MOLLY ARCHIBALD
Brookeville,MD
Summary
Analytical and compassionate program supervisor with experience managing non-profit initiatives and improving lives of clients. Dedicated to rehabilitating and assisting client's in achieving goals - however they may look for them as individuals. Experienced in both direct support staff, administrative, and supervisory duties.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Supervisor
Cornerstone Montgomery - Youth in Transition
10.2023 - Current
- Carefully analyze and use sound judgment to make good decisions and apply solutions to a variety of changing problems
- Proactively coordinate with co-workers, supervisor, and treatment team members to address problems and discuss solutions
- Ensure appropriate assessment, planning, coordination, linkage, and delivery of services for all program clients
- Oversee and/or provide case management for clients; act as an advocate on their behalf; and provide guidance for staff in case management and advocacy efforts for clients
- Hire, train, assist, coach, and evaluate direct service staff
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills combined with strong verbal and written communication abilities to manage a variety of situations and personalities
- Ensure all administrative tasks are met timely, both personally and staff supervised
- Lead weekly team meetings to ensure that tasks are being completed, to address any problems arising at the site, and to facilitate the operation of the site
- Provide guidance and assistance to counselors' concerning assessment, planning, and clinical and administrative problem solving
- Coordinate decisions regarding client dispositions, including the need for hospitalization, residential crisis services, suspensions, and discharge
- Manage personnel and client related issues, resolve conflicts and solve problems by developing logical and practical solutions
- Ensure that program is following statewide initiatives on client care (i.e
- Recovery planning and person centered care)
- Possess knowledge of psychological interventions (Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy etc.) to utilize when working with clients or training direct service staff to utilize with clients
- Ensure that property meets agency maintenance and day-to-day cleanliness standards, including successful completion of periodic inspections by appropriate authorities.
Site Administrator
Cornerstone Montgomery - Youth in Transition
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided client-centered case management and psychiatric rehabilitation services to clients with serious mental illness within a residential program
- Performed administrative duties to support the program supervisor and day to day operations within the team
- Assisted with training and orientation of new residential counselors
- Led staff meetings in the absence of the program supervisor
- Acted as a resource to the team regarding day-to-day operation
- Supported the team with residential counselor duties as needed
- Anticipated program needs and develop pathways forward
- Observed and provided feedback to residential counselors about performance.
Rehabilitation Counselor
Cornerstone Montgomery - Youth in Transition
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided client-centered case management and psychiatric rehabilitation services to clients with serious mental illness within a residential program
- Handled routine and critical problems with skill, diplomacy, sound judgment, and timeliness
- Contributed to an atmosphere of trust and collaboration by utilizing appropriate communication methods
- Conducted person-centered treatment planning and ongoing assessment
- Provided life skills training, behavior management, and crisis intervention
- Applied motivational interviewing skills to client interactions
- Supported clients in taking prescribed medication, including medication monitoring
- Planned, coordinated, and documented all client services, including Vocational Program participation
- Scheduled and attended doctor's appointments and treatment team meetings with clients
- Used internal software and reporting protocols to successfully enter progress notes and treatment plans
- Met one-on-one with clients and established/maintained rapport.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
St. Mary's College of Maryland
01.2022
Associate in Social Science -
College of Southern Maryland
01.2019
Skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Coordination and teamwork
- Case management and advocacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Clinical and administrative problem-solving
- Knowledge of psychological interventions
- Knowledge of housing and financial resources
- Person-centered treatment planning
- Life skills training
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- Staff Training
- Medication monitoring
- Rapport building
Timeline
Program Supervisor
Cornerstone Montgomery - Youth in Transition
10.2023 - Current
Site Administrator
Cornerstone Montgomery - Youth in Transition
11.2022 - 10.2023
Rehabilitation Counselor
Cornerstone Montgomery - Youth in Transition
03.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Associate in Social Science -
College of Southern Maryland