Rachel Fitch
Milford,OH
Summary
Results-driven administrative professional in social services focusing on enhancing child welfare and mental health systems. Proven track record in planning and executing impactful events and initiatives, demonstrating strong leadership and client relationship skills. A creative strategist is adept at building partnerships to attract new clients and maximize program potential. My career goal is to drive systemic improvements within the sector.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant State Director, Southwest Ohio
The National Youth Advocate Program
11.2023 - Current
- Oversight of the operations of the southwest Ohio regions for foster care, licensing, and mental health services
- Oversight of Behavioral Health Respite programs statewide and provide resources and guidance to areas
- Serve as the behavioral health state lead and provide support as needed
Therapist
The National Youth Advocate Program
06.2011 - Current
- Complete diagnostic assessments and treatment plans
- Provide trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to youth and adolescents
- Completed risk management and safety plans
Regional Director
The National Youth Advocate Program
05.2018 - 11.2023
- Oversight of the operations of Cincinnati and Dayton Region
- Supervised program manager and directors
- Implemented and developed new programs
- Monitored state behavioral health respite program
- Ensured census targets for all programs were met
- Implemented and monitored productivity regulations with direct clinical staff
- Assisted with requests for proposals for new contracts from stakeholders
- Ensured continuous quality improvement for scores met the threshold
Adjunct Professor and Field Liaison
University of Cincinnati
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Educated master-level students in social work on policy and field practice
- Completed field and site visits for students
- Served as a liaison between the student, site, and university
Therapist
Better Help, Inc
, Ohio
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Independent Clinician providing counseling services to adults in the state of Ohio
- Managed and maintained electronic health records
- Completed diagnostic assessments and treatment plans
Foster Care Program Manager
The National Youth Advocate Program
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Monitored the operations of the Cincinnati foster care department
- Worked to adhere to census target
- Supervise clinical supervisors and direct service staff to ensure foster youths' needs are met
Clinical Supervisor
The National Youth Advocate Program
06.2013 - 05.2018
- Supervised social workers in foster homes
- Ensured the level of care completed home visits
- Reviewed and provided clinical feedback on diagnostic assessments
Social Worker
The National Youth Advocate Program
03.2008 - 06.2011
- Provided mental health services to youth therapeutic foster youth
- Completed treatment plans and reviews
- Assisted with crisis management and preservation placements
Education
Doctor of Social Work - Clinical Studies
University of Kentucky
12.2025
Master of Social Work -
University of Cincinnati
06.2011
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Cincinnati
06.2007
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Attention to detail
- Staff development
- Educational support
- Staff training and onboarding
- Referrals and networking
- Client Advocacy
- Boundary setting
- Data collection and management
- Efficient under pressure
- Patient-centered care
- Family therapy
- Treatment Planning
References
References are available upon request.
Certification
- Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation
- Trained in Neurosequential Model Therapeutics, Brain Mapping
- Trainer for Daily Living Assessment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant State Director, Southwest Ohio
The National Youth Advocate Program
11.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor and Field Liaison
University of Cincinnati
08.2020 - 06.2023
Therapist
Better Help, Inc
08.2020 - 08.2022
Regional Director
The National Youth Advocate Program
05.2018 - 11.2023
Foster Care Program Manager
The National Youth Advocate Program
01.2018 - 05.2018
Clinical Supervisor
The National Youth Advocate Program
06.2013 - 05.2018
Therapist
The National Youth Advocate Program
06.2011 - Current
Social Worker
The National Youth Advocate Program
03.2008 - 06.2011
Doctor of Social Work - Clinical Studies
University of Kentucky
Master of Social Work -
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Cincinnati
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