Tia Claypool
Ewa Beach,HI
Summary
Experienced behavioral health leader with over 18 years of clinical, supervisory, and administrative expertise in mental health and social services. Proven track record in overseeing daily operations, managing complex budgets and multiple contracts, leading large multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Skilled in developing participant-centered programs, fostering team collaboration, and promoting positive outcomes for individuals experiencing trauma, abuse, neglect, and mental health challenges.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Director
U Matter Counseling Services LLC.
Ewa Beach, HI
01.2018 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of a mental health clinic delivering services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, with full responsibility for strategic planning and administrative management.
- Supervise therapists, administrative staff, and interns, providing leadership, clinical consultation, performance evaluations, and professional development.
- Manage fiscal budgeting, monitor expenditures, maintain fiscal recordkeeping, and ensure program compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Develop operating policies and procedures, plan and coordinate service delivery programs, and lead agency-wide quality improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a liaison with community agencies, healthcare providers, and other external stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships and improve client access to services.
- Maintain availability for crisis consultation and urgent administrative decisions, including emergency response coordination.
- Ensure participant-centered care by promoting trauma-informed practices and integrating evidence-based clinical interventions.
Special Education Teacher
Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE)
Kapolei, HI
01.2014 - Current
- Manage case coordination for special education students, collaborating with external service providers, healthcare professionals, and family systems to develop intervention plans.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings and ensure compliance with IDEA regulations and individualized education plan (IEP) standards.
- Deliver staff development and training on behavior management, trauma-informed education strategies, and communication skill building.
Life Skills Specialist III
Hawaii Child and Family Services
Ewa Beach, HI
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided direct support services to children, youth, and families experiencing trauma, abuse, and neglect in residential and transitional settings.
- Participated in case consultations, multidisciplinary care team coordination, and service plan development for vulnerable populations.
- Led independent living skills training, conflict resolution sessions, and therapeutic life skills programming.
Special Education Teacher/School Counselor
St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS)
St. Louis, MO
01.2001 - 01.2013
- Provided school counseling and behavioral support services for students facing trauma, disabilities, abuse, and mental health challenges.
- Worked collaboratively with outside mental health agencies, child welfare services, and families to address student needs through wraparound care models.
- Designed and implemented social-emotional learning (SEL) programs to foster resilience and reduce school discipline referrals.
Education
Master of Counseling (M.Ed.) -
University of Missouri St. Louis
St. Louis, MOMaster of Special Education (M.Ed.) -
University of Missouri St. Louis
St. Louis, MOBachelor of Speech Communication -
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- Behavioral Health Program Management
- Clinical Supervision & Consultation
- Contract and Budget Management
- Crisis Management & 24/7 On-Call Response
- Participant-Centered Care Planning
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance (State/Federal)
- Organizational Development and Change Management
- Trauma-Informed Systems of Care
- Staff Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), 01/01/14, Present
- National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), 01/01/14, Present
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), 01/01/18, Present
- Registered Play Therapist (RPT), 01/01/18, Present
- Association for Play Therapy (APT) Member, 01/01/18, Present
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Director
U Matter Counseling Services LLC.
01.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE)
01.2014 - Current
Life Skills Specialist III
Hawaii Child and Family Services
01.2014 - 01.2016
Special Education Teacher/School Counselor
St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS)
01.2001 - 01.2013
Master of Counseling (M.Ed.) -
University of Missouri St. Louis
Master of Special Education (M.Ed.) -
University of Missouri St. Louis
Bachelor of Speech Communication -
Southern Illinois University
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