Behavioral Health Leader and Clinician with extensive experience in wide range of settings. Strong focus on team and interdisciplinary collaboration. Excellent crisis assessment and management skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
ISTP Clinician
Thundermist Health Center
West Warwick, RI
09.2024 - Current
Facilitated comprehensive care by providing integrated substance use disorder and behavioral health support to family nurse practitioner fellowship participants.
Collaborated with family nurse practitioners to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with substance use disorders and related conditions.
Assisted in education and collaboration with family nurse practitioners. Supported crisis intervention efforts to enhance patient care. Facilitated communication among healthcare teams to improve service delivery.
Pediatric Behavioral Health Program Manager
Thundermist Health Center
Wakefield, RI
10.2019 - Current
Established and executed strategic community partnerships aimed at delivering comprehensive behavioral health care services to children in Washington County, RI.
Directed supervision of community health workers and social workers to ensure effective program implementation.
Oversaw grant management to deliver telehealth services for adolescents within Narragansett school system.
Established a comprehensive framework for the effective handling and evaluation of incoming referrals.
Collaborated with medical staff to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Engaged families in case consultations to gather essential information for the assessment process.
Collaborated with psychiatric nurse practitioner fellowship to deliver clinical support and facilitate case collaboration.
Managed individual caseload
Enhanced program efficiency through strategic process streamlining and obstacle resolution.
Behavioral Health Clinician
Thundermist Health Center
West Warwick, RI
11.2014 - Current
Analyzed client information and conducted detailed assessments to determine mental health needs and formulate accurate diagnoses.
Provide on site crisis assessment and intervention Coordinate behavioral health goals with medical providers
Delivered short- and long-term therapeutic interventions for adults and adolescents.
Outpatient Therapist
Integrated Psychiatry
Cranston, RI
05.2007 - 06.2017
Executed a diverse array of therapeutic modalities to effectively address clients' unique needs and preferences.
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
Analytical problem-solving
Project management leadership
Proficient in working with multiple clinical populations
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