Experienced Behavioral Health Manager and clinician. Dedicated and compassionate professional
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Behavioral Health Program Manager
Thundermist Health Center
10.2019 - Current
Developed and implemented innovative community based partnership to provide behavioral health care to children in Washington County
Managed grant to provide telehealth services to adolescents in Narragansett school system
Created internal system for receiving, assessing and managing referrals
Provided close collaboration with pediatrician offices in Washington County
Provided case consultation to families as part of assessment process
Worked closely with psychiatric nurse practitioner fellowship to provide clinical support and case collaboration
Managed individual caseload
Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and problem solving obstacles
Behavioral Health Clinician
Thundermist Health Center
11.2014 - Current
Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify mental health needs and formulate accurate diagnoses
Provide on site crisis assessment and intervention Coordinate behavioral health goals with medical providers
Provide both short and long term therapy
Outpatient Therapist
Integrated Psychiatry
05.2007 - 06.2017
Implemented diverse range of therapeutic modalities to address clients'' varied needs and preferences, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy
Evaluated treatment progress by regularly reviewing client goals, adjusting therapeutic strategies as needed for optimal outcomes
Conducted thorough assessments for new patients, identifying appropriate diagnoses and developing targeted treatment goals
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Simmons College
Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts - Psychobiology
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
Skills
Problem-Solving
Program Leadership
Detail Oriented
Experience with wide range of clinical populations