DARIA WENDKOS
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Admissions Director that is dedicated to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues find their way to a better life. I am passionate and driven, putting client care and ethics in the forefront of my practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder/CEO
Ladyhawk LLC
San Clemente, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
- Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.
- Established policies and procedures for efficient workflow management.
- Process groups
- Recovery Coaching
- Interventions
Director of Admissions
BeWell Network
Santa Barbara, California
01.2022 - Current
- Assessments, Coordinating intakes, Coordinating transportation, Communication with clinical team, Communication with referring facilities, Communication with billers for verification of benefits, Directed admissions process from point of inquiry through admit
Director of Business Relationships
Safe Harbor
Costa Mesa, CA
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Clinical outreach, Community outreach, Relationships with partner facilities, Educational event planning, Nurturing business relationships, Representing Safe Harbor at symposium and conventions, Assisting admissions team when necessary, Worked a hybrid position for 8 months as program director for men's facility and Director of Business Relationships
Director of Admissions
True Life Recovery
Fountain Valley, California
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Intakes, Pre-assessments, Insurance Verification, Scheduling admits, Communications with facilities, families and clients, Discharge planning, Business Development
Program Director
Artemis Hill Recovery
Long Beach, California
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Supervise staff and interns, Admissions, Verification of benefits, 1:1 counseling, Group sessions, Biopsychsocials, Master treatment plans, Communications with other facilities, Communication with families, Discharge planning, Crisis intervention, Documentation and documentation review, Kipu and Best Notes, Communication with probation, parole and courts
Case Manager
Her Guardian Angel
09.2012 - 09.2013
- 1:1 counseling, Group sessions, Crisis intervention, Communication with families, Documentation, Transport of clients
Education
Associate of Science -
Saddleback College
Bachelor of Arts -
Chapman University
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Team Player
- Task-oriented
- Leadership
Certification
- Cpr
- NCIP
- MOAB
- Human Services Generalist Certificate
- Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder/CEO
Ladyhawk LLC
09.2023 - Current
Director of Admissions
BeWell Network
01.2022 - Current
Director of Business Relationships
Safe Harbor
09.2020 - 01.2022
Director of Admissions
True Life Recovery
09.2018 - 09.2020
Program Director
Artemis Hill Recovery
09.2013 - 09.2018
Case Manager
Her Guardian Angel
09.2012 - 09.2013
Associate of Science -
Saddleback College
Bachelor of Arts -
Chapman University