Patrick Hawkins
Kalispell,MT
Summary
Pragmatic and passionate professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Organized and dependable who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder/Executive Director
Triple Divide Lodge
11.2020 - 02.2024
- Spearheaded, developed, and implemented all aspects of program start-up building organizational matrices and designing operating policies and procedures manual
- Ensured all licensing, accreditation, and permits were met following State and Federal guidelines
- Networking and professional development while attending conferences
- Oversaw Marketing and Referral Relations
- Facilitated and led business development as servant leader, both remotely and in person
- Maintained and built referral relations throughout industry
- Acting as Admissions Director fielded admissions calls and supported families throughout entire process
- Acting as Clinical Director led team and participated with hands-on approach
- Supervised and trained Clinicians
- Facilitated process and family groups
- Working knowledge of co-occurring diagnoses
- Recruitment and supervision of staff for 24-hr facility
- Oversaw day-to-day operations.
- Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Cultivated positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, resulting in cost savings without sacrifice to quality of care.
- Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
Program Director
Three Strands
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Created Clinical and Operational Programs
- Acted as Operational Director
- Supervised and trained Clinicians and all other departments
- Oversaw licensing and compliance
- Wrote policies and procedures
- Assisted in screening of potential clients
- Oversaw Marketing and Referral Relations
- Managed Wilderness Department and Wilderness Expeditions
- Coordinated permits with USFS and NPS
- Responsible for Day-to-day operations including recruiting and staffing of 24-hr facility
- Performed duties of counselor
- Created and implemented Marketing Plan
- Monitored Website
- Networking and Professional Development at Conferences.
Program/Clinical Director
Wilderness Treatment Center
05.2005 - 06.2019
- Oversaw all aspects of residential treatment center operations.
- Responsible for licensing and compliance efforts.
- Managed national marketing and referral relations efforts.
- Facilitated admissions and screening of potential clients
- Networking and professional development while attending national conferences
- Presenter/Educator at National conferences
- Managed Wilderness Department and Wilderness Expeditions
- Coordinated permits with USFS and NPS day-to-day operations including staffing
- Supervised Clinicians and all other departments.
- Performed clinical duties facilitating groups, individual sessions, and management of caseload.
- Facilitated family programming.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Cultivated positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Mentored staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Marketing Outreach / Utilization Coordinator
Wilderness Treatment Center
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Created and implemented Marketing Plan
- Oversaw Marketing and Referral Relations
- Networking and professional development while attending national conferences
- Monitored Website
- Assisted in training of Clinicians
- Performed duties of counselor facilitating groups and management of a caseload
- Facilitated individualized therapy on campus and in the backcountry.
Counselor
Wilderness Treatment Center
09.1998 - 01.2002
- Case Management Assessments and Evaluations
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Performed duties of counselor facilitating groups and management of a caseload
- Facilitated individualized therapy on campus and in the backcountry.
Counselor
Way 12 Halfway House
06.1997 - 09.1998
- Case Management
- Assessment
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Treatment Planning.
Counselor
Wilderness Treatment Center
04.1996 - 05.1997
- Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.
Counselor
Hazelden Center for Youth and Families
01.1996 - 05.1996
- Case Management
- Assessment
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Treatment Planning.
Education
Associate of Arts - Chemical Dependency and Family Treatment
College of Saint Catherine
05.1996
Skills
- Business Development
- Budget Management
- Program Development
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Referral Relations
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Networking
- Group Facilitator
- Individual Counseling
- Working with Families
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Consulting
- Business Planning
- Industry Expertise
- Organizational Structuring
- Team Leadership
- Team Building
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Market Knowledge
- Start-Up Operations
- Program Oversight
- Client Engagement
- Ethics and integrity
- Brand Management
Additional Information
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite Products.
Proficient in MS Teams and Zoom
Appearances
Dr. Phil show showcasing adolescent addiction programs.
Hopestream Podcast
Stories from the Field Podcast
Accomplishments
- Wilderness Therapy Symposium
- Clinical Overview of the Recovery Experience Conference (C.O.R.E.)
- National NATSAP Conference
- Independent Educational Consultants Association Conference (x2)
- NW Regional NATSAP Conference
- S Utah Regional NATSAP Conference
- Rocky Mountain Regional NATSAP Conference
- Rosecrance Treatment Center
- Hazelden Center for Youth and Families
- Sierra Tucson
- Facilitated workshops at:
- Carlbrook School
- ILWU-EAP Annual Training
Published in Addiction Professional
Presentations
Certification
Licensed Addictions Counselor since 1997 Montana BBH-LAC 870
Timeline
Founder/Executive Director
Triple Divide Lodge
11.2020 - 02.2024
Program Director
Three Strands
07.2019 - 08.2020
Program/Clinical Director
Wilderness Treatment Center
05.2005 - 06.2019
Marketing Outreach / Utilization Coordinator
Wilderness Treatment Center
01.2002 - 01.2005
Counselor
Wilderness Treatment Center
09.1998 - 01.2002
Counselor
Way 12 Halfway House
06.1997 - 09.1998
Counselor
Wilderness Treatment Center
04.1996 - 05.1997
Counselor
Hazelden Center for Youth and Families
01.1996 - 05.1996
Associate of Arts - Chemical Dependency and Family Treatment
College of Saint Catherine
Licensed Addictions Counselor since 1997 Montana BBH-LAC 870
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