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Kathryn Miers

Montgomery,TX

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Director

Children's Safe Harbor
Conroe, TX
01.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, and accountability.
  • Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated with IT department to comply with cybersecurity requirements and staff training.
  • Reviewed and updated HIPAA policies and procedures as needed in response to annual risk assessments and ensured compliance with annual HIPAA training.
  • Recruited, hired and trained counselors and victim advocates, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Implemented transfer of all paper client charts to electronic records.
  • Streamlined clinic operations to improve referral and client flow and satisfaction, through meticulous process reengineering and use of department data.
  • Implemented vicarious trauma prevention training to staff, community, and partners using the CE-CERT model.

Mental Health Manager

UTMB
Midway, TX
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using key performance indicators, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and monitoring progress.
  • Reduced staff turnover by fostering a supportive work environment and providing ongoing training opportunities.
  • Maintained compliance with TDCJ regulations through diligent monitoring of policies and procedures within the facility resulting in positive outcomes in annual audits.
  • Collaborated with medical and TDCJ personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
  • Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

Clinical Team Lead

Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
Conroe, TX
05.2015 - 07.2018
  • Fostered staff development and competency through supervision, coaching, trainings and team meetings.
  • HIred, trained, and offboarded staff including completing compliance investigations and progressive discipline proceedings.
  • Contributed to financial health of organization by managing delivery of billable services for a revenue budget of $10 million.
  • Ensured compliance with grant programs for housing and homeless population with monthly reports and annual audits for grants totaling $500,000.
  • Successfully managed complex cases by collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring optimal patient care delivery.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in processes and implementing necessary improvements within the clinical team operations.
  • Reduced errors in patient documentation by conducting regular audits and providing training to the clinical team members.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices by staying current with industry research findings and incorporating new insights into daily operations within the clinical team structure.

Counselor

Self-Employed
Montgomery, TX
04.2006 - 08.2014
  • Marketed business to and developed relationships with DFPS, ad litem attorneys, CASA, Medicaid providers, and local community resources.
  • Completed billing in compliance with up to 10 insurances and 12 contracts.
  • Assisted 25-35 client caseload in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes.

Counseling Positions

Listed Below
  • Mental Health Clinician, UTMB
  • Counselor, Managed Assigned Counsel
  • Counselor, Beyond Boundaries Therapy Center
  • Child and Adolescent Counselor, Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
  • Crisis Clinician, Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
  • Healthy Supports Counselor, Montgomery County Youth Services
  • Service Coordinator, Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
08-2001

Skills

  • Training and Presenting
  • Compliance with program, grants, laws
  • Relationship Development
  • Policy Updates and Review
  • Creating/Cultivating culture
  • Human Resources
  • Experience in audits
  • Recruiting and staff retention
  • Data analysis
  • Self-directed
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Flexible and adaptable

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Counselor-August 2004

Timeline

Clinical Director

Children's Safe Harbor
01.2022 - Current

Mental Health Manager

UTMB
10.2020 - 01.2022

Clinical Team Lead

Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
05.2015 - 07.2018

Counselor

Self-Employed
04.2006 - 08.2014

Counseling Positions

Listed Below

Master of Arts - Counseling

Sam Houston State University

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