Misty Challinor
Deer Park,WA
Summary
Developing and growing a successful program has been an opportunity to learn and expand my professional knowledge base. I am currently the Division Director for a program providing care to 1000+ patients and employ nearly 70 people. Additionally, I also chair the Washington State Association for Treatment of Opioid Dependence (WSATOD) and serve as the national board representative at the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) since 2021. I have over 24 years of progressive growth in the substance use disorder field. I have excell in communication, networking, budget management, and strategic long-term planning. In this process my focus has been to provide patient focused care while utilizing evidence-based practices and employing the most qualified staff. I want to continue to move forward with developing a treatment program for our community that offers whole person care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Services Division Director
Spokane Regional Health District Treatment Services
11.2018 - Current
- Administrative, clinical, and operational oversight of Opioid Treatment Program including 1000+ patients and nearly 70 staff
- Direct supervision of up to 21 management and staff
- Expanded program budget by $4.5 million in under 5 years
- Facilitate search, and procurement of new location for OTP, with all accrediting requirements, expansion of services for patients, including, on site mental health
- Coordination of services of individuals while incarcerated (dispensing, clinical work, as well as new patient inductions.) Recognized as leader in Washington state for OTP's and new ways to reach patient population.
Program Manager
Spokane Regional Health District Treatment Services
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Supervision of Opioid Treatment Program staff and operations
- Assist clinical staff and dispensary staff with patient care, ensuring patient centered care while fostering environment where staff feel safe
- Organize and oversee county, state and federal audits
- Direct supervision of up to 13 staff (clinical, dispensary, IT)
- Conduct file reviews
- Review staff performance and provide feedback.
Substance Use Disorder Professional
Spokane Regional Health District Treatment Services
02.2008 - 05.2015
- Provide substance use disorder services to patients enrolled in Opioid Treatment Program
- Services include, assessment, individual counseling, group therapy, urinalysis, case management, referrals to external resources
- Development and roll out of Electronic Health Records system
- Assessment, counseling, groups, and case management services
- Assist in development of policies and procedures within OTP.
Education
Substance Use Disorder Professional -
Department of Health
Washington StatePresident / Chair -
Washington State Association For Treatment of Opioid Dependence (WSATOD)
Washington StateBachelor of Science - Counseling, Education And Developmental Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2000
Skills
- Team Management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Organizational Development
- Healthcare Management
- Business Expansion
- Public Speaking
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Supervision
- Budget Management
- Supervisory Skills
- Microsoft Office
- EHR Procurement & Implementation
- Verbal and written communication
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Leadership skills
Accomplishments
- American Association for Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) board member 12/2021
- Washington State Association for Treatment of Opioid Dependence (WSATOD) chair/president 12/2021
- UW/GU Health Partnership: The Next Generation Medicine Lecture: The Fentanyl Crisis- panel speaker 9/2022
- Presentation Deer Park School District Family Night- Opioid education 1/2023
- Deer Park Bus Garage opioid discussion 3/2023
- Relocation of entire Opioid Treatment Program 12/2023
- McMorris Rogers HealthCare Advisory Group 1/2024
- UW MEDEX Physician Assistant presentation 4/2024
References
- Dawn Lee 360.682.7703
- April Pinckney 509.389.6181
- Jodi Taylor 360.280.0847
Affiliations
- Washington State Association for Treatment of Opioid Dependence (WSATOD)
- American Association for Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD)
Timeline
Treatment Services Division Director
Spokane Regional Health District Treatment Services
11.2018 - Current
Program Manager
Spokane Regional Health District Treatment Services
05.2015 - 11.2018
Substance Use Disorder Professional
Spokane Regional Health District Treatment Services
02.2008 - 05.2015
Substance Use Disorder Professional -
Department of Health
President / Chair -
Washington State Association For Treatment of Opioid Dependence (WSATOD)
Bachelor of Science - Counseling, Education And Developmental Psychology
Eastern Washington University
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