Laurie L. Wilson
Manassas,VA
Summary
Accomplished Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor and Executive Coach skillful in proving solution-focused, holistic and interactive therapy practices and in assessing business processes and developing plans to drive key improvements. Excellent change and growth management knowledge with expertise in reviewing business practices, competitor activities and personnel management policies to make proactive changes. Good relationship-building, team building and problem-solving skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Member
Virginia Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
Richmond, VA
01.2022 - Current
- Provides strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.
- Reviews financial statements and monitors organizational performance against budgets.
- Engages in public relations activities to promote company mission, vision, values, products, services, and brand image.
- Collaborates with executive team members on fundraising initiatives to secure additional funding sources for the organization.
- Engages in advocacy activities to promote local, state and federal policies to promote the Marriage and Family Therapy mission, vision, values, brand image and service delivery.
Member
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Alexandria, VA
01.1989 - Current
- AAMFT Approved Supervisor
- Engages in public relations activities to promote company mission, vision, values, products, services, and brand image
Board Member, Chairman
Prince William County, Depart of Social Services
Woodbridge , VA
01.2020 - Current
- Sets board agendas and oversees performance and progress
- Leads monthly committee meetings and discusses agency activities to meet agency requirements
- Represents the Advisory Board at Board of County Supervisor meetings and at Department events.
- Recognizes staff members for various achievements.
- Provides strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.
Board Member, Secretary
Prince William County Department of Housing and Community Development
Woodbridge, VA
01.2020 - Current
- Attends board meetings and reviews meeting agendas and minutes.
- Signs off on approved board minutes.
- Reviews financial statements and monitors organizational performance against budgets.
- Tracks progress of company programs and highlights potential barriers to success.
- Stays abreast of trends and issues affecting organizational decisions.
Owner
Marriage and Family Therapy Solutions, LLC
Dumfries, VA
01.2010 - Current
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Provider and Certified Master Coach
- Manages daily operations of private Marriage and Family Therapy and Executive Coaching business, including hiring and training staff.
- Provides Individual, Couples and Family Therapy and Clinical Supervision
- Provides executive coaching, career coaching and mentoring
- Manages Equity at Intercept 0, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Contract
Deputy Director
Marine Corps Community Services
Quantico, VA.
01.2014 - 02.2020
- Managed and directed workforce of 400 plus employees (Behavioral Health Programs, Child Care Centers, Marine Corps Personal and Professional Readiness and Education Programs, Marine Corps Exceptional Family Member Program, and Marine Corps Family Team Building Program).
- Supported departments in execution of purchase and service contracts, reviewing agreements and interfacing with vendors and clients to direct complete fulfillment of contractual obligations.
- Established operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations and developed innovative approaches for improving processes and services..
- Contributed to development of annual budgets and investment plans, providing insight into account needs and trends to suggest modifications or developments to business strategies.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, coached and evaluated personnel and facilitated dispute resolution among team members as needed.
Behavioral Health Director
Marine Corps Community Services
Quantico, VA.
04.2011 - 01.2014
- Directed, managed, planned and coordinated the day-to-day operation of the Behavioral Health Department including 30 Family Advocacy, General Counseling, Victim Advocacy, Substance Abuse Services, Community Counseling and New Parent Support staff
- Served as the installation POC for the contracted programs: Military Family Life Counselors and the Families Overcoming Under Stress (FOCUS) Resiliency Program
- Developed and implemented program budgets and program procedures
- Implemented and maintained quality assurance and program accreditation
- Recruited, trained, supervised, coached and evaluated personnel and provided staff development for Program Managers
New Parent Support Program Manager
Marine Corps Community Services, MCBH
Quantico, VA.
06.2009 - 04.2011
- Directed, managed and coordinated the day-to-day operation of the New Parent Support Program at Quantico Marine Base.
- Developed marketing plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Developed and maintained program policies and procedures and coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, coached and evaluated personnel and provided staff development for Program Managers.
- Conducted quality assurance, data collection and analysis.
Child and Family Services Division Chief
Prince William County Department of Social Services
Woodbridge, Virginia
10.2004 - 06.2009
- Directed, managed, planned, and coordinated the day-to-day operation of the Adult, Child and Family Services Division of 75 staff for the Prince William County Department of Social Services.
- Implemented appropriated and non-appropriated program budgets and performed program analysis and identified program deficiencies and solution sets.
- Determined strategic direction to ensure program execution per established operating requirements and implemented new programs to enable readiness and to ensure patron and staff safety.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, coached and evaluated personnel and facilitated dispute resolution among team members as needed.
- Managed internal process improvement to maximize program productivity
- Provided briefs to community groups and to local and state officials Represented the Department on local, regional and state committees
District Office Director
Prince William County Department of Social Services
Woodbridge, Virginia
09.2002 - 10.2004
- Directed, managed, planned, and coordinated the day-to-day operation of the Eastern office of the Prince William County Department of Social Services.
- Managed and lead 125 social services employees in the Child, Adult and Family Services and Benefits Divisions.
- Delivered high quality internal and external customer satisfaction.
- Implemented quality assurance processes.
- Developed and implemented National Best Practice Programs.
- Represented the Department on local, regional and state committees.
Principal Social Worker
Prince William County Department, Social Services
Manassas, Virginia
10.2000 - 09.2002
- Supervised, coached and mentored APS, CPS, Foster Care, Adoption, Treatment and Prevention Social Workers
- Provided resource management and coordinated services.
- Coordinated and implemented the Supportive Services for Adults project.
- Participated in leadership teams: clinical supervision team, coach’s team, media team, learning group, and the human services strategic planning team.
