Mental Health Clinical Supervisor

• Jul 2016 - Present

Court Liaison/Clinical Supervisor

• Dec 2014 - May 2016

Assess and coordinate with providers any guest who arrives at the Evaluation and Treatment Center to determine needed mental health service which may include up to 90 days of involuntary treatment. Coordinate guest services with registered nurses, peer support staff, recovery liaisons, outside providers and housing assistance programs. Represent Recovery Innovations and our guests in Pierce County Superior Court. Assist with unit management and quality. Provide support, training and feedback to identified staff under my supervision. Engage with the management team to identify strengths, needs and development of the unit and unit staff to improve outcomes for guests. Show less

Lead Counselor/Clinical Supevisor for Chemical Dependency Professionals

• Dec 2005 - Feb 2014

Clinical Supervision: CDP/CDPT ongoing monthly individual supervision. CDPT intern weekly educational classes and additional individual supervision. Clinical file reviews on quarterly schedule to meet city, county, state and federal law. Team Building/management through communication skills. Train all new hires and provide ongoing guidance. Development of ongoing training plans to assist counselor growth and professionalism. Counseling: Mental Health Assessment per DSMV requirements/diagnosis. ASAM assessment with dimensional level of care placement. Individual Service/Treatment Planning per DSM V/ASAM criteria and WAC requirements for individualization for client needs/strength. Service Plan Reviews, updates and closure. Discharge planning. Individual and Group Counseling. Assessment updating for referral to higher level of care including inpatient treatment. Show less