Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in community mental health care. Excellent reputation for having strong clinical skills and helping clients achieve their desired outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Center Associates
MARSHALLTOWN, United States
05.2017 - Current
Responsible for overseeing and developing the therapy department including hiring, supervision, and evaluation of clinical staff, interns, and practicum students under the management of the Executive Director
Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development
Provide initial and ongoing training on navigating the agency’s Electronic Health Record
Provide clinical and personnel supervision to all therapists in accordance with agency and licensure standards
Complete annual Performance Evaluations with therapy staff
Develop, plan, and implement strategies for program continuation and growth
Ensure clinical benchmarks for quality care and productivity are being met
Contribute to the development of Center Associates’ strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization
Represent Center Associates in collaboration with other agencies as necessary
Supervise management of all financial grants
Oversee the agency's school-based therapy contracts with three districts
Integrated Health Home Director
Center Associates
MARSHALLTOWN, IA
01.2017 - Current
Responsible for management of the Integrated Health Home program including hiring, supervision, and evaluation of Integrated Health Home staff and interns
Manage the department budget to include salaries and costs to the agency
Ensure ongoing implementation of Quality Improvement initiatives
Supervise all department staff
Assign and monitor caseloads
Complete annual Performance Evaluations with all department staff
Communicate with the Managed Care Organizations and the Department of Human Services to ensure the state's policies and procedures are being followed
Mental Health Therapist
Center Associates
MARSHALLTOWN, IA
06.2006 - Current
Provide individual, couple, and family outpatient psychotherapy
Quality Improvement Chairperson
Center Associates
MARSHALLTOWN, United States
10.2008 - 05.2017
Ensured the agency is providing quality services to consumers while adhering to the standards of accreditation
Created, managed, and revised all agency operational and personnel policies
Education
Master of Social Work degree - Family Centered Practice
The University of Iowa
05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work degree
The University of Iowa
05.2004
Skills
Outpatient and Emergency Therapy
Program Planning and Evaluations
Care Standards Development
Oral and Written Communication
Staff Assessment
Compliance Monitoring
Accreditation Process Implementation
Procedures Development
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Coordination of Professional Development
Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Timeline
Clinical Director
Center Associates
05.2017 - Current
Integrated Health Home Director
Center Associates
01.2017 - Current
Quality Improvement Chairperson
Center Associates
10.2008 - 05.2017
Mental Health Therapist
Center Associates
06.2006 - Current
Master of Social Work degree - Family Centered Practice