Clinical and Credentialing Supervisor

• Mar 2022 - Present

Administrative and Clinical Supervisor for Clinicians at the various 11 Child Advocacy Centers across NC. Board license supervisor for provisionally licensed Social Workers and Mental Health Counselors. Administrative supervisor for agency credentialing, and assists with billing issues.

CAC / COE Program Manager

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2022

Foster Community Program Director

• Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

Administrator for the unique foster care community of 9 homes and up to 45 children, that offers 24/7/365 professional foster parents in a family-like setting, with recreation therapy, educational supports, case management and clinical mental health services.

Professional Parent Supervis

• Jun 2018 - Feb 2019

Trained, coached and supervised Professional Foster Parents in a group care neighborhood following evidence-based C.A.R.E and T.C.I models.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

A trauma-focused therapist certified in TFCBT and PCIT, working primarily with foster children, foster families and biological families, at a unique foster-care community.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Apr 2014 - Aug 2017

A trauma-focused outpatient therapist working in a Child Advocacy Center, specializing in post-traumatic symptoms with children and families, following the evidence-based models of TFCBT and PCIT. Partnered with the multi-disciplinary team of law-enforcement, courts, Department of Social Services, CAC director, and other specialized therapists serving the needs of abused and neglected children.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• Jun 2012 - Apr 2014

Outpatient therapist for children and families, therapist and program manager for child day treatment services. Expanded day treatment services into Mitchel County.

Clinical Coordinator

• Jul 2005 - Aug 2012

Managed day-treatment services, created a clinical program for day treatment facilities to meet state and federal regulations. Managed level 3 group homes for adolescent males with problematic sexualized behaviors. Worked on maintaining accreditation standards / regulations of CARF. Trained and supervised employees.

Qualified Professional Supervisor

• Feb 2005 - Aug 2007

Trained and supervised Community Support workers in implementing client-centered treatment interventions. Created Person Centered Plans (PCP) that focus on individual supports and goals for meeting the psychosocial needs of clients. Used knowledge of community resources for coordination, referral and linkage to treatment services and/or placement settings for youth and adult mental health clients. Created and facilitated a therapeutic summer program for twelve adolescent clients. Provided psycho-education for clients in using coping skills, managing anger appropriately, maintaining healthy boundaries, engaging in positive social interactions, setting goals, and displaying respect towards authority figures. Provided case-management, advocacy and linkage to resources for a case-load that averaged 30 clients. Collaborated within a multi-disciplinary team and with other community agencies in order to ensure continuity of care.

Mental Health Associate Professional

• Jan 2004 - Feb 2005

Community Support Associate Professional implementing client-centered treatment interventions. Used knowledge of community resources for coordination, referral and linkage to treatment services and/or placement settings for youth and adult mental health clients. Provided psycho-education for clients in using coping skills, managing anger appropriately, maintaining healthy boundaries, engaging in positive social interactions, setting goals, and displaying respect towards authority figures. Collaborated within a multi-disciplinary team and with other community agencies in order to ensure continuity of care.