Technical Consultant

• Sep 2023 - Present

Consultant: Building Bridges Work in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Facilitate strategic planning sessions with two states to support the development of a comprehensive continuum of care for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) in jails Increase access to treatment both in custody and with community based MOUD providers upon release. Consultant: Building Bridges Work in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Facilitate strategic planning sessions with two states to support the development of a comprehensive continuum of care for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) in jails Increase access to treatment both in custody and with community based MOUD providers upon release.

Assistant Superintendent

• Jul 2022 - Present

Technical Consultant

• Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

Consultant: Provide technical assistance to Washington Department of Corrections Facilitate site visit conversation with stakeholders to set priorities Facilitate strategic planning sessions with Washington State DOC On going support of the site as they implement the strategic plan Consultant: Provide technical assistance to Washington Department of Corrections Facilitate site visit conversation with stakeholders to set priorities Facilitate strategic planning sessions with Washington State DOC On going support of the site as they implement the strategic plan

Assistant Deputy Superintendent

• Jul 2017 - Jul 2022

Extensive experience in large scale program implementation and evaluation o Ensuring the functions, modes & principles of DBT are implemented with fidelity o Ongoing program evaluation and monitoring of policies Supervise three teams: o Four clinical staff (1 LICSW, 1 LMFT, 2 LMHC) o Two reentry planners o Three post release case workers Public speaking at local, regional, state and national events (please see CV for list of events) Quarterly, semi-annual & annual data reporting and presentations All tasks pertaining to previous position as Director of Clinical & Reentry Services continue to be performed Show less

Adjunct Professor

• May 2014 - Sep 2017

January, 2017 - May, 2017. Westfield State University. SOCW 0699 Treatment for at risk populations January, 2016 – May, 2016. Westfield State University. SOCW 521 Human Behavior and the Social Environment January, 2015 – May, 2015. Westfield State University. SOCW 622 Adult Mental Health September, 2014 – Dec, 2014. Westfield State University. SOCW 621 Mental Health and Children January, 2017 - May, 2017. Westfield State University. SOCW 0699 Treatment for at risk populations January, 2016 – May, 2016. Westfield State University. SOCW 521 Human Behavior and the Social Environment January, 2015 – May, 2015. Westfield State University. SOCW 622 Adult Mental Health September, 2014 – Dec, 2014. Westfield State University. SOCW 621 Mental Health and Children

Director of Clinical & Reentry Services

• Feb 2015 - Jun 2017

Oversee the role out of dual diagnosis mindfulness based cognitive behavioral treatment o DBT, ACT, Seeking Safety, T4C, Stages of Change (Motivational Interviewing), expressive therapies Oversee clinical criminogenic risk/needs/responsivity assessments and coordinate clinical responseParticipate in the hiring of licensed clinical staff, reentry social workers, and post release case workers.Track reentry task completion for all currently incarcerated clientsSupervise six staff including three reentry staff and three master’s level cliniciansComplete performance evaluations and track staff for fidelity, time utilization & productivityField supervisor for MSW interns: Westfield State University, Smith College, Boston University and UConnDesign and implement facility wide protocols for clinical and reentry case management systemsFacilitate weekly clinical didactics and multidisciplinary team meetingsProvide quarterly training with a focus on team development, staff resiliency and skill development Conduct monthly DBT case presentations and monthly didactics of motivational interviewing, ACT and DBT Show less

Clinical Re-Entry Coordinator

• May 2014 - Jan 2015

Charged with integration of trauma-informed, evidence based treatment for incarcerated men who struggle with symptoms of a mental health diagnosis and substance abuse. Work with a team, including Orange & Greenfield District Courts, to develop ongoing programming to meet the therapeutic needs of these individuals.Group therapist for: Seeking Safety, DBT, Mindfulness, and ACT Clinical Re-Entry groups.Oversee the re-entry plans of all discharging inmatesSupervise one re-entry planner and two re-entry case managers Show less

CBFS Team Coordinator & Clinical Consultant

• Apr 2013 - May 2014

Provide weekly consultation and supervision to direct care staff for contracted CBFS agency.Provide quarterly ACT training to direct care staff and supervisors at contracted CBFS agency.Complete specialized documentation assuring compliance to DMH standards: comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, individual action plans, quarterly reviews, incident reports, and risk assessments.

