Alan Ledford
Central Point,Oregon
Summary
Experienced Executive Director adept at managing staff, budgets, and programs to drive results. Demonstrated expertise in administration, leadership, mentoring, and training to inspire organizational members in achieving mission and program objectives. Proven success in enhancing public awareness of community-based programs and services.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychologist
Self-employed
Central Point, OR
01.2021 - Current
- Provided individual therapy sessions to clients with mental health issues.
- Develop treatment plans based on clinical assessment findings.
- Consult with family members, teachers, physicians, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.
- Maintain detailed case notes and updated treatment plans as needed.
- Educate clients about coping strategies for managing symptoms of mental illness.
- Develop crisis intervention plans for clients at risk of self-harm or harming others.
- Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars related to psychology and mental health topics.
- Supervise interns providing counseling services under my direction.
- Conduct psychological evaluations using standard assessment tools.
- Monitor client progress over time by tracking changes in behavior and symptoms.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations within the field of psychology.
Executive Director
OnTrack
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the administration of the agency under the general policies approved by the Board of Directors.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote the organization's mission throughout the community.
- Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
- Utilized consultative approaches and collaborated internally and externally to achieve CARF accreditation.
Clinical Director
Kairos
01.2012 - 09.2017
- Developed and implemented evidence-based, recovery-centered treatment programs for youth and young adults in both residential and outpatient settings. Focused on Collaborative Problem Solving to enhance clinical direction of the organization.
- Provided leadership and oversight to program managers in various settings including residential programs for children and adolescents as well as therapeutic foster-care.
- Provided clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed psychotherapists.
Program Manager
Kairos Three Bridges
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible for the overall operation of a twelve bed, locked residential facility for young adults aged 17 to 24
- Provide clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed psychotherapists.
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
- Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
- Drafted reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
Clinical Director
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
09.2008 - 01.2011
- Developing and implementing evidence based, recovery centered treatment program for acute psychiatric patients
- Supervise social services and rehabilitation departments
- Participate in the design and implementation of standardized policies and procedures for all acute care facilities in the Telecare system
- Teach non-violent crisis intervention skills to staff
- Oversee treatment team and facilitate the delivery of care to all patients
- Supervise graduate students completing training at other inpatient facilities
- Provide clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed psychotherapists including the development and implementation of an intern/practicum program for master’s level and doctoral students.
Administrator
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
05.2005 - 09.2008
- Responsible for meeting corporate expectations; manage the day-to-day operation of the facility and its distinct programs
- Assure compliance with appropriate regulations
- Oversee and assure that there are comprehensive quality assurance and utilization review programs
- The focus of this position is on balancing and producing consistent performance across constituent groups and values
- Supervise all facility department heads and maintain supervisory authority over personnel assigned to the departments
- Successfully led facility from start up through JCAHO application and accreditation; DMH licensing and compliance survey, application for Medicare Certification with fiscal intermediary, and successfully completed Medicare certification for a freestanding psychiatric hospital
- Provide clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed psychotherapists.
Director of Clinical Programs
Fremont Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2005
- As director of outpatient and inpatient program services (reporting to the CEO), for leadership and strategic management, including the planning, implementation, and follow-up of inpatient and outpatient program services, outpatient program marketing and referral development activities, and facilitating related staff education and therapeutic milieu management
- Also, responsibilities include supervision of the Social Services Department
- This position assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates program philosophy, goals, objectives, and treatment interventions
- This position provides the leadership necessary for successful program development and maintenance through appropriate, organized, and program focused referral development activities
- Provide clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed psychotherapists.
Director of Outpatient Services
Fremont Hospital
08.2002 - 01.2004
- Responsible for all clinical and administrative aspects of partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, chemical dependency intensive outpatient and implementation of structured treatment program for inpatient psychiatric and dual diagnosis
- Perform clinical supervision of staff, marketing duties, treatment implementation, and outcome studies
- Liaison with contracting entities including HMOs, PPOs, Unions; interface with Utilization Management and business office, develop and implement of Policies and Procedures, and staff training
- Provide clinical supervision to licensed and unlicensed psychotherapists including the development and implementation of an intern/practicum program for master’s level and doctoral students.
Utilization Review Coordinator
New Bridge Foundation
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Responsibility for utilization review process with HMOs, PPOs and other funding sources
- Kept data on utilization, length of stay and payer mix
- Responsibilities included oversight of individual case for clinical appropriateness of treatment and level of care for each patient.
Director of Program Development
New Bridge Foundation
06.2000 - 06.2001
- Responsible for supervision of clinical staff, program development and implementation including participation in grant development writing in dual diagnosis treatment; liaison with Employee Assistance Providers, and contracting entities including HMOs, PPOs, Unions; responsibilities also include Utilization Management, Development and implementation of Policies and Procedures, and staff training.
Director of Intake and Emergency Services
Pathmakers Psychological Services (Pacific Applied Psychology Associates)
02.1998 - 04.2000
- Oversaw the intake department, emergency services, and utilization review of psychological and psychiatric services in a clinical group practice.
- Utilized NCQA and URCA guidelines, along with quality management indicators, to develop Utilization Management Policies and Procedures;
- Performing provider relations functions and supervising administrative personnel while interfacing with contract providers and contracted health plans to ensure seamless communication between patients and providers
- Directed network services and utilization management for a diverse group of over three hundred (300) psychotherapists and one hundred and seventy five (175) physicians across Northern California, spanning Siskiyou to Santa Barbara Counties.
