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Hyacinth Isaac-Gueye

Garnerville,NY

Summary

Seasoned mental health professional with more than 30 years of experience in the mental health field, specializing in co-occurring mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness in adult settings. Proven record of effective leadership, program development, and service delivery. Adept at managing large teams and multiple programs, with a strong focus on clinical excellence, client-centered care, and safety. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Program Director, Clinical Lead

The Jewish Board
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Co-led the Adult and Family Residential Division, overseeing program development, implementation, and evaluation
  • Co-led the management of a $60 million budget with four hundred staff
  • Direct supervision of Senior Directors, Directors and Director of Data Management and Quality Improvement
  • Provides leadership and direction to staff and develops talent
  • Provide vision and execution to develop specialized services that meet the needs of clients in a shifting healthcare and residential environment, recognizing the necessity of integrating clinical standards into service design and delivery
  • Assisted programs in implementing evidence-based models of care to achieve defined, meaningful outcomes
  • Ensured clinical excellence and adherence to best practices across multiple residential programs
  • Collaborated with the Chief of Psychiatry and Chief Medical Officer to set up hospitalization policies and protocols for psychiatric crises
  • Accountable for the overall quality of care for relevant agency programs, ensuring high clinical standards (as shown by identifiable metrics, audit results, independent program reviews, positive client outcomes and dwindling numbers of adverse events)
  • Initiated protocols to address client use of aggression
  • Created the roadmap for a tobacco-free living environment
  • Considers race, class, culture, religion, sexual orientation and an anti-oppression approach in service design, service delivery and program operations.

Senior Director of Adult and Family Residential Services

The Jewish Board
01.2017 - 01.2021

Directed residential services for adults and families in Brooklyn, managing a diverse portfolio of housing programs

  • Implemented evidence-based practices and innovative approaches to improve client outcomes
  • Supervised a large multidisciplinary team, fostering professional development and collaboration
  • Oversaw the implementation and monitoring of annual utilization review and quality management
  • Designed and implemented the division-wide supervisors' academy to help 40 managers and mid-level supervisors learn skills of supervision and staff evaluation
  • Identified areas for improvement and implemented recommended enhancements to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness
  • For the areas of service responsibility, functions as a principal representative of the agency to the community, government, coalitions, trade associations and funders in conjunction with other senior leadership of the agency.

Director of Mental Health Housing Services

Unique People Services
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Multiple sites with 250 beds, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability
  • Managed budgets, grants, and funding proposals to support program growth and stability.

Program Director of a CR/SRO

Unique People Services
01.2003 - 01.2014
  • Directed a single site Congregate Residence/Single Room Occupancy (CR/SRO) program, providing housing and supportive services to adults with mental health issues
  • Developed and maintained community partnerships to enhance service delivery and client support
  • Supervised staff, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to organizational policies.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

New York University (NYU)
New York, NY
05.2000

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Mercy University
New York, NY
05.1999

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Program Development and Implementation
  • Clinical Supervision and Training
  • Strategic Planning and Organizational Development
  • Budget Management and Grant Writing
  • Client-Centered Care and Advocacy
  • Community Partnership and Collaboration
  • Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance
  • Safety and Clinical Risk Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Organizational Development
  • Corporate Governance
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Task Prioritization
  • Business Leadership
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Delegating Work
  • Written Communication
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Quality Assurance
  • Performance Improvements
  • KPI Tracking
  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Financial Management

Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - NYSED (2006)

Affiliations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - Member (2001)

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Executive Program Director, Clinical Lead

The Jewish Board
01.2021 - 01.2024

Senior Director of Adult and Family Residential Services

The Jewish Board
01.2017 - 01.2021

Director of Mental Health Housing Services

Unique People Services
01.2014 - 01.2017

Program Director of a CR/SRO

Unique People Services
01.2003 - 01.2014

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

New York University (NYU)

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Mercy University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - NYSED (2006)
Hyacinth Isaac-Gueye