Michael McCawley, LCSW, FACHE, LSSBB, LBB
Bay Pines,FL
Summary
As a board-certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, I am eager to become a 2025 MIT Catalyst Fellow. With a proven track record in leadership and goal setting, I excel in utilizing user-centered concepts and products to address specific unmet needs. My expertise in process improvement methods, particularly Lean and Lean Six Sigma, enables me to create effective solutions that enhance efficiency and outcomes. The field of behavioral health and biomedical research presents a compelling platform for me to apply my team leadership and problem-solving skills, transforming healthcare experiences and improving patient outcomes. The MIT Catalyst Program offers an exceptional opportunity to accelerate innovation, channel my creativity, and make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals in need.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Social Worker, Section Chief
Veteran Affairs
Bay Pines, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised multiple MH Social Work sections including Emergency Department, Inpatient Mental Health, Serious Mental Illness, LGBTQ+, and Substance Abuse
- Established efficient task schedules by assessing staff's work quality and quantity in relation to clinical priorities
- Streamlined and standardized programs for community care repatriation to increase access back to VA facilities
Executive Assistant to the Associate Director
Veteran Affairs
Fayetteville, AR
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Strategic partner to the executive management team, fostering relationships with internal and external VHA stakeholders
- Developed comprehensive summaries of program costs and associated benefits
- Conducted organizational studies to improve efficiency and productivity
- Took responsibility as the primary connection to multiple services. Chaired and led various ad hoc projects and programs
Alpha-Stim Program Manager
Veteran Affairs
North Las Vegas, NV
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Recognized gaps in Veterans' clinical care for mental health, pain, and the VA's removal of benzodiazepines and opioids. Proposed creation of Alpha-Stim Program for the Las Vegas VA to cover these lapses in care.
- Created and implemented the Las Vegas VA Alpha-Stim treatment program. Developed program to serve multiple healthcare facilities including Primary Care Clinics, rural CBOCs, Veteran’s Recovery Center, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation outpatient clinic, inpatient MH, and Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs.
- Negotiated with EPI Alpha-Stim to secure on-site demonstrations, certification, and credentialing for a team of 21 Behavioral Health experts. Collaborated with multidisciplinary team consisting of Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Pharmacists and Registered Nurses. Training courses with demonstrations and supplies saved an estimated $9560.00.
Senior Social Worker
Veteran Affairs Central Office (VACO)
Washington DC
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Engaged in collaborative efforts with The Veteran Affairs, Special Operations Working Group
- Developed strategies with National Leadership to enhance outreach and engagement with an exclusive group of Veterans
Social Worker
South Orange County Vet Center
Mission Viejo, CA
10.2013 - 03.2018
- Conducted clinical therapy sessions for Veterans, individuals from military families, and their spouses in both individual and group settings
- Served as a subject matter expert and provided education to agencies and programs external to the Vet Center in matters of combat veteran readjustment
Medical Service Corps Officer
United States Army
Fort Liberty, NC
07.2004 - 07.2008
- Special operations medical officer, earned numerous awards, badges, and decorations, including the Ranger Tab, Combat Action Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Special Operations Diver Badge, Senior Airborne Wings, Air Assault Wings, Pathfinder Badge, and other foreign awards.
- Participated in special operations combat and humanitarian missions in multiple locations such as Afghanistan, Africa, Iraq, Philippines, and Joint Task Force Hurricane Katrina and Rita.
- Planned, coordinated, and monitored activities at the special operations company and battalion levels to ensure effective patient evacuation and treatment, organizational administration, supply management, and training.
Special Operations Command Medic
United States Army
Fort Liberty, NC
10.1992 - 02.1998
- Served as both Combat Medic and Medical Section Sergeant. Special Operations Command, 82nd Airborne Division, and 75th Ranger Regiment
- Completed assignment with Seal Team 8 during a 9-month United States Special Operations Command exchange
Education
Healthcare Management | Executive Education
Yale University
New Haven, CT12-2020
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Astophysics
Yale University
New Haven, CT05-2004
Skills
- Decision Making
- Efficiency Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Impact
- Problem-Solving skills
- Goal Setting
Certification
- Board-Certified and Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of California
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), US Army, IASSC, 2005
- Lean Black Belt (LBB), Veteran Affairs, 2022
- Fellow, VHA National Certified Mentor (VHA-CM)
- Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner
- Alpha-Stim (MET and CES) – Practitioner, 2018
Accomplishments
- 2020 The Joint Commission Survey Appreciation Award for Leadership and Excellence, Las Vegas NV.
Timeline
Supervisory Social Worker, Section Chief
Veteran Affairs
03.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant to the Associate Director
Veteran Affairs
04.2021 - 03.2023
Alpha-Stim Program Manager
Veteran Affairs
04.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Social Worker
Veteran Affairs Central Office (VACO)
03.2018 - 04.2019
Social Worker
South Orange County Vet Center
10.2013 - 03.2018
Medical Service Corps Officer
United States Army
07.2004 - 07.2008
Special Operations Command Medic
United States Army
10.1992 - 02.1998
Healthcare Management | Executive Education
Yale University
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Astophysics
Yale University