Experience

Fulton County Juvenile Court
• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director Of Behavioral Health

  • Oct 2016 - Present


FaithBridge Psychological Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care

• Practice Manager

  • 2015 - 2016

  Managed overall business operations and financial functions including program budget, accounts receivable, outsourced billing process, cash flow and revenue cycle. Implemented policies and procedures to improve operations efficiency and demonstrate best clinical practice. Oversaw staff productivity, performance and compliance. Developed and maintained data base system and ensured EMR optimization. Managed overall business operations and financial functions including program budget, accounts receivable, outsourced billing process, cash flow and revenue cycle. Implemented policies and procedures to improve operations efficiency and demonstrate best clinical practice. Oversaw staff productivity, performance and compliance. Developed and maintained data base system and ensured EMR optimization.



UHS - First Home Care

• Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (MRO) Deputy Director

  • 2011 - 2015

  Provided clinical and administrative supervision and oversight to 15 supervisors and 130 staff serving over 1100 youth and families in the DC Metro area; assisted the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Program Director in formulating and implementing policies, procedures and related services to the program.Developed, implemented, and managed quality assurance initiatives, including Medicaid and Managed Care Carve-Out (MCO) insurance-authorized services and documentation.Conducted training series and data-driven clinical topics to all agency staff on a variety of topics including diagnostic assessment, clinical supervision oversight, compliant clinical documentation, and the use of evidence-based and best practice interventions.Evaluated all quarterly progress reports and service plan updates to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and standards.Performed routine system analyses by job function to determine current relevance for department operation. Show less

• Medicaid Rehabiliation Option (MRO) Assistant Program Director

  • 2009 - 2011

  Created and implemented agency-wide clinical documentation and supervision oversight system to ensure Medicaid-compliant authorization and continuation of services and to increase quality service delivery. Worked with the Program Director to establish objectives and goals for the program and the organizational structure for their achievement; evaluated employee job performance; determined priorities, scheduled staff, assigned duties; provided supervision; conducted and reviewed grievances and terminations for immediate staff.Conducted weekly program staff meetings to discuss plans, outline goals and objectives, review problem areas and disseminate information.Provided technical assistance and conducted numerous trainings and workshops to agency staff, community stakeholders, and children and families served by the agency on a variety of topics including service delivery models, crisis planning and response, prevention programming and classroom management. Show less

• Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (MRO) Clinical Supervisor

  • 2006 - 2009

  Responsible for the clinical coordination and management of the delivery of Mental Health Rehabilitation Services (MHRS) to over 200 seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) children and adolescents and their families; provided direct clinical supervision and training to a team of 11 Community Support Workers who provided direct service and support to children and families. Conducted weekly diagnostic and assessments to determine eligibility for service; liaised with internal and external agencies to create clinical service plans to ensure seamless transition to higher levels of care.Recruited, screened and hired staff in conjunction with Human Resources, Program and Regional Directors.Coordinated and staffed 24-hour on-call crisis intervention services for agency clients. Show less



District of Columbia Department of Mental Health

• Youth Coordinator

  • 2005 - 2006

  Designed, coordinated and lead a youth advisory council (YAC) of 30 youth to assist local agencies and stakeholders in the development, delivery, social marketing, evaluation and training of a system of care for SED children, adolescents and their families.Supervised and trained four youth leadership team members regarding system of care principles, advocacy, and youth development to provide consultation and technical assistance to child-serving agencies regarding best practices for young people.Promoted interagency coordination and collaboration to ensure that children and youth with SED were involved in the planning and implementation of community-based services to reduce the need for out-of-home placements. Show less

• Mental Health Specialist/School-Based Clinician

  • 2000 - 2005

  SEED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (2002-2005):Provided a complete range of diagnostic assessments and psychotherapy treatments to adolescents in the nation’s only public college preparatory boarding school for grades 7 – 12; consulted with community stakeholders and multidisciplinary treatment teams to assess the needs of students, determine diagnosis and plan treatment; developed and facilitated school-wide prevention programs; provided crisis intervention/suicide assessments as needed.Conducted in-service trainings and workshops for academic and boarding faculty on topics including adolescent development, stress reduction, behavior management, suicide prevention, and child abuse/mandatory reporting laws.Collaborated with school staff and administration to organize and implement initiatives designed to improve school climate and student success.TECHWORLD PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (2000-2002):Created and coordinated a school-based mental health program; provided individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents; developed and implemented a Child Study Team process; developed and facilitated primary and secondary prevention programs including anger management, violence prevention, grief and loss, self-esteem development and suicide prevention.Conducted and coordinated client intake interviews, assessments and therapeutic plans; developed and facilitated faculty in-service training and parent workshops; performed outreach services including crisis intervention and home visits.Collaborated with District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) stakeholders to co-create and implement a crisis protocol/intervention plan and Crisis Handbook; facilitated training to clinical and school staff across DC public and charter schools. Collaborated with DMH clinicians in the development of the Mental Health Awareness training program for the Metro Police Department. Reviewed and revised documents for clinical charts and monthly reports for School Mental Health Program. Show less



Southwest Key Program

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Clinician

  • 1997 - 1999

  Provided individual, family, and group therapy to at-risk adolescents on parole and probation; provided crisis intervention to clients and families; conducted client intakes, assessments and therapeutic plans; maintained 24-hour availability and on call status for rotating weekends. Coordinated and facilitated weekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to review client progress and coordinate care; developed and facilitated on-going training for staff to enhance therapeutic services. Show less



Overseas Experience: American Hospital of Paris/Association FACTS/Health Network International

• Group Facilitator/Counselor

  • 1995 - 1997

  Facilitated support group for friends, family, and people with cancer for American Hospital of Paris; coordinated monthly lecture series; assisted in development of materials for library on cancer treatment in English and French. Provided information and emotional support to callers on HIV/AIDS hotline for Association FACTS; performed informal counseling service and practical support to individual members with HIV. Supervised and trained 15 volunteers on anonymous HIV/AIDS telephone hotline; monitored and scheduled hotline shifts; facilitated support group for hotline volunteers; co-facilitated support group for partners, family members and friends of those affected by HIV/AIDS. Fostered networking and collaboration of resources among health professionals and organizations for Health Network International; provided information on health and medical concerns to international community; coordinated and designed community education events and seminars. Show less



Dallas County MHMR- Eastside Family Center

• Master Clinician

  • 1995 - 1995

  Provided individual, family, and group therapy to severely and chronically mentally ill children and adolescents. Performed outreach services via crisis intervention, home and school visits and community consultation. Processed clinical intake evaluations and developed intervention strategies and objectives; worked jointly with treatment and medical teams to assure continuity of client care. Provided individual, family, and group therapy to severely and chronically mentally ill children and adolescents. Performed outreach services via crisis intervention, home and school visits and community consultation. Processed clinical intake evaluations and developed intervention strategies and objectives; worked jointly with treatment and medical teams to assure continuity of client care.