Daniel Ballesteros LPC
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dynamic clinical leader with extensive experience at Bradford Health Services, adept at implementing best practices and training staff in therapeutic modalities. Proven success in overseeing operations, achieving compliance during Joint Commission visits, and enhancing patient care for diverse populations, including veterans. Skilled in assessments and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Clinical Services
Bradford Health Services
Huntsville, AL
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw clinical operations across multiple treatment sites.
- Supervised a team of upwards of 30, including Counselors, Discharge Planners, Recreation Coordinators, Behavioral Health Technicians, and Team Leads.
- Provided programming and implementation to the Detox/Residential levels of care.
- Helped build and credential new PHP programs under the company's umbrella.
- Assisted in helping train Clinical Directors at other sites.
- Successfully passed two Joint Commission site visits during my tenure.
- Provided CEUs at other locations as part of educating staff and providing outreach to other clinicians in the community.
Lead Counselor
Bradford Health Services
Madison, AL
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted Clinical Director in providing clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements
- Models best practices in patient care, documentation, and overall case management to other clinicians by carrying a full-case load
- Administer and train other clinicians on a variety of assessments (ASAM, ADMH, etc.)
- Fills in for Treatment Director and/or Assistant Treatment Director as needed
Counselor II
Bradford Health Services
Madison, AL
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided counseling in an inpatient setting focused primarily on male/female adolescents and young adults
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, which included identifying protective factors and barriers to recovery
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members
- Reported measurable progress to the treatment team, which included BAM scores and a decrease in CIWA and COWS scores.
Intern/Therapist
Sequel Youth And Family Services
Courtland , AL
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed a caseload of intensive adolescents and provided individual, group, and family sessions.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Provided detailed updates to DHR/DCS as required.
Education
Master of Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Montevallo
2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Athens State University
2015
General Education
Calhoun Community College
2012
Skills
- Adept at administering a variety of assessments (JSOAP, MAYSI-2, CAFAS, ACE, URICA, ASAM, ADMH, etc)
- I've been trained and provided training for a variety of thereputic modalites: CBT, CPT,
- Worked with a variety of populations: Adolescents, Adults, Veterans, LGBTQI, etc
- In particular, worked with Veterans in a 45 days and 6 month program
Certification
LPC (May 2021-July 2026)
LPC-S Eligible May 2026
Psychiatric diagnosing experience
QPR (Question Persuade Refer) Certified
LPC-S Eligible May 2026
Psychiatric diagnosing experience
QPR (Question Persuade Refer) Certified
References
- Angela Camp- (Previous Supervisor/Current CEO of Recover Now) 205-842-0804
- Reese Jefferson-(Previous License Supervisor/Colleague/Owner of FAME Life Coaching and Consulting) 256-714-3606
- Riley Lamb-(Current Colleague/Director of Clinical Services at Bradford of Warrior) 251-230-0618
Timeline
Director of Clinical Services
Bradford Health Services
04.2023 - Current
Lead Counselor
Bradford Health Services
09.2021 - Current
Counselor II
Bradford Health Services
03.2020 - 09.2021
Intern/Therapist
Sequel Youth And Family Services
08.2018 - 03.2020
Master of Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Montevallo
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Athens State University
General Education
Calhoun Community College