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Francis Wakhisi
Director
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable Program Director well-versed in providing strategic direction and ongoing leadership to treatment projects. Proven leader with demonstrated analytical and team building skills. Excell at working with leadership team members and collaborating with general public and other stake-holders to meet agency goals. Ready to apply expertise and experience to challenging new role and embrace as well as embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
34
34
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Director
WestCare Foundation - The Village South
Miami , FL
2012.06 - 2016.11
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Participated in the screening and hiring of staff as well as completing annual performance assessments. Scheduled essential staff training and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
- Maintained and updated all program related documents and reports
- Checked programming documentation for conformance with licensing and accreditation requirements to avoid legal issues as well as maintain project funding.
- Oversaw team of more than 50 personnel focused on admission, behavioral health, and treatment.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and the Vice President as well as external groups and agencies in promoting collaboration including attending required meetings in the community.
- Met and collaborated with the Vice President to uncover issues, and assist in the development of the agency's fiscal and budgetary needs, and provided oversight and the management of operating budget.
- Met with funding sources on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Interacted with clients to identify treatment needs, quickly resolve issues, increasing client retention and to reduce recidivism.
- Improved revenues by implementing successful evidence based treatment campaigns that renewed contracts and increased funding by over $500,000.00.
- Performed individual as well as group counseling duties when necessary.
Program Director
New Horizon Community Mental Health
Miami , FL
2006.04 - 2009.07
- Developed the Substance Abuse Program in conjunction with the Clinical Director, laying out framework and defining roles.
- Functioned as a liaison to the CEO and the Funding Sources and the stake holders in the community as well as other agencies in promoting collaboration including attending Board meetings and Advisory Board meetings.
- Involved in the search of available Grants and participated in providing information and data for Grant writing. Improved revenue for the agency by creating the Missing Link Program to cater to at-risk youth in the community.
- Participated in program evaluation and program fidelity in conjunction with project managers from different funding sources.
- Participated in the screening, hiring talented Therapists as well as line staff. Scheduled staff for essential training. Completed annual staff performance appraisals.
- Implemented Quality Assurance and Utilization Review System. Monitored compliance with all required State and Federal standards and regulations to meet the requirements for continued funding as well as for accreditation.
- Developed and implemented procedures to meet agency policies and contract management including the preparation of comprehensive reports for funding sources.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations by ensuring staff coverage and production in service delivery.
- Met and collaborated with the CEO as well as the leadership team to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offered guidance in the management of the Substance Abuse Program.
- Met with clients to identify needs, resolve issues, maintain retention and reduce recidivism.
Family Therapist
WestaCare At The Village South
Miami , FL
2000.01 - 2007.10
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
- Assisted clients in locating resources and other ancillary services to support progress such as housing services and financial assistance.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Collaborated with other mental health as well as substance abuse treatment professionals, social services, referral sources to create comprehensive treatment plans, including psychiatrists and specialists such as sexual abuse, rape, and domestic violence therapists.
- Rendered mental health and substance abuse counseling services to adolescents focusing on development of healthy relationships and lifestyle using evidence based treatment modalities.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
- Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Garnered excellent reviews from individuals and couples and maintained long-term counseling relationships to provide ongoing care and support.
- Leveraged practice management software to complete weekly progress notes, update quarterly treatment plans and maintain patient records.
Family Therapist
New Horizons Community Mental Health Center
Miami , FL
2000.08 - 2006.04
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
- Assisted clients and their families in locating resources to support progress such as housing services and financial assistance.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family counseling sessions.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Collaborated with other treatment professionals to create comprehensive wellness plans, including psychiatrists to deal with familial issues such as child abuse, domestic violence, and substance abuse.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy by asking questions to identify feelings and behaviors.
Education
PsyD. - Forensic Psychology
Calrlos Albizu University
Miami, FL 2000.08 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Curiculum
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 1978.08 - 1982.08
Master of Arts - Religious Studies And Ethics
Earlham School Of Religion
Richmond Indiana 1978.09 - 1979.01
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Gorge Fox University
Newberg, OR 1974.08 - 1977.05
Teacher's Certificate - Primary 1 Teacher (P1)
Kaimosi Teachers Training College
Kaimosi, Kenya 1972.01 - 1973.12
High School Diploma -
Eastleigh High School
Nairobi, Kenya 1968.01 - 1971.12
Skills
Strategic leadership
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Student member of APA
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The cave you fear to enter contains the treasure you seek.
Joseph Campbell
Timeline
Program Director
WestCare Foundation - The Village South
2012.06 - 2016.11
Program Director
New Horizon Community Mental Health
2006.04 - 2009.07
PsyD. - Forensic Psychology
Calrlos Albizu University
2000.08 - Current
Family Therapist
New Horizons Community Mental Health Center
2000.08 - 2006.04
Family Therapist
WestaCare At The Village South
2000.01 - 2007.10
Master of Arts - Religious Studies And Ethics
Earlham School Of Religion
1978.09 - 1979.01
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Curiculum
Wayne State University
1978.08 - 1982.08
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Gorge Fox University
1974.08 - 1977.05
Teacher's Certificate - Primary 1 Teacher (P1)
Kaimosi Teachers Training College
1972.01 - 1973.12
High School Diploma -
Eastleigh High School
1968.01 - 1971.12
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