Experience

Benhaven Counseling

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counselor - Substance Use and Mental Health

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Signature Health, Inc.

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Clinical Supervisor

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2021

  Clinical Supervisor (December 2013 - June 2021) Responsible for providing clinical and administrative supervision for staff delivering clinical services. Provides leadership and supervisory responsibilities assuring quality care and compliance with certification and regulatory requirements. Provides staff supervision and training on clinical assessments, treatment planning, interventions, documentation, time management , and other responsibilities.Actively supports staff in developing the ability to effectively manage caseloads including gaps in service and client engagement. Director of Alcohol, Drug, and Dual Diagnosis Services (December 2013 - August 2014) This position is responsible for the management, development and supervision of all substance abuse and dual diagnosis services. Responsibilities include developing alcohol and other drug/dual diagnosis (AoD/DD) services at our corporate, satellite locations as well as community based services. Ensure that all AoD/DD program licensure and certification requirements are met or exceeded. Support staff in their efforts to fulfill our mission. Identify resources to assure that those in our community that are most in need of AoD/DD services and are least likely to receive them, do in fact have the opportunity to secure such service and engage in a life of recovery. Show less



New Directions

• Community Relations Coordinator

  • Sep 2009 - Nov 2013

  The Community Relations Coordinator collaborates with the Executive Director, Director of Development, Chief Financial Officer, and Clinical Coordinators in building a strong awareness of New Directions resulting in increasing referrals and potential collaborations with other community resources. In addition to a strong network of relationships within the Cleveland area, the Coordinator will establish a presence and build relationships throughout the Northern Ohio and Other targeted geographic areas. Show less



County of Summit Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2007 - Oct 2008

  Selected Achievements: Directly supervised a staff of 28 in carrying out all Board activities and provided informational guidance to the Board of Directors and 30 provider organizations. Engaged the community in Board programs and oversaw day-to-day operations. Planned and administered a budget of $80 million. • Led the campaign for a successful ballot initiative, the Summit County ADM Board levy, which increased funding for Board-sponsored programs. The successful levy will generate $40M a year for the next six years effective 2009. The ADM levy now accounts for 50% of the ADM budget. • Had overall responsibility for developing campaign strategy, hiring an ad agency, responding to polling data, and spoke extensively on behalf of the proposition before governmental, civic, and community groups. • Lead the process of distributing funds for alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services to 72,000 community residents through 1,500 funded staff positions in 30 contracted organizations. • Established a collaborative relationship with the Summit County Juvenile Court, and served on a number of work groups to address gaps in services for children served in the juvenile justice system who also may have unresolved behavioral health issues. • Developed and promoted a vision for the delivery and payment of services to citizens of Summit County, and guided Board and staff towards the achievement of this vision. Show less



Sisters of Charity Health System

• Vice President of Ministries & Community Outreach/Executive Director of Rosary Hall

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  Rosary Hall, Saint Vincent Charity Hospital – Cleveland, 2005–2007 Executive Director– Selected Achievements: Significantly enhanced practices throughout the organization by creating an infrastructure for the business and clinical functions. Fundraising and development initiatives were improved. Staff development opportunities and morale were positively impacted. Oversaw renovation of outpatient and administrative space utilizing volunteers and donated materials. • Increased units of service and revenues by over 50% while improving client process outcomes as evidenced by reduced grievances, improved completion rate, and having a sponsor at the time of discharge. • Significantly enhanced the detox program by establishing a service that allowed for people in recovery to work on the unit as “recovery coaches.” • Developed a Central Assessment Program and obtained funding to allow for the provision of AOD assessment, referral, case management, and interim education services to individuals waiting for alcohol and drug assessment services at adult treatment psychiatric facilities in Cuyahoga County. Sisters of Charity Health System, 2000–2005 Vice President of Ministries & Community Outreach– Selected Achievements: • Led development and administrative activities and oversaw grant development. The VP coordinated facilities planning, MIS planning, and capital purchases on behalf of the Health System office. • Spearheaded administrative, planning, and budgeting responsibilities for ministry programs including education, health, social services, and community outreach ministries. • Established comprehensive policies and procedures for ministry programs and insured alignment across the system. • Initiated the Healthy Communities Programs in Canton, Cleveland, and Columbia, South Carolina. Show less



Quest Recovery Services

• President & CEO

  • Aug 1987 - Jan 2000

  Selected Achievements: The CEO led all strategic planning efforts resulting in a renaissance for the organization, which was heralded by a name-change from Alcohol and Drug Assistance Inc to Quest Recovery Services. The team achieved JCAHO accreditation. Significantly improved and expanded public relation efforts. The CEO promoted transparency with state and local revenue sources and the community completely changing the image of the organization. The CEO moved the organization into a financially sound position. All services included collaborative efforts. Oversaw day-to-day operations and improved clinical and business performance. • Increased the number of clients served from 700 to more than 5,000 annually and program sites from four to 13. • Increased revenues from $720,000 to more than $4 million annually and staff from 27 to 130. • Recognition of the quality services provided resulted in the expansion of Quest’s market beyond Stark County and positioned it to provide services across the State of Ohio. • A growth campaign resulted in new and innovative programs that had not been provided by Quest prior to that time. This growth resulted in programs for: DUI, jail, prisons, IOP, HIV, minority outreach, women’s residential, a specialized forensic unit, and additional prevention programs. Show less



PORTAGE COUNTY ALCOHOLISM SERVICES

• Executive Director

  • Jan 1982 - Aug 1987

  Selected Achievements: The primary alcohol and drug treatment program in Portage County, with a mission to reduce the incidence and prevalence of chemical dependency and the related effects on the communities served. Led a major expansion of treatment modalities and access points, handled all relationships with County political leadership, and oversaw program and fundraising initiatives. • Increased the number of clients served from 120 to more than 2,000 annually. • Increased revenues from $67,000 to more than $500,000.Divirsified and increased funding sources form one source to 15 funding sources. Initiated fundraisers through support from community leaders. • Expanded programs to include a breadth and depth of prevention services, Intensive Outpatient services, a DUI program, and services in the jail. The state and county officials recognized the organization for excellence in documentation. Show less