Executive Director of Behavioral Health

• Dec 2021 - Present

Chief Operations Officer

• Apr 2016 - Jul 2021

Directed agency operations (450 staff, 50+ programs, $50M budget) at community mental health center (CMHC) and 2 pediatric practices to ensure fiscal sustainability, program integrity, growth, and regulatory compliance. Led organization to mirror adopted mission and core values. Measured clinical and business process and initiative effectiveness. Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, payor sources, and contractual entities. Shifted from clinical director supervisor to cross-functional administrative leadership role as role scope evolved and grew.

Director - Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Mar 2014 - Apr 2016

Managed agency’s corporate compliance program, chaired Corporate Compliance Executive Committee, and reported to Board of Directors as Corporate Compliance Officer and HIPAA Privacy Officer. Monitored, evaluated, and coordinated activities to ensure regulatory compliance and implemented corrective actions when required. Oversaw risk and quality management plans, regulatory licensing and accreditation, and clinical supervision program.

Manager - Quality Improvement Utlization Management

• Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

Oversaw care service authorization and utilization review process with internal and external providers at all levels and quality improvement initiatives and projects. Served as agency staff state and federal rule and regulation resource.