Logan Bolander LCSW
Elkton,MD
Summary
Dedicated Senior Social Worker skilled in the development and implementation of recovery based interventions for clients with diagnostically complex needs and significant psychosocial stressors. Trusted interdisciplinary team member and behavioral health expert for colleagues and supervisees.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Mental Health (FT 40+ Hours)
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution-VitalCore
03.2023 - Current
- Plan, implement and supervise all behavioral health services to 1400 person facility, which includes two inpatient substance use programs, an inpatient psychiatric unit for inmate’s diagnosed with severe mental illness and significant psychosocial impairment, and an additional 600 inmates receiving outpatient level of care
- Serve as behavioral health liaison to on-site security staff, facility administration, and Bureau of Prisons
- Lead interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to develop and implement recovery-oriented programming for inmates diagnosed with severe mental illness
- Develop and monitor quality assurance projects related to mental health care through use of outcome and process studies
- Manage all aspects of interdisciplinary behavioral health staff of over 60 employees including participation in direct hiring practices, orientation, performance evaluations and professional improvement plan development
- Develop and implement site-specific policy and procedures that met or exceed all relevant state and national standards/policies
- Perform clinical duties including crisis intervention, evidenced-based treatment, and evaluation
Outpatient Therapist (PT 10 Hours)
LifeStance Health
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Planned and facilitated evidence based individual therapy for adolescent and adult clients with a variety of diagnoses
- Provided risk assessment crisis intervention services
- Completed comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
Mental Health Clinical Supervisor (FT 40+ Hours)
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, Centurion
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Oversaw 10 clinical staff providing psychological evaluation, treatment, and consultation to adolescent and adult male offenders
- Conducted consultations and case reviews with clinical and corrections staff to assure clinical and ethical standards are consistently met or exceeded
- Completed performance evaluations for staff members and create performance improvement plans for identified areas of professional growth
- Provided treatment planning, individual therapy, case management, crisis intervention and discharge planning for high risk, high need clients on special needs inpatient unit as well as outpatient roster
- Oversaw and implemented Opiate Use Disorder grant for facility
- Collected and reported key metrics related to opiate use disorder grant, restrictive housing standards of care, and evidence-based group therapy
- Served as behavioral health representative to Treatment Review Committees (TRC) for clinically and forensically complex cases
- Developed, coordinated and presented employee workshops, courses, and training to ensure quality clinical care for behavioral health and correctional staff
Mental Health Clinician
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, CSP
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Planned and facilitated individual therapy and group sessions for adolescent and adult offender caseload of 100
- Provided crisis intervention services for all inmates
- Completed comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and provided clinical diagnosis for all intakes
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and completed reentry planning to community resources
- Served as Behavioral Health representative for performance review process of statewide electronic charting system
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
Outpatient Therapy Intern (PT-___hours)
UMD School Mental Health Program
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Created and implemented treatment plans as primary therapist in Baltimore County public school
- Planned and facilitated individual therapy, group and family therapy sessions for assigned caseload
- Worked with educational team, patients and families to develop and implement behavior plans which increased student success
- Provided crisis intervention services for all students as requested
Outpatient Therapy Intern
Hope Health Systems
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed and implemented clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients to improve clients' level of functioning
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment working with psychiatrist for medication management compliance
- Participated in individual and group supervision as well as didactic training on wide range of mental health topics
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
Research Assistant
Maryland ADHD Program
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Participated in study focusing on efficacy of PCIT therapy for young children diagnosed with ADHD by facilitating PCIT sessions and coding client interactions
Education
Masters of Social Work - Behavioral Health
School of Social Work
University of Maryland, Social Work Education (CSWE)
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland College Park
Skills
- Differential Diagnosis
- Case Management
- Development and Implementation of Best Practices and Standards
- Group and Individual Therapy
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Evidence-Based Therapy
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Affiliations
Bolander, L. (2020, August). Working with Adolescent Offenders. Training presented for Delaware Department of Corrections staff, Wilmington, DE
Bolander, L. & Tan, J. (2021, February). Suicide Prevention and Awareness Training. Training presented for Centurion of Delaware staff, Wilmington
Additional Information
- LICENSES , Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Delaware 2021 License # Q1-0011872 Active
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker- #Q1-0011872 Delaware
Timeline
Director of Mental Health (FT 40+ Hours)
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution-VitalCore
03.2023 - Current
Outpatient Therapist (PT 10 Hours)
LifeStance Health
04.2022 - 04.2023
Mental Health Clinical Supervisor (FT 40+ Hours)
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, Centurion
06.2020 - 03.2023
Mental Health Clinician
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, CSP
09.2018 - 06.2020
Outpatient Therapy Intern (PT-___hours)
UMD School Mental Health Program
08.2017 - 05.2018
Outpatient Therapy Intern
Hope Health Systems
08.2016 - 05.2017
Research Assistant
Maryland ADHD Program
08.2014 - 05.2016
Masters of Social Work - Behavioral Health
School of Social Work
University of Maryland, Social Work Education (CSWE)
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland College Park
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker- #Q1-0011872 Delaware
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