- Interpreted and implemented local, state and federal legislation, policies, rules and regulations.
Child and Adolescent Services Coordinator
Rappahannock Area community Services Board
Fredericksburg, Virginia
01.2000 - 10.2000
- Planned, coordinated, managed and directed the clinical and administrative operation of the child and adolescent program.
- Provided oversight to over 100 full-time and part-time mental health professionals.
Family Therapist/Consultant, Private Practice
Fairfax and Dumfries
, Virginia
10.1999 - 01.2005
- Provided solution focused therapy to adolescents, families and couples.
- Served as a consultant to businesses on cultural diversity, systems and substance abuse issues.
Family Therapist/Consultant
Private Practice
Kindsbach, Germany
01.1998 - 08.1999
- Provided solution focused therapy to adolescents, families and couples.
- Served as a consultant to businesses on cultural diversity, systems and substance abuse issues.
Team Leader of Utilization Management and Member
The Colorado Health Network
Pueblo, Colorado
09.1995 - 06.1996
- Developed and coordinated the implementation of utilization management and member services programs in a newly devised Medicaid mental health management program.
- Coordinated, planned and supervised financial payment/billing unit, member services staff member and utilization management social workers.
Child and Family Specialist IV
Pikes Peak Mental Health Center
Colorado Springs, Colorado
01.1995 - 09.1995
- Provided solution focused therapy to children, adolescents and their families in the public school setting as well as in the clinic setting.
- Supervised the Coordinated Discharge Plan Providers.
Family Therapist/Consultant
Private Practice
Colorado Springs, Colorado
01.1995 - 05.1996
- Provided solution focused therapy to adolescents, families and couples.
- Served as a consultant to businesses on cultural diversity, systems and substance abuse issues.
Clinician
Cleo Wallace Center
Colorado Springs, Colorado
05.1994 - 01.1995
- Provided individual, family and group therapy and case management to dually diagnosed residential and day treatment children and adolescents.
Mental Health Therapist III
Prince William County Community Services Board
Woodbridge, Virginia
11.1992 - 10.1993
- Supervised, planned and coordinated the MOMS Substance Abuse Program.
- Provided substance abuse evaluations, case management, individual, family and group therapy.
Mental Health Therapist II
Prince William County Community Services Board
Woodbridge, Virginia
04.1990 - 11.1992
- Provided solution focused therapy to children, adolescents and their families in the public school setting as well as in the clinic setting.
- Provided substance abuse evaluations, case management, individual, family and group therapy.
Education
Master Certified Life Coach
Certified Life Coach Institute
01-2021
Certified Professional Coach
Center For Coaching Certification
10-2020
Regional Executive Development Program for Excellence - Certified Public Manager
Metropolitan Washington COG Institute & GWU
Washington, DC12-2007
Strategic Planning
Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Institute for Social Service
01.2002
Commonwealth Management Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University
01.2001
Master of Science (MS) Degree - Marriage and Family Therapy/ Family & Child Development
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
01.1990
Bachelors (BA) Degree - Management
Chatham College
01.1985
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Executive Leadership
- Change and Growth Management
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Complex Problem Solving
- Solution Innovation
- Relationship and Team Building
- Community Outreach and Advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Virginia and South Carolina
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Virginia and South Carolina
- Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner
- Certified Master Coach
- Certified Public Manager
References
REFERENCES Available Upon Request.
Timeline
Board Member
Virginia Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
01.2022 - Current
Board Member, Chairman
Prince William County, Depart of Social Services
01.2020 - Current
Board Member, Secretary
Prince William County Department of Housing and Community Development
01.2020 - Current
Deputy Director
Marine Corps Community Services
01.2014 - 02.2020
Behavioral Health Director
Marine Corps Community Services
04.2011 - 01.2014
Owner
Marriage and Family Therapy Solutions, LLC
01.2010 - Current
New Parent Support Program Manager
Marine Corps Community Services, MCBH
06.2009 - 04.2011
Child and Family Services Division Chief
Prince William County Department of Social Services
10.2004 - 06.2009
District Office Director
Prince William County Department of Social Services
09.2002 - 10.2004
Principal Social Worker
Prince William County Department, Social Services
10.2000 - 09.2002
Child and Adolescent Services Coordinator
Rappahannock Area community Services Board
01.2000 - 10.2000
Family Therapist/Consultant, Private Practice
Fairfax and Dumfries
10.1999 - 01.2005
Family Therapist/Consultant
Private Practice
01.1998 - 08.1999
Team Leader of Utilization Management and Member
The Colorado Health Network
09.1995 - 06.1996
Child and Family Specialist IV
Pikes Peak Mental Health Center
01.1995 - 09.1995
Family Therapist/Consultant
Private Practice
01.1995 - 05.1996
Clinician
Cleo Wallace Center
05.1994 - 01.1995
Mental Health Therapist III
Prince William County Community Services Board
11.1992 - 10.1993
Mental Health Therapist II
Prince William County Community Services Board
04.1990 - 11.1992
Member
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
01.1989 - Current
Master Certified Life Coach
Certified Life Coach Institute
Certified Professional Coach
Center For Coaching Certification
Regional Executive Development Program for Excellence - Certified Public Manager
Metropolitan Washington COG Institute & GWU
Strategic Planning
Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Institute for Social Service
Commonwealth Management Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Science (MS) Degree - Marriage and Family Therapy/ Family & Child Development
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Bachelors (BA) Degree - Management
Chatham College
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Virginia and South Carolina
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Virginia and South Carolina
- Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner
- Certified Master Coach
- Certified Public Manager
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