Director, Clinical Education and Mental Wellness

• Jul 2023 - Present

Senior Manager, Clinical Education and Mental Wellness

• Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

Program Manager, Campaign for Inclusive Care

• Apr 2021 - Jan 2023

-Manage the expansion of the Campaign for Inclusive Care (CIC) within the US Department of Veterans Affairs to train 10,000+ clinicians, staff, and community members on the practice of Inclusive Care-Host virtual trainings; build allies and champions-Coordinate Solutions Team of SMEs from VA to develop a training module on the role of caregivers in veteran suicide prevention-Secure annual grant to support CIC implementation, expansion, quality improvement research, and impact evaluation efforts-Monitor and track KPIs, action items, and deadlines for grant reporting related to the CIC-Coordinate an advisory group of executive leaders and experts to guide the expansion of the practice of Inclusive Care to new health care systems -Lead the development, management, and evaluation of the Foundation’s first-ever mental wellness program, including aligning with organizational strategy, securing funding, creating and monitoring program budgets, executing on timelines, and engaging with key partners and funders-Facilitate a working group of caregivers to create, develop, and launch the Caregiver Mental Wellness Framework - a tool designed to identify and validate the unique elements of caregiver mental health and wellness experiences and provide pathways to support-Design, facilitate, and evaluate a series of 6-session, virtual pilot workshops for caregivers, to help caregivers reflect on their mental wellness journeys, identify personal indicators for burnout, assess their coping skills, develop a practice for self-care, and build peer connection-Draft a facilitator curriculum to train community caregivers to co-facilitate virtual mental wellness workshops for caregiver-peers, to expand workshop offerings and access-Collaborate with Nemours Children’s Health to develop clinical training tools to support clinicians in identifying and treating the youth caregivers-Supervise 2 consultants and 1 intern through weekly check-ins and project guidance Show less

Victim Assistance Specialist

• Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

-Effectively fielded hotline calls and chats for Victim Connect national helpline by providing strength-based, trauma-informed support and referrals to victims of crime as they navigated the physical, emotional, legal, and financial consequences of crime victimization -Effectively fielded hotline calls and chats for Victim Connect national helpline by providing strength-based, trauma-informed support and referrals to victims of crime as they navigated the physical, emotional, legal, and financial consequences of crime victimization

Mental Health Counseling Intern

• Sep 2019 - May 2020

-Managed a caseload of 15-20 clients, conducting weekly and bi-weekly individual counseling -Completed comprehensive intake evaluations and risk assessments through use and review of the Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS) -Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans using trauma-informed, evidenced-based best practices, and coordinated referrals for psychiatric and medication evaluations -Provided brief, solution-focused walk-in counseling services to students in need of immediate support -Documented client progress and treatment plans in Titanium Schedule (electronic medical record) -Collaborated with interdisciplinary team, including resident psychiatrist, RN, and university offices to best meet clients’ emotional, physical, academic, and financial needs -Maintained client confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations -Provided weekly and bi-weekly teletherapy sessions following COVID-19 closures/restrictions -Utilized teletherapy to triage clients referred to counseling through the Crisis-Assessment-Referral-Evaluation (CARE) Team and connect clients to appropriate services Show less

Residential Counselor

• Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

-Engaged in strength-based, trauma-informed milieu counseling with patients aged 4-14 years presenting with mood disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD -Supported group counseling sessions led by clinical staff and engaged in 1:1 check-ins with patients -Utilized Meditech electronic medical records to record and submit clinical notes and reports -Engaged in strength-based, trauma-informed milieu counseling with patients aged 4-14 years presenting with mood disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD -Supported group counseling sessions led by clinical staff and engaged in 1:1 check-ins with patients -Utilized Meditech electronic medical records to record and submit clinical notes and reports

Grants and Research Program Manager

• Dec 2016 - Aug 2019

-Managed a coordinated, national network of 14 medical schools that engaged medical students in child and adolescent psychiatry through mentorship, research, and clinical experiences -Created and implemented standardized procedures for grant renewals and contract extensions for participating medical schools; coordinated logistics and allocated $40K annual conference budget-Managed a $745K research award portfolio for residents, fellows, and early career child and adolescent psychiatrists, including updating and promoting RFPs; coordinating and facilitating application review, selection, and notification; and ensuring contract and reporting compliance-Successfully collaborated with the Director of Research, Workforce, and Grants to apply for and secure grant funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and KTGF -Researched and analyzed data on child/adolescent psychiatry workforce shortage and reported data through AACAP’s Workforce Maps -Copyedited abstracts for AACAP’s Book of Scientific Proceedings for AACAP’s Annual Meeting Show less

Research and Training Coordinator

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

Assistant Swim Coach

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

Lifeguard

• May 2009 - Aug 2013

Congressional Aide

• Nov 2011 - May 2012