone can take advantage of, for example: -Overcoming Stress -Strengthen ability to remain calm/clear headed under duress -Expand capacity for decision making -Improve ability to adapt - Experience greater satisfaction with relationships in work and life -Help to increase innovation and creativity



Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Health Analyst

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

  Work in the Division of Community HIV/AIDS Programs; Oversee multimillion dollar portfolio of federal funds granted to agencies who provide HIV/AIDS care and treatment to the uninsured and underinsured individuals of our nation. Work in the Division of Community HIV/AIDS Programs; Oversee multimillion dollar portfolio of federal funds granted to agencies who provide HIV/AIDS care and treatment to the uninsured and underinsured individuals of our nation.



SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

• Rockville, Maryland

• Public Health Advisor

  • Oct 2014 - May 2016

  Government Project Officer - Center for Mental Health Services, Division of Prevention, Traumatic Stress, and Special Programs, National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Government Project Officer - Center for Mental Health Services, Division of Prevention, Traumatic Stress, and Special Programs, National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative



Womack Army Medical Center

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Active Duty LCSW (OIC - Fort Bragg)

  • Feb 2013 - Oct 2014

  Led multidisciplinary team of license behavioral health clinicians (psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers) as well as multiple support staff at Fort Bragg's first Embedded Behavioral Health Team.

• Deployment Care Manager Supervisor

  • May 2011 - Feb 2013

  Provided oversight of deployment behavioral health program (pre- and post-deployment) on Fort Bragg: direct supervision of 3 LCSW's and rotational supervisor of Army Master's-Level SW Interns.



Womack Army Medical Center

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Deployment Care Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2010

  Provided pre and post-deployment behavioral health assessments to Soldiers deploying on all missions; provided individual psychotherapy to Soldiers experiencing combat stress symptoms. Provided pre and post-deployment behavioral health assessments to Soldiers deploying on all missions; provided individual psychotherapy to Soldiers experiencing combat stress symptoms.



MedMark Treatment Centers

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lead Social Worker

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  Provided psychotherapy services to veterans of all wars and conflicts (VA Contractor)--WWII through OIF/OEF; provided case management services to veterans and their families. Treatment services covered both the Ft Pierce and Vero Beach VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Provided psychotherapy services to veterans of all wars and conflicts (VA Contractor)--WWII through OIF/OEF; provided case management services to veterans and their families. Treatment services covered both the Ft Pierce and Vero Beach VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics.



Florida Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office

• West Palm Beach, Florida

• Adult Mental Health Director

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

  Programmatic oversight over state-funded community mental health centers and other recipients (grantees/contractors) of adult mental health dollars; managed multi-million dollar adult mental health budget; Led clinical and administrative surveys of contracted agencies and monitored utilization of state dollars; Frequent involvement and interaction with community stakeholders - on both local and state level. Programmatic oversight over state-funded community mental health centers and other recipients (grantees/contractors) of adult mental health dollars; managed multi-million dollar adult mental health budget; Led clinical and administrative surveys of contracted agencies and monitored utilization of state dollars; Frequent involvement and interaction with community stakeholders - on both local and state level.



South Florida State Hospital

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clincial Social Worker

  • Apr 2001 - Jun 2004

  Provided direct clinical social work services to severe and persistently mentally ill patients to include diagnosis, treatment, case management and discharge planing. Served as Lead Social Worker during last several months of tenure. Provided direct clinical social work services to severe and persistently mentally ill patients to include diagnosis, treatment, case management and discharge planing. Served as Lead Social Worker during last several months of tenure.