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MARIBEL GONZÁLEZ- GRAHAM

Willingboro

Summary

Dedicated executive committed to accepting and addressing challenges by embracing change and implementing improvements. Proven history of developing strategic initiatives, providing project management and offering results-focused interactions to foster growth. Adept at monitoring actions plans and initiatives to ensure alignment with corporate objectives. Offering several years of expertise in the field settings to fulfill a professional role.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health, Staff Development and Innovation

Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard
Philadelphia
01.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for developing, overseeing implementation, and ensuring ongoing maintenance of yearly organizational training plan consisting of in-service and live/virtual training programs built on established needs assessments.
  • Responsible for the management and development of educational programs based on data and input from stakeholders.
  • Recruit, orient, and communicate with facilitators and consultants on training developmental needs, curriculum development, and delivery of staff education program.
  • Develop budget, monitor spending and develop related policies and procedures related to staff development and training.
  • Responsible for developing the strategy for delivery of staff training and development using internal and external resources for promotion and delivery with a goal of year over year growth and retention.
  • Direct the effective and efficient planning, development and implementation, and evaluation of all educational programs and activities.
  • Develop and implement short and long-term strategic plans to advance staff development.
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations in regard to staff training and development.
  • Maintain effective partnership with Managers and Directors to support staff development.
  • Develop and plan educational programs and networking opportunities for partners.
  • Build organizational vision for the Be Well Center’s content and training development in alignment with the center’s focus on being a center of excellence.
  • As a member of the executive leadership team, serves as a strategic contributor towards the organizations overall success and must be fluent in all aspects of the Be Well Center’s vision and mission.
  • Complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly programmatic reports as required.
  • Develop appropriate metrics and tracking mechanisms to measure overall department effectiveness and individual programs.
  • Report to the President and CEO and the Vice President of Behavioral Health.
  • Lead various special strategic initiatives as assigned.
  • Continue professional development through in-service education, workshops, conferences, and self-study necessary to maintain current knowledge, certifications and licensure applicable to the position.
  • Identify trends and growth opportunities within the field of substance abuse and mental health treatment.
  • Strategize, develop and plan for new interventions that will drive innovation at the Be Well Center.
  • Lead a team to enhance the innovative potential of the Be Well Center.
  • Meet with stakeholders to identify areas of innovation and growth.
  • Chair the Staff Development/Training Committee and participates as an active member of the other Be Well Center committee(s) (i.e., Performance Improvement, Policy, Forms, Safety, etc.).
  • Represents the Be Well Center to the community and outside organizations creating strategic relationships that promote the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Program Director and Clinical Supervisor, CAP, CAP Mobile Assessment TDLR, and WHOW

Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard
Philadelphia
09.2019 - 12.2023
  • Supervise, monitor, support and evaluate 21 staff members.
  • Establish the mission, program philosophy, goals, and objectives for respective programs.
  • Establishes and maintains program planning consistent with The Behavioral Wellness Center and Department of Behavioral Medicine philosophy and objectives.
  • Establish overall mission, goals and objectives for the assigned department and programs.
  • Supervises, monitors, supports and evaluates staff, and covers for them in their absence.
  • Initiate and develop operational policies and procedure in accordance with applicable local and state regulations to insure high quality care.
  • Establish and maintain a performance improvement program in accordance with department and institutional requirements.
  • Establish and maintain job descriptions for divisional staff in accordance with policies and practices in consultation with the office of Human Resources.
  • Perform all functions relating to the hiring, dismissal, and evaluation of staff.
  • Maintain and direct staff education program for orientation, continuing education and skills training for personnel.
  • Plan, develop and monitor program budgets, in collaboration with the Department Administrator.
  • Coordinate the collection of client and operational data for the Department, the funding sources and regulatory agencies.
  • Conduct regular staff meetings.
  • Inspect all program areas on a regular basis and initiates corrective action and follow-up.
  • Participate on departmental and institutional committees and serves as consultant to other programs divisions or departments.
  • Participate in organizational projects.

