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Kristy Renteria Kennedy

Conway

Summary

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in outpatient mental health services. Skilled in clinical supervision, grant writing and strategic program development, contributing to organizational growth and financial stability. Dynamic program director with expertise in program management, budget oversight, and staff development. Proven track record in improving operations and achieving performance indicators through data-driven decision-making.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PROGRAM DIRECTOR for OUTPATIENT SERVICES

ARISA HEALTH
Conway
01.2023 - Current
  • Oversight and supervision of 10 outpatient mental health clinics in the Central Region of the state.
  • Responsible for monitoring budgetary information in the annual budget process and throughout the fiscal year.
  • Monitoring of staff performance and productivity.
  • Utilization of data to improve the overall operations of the organization.
  • 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 requirement coordination.
  • Provides a commitment to the mission of the overall organization, services, programs, clients, quality and financial stability.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR for CCBHC

ARISA HEALTH
Conway
06.2021 - Current
  • Project Director responsible for the development and implementation of $4 million federal SAMHSA grant to provide CCBHC services in Central Arkansas.
  • Grant writing, reporting and oversight to ensure performance indicators are attained.
  • Primary Care clinic program development, recruitment, and hiring.
  • Provide daily oversight for clinical and medical staff.
  • Monitor and manage expenditures within grant guidelines.
  • Training, development and coaching of clinical staff.
  • Development of workflow patterns, service delivery and marketing plans.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR for CHILDREN'S SERVICES

COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, INC.
Conway
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Program Director for 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.
  • Responsible for monitoring budgetary information in the annual budget process and throughout the fiscal year.
  • Monitoring of staff performance and productivity.
  • Utilization of data to improve the overall operations of the organization.
  • 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.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR for CHILDREN'S SERVICES

COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, INC.CO
Conway
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Coordination of programs consisting of on-site mental health services, psychiatric services, school-based services, Juvenile Drug Court, and paraprofessional/case management.
  • Supervision for approximately 30 employees consisting of mental health professionals with a variety of clinical licensures, paraprofessionals and support staff.
  • Intern Clinical Supervisor for UALR-MSW graduate students.
  • Development and maintenance of community partnerships with DHS, DCFS, Juvenile Court, Public School system, and Primary Care Physicians.

CLINICAL THERAPIST

COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, INC.
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Provided mental health services and psychoeducation to children, adults 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.
  • Trained in TF-CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Integrated Mental Health and Specialized Women's Mental Health Services.

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.1999

Bachelors of the Arts - Psychology

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Oklahoma
05.1996

Skills

  • Program development strategies
  • Quality assurance practices
  • Financial management proficiency
  • Team leadership skills
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • Strategic planning abilities
  • Budget management expertise
  • Data analysis proficiency
  • Grant writing skills
  • Performance monitoring expertise
  • Team management expertise
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy Certification
  • TF-CBT Advanced Certification
  • Motivational interviewing Skills
  • Brief Strategic Therapy Trained
  • Solution-Focused Therapy Trained
  • Women's Mental Health Specialization
  • Pursuing Perinatal Mental Health Certification

Certification

  • Brief Strategic Therapy, 2006
  • UALR-MSW Graduate School Intern Supervisor, 2006
  • Advanced Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2010
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, 2010
  • Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Training, 2010
  • Telehealth Clinical Practice Skills Training, 2020
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy, 2023
  • Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Training, 2024

Professional Organizations And 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
  • Arkansas Department of Health Reproductive Health Advisory Board Member
  • Central Arkansas Team for Community Health (CATCH) Board Member

Clinical Licensure

  • Licensed Master of Social Work, 04/2004
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 07/2007

Timeline

PROGRAM DIRECTOR for OUTPATIENT SERVICES

ARISA HEALTH
01.2023 - Current

PROGRAM DIRECTOR for CCBHC

ARISA HEALTH
06.2021 - Current

PROGRAM DIRECTOR for CHILDREN'S SERVICES

COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, INC.
01.2016 - 01.2021

PROGRAM COORDINATOR for CHILDREN'S SERVICES

COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, INC.CO
01.2010 - 01.2016

CLINICAL THERAPIST

COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, INC.
01.2004 - 01.2010

Master of Social Work -

University of Oklahoma

Bachelors of the Arts - Psychology

University of Central Oklahoma
Kristy Renteria Kennedy
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