DIANA Ramirez
Elmwood Park,NJ
Summary
Skilled Program Director adept at managing all facets of program operations, including administration and outreach. Well-versed in multitasking to achieve challenging goals. Prepared to leverage 30+ years' experience in the mental health field to take on challenging role.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Involuntary Outpatient Commitment Program Director
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF PASSAIC COUNTY
Clifton, NJ
07.2016 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive direct care services to court mandated clients through tasks like conducting intakes, assessing needs and devising treatment plans while also providing assistance with referrals/linkage and discharge planning.
- Ensured adequate coverage for all scheduled appointments and commitments through effective coordination and management of the team's daily activities
- Maintain regular collateral contact with Designated Screening Services and Affiliated Emergency Services, State and County Hospitals, Short Term Care Facilities, Crisis Residential Programs, Court and other legal services and community based mental health social service programs.
Per Diem Social Service Counselor
COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, Inc.
Hackensack, NJ
04.2011 - Current
- Ensuring consumer safety and promoting therapeutic atmosphere in residential environment
- Provided consumer supervision and utilized crisis intervention as needed.
- Assist consumers with the completion of their activities of daily living skills and monitor the self-administration of prescribed medications
- Ensured regular fire drills were carried out monthly and supported the upkeep of the group home, promptly reporting any concerns to program management.
Involuntary Outpatient Commitment Program Assistant Team Leader
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF PASSAIC COUNTY
Clifton, NJ
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Contributed to consumer well-being through promoting community integration and facilitating accessibility to extensive outpatient care while minimizing hospital visits or legal issues.
- Provided immediate assistance in crisis situations as needed.
Case Manager
TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Elizabeth, NJ
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Assessed and matched clients' needs to appropriate service providers
- Designed individualized treatment plans for court-ordered clients encompassing medical, psychiatric, and social services.
Regional Coordinator
COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF NEW JERSEY
Clifton, NJ
12.2009 - 11.2011
- Played a key role in efficiently managing all centralized administrative activities across the region while assisting the Director of Supportive Services.
- Oversaw provision of targeted supportive services to team consumers reflecting agency's mission, vision, values, Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles and recovery concepts.
- Supervised members assigned to team using the coaching model
- Offered assistance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, focusing on their personal strengths and available support networks.
Senior Team Leader
COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF NEW JERSEY
Clifton, NJ
01.1997 - 12.2009
- Coordinated all-central administrative functioning within the region under the direction of the Director of Supportive Services.
- Supervised the provision of supportive services to consumers assigned to their team consistent with the agencies mission, vision, values, Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles and the concept of recovery
- Provided guidance and support to team members through the coaching model.
- Offered assistance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges by tapping into their unique abilities and available support networks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
01.1992
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Ability to work as a team member and be an effective listener
- Policy Implementation
- Performance standards and analysis
- Strategic leadership
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Group and individual instruction
- Personnel Supervision
- Program Leadership
- Staff Development
Certification
- Certified Social Worker, CSW
- Crisis Intervention Team, CIT trained 2013
- Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, CPRP
- Certified First Aid, CPR
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Involuntary Outpatient Commitment Program Director
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF PASSAIC COUNTY
07.2016 - Current
Involuntary Outpatient Commitment Program Assistant Team Leader
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF PASSAIC COUNTY
09.2014 - 07.2016
Case Manager
TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
09.2012 - 08.2014
Per Diem Social Service Counselor
COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, Inc.
04.2011 - Current
Regional Coordinator
COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF NEW JERSEY
12.2009 - 11.2011
Senior Team Leader
COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF NEW JERSEY
01.1997 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
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