Kaci Sapinski
Medford,WI
Summary
I am compassionate, driven, and dedicated to helping others with an unfailing work ethic. I bring social service advocacy offering 10 years of case management, crisis intervention, and Trauma Responsive treatment expertise. I am well-versed at liaising with multidisciplinary treatment teams to foster client and family access to community resources, treatment programs, and wrap around services. I am an experienced Executive Director recognized for strong team leadership and development driving results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director - New Vision Wilderness
Embark Behavioral Health
10.2017 - Current
- Recruited, developed, and maintained engagement of direct reports fostering longest intact senior leadership team at Embark Behavioral Health.
- Managed diverse team of professionals, creating collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Maintained employee engagement and positive team culture increasing our Employee Net Promoter Scores (eNPS) by 60 points and consistently achieving top performing benchmark.
- Utilized Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework for meetings and strategic planning to optimize personnel, operational, and financial performance.
- Evaluated program outcomes using key performance indicators and data-driven metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing targeted interventions to attain over 90% program completion rate.
- Aligned multi-departmental visions, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results in company staffing, census, and EBITDA goals for 7 years serving over 1,000 families.
- Developed strategic partnerships with national therapeutic consultants, residential programs, community social services, and tribal communities to enhance treatment outcomes and coordinate wraparound services.
Program Director - New Vision Wilderness
Embark Behavioral Health
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Designed customized training programs to enhance staff understanding of mental health and substance use issues.
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance to provide high-quality services to program participants and families.
- Monitored programming trends to keep content relevant and up-to-date with evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared goals of achieving treatment plan objectives, recovery, and overall wellness for participants.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements for Joint Commission and Association for Experiential Education (AEE)-Outdoor Behavioral Health Care Council (OBHCC).
Noninvasive Cardiology Technician
Marshfield Clinic
08.2004 - 12.2014
- Provided immediate intervention for patients experiencing distress during testing, remaining calm and focused in high-pressure situations.
- Supported hospital-wide initiatives to promote heart health by participating in educational events and community outreach programs.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and industry regulations through meticulous documentation of all performed procedures.
- Assisted in training new technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality standards within department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI01.2024
Bachelor's of Applied Arts And Sciences - Community Health And Wellness
University of Wisconsin Colleges
Madison, WI05.2015
Associate of Science -
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI1998
Skills
- Relationship and Team Building
- Training Methods and Facilitation
- Strategic Planning
- Community Outreach and Business Development
- Crisis Management
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Client Advocacy
Timeline
Executive Director - New Vision Wilderness
Embark Behavioral Health
10.2017 - Current
Program Director - New Vision Wilderness
Embark Behavioral Health
01.2015 - 10.2017
Noninvasive Cardiology Technician
Marshfield Clinic
08.2004 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Bachelor's of Applied Arts And Sciences - Community Health And Wellness
University of Wisconsin Colleges
Associate of Science -
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Professional Affiliations
Outdoor Behavioral Health Council – 2016 to Present
- Best Practices Committee Member: Evaluated programs for initial membership and ongoing compliance utilizing a multi-systemic onsite appraisal. Created reports providing quality improvement and monitoring strategies for program areas of concern.
- National Wilderness Therapy Symposium, 2019: Presenter, Recreation Therapy: The Role and Benefits of a Recreation Therapist in Wilderness Therapy.
Peak Experience Training, LLC
- Clinical First Responder (2016): Effective response to psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues.
Crisis Management (SCM) – 2015 to Present
- Certified Instructor: Facilitated training in prevention, de-escalation, and safe emergency intervention strategies for responding to aggressive behavior in social service agencies.
National Association for Therapeutic Programs – 2015 to Present
- Midwest Regional Conference, 2021: Presenter, At Risk Alternatives
- Round Table Facilitator for National Conference, 2020: Facilitated multi-program discussion focused on best practices and ethics for use of secure transports in mental health treatment.
- National Leadership Summit, 2019: Participated in panel discussion for best practices in treatment of co-occurring disorders.
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