Lance Hickman
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished CEO/Social Worker well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth with challenging population. Adept at building and strengthening employee and client relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Varsity Team, Incorporated
02.2004 - Current
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with State, County and other Stakeholders.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
Administrator/Lead Social Worker
New Alternatives, Incorporated
07.2003 - 02.2004
- Enhanced team productivity through regular supervision, training, and support for fellow social workers.
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and tailoring interventions to individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by establishing trust and rapport through empathetic listening and effective communication skills.
- Managed high caseloads while maintaining quality care by prioritizing tasks and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Social Worker
Community Research Foundation
09.2001 - 07.2003
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Enhanced community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
Lead Social Worker
New Alternatives Incorporated
09.1998 - 02.2001
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices and tailoring interventions to individual needs.
- Enhanced team productivity through regular supervision, training, and support for fellow social workers.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by establishing trust and rapport through empathetic listening and effective communication skills.
- Managed high caseloads while maintaining quality care by prioritizing tasks and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Implemented effective crisis intervention strategies to ensure the safety of clients during times of distress.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
San Diego, CA01.1998
Skills
- Succession Planning
- Crisis Management
- Talent Development
- Operational Excellence
- Team Building
- Organizational Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Productivity Performance
- Administrative Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
Timeline
CEO
Varsity Team, Incorporated
02.2004 - Current
Administrator/Lead Social Worker
New Alternatives, Incorporated
07.2003 - 02.2004
Social Worker
Community Research Foundation
09.2001 - 07.2003
Lead Social Worker
New Alternatives Incorporated
09.1998 - 02.2001
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
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