Manager Support Services

• Jul 2011 - Present

Owner/Therapist

• Apr 2011 - Present

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Helping Individuals One Day at a Time is located in Markham ON, established in April 2011. We are a home based Mental Health Service that comes to your door. Let us put our experience and expertise to work for you. Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Helping Individuals One Day at a Time is located in Markham ON, established in April 2011. We are a home based Mental Health Service that comes to your door. Let us put our experience and expertise to work for you.

Manager, Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)

• 2007 - 2010

Developed and monitored operations to exceed organizations goals and objectives implemented and audited all allocations of a ($1.7M) budget as well as creating program policies and procedures. Implemented & maintained new strategies to foster each staffs growth Provided clinical & administrative consultation for all program staff Encourage discipline specific best practices for Nursing, OT, Social Work, Peer Support and other support staff Oversee day to day management of program and provide clinical supervision and consultation for the multi-disciplinary team Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners Create and develop program goals and outcomes through the development of a yearly service plan Provide guidance and direction to insure program’s success in providing a client centered service while using best practices Chair person for the organizations Client Wellness Committee Certified Manager on the organizations Occupational Health & Safety Committee Show less

Manager, In-Patient Out- Patient Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services

• 2003 - 2007

Planned, developed and monitored operations to exceed hospitals goals and objectives implemented and audited all allocations of a ($2.5M) budget and implemented cost saving strategies, in excess of $110,000.00 on an annualized basis. Effectively operated and managed the inpatient and outpatient Mental Health Departments Implemented & maintained new strategies to foster each staffs growth Monitored and evaluated the performance of Nursing staff, Social Worker, Child & Counselors and Administrative staff Provided clinical & administrative consultation for all program staff Developed & organized the departments first ever Clinical Day in Child Psychiatry (This became a successful annual event for the Department) Managed & created implementation strategies for the Mental Health Programs Crisis Prevention Institute Training Program (CPI) Monitored and ensured compliance to all relevant legislation Member of the Hospitals Accident Investigation Team (SWAT) Member and co chair of the Mental Health Accreditation team Member of multiple external Committees Liaised and coordinated all Community College student placements Show less

Exectutive Recruiter/Account Manager

• 2000 - 2003

Planned developed and maintained a broad candidate base. Responsible for identifying and nurturing new clients through use of multiple marketing strategies. Evaluated candidate’s qualifications via personal interviews Trained and mentored new staffing consultants Planned developed and maintained a broad candidate base. Responsible for identifying and nurturing new clients through use of multiple marketing strategies. Evaluated candidate’s qualifications via personal interviews Trained and mentored new staffing consultants

Manager, Clinical Services

• 1991 - 2000

Planned, developed and monitored operations to exceed centre goals and objectives implemented and audited all allocations of a ($2M) budget and implemented cost saving strategies in excess of $200.000.00 on an annualized basis. Developed and implemented a specialized program for hard to serve youth. This program is working effectively still today in addition it is currently generating a $400.000 a year revenue for the centre. Provided leadership to a group of 32 staff ensuring team-building strategies enabling them to provide seamless service delivery. Provided on going professional training to meet the needs of centre staff and conducted professional workshops. Show less

Part-Time Professor

• 1987 - 1988

Taught Integrated Studies, coordinated and supervised student field placements and liaised with community partners. Taught Integrated Studies, coordinated and supervised student field placements and liaised with community partners.