Sharon McDaniel
Gibsonville
Summary
Highly accomplished Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and Associate Professor with over 25 years of combined experience in counseling, teaching, managing, program design, and marketing Addictions and Mental Health treatment programs. A proven leader of comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment teams and skilled in data analytics to support decision making for optimal program growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACDP District West Manager
Department of Adult Corrections, ACDP
02.2025 - Current
- Promoted to Operations Manager for over 30 clinical staff, 14 ACDP Treatment programs, and all Recovery Road services across the Western Region.
- Successfully work with ACDP Section Chief on expansion proposal presented to the new DAC Secretary which led to the launch of a new initiative for the first ever prison-based Substance Use Disorder therapeutic community in the state.
- Successfully worked with executive leadership to develop and streamline statewide utilization and reporting processes, enhancing access to services.
- Successfully worked with ACDP Leadership to develop Annual Legislative Report to DAC Secretary, State General Assembly, and statewide stakeholders.
- Successfully launched a new treatment program at Davidson Correctional Center.
- Developed new Recovery Road continuum of services and presentation for the 2025 NCPPA and NCCA Conferences.
- Records Custodian for all DAC Offenders with substance use disorders treatment information in accordance with 42 CFR Pt. 2 federal law.
- Managed statewide DHHS Audit processes.
- Managed ACA accreditation policy/sop development processes for DART Center and Black Mountain Treatment Center for Women which achieved a 100% score.
- Appointed to DAC ACA Accreditation team and attended the 2025 ACA Conference in Denver Colorado where DART Center and Black Mountain Treatment Center for Women received full initial accreditation.
Principal Clinical Consultant
Amethyst Pathways, Inc.
05.2017 - Current
- Successfully implemented strategic plans to increase quality to meet DEA standards and CARF accreditation standards.
- Led initiatives for enhancing clinical practices by training staff on evidenced-based practices.
Quality Assurance Standards Specialist
Department of Adult Corrections, ACDP
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Promoted to Manager of all policy/sop development and statewide staff review processes in accordance with DAC Policy processes.
- Developed and presented DAC statewide Board-approved Opioid Treatment training.
- Developed statewide Recovery Road data tracking system.
- Successfully worked with ACDP Executive Leadership to develop the Annual Legislative Report to DAC Secretary, State General Assembly, and statewide stakeholders.
- Records Custodian for all Offenders with substance use disorders treatment information in accordance with 42 CFR Pt. 2 federal law.
- Managed statewide DHHS Audit processes in accordance with ACA standards.
- Managed all statewide quality assurance processes to include OPUS Case File Reviews.
- Developed quarterly review reports
- Created the ACDP Quality Connections Newsletter distributed to staff and stakeholders.
Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
Department of Adult Corrections, ACDP
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Spearheaded the development of Recovery Road Services across the state.
- Successfully launched the first Recovery Road Services and supervised staff.
- Provided clinical oversight for prison substance use disorders treatment programs.
- Successfully developed and facilitated a variety of Board-approved clinical trainings for interdisciplinary staff across the State.
- Presented at statewide conferences to include NCCA and the NC Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies.
- Appointed to DAC/MAHEC MAT Pilot Workgroup for Offender services.
- Administered audit and quality assurance activities for addictions services.
- Assisted administrative oversight in absence of District Manager.
Facility Director
RHA Behavioral Health Services
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Successfully implemented CARF initial 3-year accreditation for SAIOP and OPT services.
- Created CARF program implementation team model, CARF Cadets, adopted agency wide.
- Increased SAIOP program by 40% through Opioid medication assisted treatment (MAT) program.
- Enhanced community network– voted Vice President of Alamance Caswell Provider Network Council 2018-19.
Associate Professor - Department Chair
Guilford Technical Community College
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Successfully expanded on-line courses by 50% which lead to increased student retention.
- Spearheaded curriculum realignment efforts to better meet industry requirements and increase completion rates.
- Successfully decreased faculty turnover by 50%, saving the institution $50,000, through consistent training, programmatic oversight, and team building for 12 faculty members.
- Increased graduation rate by 40% through program restructuring, advocacy, and advising students.
Instructor
Guilford Technical Community College
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Promoted to full-time faculty from Adjunct Instructor, teaching 15-18 semester hours.
