Kristy Renteria Kennedy
Conway,AR
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive clinical experience providing evidenced based behavioral health care. Thirteen years of providing clinical supervision in a large community mental health center overseeing grants, budgets, crisis response, community programs and most recently Integrated Behavioral Healthcare.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CCBHC Program Director
Arisa Health (formerly Counseling Associates)
07.2021 - Current
- Enhances patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Streamlines clinical operations for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Develops and maintains strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Oversees quality improvement initiatives, leading to higher patient satisfaction rates and better compliance with regulatory standards.
- Manages budgets and resources effectively, resulting in cost savings without sacrifice to quality of care.
- Mentors staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Implements new technologies that improved the delivery of patient care services.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote awareness about mental health disorders and available treatments.
- Conducts regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Strives to improve overall clinic functioning by creating standardized processes and procedures for daily operations.
- Monitors SAMHSA Grant requirements and Grant reporting for new CCBHC 4-year/$4 million project.
Integrated Primary Care Program Director
Arisa Health (formerly Counseling Associates)
07.2021 - Current
- Enhances program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Manages cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional program outcomes within budget and time constraints.
- Implements best practices in project management to optimize workflow efficiencies across the organization.
- Designed & customized training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills in key areas of responsibility.
- Collaborates closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
- Advances community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Collaborates with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Assists in the implementation of marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
Program Director of Children’s Services for Central Arkansas
Counseling Associates, Inc.
01.2010 - 07.2021
- Responsibility of overseeing outpatient programs consisting of Child and Adolescent Services, Intensive In-Home Services, Therapeutic Foster Care, HAVEN Group Home, Juvenile Drug Court, and back-up clinical supervisor for Adult Outpatient program in Faulkner County
- Monitoring budgetary information in the annual budget process and throughout the fiscal year
- Monitoring and motivation of staff for quality performance and productivity
- Utilization of data to improve the overall operations of the organization.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problem solving.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
- Consistently exceeded key performance indicators by adapting quickly to changes in program needs.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Supervised program staff consisting of 30 clinicians, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Supervision and training of mid-level managers that are responsible for direct care staff in outpatient clinics and specialized programs
- Coordination and oversight of Psychiatric team services, collaboration, and schedules
- Experience with state & federal grant writing and coordination
- Provides a commitment to the mission of the overall organization, services, programs, clients, quality and financial stability.
Clinical Therapist
Counseling Associates, Inc.
01.2004 - 02.2010
- Provided mental health services and psychoeducation to children, mothers and families by utilizing evidenced based practices
- Completed comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and assessments, formulated mental health diagnoses per DSM-V guidelines, developed appropriate and attainable treatment plan goals and objectives, and completed concurrent clinical documentation in EMR system
- Provided consultation and coordination of care with psychiatric and nursing staff
- Provided school-based services, which involved collaboration with parents, teachers and administrators to assist children struggling with issues that impact educational success.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and develop coping skills.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, enabling accurate evaluation of treatment efficacy.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing patients in acute distress and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge through professional development, staying current on best practices in the field of therapy.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient''s unique needs.
- Provided psychoeducation on coping mechanisms, equipping patients with practical tools to manage stressors effectively.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment, refining interventions to better meet patient needs and facilitate lasting change.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.1999
Bachelors of the Arts in Psychology -
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.1996
Skills
- Program Director for $4 Million SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
- Integrated Primary Care Program Director- 2 years
- Excellent interpersonal skills allows for effective multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Ability to implement innovative programs within the agency and community
- Extensive experience providing clinical supervision and training
- Multitasker with analytical problem-solving skills and conflict management abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Clinically trained and proficient in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
- Advanced Certification in TF-CBT
- Substance abuse treatment experience with extensive training in Motivational Interviewing, Brief Strategic Therapy & SBIRT
- Primary Therapist for Specialty Court program- 14 years
- UALR MSW Intern Field Supervisor- 10 years
- Extensive experience providing Clinical Supervision for several different behavioral health disciplines
certifications trainings
- Brief Strategic Therapy, 2006
- UALR-MSW Graduate School Intern Supervisor, 2006
- Advanced Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2010
- Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, 2019
- Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Training, 2020
- Telehealth Clinical Practice Skills Training, 2020
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy, 2023
- Solution Focused Supervision, 2023
professional organizations memberships
- UALR School of Social Work Field Instructor
- Pediatric Plus Social Work Consultant
- Infant Mental Health Workgroup for OBH Transition
- Substance Abuse Workgroup for OBH Transition
- Multi-Disciplinary Team Member for Child Abuse Prevention Admin Team
- Mental Health Council of Arkansas-Children’s Subcommittee Member
- National Association of Drug Court Professionals Member
- State of Arkansas CASSP Member
- FFTA-Family Focused Treatment Association Member
years of experience
23
Timeline
CCBHC Program Director
Arisa Health (formerly Counseling Associates)
07.2021 - Current
Integrated Primary Care Program Director
Arisa Health (formerly Counseling Associates)
07.2021 - Current
Program Director of Children’s Services for Central Arkansas
Counseling Associates, Inc.
01.2010 - 07.2021
Clinical Therapist
Counseling Associates, Inc.
01.2004 - 02.2010
Master of Social Work -
University of Oklahoma
Bachelors of the Arts in Psychology -
University of Central Oklahoma
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