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CHRISTOPHER SISK

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Therapist with extensive experience at Ashley Addiction Treatment, specializing in crisis intervention and customized treatment plans. Demonstrated excellence in communication and meticulous attention to detail, leading successful therapy groups and client advocacy. Achieved significant improvements in client recovery outcomes through targeted interventions.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

THERAPIST

Ashley Addiction Treatment
01.2018 - Current
  • Provided activities to achieve goals of treatment plans, including: individual, group, and family therapy; group facilitation; and lectures/presentations
  • Conducted crisis intervention; intervened and de-escalated crisis situations with clients; assessed risk of harm to self or others and arranged needed resources
  • Completed psychosocial assessments at intake
  • Observed clients in a variety of situations; assessed mental status of clients; assisted customers in formulating treatment plans and goals; performed case management services and assisted clients with meeting their goals as stated in their treatment plans
  • Referred clients to supportive services such as vocational, medical, social services, housing authority, etc.
  • Advocated for participants in different forums including in the court system, with family, school system, etc.
  • Maintained close and cooperative relationships with community agencies and other public agencies and public agencies in carrying out treatment plans
  • Provided screening, intake and assessment of clients utilizing required instruments and assessments within appropriate time lines
  • Facilitated counseling groups and provided individual and family counseling
  • Developed written treatment plans/updates and continuing care plans and make appropriate referrals; maintained electronic health records in accordance with standards
  • Conducted periodic reviews with managed care companies for authorization of treatment
  • Attended staff meetings/clinical supervision and other required meetings
  • Completed written discharge summaries and correspondence within established time lines

INTERN

Powell Recovery Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Conducted individual mental health sessions.
  • Facilitated six mental health therapy groups per week (20+ clients).
  • Completed Individualized Treatment Plans and provided other case management services.
  • Participated in weekly staff trainings as part of an Individualized Treatment Team.

INTERN

Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET)
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provided on-going case management services.
  • Conducted individual mental health sessions.
  • Educated and supported clients engaging in substance abuse treatment.
  • Participated in weekly staff meetings and professional development activities.

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR

Weyrich, Cronin and Sorra, Chartered
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: Privately owned, Baltimore-based accounting firm with 50 employees and three offices located throughout the Greater Baltimore region.
  • Oversaw all administrative and operations aspects surrounding the merger/acquisition of two accounting firms over a three month period.
  • Created new hire packets and organized employee onboarding and orientation processes - presented a welcoming and inclusive environment, which expedited employee familiarity with policies, software and benefits.
  • Responded to employee questions regarding payroll deductions and ensured enrollment deadlines were met.
  • Created a benefits summary document that highlighted key data such as benefits plans, company policies, and employee leave accrual - served as an essential document that was included in employment offer letters.
  • Initiated a personnel file audit - updated records and standardized personnel files documenting/including compensation and benefits data, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
  • Assisted in recruiting efforts for interns and new employees - managed job fair responsibilities, posted job announcements to job boards; screened applicants’ resumes.
  • Managed audit scheduling and served as a liaison for problem resolution between accountants and clients.
  • Generated new business by responding to RFPs and compiling service/fee structures for services - presented proposals to Principal Owners for approval and met filing deadlines.
  • Privately owned, Baltimore-based accounting firm with 50 employees and three offices located throughout the Greater Baltimore region.

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

Michael D. Sisk and Company, PC
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: Family owned Baltimore-based accounting firm specializing in the audit and tax needs of nonprofit organizations and local and national employee benefit plans.
  • Developed and implemented annual employee performance review processes resulting in equitable management practices for COLA increases and bonuses; aligned performance metrics with productivity and competencies.
  • Utilized Excel as a centralized communication and scheduling tool in communicating tax-filing deadlines, coordinating scheduled meetings and audits and data entry for essential tax filing extensions.
  • Generated new business by responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and compiling service/fee structures for services.
  • Reduced operational costs by researching competitive pricing options with multiple vendors and aggressively negotiating new contract pricing.
  • Verified financial statements using MS Word and Excel - cross-referenced totals to prior year figures.
  • Family owned Baltimore-based accounting firm specializing in the audit and tax needs of nonprofit organizations and local and national employee benefit plans.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Office Supply Division)

Douron Corporate Furniture
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Acquired over 60 new accounts within the first year of employment.
  • Earned and maintained over $400,000 in office supply sales.
  • Conducted business reviews and sales analysis reports with company heads.

SECOND GRADE TEACHER

Baltimore County Public Schools
01.1997 - 01.2002
  • Developed daily lesson plans and assessments and managed all aspects of classroom instruction.
  • Maintained constant, on-going communication with parents.
  • Participated in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings with social workers and counselors.
  • Secretary - School Improvement Team.
  • Attended professional in-service and off-site staff development meetings.

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Maryland
Baltimore
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Towson University
Towson, MD
01.1996

Skills

  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Communication proficiency
  • Work ethic
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
  • Compensation Management Specialist (CMS)
  • International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania

Volunteer Experience

Camp Sunrise of the American Cancer Society

Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Member

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

THERAPIST

Ashley Addiction Treatment
01.2018 - Current

INTERN

Powell Recovery Center
01.2017 - 01.2018

INTERN

Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET)
01.2016 - 01.2017

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR

Weyrich, Cronin and Sorra, Chartered
01.2013 - 01.2015

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

Michael D. Sisk and Company, PC
01.2005 - 01.2013

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Office Supply Division)

Douron Corporate Furniture
01.2003 - 01.2005

SECOND GRADE TEACHER

Baltimore County Public Schools
01.1997 - 01.2002

Master of Social Work -

University of Maryland

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Towson University

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