- Increased work sites by 50% through networking, recruiting, and staffing of work-based learning programs for students completing internships for degree and NC State credentials.
- Expanded curriculum that helped to increase graduation rates by 65%.
Site Director
Bridgeway Behavioral Health
11.2008 - 11.2010
- Successfully expanded a 40-bed residential program to include MAT and Outpatient services.
- Supervised 60-member interdisciplinary treatment team by implementing strategic plans for recruiting, and policy development for the Guilford County treatment program.
- Trained staff on evidence-based treatment models (EBT)-Motivational Interviewing (MI) and CBT.
- Successfully led treatment reviews that were reauthorized at a rate of 98-100%.
- Secured and maintained a grant for $4,000,000 from the County.
Program Director
R.J. Blackley ADATC
07.2006 - 11.2008
- Successfully led initial national accreditation efforts for the hospital.
- Provided staff training and coordination for a state operated 60 bed high acuity residential facility serving 33 counties.
- Trained and supervised interdisciplinary teams in MAT services, MI, Trauma, and CBT.
- Chaired committee that created and implemented all hospital policies and procedures for conducting on-site training, coaching, mentoring, and data collection, saving $150,000 annually.
Substance Abuse Services Clinical Director
Sandhills Center Mental Health
03.2004 - 07.2006
- Increased treatment outcomes by 30% by implementing EBTs and training 60 interdisciplinary team members.
- Consistently maintained strong workforce through staff recruiting, training, and mentoring.
- Appointed by the Governor's Institute to serve on committees that assessed treatment outcomes of pilot projects for statewide services.
Substance Abuse Services Supervisor
Sandhills Center Mental Health
01.2002 - 03.2004
- Provided Clinical Supervision for the day treatment co-occurring disorders program.
- Administrative manager of program staff and clinicians; program development, utilization review.
- Facilitated staff training on Best Practice Treatment models for consumers with Substance Abuse and Mental Health disorders.
Senior Counselor
Alcohol and Drug Services
10.1998 - 12.2000
- Senior Counselor for DWI services and Methadone clinic.
- Responsible for staff supervision, utilization review, completing screenings, intakes, assessments, individual and group therapy.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Davidson County Mental Health
11.1996 - 10.1998
- Responsible for intake, assessments, individual and group counseling for clients in intensive outpatient services.
- Provide DWI assessments and group counseling services.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Staten Island University Hospital
08.1994 - 08.1996
- Responsible for intake, assessments, individual and group counseling for clients on the detoxification unit.
- Worked on the multidisciplinary team to develop initial medication assisted treatment (MAT) for hospital outpatient services.
Education
PhD - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Science - Adult Education & Counseling
North Carolina Agricultural and State University
Greensboro, NCBachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- National Certification Commission for Addictions Professionals
- North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board
- National Organization of Human Services
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Credentials
- Moodle Certified
- Blackboard Certified
- Masters of Addictions Counselor (MAC)
- Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS)
- Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Timeline
ACDP District West Manager
Department of Adult Corrections, ACDP
02.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Standards Specialist
Department of Adult Corrections, ACDP
11.2023 - 02.2024
Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor
Department of Adult Corrections, ACDP
10.2020 - 11.2023
Principal Clinical Consultant
Amethyst Pathways, Inc.
05.2017 - Current
Facility Director
RHA Behavioral Health Services
05.2017 - 05.2019
Associate Professor - Department Chair
Guilford Technical Community College
08.2013 - 05.2017
Instructor
Guilford Technical Community College
08.2010 - 08.2013
Site Director
Bridgeway Behavioral Health
11.2008 - 11.2010
Program Director
R.J. Blackley ADATC
07.2006 - 11.2008
Substance Abuse Services Clinical Director
Sandhills Center Mental Health
03.2004 - 07.2006
Substance Abuse Services Supervisor
Sandhills Center Mental Health
01.2002 - 03.2004
Senior Counselor
Alcohol and Drug Services
10.1998 - 12.2000
Substance Abuse Counselor
Davidson County Mental Health
11.1996 - 10.1998
Substance Abuse Counselor
Staten Island University Hospital
08.1994 - 08.1996
Master of Science - Adult Education & Counseling
North Carolina Agricultural and State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Francis College
PhD - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Capella University