Jody Barkley
Summary
My career has given me numerous years of experience in leadership, teaching, training, strategic planning, building new programs, managing cultural shifts, leadership changes, consulting, dealing with staffing shortages, budgets, HR, talent acquisition, working with governing bodies, regulations, accreditations, and case management. Clinically, I am an experienced Behavior Clinician and have spent my career advocating, protecting, and assisting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living their fullest life. I am a strong, dedicated employee who leads with high moral standards, compassion, and integrity. I am an excellent problem solver, listener, teacher/trainer, and doer, who is mission-driven and promotes high-quality services and products by example. I am not afraid to push the envelope or challenge myself and the team to think outside the box while maintaining quality and operating under all rules and regulations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
State Clinical Director
Sevita Health
Edina, Minnesota
05.2022 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with external partners to coordinate patient services and resources.
- Managed budgets and resource allocation for effective operational efficiency.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols for continuous improvement in services.
- Evaluated clinical practices to align with organizational goals and standards.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance through regular meetings and assessments.
- Provided clinical oversight for staff and services.
- Attended conferences to stay up-to-date on best practices in healthcare management.
- Led strategic planning initiatives within the organization.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Analyzed data from surveys related to patient satisfaction levels.
- Assisted in developing budgets for operational expenses.
- Engaged with other members of community at local events by answering questions and giving informative presentations.
- Developed training programs for staff to improve clinical skills and competencies.
- Oversaw clinical operations to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Director of Therapies
Bridges of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2016 - 05.2022
- Sold to Sevita Health
- Managed budgeting processes to ensure financial sustainability of programs.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to align organizational goals and objectives.
- Oversaw program evaluation processes to assess effectiveness and impact.
- Promoted advocacy efforts for individuals served by the organization and their families.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
Regional Operations Director
Bridges of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple facilities in regional area.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Coordinated staff training programs to improve workforce skills and knowledge.
- Managed compliance with state and federal regulations in operations.
- Developed operational policies to ensure consistency and quality across services.
- Collaborated with community partners to streamline resource allocation and support.
- Led cross-functional teams to address operational challenges and solutions.
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees in order to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Developed training programs designed to enhance employee knowledge of operational processes and procedures.
- Coordinated with other regional managers to ensure consistency in processes across multiple locations.
- Monitored performance metrics of regional operations teams, identified areas for improvement, and developed strategies to maximize productivity.
- Performed routine inspections of facilities within the region in order to identify potential safety hazards or maintenance needs.
- Created performance reviews for staff members based on established criteria.
Director of Therapeutic Services
Easter Seals ARC
10.2009 - 07.2015
Director of Residential Services
Easter Seals ARC
03.1996 - 10.2009
Education
BA - General Studies, Psychology
Indiana University
MA - Special Education / Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State
Skills
- Mission driven
- Strong advocacy
- Quality assurance
- Budget management
- Policy development
- Regulatory compliance
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Staff training
- Program evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Performance assessment
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Community engagement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Developing training programs
- Resource coordination
- Performance improvement
- Outcome measurement
- Marketing initiatives
- Exemplary communication skills
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Community outreach programs
- HIPAA
- Task prioritization
- Excellent communication
Affiliations
- IN association of Behavior Clinicians
- Member of the National Task Force on IDD and Dementia
- Board Member LifeWise Academy
- Former associate with HABA, Hoosier Association of Behavior Analysis
Personal Information
Title: State Clinical Director
References
Available upon request.
Talent Summary Highlight
- Familiarity with SGL and HCSB Waivers, BOH, BQIS, Triple A's, and various accreditation processes such as CARF, Joint Commission
- Experience Behavior Clinician
- Numerous years of leadership
- Experience leading culture shifts
- Talent management and acquisition
- Growth, strategic planning
- Operational management
- Relationship building and stakeholder customer service
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Timeline
State Clinical Director
Sevita Health
05.2022 - 03.2026
Director of Therapies
Bridges of Indiana
06.2016 - 05.2022
Regional Operations Director
Bridges of Indiana
07.2015 - 06.2016
Director of Therapeutic Services
Easter Seals ARC
10.2009 - 07.2015
Director of Residential Services
Easter Seals ARC
03.1996 - 10.2009
BA - General Studies, Psychology
Indiana University
MA - Special Education / Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State