Debra Lazarus
Summit,MS
Summary
My professional work history began in 1978 with employment in a variety of public and private facilities in the fields of developmental disabilities and chemical dependency. I retired 3 years ago but find that I really miss the professional interactions with the individuals I worked with and the fellowship of colleagues and coworkers. I feel that my professional employment history demonstrates evidence of experience providing quality patient care and administrative services. Proven track record of success in streamlining operations, developing protocols and improving patient outcomes. Strong commitment to exemplary customer service and maximizing patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Associate
Alan Taylor And Associates
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1994 - 02.2020
- During employment with Alan Taylor and Associates, I was responsible for fulfilling contractual psychological services with several providers of residential services for persons with Developmental Disabilities which included, psychological evaluations (new admits and annual updates), development and implementation of behavioral interventions, staff training, evaluations and diagnosis for persons seeking services through Vocational Rehabilitation Services, counseling for individuals including behavioral counseling, grief counseling, and other counseling addressing specific outcomes. I was involved with development of specific life skills training and counseling with persons diagnosed with Asperger's/Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders. All services were provided under direct supervision of Dr. Alan Taylor, Clinical Psychologist.
Admissions Coordinator
DDMS Of LA (previously Known As PHP)
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2004 - 05.2018
- Duties in this position included working with a variety of public and private agencies to develop a referral conduit for persons seeking DD services with this agency. I insured that all persons met criteria for admissions, that all appropriate information was obtained for admission's committee members, that the team had opportunities to meet with all applicants, provided information regarding programs, answered family questions, and completed all admissions processes to insure admission received payment status in a timely manner. I also provided training to staff members in several areas of new hire and ongoing training requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Sociology
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.1986
Bachelor of Science - Social And Rehabilitative Services
University of Southern MS
Hattiesburg, MS05.1977
Skills
- Clinical Staff Management
- Clinical Interviewing
- Clinical Oversight
- Good Clinical Practice
- Clinical Development
- Social Ethics
Timeline
Admissions Coordinator
DDMS Of LA (previously Known As PHP)
05.2004 - 05.2018
Clinical Associate
Alan Taylor And Associates
01.1994 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Sociology
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Social And Rehabilitative Services
University of Southern MS