Assist and support the Director of Clinical Services with program director onboarding, as well as assist with coverage of key positions during program director vacancies.
Oversee all operations of CODAC Cranston and Health Lane locations as the Program Director of MAT programs
Assist and Support Program Directors and Clinical Supervisors with needed MAT guidance as needed
Provide clinical supervision for counselors working toward LMHC, as needed
Assist the Director of Clinical Services with the identification and execution of staff pieces of training for clinical competency and professional development
Assist the Director of Clinical Services in program development, implementation, and administration of MAT programs
Assist in the development of MAT policies to ensure standards across all sites.
Participate in Leadership Committee Meetings as assigned
Monitor treatment utilization effectiveness (reports and trending)
Develop community support, outreach, and education
Obtain and sustain motivational interviewing proficiency
Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives
· Perform other duties as assigned
Senior Program Director
Cocac Behavioral Healthcare
05.2023 - 03.2024
Following duties are in addition to maintaining Program Director responsibilities at Cranston and Health Lane
Assists Director of Clinical Services in the following areas; identification of program staffing needs, identification of training needs and coordination, identifying and Implementing QIP projects.
Train and serve as a resource for Program Directors Facilitate monthly Program Director Meeting
Acts as a liaison between Program Directors and corporate leadership.
Oversee marketing and program development related to clinical services.
Assures clinical compliance with and staff understanding of CARF standards & state and federal regulations.
Participation in Creating and implementing policy & procedures related to clinical services.
Act as a representative of CODAC and promote its mission in the community in the absence of the
Program Director
Codac Behavioral Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
Administrative and clinical oversight of 2 CODAC locations. Warwick ( Health Lane) and Cranston (Corporate)
Supervision and monitoring of all front-office and billing functions to insure compliance with all Federal, State and CODAC policies
Review of client records (i.e. quality of care, QA standards, State and Federal criteria and CODAC policy and procedures, CARF standards) to assure compliance
Staff orientation and training, staff scheduling and staff evaluations
Program development, including recognition of development needs, determining community and patient demographics, identification of physical support and staffing costs, and grant writing
Develop community support, education and outreach
Document all services, in the patient record, to reflect Health Home Services
Obtain and sustain Motivational Interviewing proficiency
Adjunct Professor
Rhode Island College
09.2022 - Current
Professor of a 200 level Social Psychology course. Topics include schemas, gender, prejudice, obedience, group thinking, defense mechanisms and others
Build relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals
Grade quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback
Encourage class participation by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and creating a safe space for dialogue
Assist and identify at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning and address student's varied needs
Senior Counselor
Codac Behavioral Healthcare
08.2019 - 02.2021
Performs patient screening, intakes, assessments, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, patient psycho-education, facilitate referrals, discharge planning, follow up with aftercare, keep accurate patient records.
Review clinical records for compliance
Review treatment outcomes and program development
Communicate between Program Director and all staff concerning clinical issues.
Monitor treatment utilization and effectiveness
Ensure compliance with all ethical standards as well as adherence to Codac Policy and Procedure, Federal Regulation 42CFR Part 2, and other pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations.
Monitor and oversee all related CARF standards.
Facilitate Moral Recognition Therapy group for patients on Federal Probation
Motivational Interviewing Mentor
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Counselor
Codac Behavioral Healthcare
01.2018 - 08.2019
Conduct patient intakes, assessments and treatment plans. ·
Provide individual counseling as well as case management.
Keep proper records in accordance with Codac procedures.
Manage a case load of over 50 patients with co-occurring disorders.
Consult with highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
Make necessary referrals when appropriate.
Participate in individual and group supervision
Facilitate Moral Recognition Therapy group for patients on Federal Probation
Motivational Interviewing Mentor
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Dependence Addiction Studies
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
2018
Skills
Culturally responsive
Proficient in Motivational Interviewing
Reliable, dependable, honest and Professional
Able to self motivate, self starter
Thrives in fast paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong leadership qualities
Works well in groups or individually
Licenses
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate LMHC-A
Certification
Certified Facilitator in Moral Recognition Therapy
CRP Certified
Timeline
Associate Director of MAT Services
Codac Behavioral Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
Senior Program Director
Cocac Behavioral Healthcare
05.2023 - 03.2024
Adjunct Professor
Rhode Island College
09.2022 - Current
Program Director
Codac Behavioral Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
Senior Counselor
Codac Behavioral Healthcare
08.2019 - 02.2021
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Counselor
Codac Behavioral Healthcare
01.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Dependence Addiction Studies