Psychologist
Rainier School
01.1996 - 06.1997
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for adults with developmental disabilities
- Consulted with family members, teachers, physicians, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Developed crisis intervention plans for clients at risk of self-harm or harming others.
- Attended conferences, workshops, and seminars related to psychology and mental health topics.
- Designated QIDP (formerly QMRP)
Private Practice
Seattle, Washington
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Specialized in treatment of dissociative disorders and trauma
Private Practice
Self-employees
Sag Harbor, NY
01.1992 - 06.1994
- Specializing in treating dissociative disorders and trauma
- Actively participated in continuing education programs offered by local universities or professional associations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- Provided psychotherapy services to clients utilizing evidence based therapeutic techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of all client visits including notes on interventions and outcomes.
- Coordinated care with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Pre-Doctoral Intern
The Brattleboro Retreat
Brattleboro, VT
07.1991 - 06.1992
- Conducted standardized psychological testing.
- Delivered specialized therapies to individuals.
- Attended conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
- Participated in weekly team meetings and provided updates on progress towards project goals.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Merritt Peralta Institute
Oakland
06.1990 - 06.1991
- Provided individual counseling and group therapy to clients with substance abuse issues.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the client, family members, and other professionals.
- Conducted assessments to determine the level of addiction, identify mental health disorders, and develop a plan for recovery.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and coping skills.
- Educated clients about the risks associated with drug and alcohol use.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies to reduce or eliminate substance use behaviors.
Private Practice
Supervised Practice
Berkeley, CA
06.1990 - 06.1991
- Conducted assessments to evaluate mental health and develop treatment plans for clients.
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address client needs.
- Developed therapeutic approaches to help clients achieve goals.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted in developing crisis intervention plans for clients in need of urgent attention.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all client interactions in accordance with agency standards.
Psychotherapist Intern
Pacific Applied Psychology Associates
Berkeley
09.1989 - 06.1990
- Conducted assessments to evaluate mental health and develop treatment plans for clients.
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address client needs.
- Developed therapeutic approaches to help clients achieve goals.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted in developing crisis intervention plans for clients in need of urgent attention.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all client interactions in accordance with agency standards.
Counselor
Mills Peninsula Hospital
Burlingame, CA
06.1985 - 06.1990
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on various topics related to mental health.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Phoenix Recovery Programs
Alameda, CA
08.1984 - 06.1986
- Attended professional development workshops related to addictions counseling techniques.
- Actively participated in quality assurance activities such as audits and reviews of service delivery standards.
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with substance abuse.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes on addiction and recovery topics.
- Assisted in developing treatment plans tailored to the needs of each client.
- Maintained comprehensive case records, progress notes and evaluations for each client.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate services for clients.
- Developed strategies for relapse prevention and long-term recovery goals.
- Educated families about addiction and its effects on their loved ones.
- Coordinated referrals to additional resources such as housing, employment, legal aid.
- Monitored clients' progress throughout the course of treatment plan implementation.
- Participated in clinical team meetings and provided feedback on cases discussed.
- Counseled family members on how they can best support their addicted loved one's recovery process.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology -
The Wright Institute
Berkeley, CA01.1998
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology -
The Wright Institute
Berkeley, CA01.1990
Bachelor of Arts in Clinical & Organizational Psychology -
Antioch University
Yellow Springs, OH01.1988
Skills
- Fundraising
- Report compilation
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Community Engagement
- Stakeholder Relations
Supervision
- Clinical Supervisor, Center for Credentialing and Education #ACS-1372
- Clinical Supervisor, The Wright Institute, 2000-2011
- Clinical Supervisor
Certification
- Licensed Psychologist, Oregon, #2144, year Licensed 2011
- Licensed Psychologist, California, #PSY 18903, year licensed 2002
- Nationally Approved Clinical Supervisor, NBCC, ACS 1372, expires 2026
Timeline
Psychologist
Self-employed
01.2021 - Current
Executive Director
OnTrack
09.2017 - 01.2020
Clinical Director
Kairos
01.2012 - 09.2017
Program Manager
Kairos Three Bridges
09.2011 - 01.2012
Clinical Director
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
09.2008 - 01.2011
Administrator
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
05.2005 - 09.2008
Director of Clinical Programs
Fremont Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2005
Director of Outpatient Services
Fremont Hospital
08.2002 - 01.2004
Utilization Review Coordinator
New Bridge Foundation
06.2001 - 06.2002
Director of Program Development
New Bridge Foundation
06.2000 - 06.2001
Director of Intake and Emergency Services
Pathmakers Psychological Services (Pacific Applied Psychology Associates)
02.1998 - 04.2000
Psychologist
Rainier School
01.1996 - 06.1997
Private Practice
Seattle, Washington
01.1994 - 01.1996
Private Practice
Self-employees
01.1992 - 06.1994
Pre-Doctoral Intern
The Brattleboro Retreat
07.1991 - 06.1992
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Merritt Peralta Institute
06.1990 - 06.1991
Private Practice
Supervised Practice
06.1990 - 06.1991
Psychotherapist Intern
Pacific Applied Psychology Associates
09.1989 - 06.1990
Counselor
Mills Peninsula Hospital
06.1985 - 06.1990
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Phoenix Recovery Programs
08.1984 - 06.1986
- Licensed Psychologist, Oregon, #2144, year Licensed 2011
- Licensed Psychologist, California, #PSY 18903, year licensed 2002
- Nationally Approved Clinical Supervisor, NBCC, ACS 1372, expires 2026
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology -
The Wright Institute
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology -
The Wright Institute
Bachelor of Arts in Clinical & Organizational Psychology -
Antioch University
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