I have worked in behavioral health for over 16 years from a direct care staff to CEO. My expertise and passion is creating and developing a strong team that provides high quality care to those in acute crisis. I excel in operations, developing/implementing processes, strategizing new programs for potential growth opportunities, meeting quarterly/yearly budget goals and well connected in the community.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Market CEO
Neuropsychiatric Hospital
01.2023 - Current
As the Market CEO, I am directly over the two psychiatric hospitals totaling to114 beds
I oversee the budget, operations and patient care
Creating a positive culture for staff, developing the leadership team and providing quality of care for the community is what drives me as a CEO
I have been heavily involved with our community partners to build relationships and trust with our services
Director of intake and admission
Options behavioral health, Indianapolis, IN
09.2021 - 01.2023
Oversaw the intake department and directly responsible for all admissions of the hospital
Developed and implement all policies and procedures within the department
Created and lead a strong team that has allowed us to meet and exceed all admissions goals that drive the financial goals and budgets of the hospital
Developed a general knowledge of all departments and how they function
Well familiar with all state regulations and prepare the team for state audits
Oversaw the budget and budget planning for my department
Behavior Management Director
Indiana Mentor Network, Franklin, IN (Autism waiver, group home and ICF group homes)
04.2017 - 09.2021
My responsibilities were to supervise the behavior team in the autism waiver, day programs and our ICF group homes
Oversaw the hiring, clinical supervision, training and management of the teams
Responsible for the billing and budget of the south, managing state regulations that drive our operations, building strong relationships with other community leaders and agencies
I am knowledgeable of state regulations and work closely with the state and governing bodies during audits and oversee all plan of corrections
Responsible for reviewing all referrals, setting up our initial meetings and completing the admissions for the waiver, day programs and group home locations
Intake specialist
Options Behavioral Health Systems, Indianapolis, IN
05.2018 - 11.2018
My responsibilities were to review referrals, check insurance, complete behavior assessments and admit the patients to the approved units
I was responsible for patient and clinical care for all admitting patients
IBI Clinician
Damar Services, Indianapolis, IN
05.2014 - 04.2017
My responsibilities were to develop and implement behavior support plans, train staff on individual plans/best practice techniques, collect and analyze data and communicate with DCS, educators, probation officers and parents
I have had the privilege of being a part of two PIT teams creating campus wide programming.
I specialized in Autism education, continual research on best practice techniques, training staff, developing training material and presenting Autism specific programs
Habilitation Provider
Adult and Child, Franklin, IN
12.2011 - 05.2015
My responsibilities were working one-on-one with clients with disabilities in the community setting
I worked on skills development, social skills, behavioral intervention and behavior training in the home
Lead Therapist
Bierman ABA, Carmel, IN
09.2012 - 05.2014
My responsibilities were to work one-on-one with clients with Autism in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis and the implementation of verbal behavior
I ran groups, was a program writer, parent training and new hire training
Case manager
Children’s Bureau, Whiteland, IN
12.2010 - 03.2012
My responsibilities were to work as a partner of DCS, DOE, DOC, and United Way
I helped families find community services to meet their needs, behavioral training for families, educators and other service providers
Completed training on the behalf of United Way at multiple organizations
Habilitation Provider
Mentors of America, Indianapolis, IN
02.2009 - 01.2011
My responsibilities were working one-on-one with clients with disabilities in the community setting
I worked on skills development, social skills, behavioral intervention and behavior training in the home
Mental health technician
Valle Vista Mental Health, Greenwood, IN
02.2009 - 01.2011
My responsibilities were to oversee units, develop and implement daily psychosocial groups for children, adolescents and adults, crisis intervention and behavioral interventions
Education
Masters - Human Services
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08.2013
Bachelors - Pastoral Studies
Crossroads Bible College
Indianapolis, IN
08.2009
Skills
Created an Intake department for the Phoenix hospital
Created and implemented clinical programming
Excel in managing FTEs and reaching EPOB budget
Strong knowledge of the Indiana market, trends and needs
Developed a strong relationship with DMHA, ISDOH, CMS and TJC
Excellent skillset and focus on risk management, managing the implementation of plan of corrections and state regulatory standards
Developed audit tools and and survey preparation
Developed and maintained a strong leadership team
Timeline
Market CEO
Neuropsychiatric Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Director of intake and admission
Options behavioral health, Indianapolis, IN
09.2021 - 01.2023
Intake specialist
Options Behavioral Health Systems, Indianapolis, IN
05.2018 - 11.2018
Behavior Management Director
Indiana Mentor Network, Franklin, IN (Autism waiver, group home and ICF group homes)