Hileia Seeger
Vergennes
Summary
Clinical professional well-versed in delivering mental health services within multiple settings. Extensive experience in supervision, team building, people management, conducting assessments, providing counseling, and developing individualized treatment plans. Known for strong team collaboration and results-oriented approach. Expertise in therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and building rapport with stakeholders and team members.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Clinician
Counseling Service of Addison County
09.2024 - Current
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans for students, addressing specific social, emotional, and academic needs.
- Create safe spaces within the school environment where students could express their thoughts openly without fear of judgment or ridicule from peers or adults alike.
- Improve student emotional and behavioral outcomes by conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
- Evaluate student progress through regular consultation with teachers and school administrators.
- Maintainedaccurate records of counseling sessions, treatment goals, progress reports, and other pertinent documentation in compliance with ethical guidelines and district policies.
- Implemente evidence-based interventions to support students'' mental health growth and development.
- Implementedsocial-emotional learning initiatives that fostered self-awareness, responsible decision-making, empathy building, relationship management skills among students across grade levels.
Assistant Director
Camp Killooleet
09.2023 - Current
- Assist with business communications including marketing, alumni newsletters, parent forms, recruitment, and editing the website
- Manage Google online campaign and providing marketing assistance on other platforms to improve recruitment
- Update business website and use of technology, resulting in more efficient processes
- Manage financial tracking in a billing system, including setting up the system, tracking camper expenses, invoicing, and running reports
- Work as part of the senior team to improve systems in the summer including communication with staff and improved camper services
- Arrange and participating in staff trainings: e.g
- Anxiety Management
- Be available to campers and staff during the summer who seek assistance with mental health or other needs
- Streamline registration process through the implementation of an online system resulting in increased efficiency for both parents/guardians enrolling children into camp as well as administrative personnel processing paperwork.
Director, Senior Services
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
04.2016 - 05.2020
- Supervised staff and managed 9 distinct programs and budgets totaling more than $9,000,000.00
- Implemented innovative programs, rethinking data collection that supported value-based payments
- Almost tripled department budget while acting as Director of Senior Services
- Acted as a liaison with the Montgomery County government and partnered with Development in donor onboarding
- Wrote and defended successful grants for more than $500,000 and drafted corresponding program budgets
- Assisted in the creation of an agency-wide strategic plan and motivated the senior services team during implementation
- Advised the Montgomery County Executive on a three-year strategic plan as co-chair of the Home and Community-Based Workgroup for the AARP and WHO Age-Friendly Community Initiative
- Presented at multiple venues including television, college, and national conferences on a variety of topics
Director, Community Support Services, Senior Services
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Developed grant proposals including successfully securing a $200,000 case-management grant
- Supervised staff providing case management services and those overseeing meals and transportation programs
- Adapted and marketed transitional programming for seniors in the community regarding driver safety and isolation
- Presented on a variety of senior-related topics as the social worker for the Maryland Coming of Age Program
- Launched as principal architect a comprehensive nationwide program that addressed financial challenges unique to the older adult population
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Director, Community Support Services, Senior Services
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Developed grant proposals including successfully securing a $200,000 case-management grant
- Supervised staff providing case management services and those overseeing meals and transportation programs
- Adapted and marketed transitional programming for seniors in the community regarding driver safety and isolation
- Presented on a variety of senior-related topics as the social worker for the Maryland Coming of Age Program
- Launched as principal architect a comprehensive nationwide program that addressed financial challenges unique to the older adult population
Clinical Director of Senior Services and Program Manager of the Homebound Program
So Others Might Eat (SOME)
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Increased Homebound Senior Program’s utilization rate 16 percent in less than a year
- Achieved a 10 percent expansion of the Homebound Program
- Identified funding sources to expand existing programs
- Provided therapy to low-income, homebound seniors and supervision to a team of three case managers
Program Manager
Jewish Family Service Care Transition Program
09.2012 - 11.2013
- Led new business development resulting in a 52 percent ROI in the first year
- Provided timely and topical training to a diverse regional audience utilizing classroom and webinar instruction
- Provided clinical and group supervision to 13 social workers, 2 coordinators, and 1 RN representing 175 new clients per month
- Evaluated data and anecdotal evidence to adapt established models to work with culturally diverse populations
- Managed electronic filing and resources of the organization as well as completion of monthly statistical reports used by the financial department for billing purposes
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
Clinical Supervisor
Jewish Family Service MSSP
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Supervised a team of 5 social workers, each overseeing caseloads of 50 and 1 RN overseeing 200 clients
- Provided weekly individual and bi-monthly group supervision to 6 team members
- Created efficient systems that ensured program compliance with state requirements
- Managed intake/referral calls and provided support over the phone as needed to family and clients
- Oversaw program management including the collection of program statistics and oversight of team budgets
- Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
George Washington University
Washington, DCMaster of Social Work -
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - English and Comparative Literature
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Spanish Proficient
- CPR and First Aid
- Electronic Health Records eg Credible
- IEP development
- Restorative practices
- Suicide risk assessment
- Community resource coordination
Skills And Certifications
- LICSW Vermont, active
- Expert in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- Proficient in Spanish
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Subject Matter Expert in multiple Electronic Health Records and Technology Platforms
Timeline
School-Based Clinician
Counseling Service of Addison County
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Camp Killooleet
09.2023 - Current
Director, Senior Services
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
04.2016 - 05.2020
Director, Community Support Services, Senior Services
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
01.2015 - 04.2016
Director, Community Support Services, Senior Services
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
01.2015 - 04.2016
Clinical Director of Senior Services and Program Manager of the Homebound Program
So Others Might Eat (SOME)
11.2013 - 01.2015
Program Manager
Jewish Family Service Care Transition Program
09.2012 - 11.2013
Clinical Supervisor
Jewish Family Service MSSP
07.2011 - 09.2012
Master of Social Work -
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - English and Comparative Literature
Occidental College
Master of Business Administration -
George Washington University
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