TRACI MUNDEN
VERO BEACH,FL
Summary
I am a driven and passionate mental health professional seeking to leverage my background into a clinical management role. I am a mental health professional with skill in leading situation-specific counseling sessions. Expertise in working with children and adults in crisis. I am also bringing more than five years experience in counseling individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children and adults. I am proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, termination summaries and court reports. Analyzes and responsively reviews psychological diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Treatment
DATA, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
- Maintained staff morale and improved working conditions by supportive approach to leadership
Contract Therapist
Self Employed Web
01.2021 - Current
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Effectively maintained caseload of twenty sessions per week using alternative therapies.
- Completed full psych-social assessments to determine best courses of actions.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote healthy patient outcomes.
Clinical Lead Therapist
Smart Health And Wellness
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized internal and external referrals.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Provided CBT skills based curriculum specializing in ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
Director of Clinical Services
WellBridge Of Greater Dallas
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for clinical services staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by 70% within 6 months.
- Motivated and supervised clinical and activity teams in delivering quality patient care.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
Outpatient Program Manager
Haven Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Coordinated daily tasks including recruitment, office upkeep and inventory maintenance.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
- Established and maintained long-range plans for quality assurance.
Director of Clinical Services
UBH Of Denton
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Clinical Department personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Provide ongoing case management to all patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Interacted effectively with all stakeholders, including clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for clinical staff to meet budgetary expectations.
- Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Tomorrow Counts Counseling Center
10.2014 - 03.2020
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Strategize with clinical team to prevent probationers recidivism.
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients to appropriate resources.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
- Led treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional life skills and address high risk behaviors that lead to relapse.
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Clinical Director Of Trauma Program
UHS Inc.
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Developed team communications and information for treatment team meetings.
- Supervised 2 therapists in providing excellent customer service to patients for trauma and mental health diagnosis.
- Received training and certification for Certified Clinical Trauma Professional designation to represent treat trauma patient more effectively.
- Organized individual referrals to obtain community service, including advocating for needs and resolving roadblocks.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings and other learning opportunities.
- Developed and deepened partnerships with related other professionals to enhance patient outcomes and increase referral source relationships.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
- Coordinated schedules and assignments for staff, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness.
Therapist
American Addiction Centers
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Tracked progress according to goals for all interventions.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Relapse Prevention Curriculum.
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Millwood Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Chemical Dependency Unit Therapist.
- Facilitate Group providing relapse prevention education and process feeling and emotions.
- Assist patient's in identifying further treatment resources in the community.
- Meet with treatment team to assess patient's need for further treatment.
- Create individual treatment plans and aftercare for each patient as needed.
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
- Recommended treatment protocols such as group therapy or rehabilitation.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients to appropriate resources.
- Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
- Improved outcomes of patients with dual diagnosis and substance use disorders.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
Intake Coordinator
Millwood Hospital
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
- Monitored client census by using the Daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
- Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological evaluations for proper admission.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Assessed clients for appropriate level of care
- Maintained accurate records to meet highest clinical standards
- Coordinated care with local resources such as police, hospitals, and treatment centers
- Used brief interventions to de-escalate clients for smooth admission process
- Coordinate patients care with insurance
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Generalist
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX08.2014
Master of Social Work - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2015
Skills
- Anxiety disorder expertise
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Dual diagnoses expert
- Culturally sensitive
- Curriculum development
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Culturally Competent
- EMDR Trained
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- CPR certified
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Texas 60178
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Florida SW20478
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
CPR BLS
Handle with Care
SASSI -Certified
EMDR trained
CBT-Insomnia Trained
Completed Supervisor designation training Dec. 2021
Timeline
Director of Treatment
DATA, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Lead Therapist
Smart Health And Wellness
11.2021 - 01.2022
Director of Clinical Services
WellBridge Of Greater Dallas
02.2021 - 10.2021
Contract Therapist
Self Employed Web
01.2021 - Current
Outpatient Program Manager
Haven Behavioral Health
11.2020 - 01.2021
Director of Clinical Services
UBH Of Denton
10.2019 - 08.2020
Clinical Director Of Trauma Program
UHS Inc.
04.2019 - 10.2019
Therapist
American Addiction Centers
06.2018 - 03.2019
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Millwood Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2018
Intake Coordinator
Millwood Hospital
12.2015 - 05.2016
Substance Abuse Counselor
Tomorrow Counts Counseling Center
10.2014 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Social Work - Generalist
Texas Woman's University
Master of Social Work - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
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