Talina Nelson
Kansas city,MO
Summary
Strategic Chief Clinical Officer skilled in program development and service enhancement. Led initiatives that improved staff satisfaction and productivity while maintaining high client satisfaction. Fostered collaborative partnerships and ensured program compliance. Expertise in trauma-informed care and fiscal oversight, driving impactful outcomes in clinical settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Clinical Officer
Beacon Mental Health
Kansas City, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee all adult and youth clinical, medical, and prevention services ensuring compliance, quality, and financial performance across multiple programs (psychiatry, crisis, school based, SUD, courts, community-based).
- Ensure compliance and quality standards for CCBHC including 988 and mobile crisis programs.
- Lead strategic initiatives aligning services with outcome requirements, accreditation standards, and agency goals.
- Partner with CFO and executive leadership to develop and monitor multi-program budgets.
- Fostered collaborations with community stakeholders to enhance access to services.
- Served as an Executive Team member and communicated outcomes and strategic priorities to the Board and councils.
- Conducted recruitment, onboarding, and development of training to build team capability and ensure service delivery.
- Act as liaison to regional and state offices.
Director of Adult Community-Based Services
Beacon Mental Health
Kansas City, USA
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Directed adult community support teams, psychosocial programs, employment, housing, peer programs, treatment courts, and substance use programs.
- Led Fidelity Reviews to ensure compliance of Evidence Based Programs.
- Led Fidelity Reviews for Evidence Based Programs.
- Chaired Trauma-Informed Care Committee, Consumer Advisory Board, and participated in state-level collaboratives.
- Ensured compliance with all Local, State, Federal, and other requirements.
- Acted as an integral member of the Executive Leadership Team.
Program Manager
Beacon Mental Health
Kansas City, USA
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Led three community support teams that provided comprehensive services for adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
- Coordinated Disease Management and Population Health initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and access to care.
- Conducted risk assessments and engaged in Crisis and Zero Suicide initiatives, contributing to improved emergency department mental health evaluations.
- Delivered assessments, treatment planning, and individual counseling services.
- Developed and managed supportive, transitional, and respite housing programs.
- Provided clinical training (EMR systems, assessments, and evidence-based practices).
Clinical Supervisor
Family Guidance Center
Maryville, USA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supervised multidisciplinary adult and youth teams delivering care for individuals with SMI/SED.
- Monitored compliance and facilitated effective implementation of treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with schools and juvenile offices to develop and execute behavioral support plans.
- Conducted mental health evaluations and treatment plans
Substance Use Specialist / Case Manager
Heartland Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center
Roeland Park, USA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Conducted substance use assessments and coordinated tailored treatment plans for adolescents and adults, enhancing client care.
- Provided crisis intervention and relapse prevention services, connecting clients to vital community resources for ongoing support.
- Conducted mental health evaluations in emergency department settings to identify immediate needs and facilitate timely interventions.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Administration & Advocacy Practice
University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare
Overland Park, KSBachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Criminal Justice
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MOSkills
- Clinical Quality Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Program Development
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis intervention
- Strategic Planning
- Fiscal Oversight
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Team Empowerment
- Empathetic Leadership
- Growth Mindset
Additional Highlights
- 15+ years of leadership in behavioral health administration and program development.
- Proven success aligning clinical excellence with financial stewardship and community impact.
- Recognized for developing trauma-informed systems/programs and cultivating high-performing teams.
Personal Information
Title: LCSW
Licenses And Professional Affiliations
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- EPICC Steering Committee
- Missouri Behavioral Health Council Workforce Committee
- Zero Suicide Implementation Leader, CCBHC
- Trauma-Informed Care Implementation & Training Developer
Values And Core Competencies
- Empathetic Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Program Development
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Regulatory Compliance
- Fiscal Oversight
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Team Empowerment
- Growth Mindset
- Clinical Quality Management
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Timeline
Chief Clinical Officer
Beacon Mental Health
01.2024 - Current
Director of Adult Community-Based Services
Beacon Mental Health
01.2019 - 01.2024
Program Manager
Beacon Mental Health
01.2012 - 01.2019
Clinical Supervisor
Family Guidance Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
Substance Use Specialist / Case Manager
Heartland Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Administration & Advocacy Practice
University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Criminal Justice
Northwest Missouri State University