Rebecca Edwards
Mason City,IA
Summary
Knowledgeable Director with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - Behavioral Health Intervention Services
Life Connections
10.2020 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
- Directs 2 managers, 19 providers and 5 offices with 700+ authorized BHIS/FCS hours/month
- Regulates annual budget and resources, manages 4 private services contracts, fosters continuous improvement
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations
- Oversees compliance of regulatory standards to meet/exceed compliance and accreditation
- Leads regional training; HIPPA, policy & procedures, and New Employee Orientation
- Analyzes mental health treatment plans, develops and reviews implementation plans
Manager - Behavioral Health Intervention Services
Life Connections
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Managing a team of 6 providers with 400+ authorized BHIS/FCS hours/month
- Provide counseling for children and families, 14-16 clients with 25-32 hours each week
- Documentation and referrals for services; scheduling assessments
- Community connections and meetings to provide support to family's in need of services
- Managing private contracts with area schools for in-school services; secured Life Connections first-ever in-school services contract
- Training all providers in HIPPA and New Employee Orientation
- Organizes monthly team meetings
Counselor -Behavioral Health Intervention Services
Life Connections
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Provide counseling for children and families, 14-19 clients with 25-32 hours each week; experienced crisis intervention, mental/learning disabilities, and physical/emotional abuse
- Focus on building life skills, anger management, communication, conflict resolution, coping skills, problem solving, relationship building, self-esteem enhancement, and social skills
- Update client services and information in the online database KASA
- Document clinical notes for each counseling session and develop BHIS implementation plans.
Paraprofessional - Education Aide GS-4
Department of Defense Educational Activity
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Providing daily information on children's educational needs, coaching students, scheduling appointments
- Collecting, interpreting and recording data into the DoDEA computer system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology / Finance Double Major
University of Maryland University College
Bethesda, MD01.2016
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Maryland University College
Bethesda, MD01.2014
Skills
- Team Building; Collaboration, Communication, Servant Leadership
- Marketing & Networking; Fostering Community Relationships and Growth
- Strategic Planning & Growth, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Problem Solving
- Finance & Resource Management
- Organized; Microsoft, Adobe, Google
- IDD Services & Support Coordination of Care
Timeline
Director - Behavioral Health Intervention Services
Life Connections
10.2020 - Current
Manager - Behavioral Health Intervention Services
Life Connections
11.2018 - 10.2020
Counselor -Behavioral Health Intervention Services
Life Connections
04.2016 - 11.2018
Paraprofessional - Education Aide GS-4
Department of Defense Educational Activity
01.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology / Finance Double Major
University of Maryland University College
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Maryland University College
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