Kris Stevens
Canton,MI
Summary
With over 30 years of experience working directly with clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, I have developed expertise in meeting the rehabilitation and recovery needs of diverse individuals from various socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and age groups. Furthermore, I have over 13 years of experience as the Clinical Director of Therapeutic Rehabilitation's Troy Clinic and Job Training Center. I lead a growing team of 23 staff members, including SLPs, OTs, PTs, Vocational Rehab Specialists, and Trade Specialists. This role includes coordinating therapeutic vocational training and individual therapy services for over 75 adults with Traumatic Brain Injury.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Therapeutic Habilitation AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERS
2011.02 - Current
- Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Improved overall clinic functioning by creating standardized processes and procedures for daily operations.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Promoted a safe working environment for staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Coordinated with external partners such as insurance companies, pharmaceutical representatives, and referral sources to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Recruited hired, and trained high-quality clinicians who contributed positively to the clinic''s mission and vision.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Speech-Language Pathologist
TherapeutiRehabilitation AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERS
1993.06 - 2011.01
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Contributed to the development of a clinic-wide documentation system that streamlined patient records and facilitated efficient information sharing among interdisciplinary team members.
Education
Masters of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.1991
Skills
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Clinical Leadership
- Collaborative skills
- Effective Communication
- Patient Care Coordination
- Outcome Measurement
- Staff Development
- Records Management
- Performance Improvement
- Patient Advocacy
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Employee Performance Evaluations
Professional Opportunities
- Co-authored a book entitled, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury – A Therapy and Resource Manual, Singular Publishing, 1997.
- Presented at Brain Injury Association of Michigan 2020 Fall Conference, “How Music Effects the Plasticity of the Injured Brain” with brain injury survivor Grant Anderson.
Timeline
Clinical Director
Therapeutic Habilitation AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERS
2011.02 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
TherapeutiRehabilitation AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERS
1993.06 - 2011.01
Masters of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Indiana University
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