Sandi Bucher
Clinical Director
KASSON,MN
Summary
Dynamic Clinic Site Director with a proven track record in strategic planning, team collaboration, and enhancing client satisfaction. Committed to driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of professional development.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinic Site Director
Sagent Behavioral Health
09.2021 - Current
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve client satisfaction and service delivery outcomes.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Managed a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standards.
- Led recruitment and onboarding processes, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff through ongoing training initiatives, boosting employee retention rates.
- Cultivated a culture of excellence by setting clear expectations for team members while providing support for their professional development goals.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to expand support services offered to clients.
Clinic Director/Site Supervisor
PrairieCare Medical Group
06.2014 - 08.2021
- Partnered with the operational and medical director to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
- Assessed staffing needs, hired qualified personnel, and provided ongoing professional development opportunities for all team members.
- Mentored staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance through training programs.
- Facilitated regular staff meetings to enhance communication, support continuous learning, address challenges, set goals, and monitor progress.
- Fostered teamwork and open communication among staff to create a supportive work environment.
- Boosted clinic''s reputation, establishing relationships with local healthcare providers and organizations.
Outpatient Therapist
Water's Edge Counseling & Healing Center
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Enhanced client well-being by developing personalized treatment plans and providing individual and family therapy.
- Implemented co-located services at Rosemount High School to enhance accessibility of mental health support for students.
- Implemented a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to address clients'' varied needs and preferences, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma focused-CBT, and solution-focused brief therapy.
- Prevented crisis situations by proactively monitoring client behaviors and implementing early intervention strategies.
- Prevented crisis situations by proactively monitoring client behaviors and implementing early intervention strategies when necessary.
- Cultivated partnerships with referral sources through consistent communication on patient progress and facilitated successful community reintegration posttreatment.
- Created individualized treatment plans addressing specific client needs to improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Maintained records of each patient and kept up-to-date on progress.
Clinical Supervisor
Gerard Academy
03.1998 - 12.2013
- Managed a 16-bed program within a 77-bed residential treatment facility for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Supervised clinical staff, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and best practices to enhance quality of care.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients with complex needs, addressing all domains of life functioning.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and optimize treatment strategies.
- Provided mentorship to junior staff, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Served as a liaison between clinical staff and administration to address concerns and optimize workflows.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and refine treatment strategies for improved client outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
St. Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN 09.1996 - 06.1998
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 09.1991 - 06.1995
Skills
Operational management
Operational planning
Regulatory compliance
Operations management
Facility management
Performance improvements
Staff development
Clear interpersonal communication
Timeline
Clinic Site Director
Sagent Behavioral Health
09.2021 - Current
Clinic Director/Site Supervisor
PrairieCare Medical Group
06.2014 - 08.2021
Outpatient Therapist
Water's Edge Counseling & Healing Center
01.2014 - 05.2014
Clinical Supervisor
Gerard Academy
03.1998 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
St. Cloud State University
09.1996 - 06.1998
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
09.1991 - 06.1995