Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 15+ years of experience in clinical and administrative roles within mental health and substance use disorder facilities. Expertise in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and dual diagnosis treatment. Proven leadership as a Clinical Director, adept at optimizing patient care and ensuring adherence to healthcare standards. Strong communicator and collaborator with a track record of improving clinical operations and documentation practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
Beaches Recovery and Tides End Detox
10.2019 - Current
Led a clinical team in making daily client care and crisis intervention decisions
Managed client caseloads, discharge dates, and billing statuses for various levels of care
Coordinated client care plans with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
Liaised with UR billing department to synchronize client care levels between insurance companies and the facility
Oversaw daily client census in EMR and coordinated group programming and PRN staff schedules
Conducted group, individual, and family counseling sessions as needed
Temporarily assumed additional responsibilities such as payroll and UR-related tasks in the absence of the clinical director
Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy and completeness, reducing potential errors in product specifications or assembly instructions.
Managed external audits, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and achieving certification renewals without interruptions.
Drove root cause analysis investigations for customer complaints, implementing corrective actions that reduced recurrence rates and improved client retention.
Developed training programs that enhanced employees'' understanding of quality standards, leading to improved production accuracy and efficiency.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Beaches Recovery/Tides Edge
11.2014 - 10.2020
Audited client charts for compliance with Joint Commission Accreditation and DCF regulations
Documented performance improvement goals based on audit data and percentages
Provided in-service training to improve team documentation and meet quality standards
Participated in interdepartmental meetings to report on performance improvement initiatives
Reviewed and approved documentation for registered interns for quality assurance
Conducted mock chart tracers in preparation for regulatory agency visits
Primary Counselor
Wekiva Springs Center
03.2011 - 01.2014
Delivered group, individual, and family therapy for dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient unit
Conducted psych-social assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, and formalized discharge plans
Collaborated with healthcare professionals and utilization review departments to coordinate patient care
Primary Counselor
Gateway Community Services
02.2010 - 03.2011
Facilitated therapy sessions for dually diagnosed post-partum and pregnant women in a residential setting
Completed psych-social assessments, created individualized treatment plans, and formalized discharge plans
Worked with healthcare professionals to monitor client progress and adjust care plans accordingly
Education
MS - Mental Health Counseling
Nova Southeastern University
01.2009
BS - Environmental Sciences
Jacksonville University
01.2001
BA - Anthropology
Rollins College
01.1998
Skills
Performance Improvement
Mental Health Counseling
Behavioral Therapy
Case Management
Program Development
Addiction Counseling
Motivational Interviewing
Clinical Supervision
Quality Assurance & Compliance
EMR Management
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Crisis Intervention
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical quality improvement
Clinical leadership
Patient education
Budget oversight
Case management
Clinical supervision
Certification
FL-Clinical Supervision
Driver's License
LMHC
Timeline
Clinical Director
Beaches Recovery and Tides End Detox
10.2019 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
Beaches Recovery/Tides Edge
11.2014 - 10.2020
Primary Counselor
Wekiva Springs Center
03.2011 - 01.2014
Primary Counselor
Gateway Community Services
02.2010 - 03.2011
BS - Environmental Sciences
Jacksonville University
BA - Anthropology
Rollins College
MS - Mental Health Counseling
Nova Southeastern University
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