Patrick Ripberger, MPH
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Credentials
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Strategic Doing Practitioner
-Dec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Online Parent Cafe Facilitator
Be Strong FamiliesJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
ACE Interface Master Trainer
ACE InterfaceFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Parent Cafe Facilitator
Be Strong FamiliesSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Group 2.Social Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel
CITI Program, A Division of BRANYJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Strategic Doing Workshop Leader
Center for Learning and Professional DevelopmentJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations
FEMA -
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
FEMA
Experience
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Mezzo Solutions
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Epidemiologist
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2020 - Present
Mental Health education & support for individuals, organizations, and communities. Mental Health education & support for individuals, organizations, and communities.
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Ivy Tech Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Instructor
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Aug 2022 - Present
Human Services Department Human Services Department
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Reid Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Benefit Specialist
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Oct 2018 - Aug 2021
The Community Benefit Specialist assists Reid Health, a not-for-profit mission-driven community health care organization, achieve its mission to meet the health, wellness, and social needs of our community by effectively developing, coordinating, implementing, and reporting Reid's Community Benefit and outreach initiatives. The Community Benefit Specialist is primarily responsible for providing programmatic management and administrative support to the community benefit process and outreach… Show more The Community Benefit Specialist assists Reid Health, a not-for-profit mission-driven community health care organization, achieve its mission to meet the health, wellness, and social needs of our community by effectively developing, coordinating, implementing, and reporting Reid's Community Benefit and outreach initiatives. The Community Benefit Specialist is primarily responsible for providing programmatic management and administrative support to the community benefit process and outreach programs for Reid. Show less The Community Benefit Specialist assists Reid Health, a not-for-profit mission-driven community health care organization, achieve its mission to meet the health, wellness, and social needs of our community by effectively developing, coordinating, implementing, and reporting Reid's Community Benefit and outreach initiatives. The Community Benefit Specialist is primarily responsible for providing programmatic management and administrative support to the community benefit process and outreach… Show more The Community Benefit Specialist assists Reid Health, a not-for-profit mission-driven community health care organization, achieve its mission to meet the health, wellness, and social needs of our community by effectively developing, coordinating, implementing, and reporting Reid's Community Benefit and outreach initiatives. The Community Benefit Specialist is primarily responsible for providing programmatic management and administrative support to the community benefit process and outreach programs for Reid. Show less
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Drug Free Wayne County Partnership
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Executive Director
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Dec 2018 - May 2019
Overseeing the implementation of the Drug Free Communities grant, LCC activities, and community programs/initiatives outlined in the partnerships 12-month action plan and Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP). Overseeing the implementation of the Drug Free Communities grant, LCC activities, and community programs/initiatives outlined in the partnerships 12-month action plan and Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP).
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Meridian Health Services Corp.
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Outreach Coordinator
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Jul 2017 - Sep 2018
In this role I served as the main point of contact for my region for all community outreach events and as the liaison between Meridian and the community. My goal was to generate referrals to Meridian medical offices and other programs. This was made possible with coordination through our Marketing Department and other programs by promoting access to Meridian medical, behavioral and social services at community events. By attending community health fairs and events to promote Meridian… Show more In this role I served as the main point of contact for my region for all community outreach events and as the liaison between Meridian and the community. My goal was to generate referrals to Meridian medical offices and other programs. This was made possible with coordination through our Marketing Department and other programs by promoting access to Meridian medical, behavioral and social services at community events. By attending community health fairs and events to promote Meridian, assist potential clients in utilizing available resources, and being the gatekeeper and coordinator of all program outreach in the region I worked to inspire the community and our partners to believe in whole-person health.
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Operations Coordinator of Children's Services
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2018
Meridian Health Services is a community mental health organization focused on whole person heath. As Operations Coordinator it is my task to inspire my team to develop, utilize, and maintain their drive or purpose. On a daily basis I make it a point to serve those who serve others in order to make sure every members needs are met. My community work includes maintaining partnerships, executing contracts/agreements to help grow my organization and offering insight of our services to referral… Show more Meridian Health Services is a community mental health organization focused on whole person heath. As Operations Coordinator it is my task to inspire my team to develop, utilize, and maintain their drive or purpose. On a daily basis I make it a point to serve those who serve others in order to make sure every members needs are met. My community work includes maintaining partnerships, executing contracts/agreements to help grow my organization and offering insight of our services to referral sources and/or those in need. This goes in line with marketing Meridian's services in a wide range of ways from presentations to social media. In addition I have provided individual talks/trainings to various organizations and schools on the topic of mental health.
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Behavioral Clinician
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Feb 2014 - Oct 2015
As a Behavioral Clinician I served the mental health needs of children and their families within the surrounding counties of Wayne, Union, and Randolph. In this position my main goal was to help clients understand and improve negative behavior in all settings of their life. This would take me to schools, homes, and many community settings. My case load was around 15 -18 and my specialized population was 0-8. I served in many Head Start classrooms developing proactive and reactive measures to… Show more As a Behavioral Clinician I served the mental health needs of children and their families within the surrounding counties of Wayne, Union, and Randolph. In this position my main goal was to help clients understand and improve negative behavior in all settings of their life. This would take me to schools, homes, and many community settings. My case load was around 15 -18 and my specialized population was 0-8. I served in many Head Start classrooms developing proactive and reactive measures to help parents and teachers identify and modify behaviors of children to help them develop healthy coping skills and overall wellness.
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ResCare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Direct Support Staff
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Aug 2011 - Jan 2014
Working as a DSP was my first introduction into mental health. In this position I assisted four adult clients living in an extensive services needed ESN home. These homes were designed to transition those in state hospitals back into society. In order to accomplish this task, we worked on ADLs and set goals/objectives to work towards a more independent life. The clients were assisted with medication administration and with behavioral modification training. While with ResCase I participated in… Show more Working as a DSP was my first introduction into mental health. In this position I assisted four adult clients living in an extensive services needed ESN home. These homes were designed to transition those in state hospitals back into society. In order to accomplish this task, we worked on ADLs and set goals/objectives to work towards a more independent life. The clients were assisted with medication administration and with behavioral modification training. While with ResCase I participated in “ResCare on Call”. This program consisted of volunteers who would travel to areas effected by natural or other disasters as declared by FEMA. When on site we would assist those with disabilities mental and/or physical as well as those with mental illness. While on call we participated in assistance in NY following Hurricane Sandy. Show less Working as a DSP was my first introduction into mental health. In this position I assisted four adult clients living in an extensive services needed ESN home. These homes were designed to transition those in state hospitals back into society. In order to accomplish this task, we worked on ADLs and set goals/objectives to work towards a more independent life. The clients were assisted with medication administration and with behavioral modification training. While with ResCase I participated in… Show more Working as a DSP was my first introduction into mental health. In this position I assisted four adult clients living in an extensive services needed ESN home. These homes were designed to transition those in state hospitals back into society. In order to accomplish this task, we worked on ADLs and set goals/objectives to work towards a more independent life. The clients were assisted with medication administration and with behavioral modification training. While with ResCase I participated in “ResCare on Call”. This program consisted of volunteers who would travel to areas effected by natural or other disasters as declared by FEMA. When on site we would assist those with disabilities mental and/or physical as well as those with mental illness. While on call we participated in assistance in NY following Hurricane Sandy. Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2022
Purdue University
Master of Public Health - MPH, Family and Community Health -
2017 - 2018
Indiana University East
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology -
2015 - 2016
Ivy Tech Community College
Associate of General Studies (AGS), General Studies -
Richmond Adult Education Center
General Education Diploma (GED) -
2009 - 2010
Tri-County Training Academy
EMT-B, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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