David C. Baer Email & Phone Number

• Providing mental health assessments and therapeutic treatment to assigned clients, families, and caregivers.• Conduct initial assessments of client needs and eligibility for services.• Develop individualized treatment plans which fully addresses the cli-ent's needs, and monitors treatment progress.• Provide on-going evaluation, assessment, and direct clinical services to assigned clients, using appropriate therapeutic techniques.• Coordinate with schools, community agencies, and other service providers to ensure provision of effective and appropriate services.• Participate in court proceedings, clinical staffing’s, and educations meetings as needed• Coordinate and/or provides crisis intervention as needed• Adheres to all quality standards, and participates in quality improvement and quality assurance measures as required.• Participates in department meetings, supervision and required trainings.• Acts in accordance with professional and ethical guidelines.• Ensures compliance with all regulations pertaining to confidentiality and HIPAA, and Medicaid Assessment requirements.

Ft. Pierce, Florida

• 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.• Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.• Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.• Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.• Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.• Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Ft. Pierce, Florida

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie, Florida

(PI/QA Director): Oversee that Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance standards are maintained to assure compliance with local, State, and Federal Accreditation Agencies. Assist Department Heads, staff in improvement methods, gathering and tabulating observable measures, correcting deficiencies, and assist in implementing improvements to their Departments in compliance with Regulatory Agencies.(Interim Administrator): Spanning over 1 year: Responsible for Setting annual organizational goals and objectives, Securing funding to ensure revenue meets annual budget needs, Providing overall management to the areas of staffing, funding, planning, facilities, program management, and evaluation, Developing and implementing new development strategies, programs, and marketing approaches, Working with the Board to develop and implement both short- and long-range planning strategies, Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, Assisting in the development and implementation of community education programs addressing mental health issues, Overseeing the monitoring the proper professional certification, licensure, or credentialing of the mental health team.Oversee a multidisciplinary staff of mental health professionals and clinicians. Demonstrated solid oral and written communication skills to collaborate and lead a variety of healthcare professionals, exceptional problem-solving skills, (trouble-shooting), quick critical thinking abilities to find effective solutions to administrative challenges in a timely fashion. Strong organizational skills, ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once and schedule every detail of the facility's daily operations, sufficient technical skills to follow advances in healthcare technology demonstrated analytical skills to adapt to new regulations.