Traumatic Stress Recovery Center (IOP) - Clinician

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

Conduct comprehensive assessment processes, including: DSM 5 structured clinical interview; ACT case conceptualization; Socialization to treatment; Determine level of care and programming.Data collection: Treatment Outcome Package (TOP); National Stressful Events Survey PTSD Short Scale (NSESSS); WAI-C and WAI-T.Acceptance and Commitment Therapist adminstering short term, trauma focused treatment protocols: IOP group treatment, Mindfulness Groups, ACT groups; and Single trauma treatment; Complex trauma treatment. Show less

Outpatient Clinician

• May 2012 - Jun 2013

Caseload of 45 clients: Individual, couples, and ACT group therapist. ARC child and family therapist treating complex trauma. ACT group therapist for the Franklin County House of Correction. Caseload of 45 clients: Individual, couples, and ACT group therapist. ARC child and family therapist treating complex trauma. ACT group therapist for the Franklin County House of Correction.

Social Worker

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

Clinician working closely with Veterans with chronic PTSD; dual diagnosis; chronic pain; relationship problems and other psychosocial stressors; and Axis II pathology. Group therapist for interpersonal, in vivo exposure, goal setting, family therapy, ACT groups; & individual therapy. Psychosocial assessments, suicide-risk assessments, and diagnostic assessments. Facilitate psycho-education classes: PTSD concepts; Anger management; Imagery-relaxation; Mindfulness and therapeutic music classes. State coordinator for “Guitars for Vets” program. Show less

Social Worker

• 2009 - 2010

Specialized Assessment Team Conduct comprehensive Permanency Planning Assessments for the Department of Children & Families. Work with children, foster families and collaterals to assess client needs. Offer clinical recommendations in relation to the strengths and needs of child clients. Conduct Home Studies for families who are interested in adoption. Assess client’s history, accessing delicate, potentially triggering background information to assess a person’s capacity to parent in the future. Use the Home Study to inform recruitment and placement of a foster child and foster parent(s). Coordinate all logistics: fingerprinting, CORI checks, medical records, physical safety standards of the home, and safety enhancement assessment. Therapeutic mens' and teen parenting groups for clients in DCF. Topics include: Anger management; Communication, love & loyalty; Healthy families; Discipline techniques; Capacity building; Food and nutrition (WIC); Planned parenting; Building healthy relationships; Infant & toddler massage; Mental health awareness. Treehouse Foundation Group Therapist Adolescent boy’s group for adopted children. Facilitate a bi-weekly therapeutic group for adolescent boys with attachment disorders. Show less

Owner

• May 2000 - Jan 2009

Private Guitar & Mandolin Instructor, The Fretted Instrument Workshop, Amherst MA 2002 - 2010 Teach 5-10 private music lessons a week Mentor and empower each student to meet their personal goals as aspiring musicians Host two recitals a year, on-line blog, and create opportunities for student performances Musician, The Amity Front, LLC, Amherst, MA 2004 - 2009 Founding member of 5-piece music ensemble Coordinated with Christen Greene and oversaw all managerial obligations including: Publicity, media and fiscal responsibilities Liaison for all legal, licensing, royalties and third party involvement Coordination/facilitation of other group member tasks' Group mediator Head Teacher, CAPACIDAD: Music Camp, Amherst MA 2002 - 2005 Created and facilitated the music for three summer performances focusing on multicultural and social justice education themes Worked with children using conflict resolution, bias intervention, behavior management, creative leadership and educational/cultural group facilitation skills Music Director, Amherst College Theater Department Fall 2004 Marat Sade: Directed by Manu Mukasa Show less

Team Coordinator

• Jun 2001 - May 2002

Work with Campus Compact to design and facilitate the training of all MA Americorps*VISTA members. Public speaker for higher education service learning programs at national conferences. Coordinated student, faculty and service learning relationships with community partners. Supervised recruitment of future Americorps* VISTA members and coordinated student volunteers for community partner organizations. Community Service Learning Dept, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA Administratively contributed to the development of CSL. Increased the student enrolment by 33% and student programs from two to five. Served as a consultant to faculty and advocated for CSL. Leadership trainings created to meet the needs of CSL teachers: Diversity and inter-cultural communication; Facilitative and Situational Leadership; Service Learning Theory and Practice. Show less

Program Coordinator

• Jun 2000 - May 2001

Systematically developed the infrastructure for a new academic organization: UMass Alliance For Community Transformation (U-ACT), Anthropology Department, UMass. Teacher: “Grassroots Community Development,” anthropology 397, 4cr honors. Designed and disseminated educational curricula and training materials for facilitators. Facilitated group meetings, coordinated all logistics for program events. Systematically developed the infrastructure for a new academic organization: UMass Alliance For Community Transformation (U-ACT), Anthropology Department, UMass. Teacher: “Grassroots Community Development,” anthropology 397, 4cr honors. Designed and disseminated educational curricula and training materials for facilitators. Facilitated group meetings, coordinated all logistics for program events.