Instructor

• Aug 2018 - Present

Instructor

• May 2013 - Present

• Teach assigned class material in accordance with learning objectives.• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies on order to engage students.• Provide supplementary materials to enhance student learning.• Evaluate student performance. • Teach assigned class material in accordance with learning objectives.• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies on order to engage students.• Provide supplementary materials to enhance student learning.• Evaluate student performance.

Director Of Clinical Services

• Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

Director of Program Development

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

•Responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of high quality, innovative programs•Develops and implements new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.•Assists in establishing and implementing short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.•Participates in developing and implementing the corporate strategic plan and ensure delivery of quality services.•Identifies gaps in the continuum of care to improve services.•In collaboration with the President/CEO, Clinical Director, staff, and stakeholders, performs review and analysis of resources, needs and opportunities for program development.•Develops a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement.•Oversee training and development of staff to ensure staff competencies and compliance with standards of practice.

Transition Care Coordinator

• Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

•Ensured assessments of individuals in identified Special Needs Populations were clinically comprehensive in order to identify needed treatment or monitoring•Completed clinical assessment or refers to other specialists for timely assessment as clinically indicated•Facilitated and ensured connection to providers of behavioral health services for individuals as indicated by clinical assessment. •Identified and developed strategies to address any barriers related to an individual’s transition to community living. •Actively participated in clinical case reviews.

Care Coordinator MH/SA

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2016

•Provided care coordination to individuals identified as potentially and/or meeting eligibility criteria for participation in the Transitions to Community Living Initiative (TCLI). •Responsible for leading the transition/discharge planning process and for ensuring that identified individuals receive necessary services and supports to allow movement to a more integrated setting.•Assessed individuals to determine appropriateness for Transitions to Community Living Initiative participation. •Identified and developed strategies to address any barriers related to an individual’s transition to community living. •Completed ongoing clinical assessment of clients who have transitioned to community living and conduct post transition follow along meetings to discuss client status and any service and/or treatment needs not currently being met.

Clinical Therapist

• Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

•Counseled individuals and families to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.•Collected information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.•Developed therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs.•Guided clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.•Maintained case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations.

Owner

• Sep 2006 - Aug 2011

Foster Care Manager

• Aug 2005 - Aug 2011

•Evaluated the work of staff to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively•Provided direct service and support to individuals or clients•Establish and maintain relationships with organizations in community to meet community needs•Performed personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance•Created training and presentation material•Organized foster parent training program•Evaluated the clinical training needs of agency staff and provide clinical education and training for staff on mental health diagnoses and related treatment•Trained agency staff and foster parents in human growth and development and mental health diagnoses and interventions•Developed, implement and evaluate comprehensive pre-service and in-service training for foster families•Taught therapeutic interventions to foster parents and agency staff•Planned, develop, implement, and evaluate a program planning process for the continued overall development of foster care and adoptions

Human Services Clinician

• Jul 2004 - Aug 2005

•Counseled individuals and families to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans•Collected information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods•Developed therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs•Guided clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems•Maintained case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations