CHRISTOPHER H. HALE
Winsted,CT
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor– LCSW
Hispanic Health Council
Hartford, CT
01.2024 - Current
- Provide supervision to guide, teach, and direct clinicians in the treatment of patients using ethical and evidence based therapeutic models for best patient outcomes
- Teach clinicians the art and science of diagnosing patients using DSM-5
- Teach requirements of documentation requirements for Medicare and Medicaid clients
- Prepare LMSW clinicians to study for the LCSW and be successful the first time taking the exam
- Document supervision hours with the Department of Public Health
- Consultation on client issues to problem solve best outcomes
Clinical Social Worker
State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services (DMHAS)
, CT
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Western CT Mental Health Network-Torrington Area
- Conduct psychosocial intakes, and diagnose clients using DSM-5, Risk Assessments, PHQ, and other assessments
- I work with clients with long-term persistent mental illness
- Formulated realistic, attainable, and measurable outcomes for treatment plans
- Develop treatment plans so clients can have a life worth living
- Treat clients with evidence-based psychotherapy treatment modalities, including MI, CBT, DBT, Schema therapy
- Advocating for clients to assert their rights and the best care and be involved in team meetings
- Western CT Mental Health Network-Torrington Area
Supervisor of Outpatient Services
Perspectives Center for Care, Inc.
Waterbury, CT
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Supervise clinical and administrative staff in the outpatient clinic
- Provides clinical supervision to clinical staff in outpatient programs
- Oversee direct service to clientele
- Performs initial assessments with clientele and ensures that the clients are referred to the appropriate providers and treatment modalities
- Monitor compliance with documentation within clinical programs
- Thoroughly assesses clinical information, corroborates accurate diagnostic impressions and appropriate treatment goals; identifies factors that may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from treatment
- Maintain all records and documentation according to policies and procedures
Clinical Supervisor
C.N.V. Help, Inc.
Waterbury, CT
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Provide leadership to the drug services & Roger’s House staff
- Provide clinical supervision to counselors
- Audit client files
- Develop & execute in-service training
- Facilitate group supervision of staff
- Help supervisees develop skills of empathy and acceptance specific to working with culturally diverse clients with a co-occurring background
ACT Program Director
Community Health Resource (CHR)
Manchester, CT
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Assertive Community Treatment Team
- Led a team of clinicians and caseworkers
- Provide clinical supervision
- Facilitated team meetings and family meetings
- Conducted family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops and participating in collaborative training programs
- Diagnosis of clients using DSM-5 criteria
- Implemented a variety of direct supervisory activities such as role-play, live supervision/observation
- Helped supervisees develop skills of empathy and acceptance specific to working with culturally diverse clients with a co-occurring background
- Assertive Community Treatment Team
Behavioral Health Clinician II
Community Health Center, INC. (CHC)
New Britain, CT
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Wherever You Are (WYA)
- Conduct initial mental health evaluations
- Diagnosis of clients using DSM-5 criteria
- Conduct psychotherapy using evidence-based models, including TF-CBT., CBT, DBT, and Gestalt therapy
- Conduct psychotherapy with individuals, family, and group psychotherapy
- Provide substance abuse counseling and lead suboxone groups
- Provide clinical services to treat substance abuse and mental illness at homeless shelters
- Integrated health was provided with medical providers providing warm handoffs to clinicians of clients with mental health issues
- Paperwork completion as required by statute, regulation, and CHC behavioral health policy & procedure
- Use of electronic health records technology
- Wherever You Are (WYA)
Field Clinician
CHANGE, Incorporated
Middletown, CT
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Conduct intakes and evaluations
- Diagnose clients using DSM – 5 criteria
- Formulated realistic, attainable, and measurable outcomes for treatment plans
- Use a variety of treatment modalities, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and individual, group, and couples therapy
IICAPS Supervisor
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Hartford, CT
11.2012 - 12.2014
- Lead a team of clinicians
- Collaborated with schools, non-profits, and state agencies such as DCF and CSSD to increase client referrals
- Conducted family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent, and individualized intakes and assessments
- Facilitated team meetings and family meetings
- Diagnosed clients using the DSM-IV-TR multi-axial system
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops and participating in collaborative training programs
- Assessed and treated clients with co-morbid psychiatric disorders, substance abuse disorders, and co-occurring disorders
- Provided therapy to clients in the criminal justice system
- Provided comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults involved with DCF
- Offered expert testimony for legal consultation and court hearings
- Used a variety of treatment modalities, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and individual, group, and couples’ therapy
- Used various screening tools, including CAGE
- Formulated realistic, attainable, and measurable outcomes for treatment plans
- Testified under oath to help the court make custody decisions
Clinician
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Hartford, CT
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Diagnosed clients using DSM criteria
- Facilitated appropriate referrals to appropriate levels of care with the necessary follow-up
- Provided individual and group therapy using a variety of treatment modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT, and motivational interviewing
- Provided family and couples counseling based on available theories/models for individuals where addiction/mental health and co-occurring disorders had disrupted their relationship
- Implemented a variety of direct supervisory activities such as role-play, live supervision/observation
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified them as needed
- Facilitated a smooth discharge of clients by encouraging and reassuring them throughout their transition
- Helped supervisees develop skills of empathy and acceptance specific to working with culturally diverse clients with co-occurring backgrounds
- Helped supervisees recognize, understand, and cope with unique transference and countertransference problems when working with clients with co-occurring disorders
- Became familiar with relevant professional codes of ethics, client’s rights documents, laws, and regulations that govern counseling and clinical supervision practices about clinical services
- Ensured that supervisees were familiar with generally accepted professional codes of ethics, State and Federal regulations, and statutes, including the duty to report (e.g., child abuse) and commitment to warn (e.g., the threat of physical violence against a reasonably identifiable victim or victims), Federal confidentiality (e.g., 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 2) and privacy (e.g., H.I.P.P.A.) rules and regulations, and other legal constraints on the counseling relationship
- Structured and facilitated staff training (evidence-based treatment interventions, program service design, and recovery models relevant to co-occurring disorders and the agency’s target population)
- Participated in the development, maintenance, appliance, and revision of the organization’s policies, procedures, and forms about co-occurring disorders
Professor and Chair of Criminal Justice
LINCOLN COLLEGE OF NEW ENGLAND
Southington, CT
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Provided leadership to the Criminal Justice Department, 200 students, and eight adjuncts
- Revised the Criminal Justice curriculum for the associate and bachelor’s degree programs
- Developed syllabi that included course assessments and outcomes
- Scheduled courses and assigned faculty
- Evaluated faculty performance
- Advised students on academic and career opportunities
- Taught various criminal justice, psychology, and sociology courses utilizing reflective, interactive pedagogical teaching techniques
- Served on several college committees and participated in professional development activities
- Developed and taught traditional and online courses
- Motivated faculty and students
- Coordinated the Criminal Justice Club
Department Chair, Criminal Justice
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Springfield, MA
08.2007 - 08.2010
- Taught undergraduate and graduate-level Psychology and Criminal Justice Courses
- Advised students on academic and career opportunities
- Served on college committees and participated in professional development activities and research
- Provided statistical data for student assessments and outcomes
- Advisor of the Criminal Justice Honor Society
Therapist
THE CONNECTION INCORPORATED SPECIAL SERVICES
Middletown, CT
02.2006 - 05.2007
- Co-facilitated group treatment of sex offenders to manage dynamic risk factors and teach better decision-making skills, victim empathy, and cognitive restructuring
- Utilized assessment tools
- Worked collaboratively with probation and parole to ensure the offender had a reduced risk of reoffending
Adjunct Faculty
09.1996 - 05.2007
- Company Overview: Human Services, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology
- Human Services, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology
Police Officer
City of Bridgeport
Bridgeport
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Provided Public Safety by enforcing criminal & motor vehicle laws
- Developed, incorporated, and utilized community policing on the city’s Eastside
- Collaborated with federal, state, and surrounding municipalities to find and apprehend criminals with outstanding warrants
- Worked to help protect the homeless population that resulted from the deinstitutionalization of state asylums for the mentally ill
Law Enforcement Ranger
Department of Environmental Protection
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Provided Public Safety & Security to Park Patrons at Indian Wells State Park, the Maples, Osbornedale State Park
- Enforced criminal, motor vehicle, and park laws
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor– LCSW
Hispanic Health Council
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services (DMHAS)
04.2019 - 12.2023
Supervisor of Outpatient Services
Perspectives Center for Care, Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2019
Clinical Supervisor
C.N.V. Help, Inc.
03.2018 - 11.2018
ACT Program Director
Community Health Resource (CHR)
08.2017 - 02.2018
Behavioral Health Clinician II
Community Health Center, INC. (CHC)
08.2015 - 08.2017
Field Clinician
CHANGE, Incorporated
04.2015 - 08.2015
IICAPS Supervisor
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
11.2012 - 12.2014
Clinician
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
11.2011 - 11.2012
Professor and Chair of Criminal Justice
LINCOLN COLLEGE OF NEW ENGLAND
08.2010 - 08.2011
Department Chair, Criminal Justice
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
08.2007 - 08.2010
Therapist
THE CONNECTION INCORPORATED SPECIAL SERVICES
02.2006 - 05.2007
Adjunct Faculty
09.1996 - 05.2007
Police Officer
City of Bridgeport
01.1993 - 01.1999
Law Enforcement Ranger
Department of Environmental Protection
01.1991 - 01.1993