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Kathy Grega

Middletown,CT

Summary

Talented, creative experienced Clinician offering a multi-disciplinary approach to client centered care. Positive and friendly people-person with organized and diligent attitude. Calm under pressure and believe in a well rounded holistic approach to treatment. Problem-solving Clinical Director qualified to manage health regulations, perform patient care and further motivate talented staff. Enthusiastic professional with background affecting positive patient outcomes, finding creative solutions to administrative issues and interacting with diverse personalities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Director for Residential Programs

Sound Community Services
01.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
  • Streamlined clinical operations for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Oversaw quality improvement initiatives, leading to higher patient satisfaction rates and better compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Coordinated with external partners referral sources to ensure continuity of care for patients.
  • Analyzed data on clinical outcomes to identify trends in patient populations, informing decisions on targeted interventions or program adjustments as needed.
  • Directed crisis intervention services when necessary; provided support during critical incidents, and ensured the well-being of all involved parties.
  • Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
  • Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, community partners to promote high quality patient care.
  • Discussed mental health histories with patients in effort to provide most effective advice.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans.

Clinician

Youth Continuum
10.2012 - 07.2022
  • Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions for upwards of 25 clients daily.
  • Provided clients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
  • Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures on annual and as needed basis
  • Conducted group and individual therapy
  • Teamed with physicians, specialists, case managers, social workers, to provide well-rounded care for complex cases weekly
  • Thoroughly examined clients and elicited medical history, and case history to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
  • Interviewed clients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
  • Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on client conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care.
  • Chaired clinical and crisis response committees
  • Supervised masters level students

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Fordham University
The Bronx, NY
05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Sociology Criminal Justice

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
01.2000

Skills

  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Team Meetings
  • Crisis Situations
  • Community Mental Health Programs
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Case Conferences
  • Caseload Management
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
  • Communication Strategies
  • Behavioral Health Electronic Health Records

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (2012)

Certification

SIFI Certified UCONN School of Social Work 2020

Crisis Prevention Intervention CPI Trainer 10/23-10/25

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Emergency Certification May 2023


Timeline

Clinical Director for Residential Programs

Sound Community Services
01.2023 - Current

Clinician

Youth Continuum
10.2012 - 07.2022

Master of Science - Social Work

Fordham University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology Criminal Justice

Southern Connecticut State University

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