Shannon Kiniyalocts LISW-S, LICDC. CTP
Cincinnati,OH
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director for FAIR and HOPE
Central Clinic
Cincinnati, OH
03.2017 - 09.2025
- Oversaw the collaborative effort between the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, the Children’s Services division of Hamilton County Job and Family Services (HCJFS), Hamilton County Development, and Central Clinic, Hamilton County Juvenile Justice, and Central Clinic.
- Program management of a team that provides assessment and transitional services as well as care managment of open HCJFS cases with a behavioral health service need.
- Case consultation with JFS workers, and collaboration with community service providers.
- Coordination of behavioral health services for children ages 5-17 who are involved in at least two of the major service systems within Hamilton County.
- Oversight of a team that is responsible for evaluating referrals, connecting clients to services, providing intensive care coordination, and discharge transition planning.
Vice President of Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Services
Lighthouse Youth Services
Cincinnati, Ohio
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Played critical role in achieving the mission and vision of Lighthouse Youth Services.
- Managed and grew Behavioral Health services with a $4million budget.
- Produced and adminstered a cohesive service delivery model in order to produce quality outcomes.
- Assumed leadership responsibilities as member of the Executive team.
- Developed Service line efficiencies and successes
- Oversaw 3000 clients and 200 team members.
Senior Program Director
Lighthouse Youth Services
Cincinnati, Ohio
06.2013 - 10.2014
- Supervision and administrative responsibility for Behavioral health intervention services.
- Prepared reports required by program funders and agency. Monitored compliance of Medicaid billing, CARF accreditation, and other funding and accrediting agencies.
- Monitored CQI process and assisted in development and writing of new proposals.
Program Director
Lighthouse Youth Services
Cincinnati, Ohio
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Ensured fidelity to evidence based treatment model.
- Supervision and administrative responsibility of CPST services and 70 staff members.
Program Coordinator
Lighthouse Youth Services
Cincinnati, Ohio
04.2006 - 09.2009
- Program development and implementation of a grant project that remains sustainable.
- Prepared reports required by Program funders and Agency management.
- Supervision and management of case managers to provide CPST, as well as worksite development for youth.
Lead Social Worker
Lighthouse Youth Services
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.1992 - 04.2006
- Assessment.
- Service plan development.
- Individual, Group, and Family therapy.
- Case management and Care coordination for adolescent boys residing in a residential setting.
Youth Worker
Lighthouse Youth Services
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.1991 - 03.1992
- Direct care, supervision and crisis management of adolescent girls residing in a residential setting.
- Planned recreational activities.
- Case management services.
Education
MSW - Social Work
University of Cincinnati
2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Miami University
Accomplishments
Staff Development: Process Improvement
- Supervised and motivated team members in achievement of quality outcomes.
- Co-led agency towards the transformation process for the State of Ohio's Behavioral Health Services Redesign.
- Developed and created new departmental procedures manual.
- Assessed and expanding service area training.
Certification
- Licensed Independent Social Worker I.1700448 though the Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
- Licensed Independent Clinical Dependency Counselor LICDC.161604 through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
- Certified Trauma Practitioner through The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC) 2013 to present.
Community Service
- Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship May 2016- present.
- St Michael Church June 2002-present.
Timeline
Program Director for FAIR and HOPE
Central Clinic
03.2017 - 09.2025
Vice President of Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Services
Lighthouse Youth Services
10.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Program Director
Lighthouse Youth Services
06.2013 - 10.2014
Program Director
Lighthouse Youth Services
09.2009 - 06.2013
Program Coordinator
Lighthouse Youth Services
04.2006 - 09.2009
Lead Social Worker
Lighthouse Youth Services
05.1992 - 04.2006
Youth Worker
Lighthouse Youth Services
05.1991 - 03.1992
MSW - Social Work
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Miami University
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