Practical Clinical Supervisor with more than 25 years of experience and background in Substance Abuse Counselingcare. Focused on developing teams' clinical knowledge, decision-making skills and performance standards. Eager to bring talent and expertise to growing department.
Overview
60
60
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Hostlic Plan Of Care
Monticello, FL
04.2011 - Current
Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
Assessed patients, determined needs and managed care.
Founder and Executive Director
Redeemed CARF Accerdited Outpatient Treatment
QUINCY, FLORIDA
01.1997 - Current
Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base.
Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Coordinated and implemented effective training for over aii professionals to improve processes.
Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
Utilized proactive communication abilities to resolve employment-related disputes.
Coordinated with human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases.
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Re-Entry Coordinator
Gadsden County Sheriff's Office
QUINCY, FLORIDA
11.2012 - 04.2018
Created and Implemented the Faith Behind Bars Re-Entry Program (Became a polit program for National Institute of Corrections and Urban Institute)
Completed intake and assessments for participants
Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Liaison between National Institute of Correction and the Urban Institute and Gadsden County Sheriff
Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
Collected and analyzed business data from various departments to prepare reports and presentations for management.
Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
Case Manager
Salvita
Tallahassee, FLORIDA
06.1999 - 12.2002
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Participated on the clinical treatment team to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Salvita
Tallaha, FLORIDA
01.1996 - 12.1998
Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Facilitated group and individual therapy in residential treatment
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Unit Treatment Rehab Specialist Supervisor
Florida State Hospital
Chattahoochee, FL
02.1981 - 03.1991
Completed random chart audits and reported results to Administration.
Scheduled providers according to patient need to use resources efficiently.
Maintained safe environment for [Number]-patient facility with continuous surveillance.
Monitored patient care, human resources and implementation of Program and State policies and procedures.
Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Springfield College
Springfield, MA Tampa Campus
05.2010
Master of Science - Business Administration And Management
Springfield College
Springfield, MA (Tampa Florida)
05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Counseling
Springfield College
Springfield, MA Tampa Campus
12.2003
No Degree - Unit Treatment Rehab Speicalist Supervisor