Sarah Cambridge
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Birchwood Behavioral Health
11.2019 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Collaborated with Alaska state licensing, CARF Accreditation and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
Outpatient Clinician
Birchwood Behavioral Health
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Planned and implemented treatment programs for selected patients based on evaluation results.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
Substitute Teacher
Anchorage School District
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2011
Skills
- Mission and Vision
- Strategize Plans
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Manage Programs
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Leadership Development
- Public Speaking
- Change and Growth Management
- Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- Operational Efficiency
- Stakeholder Relations
- Coaching and Counseling
Affiliations
Alaska Behavioral Health Association
Anchorage Regional Behavioral Health Coalition
Baptist Coalition for Children and Families
National Counsel for Mental Wellbeing
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Alaska License # 164389
- Certified Trauma and Resilience Life Coach
Timeline
Executive Director
Birchwood Behavioral Health
11.2019 - Current
Outpatient Clinician
Birchwood Behavioral Health
07.2016 - 11.2019
Substitute Teacher
Anchorage School District
01.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Psychology
American Public University System
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Alaska License # 164389
- Certified Trauma and Resilience Life Coach
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