Jennifer Wilde, LCSW
Draper,UT
Summary
Executive Clinical Director with extensive experience in treating adolescents with mental and emotional needs. With decades of experience excelling in clinical oversight and compliance management. Proven track record in implementing evidence-based interventions and fostering team collaboration, enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Adept at mentoring staff and driving strategic initiatives to improve service delivery in mental health settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXECUTIVE CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Elevations Residential Treatment Center
Syracuse, UT
04.2014 - Current
- Manage the operations of a clinical intensive treatment program.
- Provide clinical oversight of the treatment of adolescents with emotional and mental health issues.
- Oversee the implementation of treatment provided to adolescents and their families.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
- Directed daily operations to ensure effective service delivery and compliance.
Clinical Director
Island View Residential Treatment Center
Syracuse, UT
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Directed clinical operations and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Clinically assessed all potential clients for admission to the program, assuring that all students met the admission criteria.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance best practices, patient care and service delivery.
- Oversaw staff performance and provided mentorship to clinical teams.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to align on patient treatment plans.
- Fostered relationships with community partners to improve service outreach.
- Analyzed patient feedback to refine services and enhance satisfaction levels.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Provided clinical oversight for staff and services.
- Led strategic planning initiatives within the organization.
- Attended conferences to stay up-to-date on best practices in healthcare management.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a multi-disciplinary team.
CLINICAL THERAPIST
Second Nature Wilderness Program
Duchesne, UT
08.2006 - 01.2012
- Provide individual, family, or group therapy to treat adolescents dealing with mental and emotional needs including depression, anxiety, PTSD, attachment, interpersonal skills, and substance abuse.
- Collaborate with wilderness guides, counselors, physicians and educational consultants in the assessment of individual clients therapeutic needs.
- Oversee the implementation of therapeutic interventions within the wilderness milieu.
- Communicated regularly with psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers regarding client's treatment plans.
- Educated family members about mental health issues and how to provide support for their loved one.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to address mental health challenges.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of client interactions and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with treatment team to advocate for patients' needs and help shape effective treatment plans.
PRIMARY THERAPIST
Island View RTC
Syracuse, UT
01.2000 - 07.2006
- Oversee the clinical care of adolescents within a residential treatment setting.
- Provide Individual, family and group therapy as well as case management.
- Provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed clinicians.
YOUTH CORRECTIONS SUPERVISOR
State of Utah, Division of Youth Corrections
Ogden, UT
12.1991 - 01.2000
- Oversee the implementation of programming aimed at early intervention with youth offenders.
- Managed a team of thirty staff members, including scheduling, performance evaluation, development of job duties and maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.
- Intervened with youth and their families in crisis.
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute
Salt Lake City, UT
11.1991 - 12.1995
- Supervised children ages four to twelve, in both the inpatient and outpatient treatment programs.
- Aided nurses, doctors, psychologists and social workers in the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu and individual treatment goals.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social of Work
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Salt Lake City, UT05.1997
B.S. - Sociology
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Provo, UT04.1991
Skills
- Clinical oversight
- Compliance management
- Treatment implementation
- Staff mentorship
- Healthcare regulations
- Evidence-based interventions
- Crisis intervention
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 284410-3501
Timeline
EXECUTIVE CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Elevations Residential Treatment Center
04.2014 - Current
Clinical Director
Island View Residential Treatment Center
01.2012 - 03.2014
CLINICAL THERAPIST
Second Nature Wilderness Program
08.2006 - 01.2012
PRIMARY THERAPIST
Island View RTC
01.2000 - 07.2006
YOUTH CORRECTIONS SUPERVISOR
State of Utah, Division of Youth Corrections
12.1991 - 01.2000
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute
11.1991 - 12.1995
Master of Social Work - Social of Work
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
B.S. - Sociology
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY