Results-driven leader with extensive experience in clinical supervision and direct patient care. Skilled in mentoring staff and optimizing treatment plans through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing the quality of care.
Work History
Clinical Director
5 Years
Mallard Lake Detox Center | 09.2021 - Current
Lead a clinical team in delivering evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, while also carrying a full case load.
Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement an appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Oversee compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring quality of care across services.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans for individual patients.
Lead accreditation efforts, resulting in successful audits and continued compliance with regulatory standards.
Mentor staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Mental Health Therapist
1 Year 1 Month
Work Therapeutics - Back and Neck Clinic | 07.2020 - 08.2021
Provided mental health treatment in accordance with The Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) for Worker’s Compensation patients.
Developed tailored treatment plans based on client assessments and progress evaluations.
Provide mental health treatment in accordance with The Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) for Worker’s Compensation patients.
Worked with a multidisciplinary team consisting of medical doctors, massage therapists, and physical trainers.
· Work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of medical doctors, massage therapists, and physical trainers.
Pediatric Mental Health Therapist
5 Years 3 Months
UT Physicians and Depelchin's Children's Center | 04.2015 - 07.2020
Participated in a Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (DSRIP) between Depelchin Children’s Center and UT Physicians to provide integrative care for patients referred by on-site pediatricians; to integrate medical and mental health needs.
Provided individual and family therapy for patients between the ages of 3 to 18 years old, utilizing evidence based treatments; cognitive behavioral therapy, TF-CBT, PCIT, DBT, motivational interviewing, play therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Administered assessment tools throughout a patient’s treatment, monitoring for progress or regression. Assessment tools included: CANS, PedQL, and PHQ-9.
Participate in a Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (DSRIP) between Depelchin Children’s Center and UT Physicians to provide integrative care for patients referred by on-site pediatricians; integrating medical and mental health needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX | 05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | 08-2003