Clinical Supervisor, IOP/CAP

North Philadelphia Health Systems
Philadelphia
09.2018 - 12.2022
  • Organize program plan and structure.
  • Coordinate program activities both internally and interdepartmentally.
  • Identify and implement program goals, objectives and standards.
  • Implement and monitor Performance Improvement.
  • Establish and maintain program planning consistent with department philosophy and objectives.
  • Monitor and review program activities for compliance with goals and objectives of the department.
  • Establish standards for the evaluation of personnel performance.
  • Provide clinical supervisor to counselors, behavioral specialist, and other program staff.
  • Maintain and direct a staff education program for orientation, continuing education, and skill training programs for personnel that will meet the needs of patient population.
  • Promote and encourage professional growth and development of all personnel through attendance at workshops, seminars, and conferences.
  • Inspect all program areas on a regular basis and initiate corrective action and follow-up for problems identified.
  • Participate in NPHS project and public relations programs as requested.

Education Coordinator

Latina Domestic Violence Program- Congreso
Philadelphia
08.2005 - 04.2007
  • Provided, scheduled, coordinated, and conducted community and professional trainings on the topic of domestic violence.
  • Collaborated, initiated, and developed media resources, presentations, and materials appropriate for various age groups including: weekly newspaper articles in Al Dia and produced radio shows on La Mega.
  • Developed age appropriate curricula including curricula on teen dating violence.
  • Established working relationships with community partners and professional organizations for the development of domestic violence and prevention education initiatives.
  • Identified and devised educational methods for at-risk groups.
  • Provided educational training for elementary and secondary schools and professional in the School District of Philadelphia and surrounding districts.
  • Supervised education and training staff and volunteer team.
  • Coordinated and facilitated weekly department meetings.
  • Completed staff performance evaluations.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive lobbying strategy on the area of domestic violence and immigrant rights.
  • Organized Lobby Day in Harrisburg.

Education & Training Specialist

Women Organized Against Rape
Philadelphia
03.1998 - 10.2000
  • Engaged in outreach activities to market WOAR’s educational program including contacting community and professional organizations and academic institutions.
  • Coordinated internal staff development activities and volunteer training.
  • Developed and facilitated culturally sensitive educational programs to reach diverse ethnic backgrounds.
  • Assisted in the development of the Latino Sexual Assault Prevention Initiative.
  • Provided education and training to elementary and secondary students, and professionals in the School District of Philadelphia and surrounding districts.
  • Participated in public relations and publicity events including Take Back the Night.
  • Provided crisis counseling at Jefferson Hospital and Episcopal Hospital emergency rooms, rape crisis hotline, and walk-ins.

Education

M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
01.2021

M.A. - Human Service Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy

Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
01.2017

B.S. - Counseling Psychology

Valley Forge Christian College
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
01.2005

Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) - Strategic Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Volunteer Experience

Associate Pastor, 01/05, 12/20, Restoration Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lead and developed the central staff team., Developed ministry strategy for church growth.

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer
  • Certified Trainer in Emotional Intelligence by Talent Smart
  • Certified Trainer, Maxwell Leadership

Timeline

Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health, Staff Development and Innovation

Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard
01.2023 - Current

Program Director and Clinical Supervisor, CAP, CAP Mobile Assessment TDLR, and WHOW

Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard
09.2019 - 12.2023

Clinical Supervisor, IOP/CAP

North Philadelphia Health Systems
09.2018 - 12.2022

Education Coordinator

Latina Domestic Violence Program- Congreso
08.2005 - 04.2007

Education & Training Specialist

Women Organized Against Rape
03.1998 - 10.2000

M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Liberty University

M.A. - Human Service Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy

Liberty University

B.S. - Counseling Psychology

Valley Forge Christian College

Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) - Strategic Leadership

Liberty University

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