Ricky Moody
Pittsburgh,USA
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist with experience in both clinical and community settings. Strengths include crisis management, group therapy facilitation, and development of personalized treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations leading to improved behavioral health outcomes. Attentive behavioral health specialist promoting great communication skills coupled with the capability to work independently and as a member of a highly effective team. An individual knowledgeable in finding appropriate resources and services for patients of all ages. Background in training and public speaking regarding co-occurring disorders.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Milieu and Safety Specialist
St. Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Provide crisis counseling/intervention safety protocols to patients in the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit.
- Monitor safety; engage with families; assist nursing staff with rounding behavioral observations.
- Assist in the patient admissions and discharge process.
- Monitor vitals and blood glucose levels.
Community Health and Human Services Policy Manager
City of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Provide strategic advice and support to the council president, and council regarding human services policy and agenda development; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of department policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as a member of the management team
- Collaborate and approve the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce; act as a resource, and provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; may select, direct, and manage the work of consultants
- Develop the communication strategy supporting various human services policy issues; create and modify plans and approaches that help garner support, shape opinions, and provide information; select appropriate and culturally competent communication and styles for targeted audiences
- Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance; track legislation development to identify legislative needs, impacts and outcomes; conduct analysis on human services policy issues, program standards, best practices and trends; formulate and implement recommendations
- Provide expert guidance and collaboration to other departments, outside agencies, key stakeholders and community partners to develop and shape critical policy direction; represent the city council to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, and special projects, respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary
- Engage in city neighborhoods via community groups, RCO groups, stakeholders and grassroots movements that align with city government policies
- Sit on City of Pittsburgh Decommissioning Camp Committee, Family Resource Center Committee, coordinated HIV Commission engagement and protocols
- Respond to mental health crisis in council chambers during public comment section to ensure safety
- Liaison with public safety and office of community health and public safety offices about human service policies
Executive Director of Pittsburgh Outpatient Program
Pyramid Healthcare
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for the operational, financial, clinical, and regulatory oversight of an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility
- Establishes and executes a strategic plan to promote program growth and respond to changes in the marketplace
- Develops a management team capable of critical thinking, strong employee relations, and effective teamwork
- Entrusts managers with responsibility for employee screening and selection, orientation training and development, performance management, and other employee functions
- Reports and manages key performance indicators such as Program Census, Assessment Conversion, Billable Hours, Productivity, Payer Mix, Discharge Outcomes, and Internal Engagement
- Leads and participates in Performance Improvement initiatives
- Maintains a highly interactive relationship with the organization’s support services as well as external stakeholders and carries out related assignments as needed
- Participates in Operations meetings and other organizational work groups and tasks
- Establishes a welcoming environment and strong customer service focus at the facility
- Establishes and follows systems of communication and collaboration between Call Center, Admissions, Marketing, and operations
- As well strong internal communication at the facility level
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians, referral sources, families, and other stakeholders
- Models Pyramid’s Core Values and maintains a workplace environment that exemplifies those values
- Promotes the use of Core Values as guidance for facility decision-making
- Develops effective working relationships within the behavioral health service delivery system to ensure that the program remains a significant player within the community
Forensic Outpatient Program Administrator
Pittsburgh Mercy Health System
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2015 - 07.2021
- Ambulatory administrator of Unit that provides full comprehensive outpatient based mental health treatment and substance abuse counseling to criminal justice populations including sexual offenders, primary substance abuse and co-occurring disorder diagnosed individuals and SMI (severely mentally ill) individuals
- Liaison with Federal, state and county criminal justice systems with high and involved frequency
- Polygraph management and various fringe justice system involvements
- Manage Operations for Group therapy, Individual Therapy and IOP level of Care
Offender Services Manager
Shawn McGill MSW Consulting LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Supervise behavior specialists & C.I
- Staffers, who work with individuals who display problematic sexual behaviors and sexual offending behaviors in which behaviors lead to criminal justice system entry
- Ensure that all offender specific specialists are utilizing specific intervention modules, protocols and supports per latest literature
- Create treatment, risk management plans, develop safety planning protocols, provide consult to adult ID/MH residential programming providers, collaborate with service coordination units, collaborate with county priority planning and funding units, conduct PSB/ SORNA trainings to residential providers
Sexual Maladaptive Behavior RTF Unit Shift Supervisor
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2008 - 04.2013
- Supervised childcare specialists providing direct patient care in a 27-bed residential treatment facility unit for court appointed juvenile male sex offenders
- Created group therapy topics for counselors to initiate
- Passed Medications, Utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques
- Wrote Incident Reports, Reviewed care specialist’s medical progress notes
- Facilitated CBT based and psycho-educational based groups
- Conducted Suicide Assessment Screenings
- Wrote medical notes, internal incident forms, maintenance reports, census sheets
- Promoted from Childcare Specialist 1 position, June 2007-2008
- As CCS1, performed restraints, wrote medical notes, initiated group therapy
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Crisis Counseling
New York University
New York, NY12.2024
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PAMaster of Arts - Community Psychology
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Arts - English communication with a minor in global cultural studies
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Environmental management
- Hazard identification
- Crisis management
- Substance abuse treatment
- Self-care promotion
- Mental health first aid
- Patient advocacy
- Therapeutic communication
- ADL assistance
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare administration
- Policy adherence
- Patient & family support
- Group counseling
- Psychoeducation
Affiliations
- Allegheny County Coalition for Recovery, Public Awareness Committee, 2018-2019
- NAADAC Pennsylvania Association of Addictions Professional Board, Legislative and Advocacy Chair
- SPOAC, Member
- Community Human Services (CHS), Board of Directors Member
- The JASON Project, Board of Directors Member
Certification
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Pennsylvania Certification Board, PA#15644
- Pennsylvania Master Addictions Counselor, Pennsylvania Certification Board, #00056
- Certified Community Health Worker, Pennsylvania Certification Board, PA #15644
- Criminal Justice Competency Endorsement, Pennsylvania Certification Board, PA #15644
- Gambling Disorder Treatment Competency Endorsement, Pennsylvania Certification Board, PA #15644
- Clinically Certified Criminal Justice Specialist, National Association of Forensic Counselors, #28353
- Internationally Certified Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor, International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium, #830038
- Certified Trauma Professional, Evergreen Certifications
- Certified Mood Disorder Professional, Evergreen Certifications
Lecturespresentations
- Trust in the Process: How career planning can be beneficial yet futile, 2015 Colonial Leadership Conference, Robert Morris University
- Substance Abuse Trends and Treatment Basics for the Black Community, 03/01/19, University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
- But I have good insurance: Addressing racial disparities in addiction treatment, 07/01/21, University of Pittsburgh Social Justice Virtual Training Conference
- Trends in Cultural Competency for Addiction Counseling for Forensic and Urban Populations, 10/01/22, California University of Pennsylvania
- Health Populations and Policy, 11/01/22, Carnegie Mellon University
Awards
- Blazing Emerging Leader Award, Pittsburgh African American Leadership Association, 06/01/12
- Proclamation From Pittsburgh City Council, 06/09/12
- Road Runner award, Visions of Peace Counseling Services LLC, 09/01/14
- 2017 Men of Excellence Award, Pittsburgh Courier, 12/01/17
- 2024 Pennsylvania Prevention Award, Commonwealth Prevention Alliance, 01/01/24
Mediacoverage
- Regarding Pittsburgh Propel Commission Appointment Interview, http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2011/09/22/City-s-young-adult-board-revamp-moves-forward/stories/
- Regarding Pittsburgh African American Leadership Association Award, http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2012/06/22/summit-helps-blacks-hone-leadership-skills/
- Regarding Visions Toward Peace Counseling LLC Award, http://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2012/06/22/summit-helps-blacks-hone-leadership-skills/
- Requested to participate on February 5, 2013, Pittsburgh City Council Cable Cast Post Agenda regarding mental healthcare and needs in the city, http://pittsburgh.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1059
- Regarding creating a Facebook social media page for the East Carnegie neighborhood, http://triblive.com/x/archive/1129347-74/archive-story
- Regarding Pittsburgh Propel Commission Policy Changes and Renaming, http://pittsburgh.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1869
- Regarding 2017 Men of Excellence Award, https://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2018/01/07/see-each-of-the-men-of-excellence-2017-honorees-with-their-award/
- Regarding Point Park University Alumni Status, https://www.pointpark.edu/news-arts-sciences/criminal-justice-administration-and-english-alumnus-is-a-leader-in-behavioral-health-care
- Regarding 2019 Pittsburgh Mercy Forensic Outpatient Sex Offender Treatment Program I managed, https://www.wtae.com/article/face-to-face-interview-sex-offenders-receiving-treatment-pittsburgh/27715742
- Regarding new job with Pittsburgh City Council, https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2022/08/14/pittsburgh-health-ricky-moody/stories/202208090077
- Regarding new roles with Pittsburgh City Council and Community Engagement Office, https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2022-08-18/pittsburgh-city-council-launches-community-engagement-office-to-address-resident-needs
- Regarding Support for new role in city government, https://www.cityandstatepa.com/personality/2022/07/weeks-biggest-winners-losers-july-28-2022/375113/
- Regarding appointment to city of Pittsburgh Family Resource Center Committee, https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2023/02/20/pittsburgh-youth-and-family-centers-committee-resources-study-social-services-crime/stories/202302200098
- Regarding World AIDS Day, https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2022/12/01/world-aids-day-tested-hiv-commission/stories/202212010096
- Regarding City Council Legislation on Tiny Homeless Villages, https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2024/02/29/pittsburgh-tiny-homes-homelessness-crisis/stories/202402280078
Civicaffiliations
- Sankofa Community Empowerment, 2003-2005
- City of Pittsburgh Mayor’s Civic Leadership Academy, 2011
- Pittsburgh Propel Commission, 2010-2013
- West End Alliance, 2010-2013
- Ward 28: East Carnegie Neighborhood Association, 2010-2013
- West End POWER, 2015-Present
Timeline
Mental Health Milieu and Safety Specialist
St. Clair Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Community Health and Human Services Policy Manager
City of Pittsburgh
07.2022 - 06.2024
Executive Director of Pittsburgh Outpatient Program
Pyramid Healthcare
07.2021 - 05.2022
Forensic Outpatient Program Administrator
Pittsburgh Mercy Health System
09.2015 - 07.2021
Offender Services Manager
Shawn McGill MSW Consulting LLC
11.2013 - 09.2015
Sexual Maladaptive Behavior RTF Unit Shift Supervisor
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital
06.2008 - 04.2013
Post Graduate Certificate - Crisis Counseling
New York University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Point Park University
Master of Arts - Community Psychology
Point Park University
Bachelor of Arts - English communication with a minor in global cultural studies
Point Park University
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