Derick S. Adu, Mba Email & Phone Number

Yonkers, New York, United States

As the COO of The Behavior Blueprint, I oversee daily operations and drive strategic growth to ensure our agency delivers top-tier behavioral health services. My role involves collaborating with the CEO to develop and implement organizational strategies, managing resources efficiently, and fostering a culture of excellence. My goal is to help as many families with children with special needs receive services to thrive.Key Responsibilities:* Lead daily operations, ensuring efficiency across all departments.* Develop and implement strategic plans for growth.* Oversee budget management and resource allocation.* Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.* Promote continuous improvement and innovation.* Supervise the implementation of ABA therapy programs.* Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize client outcomes.* Monitor and enhance service delivery quality.* Drive initiatives for staff development and training in ABA methodologies.

* City of Yonkers Medicaid Compliance Officer* Oversee Yonkers Public Schools Medicaid Compliance Program* Support Superintendent, Ass. Superintendents, senior staff and principals in all aspects of employee accountability through policy and regulatory governance * Provide training to employees and providers regarding Medicaid compliance issues, the compliance program operation; expectations of those providing services, and the procedures to be followed by any person who suspects non-compliance* Perform quality assurance activities further ensuring YPS compliance with current laws, regulations, and policies* Perform monthly reviews of the Office of Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) website to identify providers that are excluded from Medicaid* Submit reports on a quarterly basis to Yonkers Board of Trustees on the activities of the compliance program * Complete the review of any allegations presented by Yonkers Public Schools staff or from the State Compliance Officer and develop remedial plan required as a result of the review within established timelines and following established State procedures* Provide technical assistance to ensure that policies are followed in accordance with the State Medicaid Compliance Program* Review samples of denied claims to determine trends * Analyze retro payments for account posting appropriateness

Yonkers, New York

* Analyze and compile monthly statistical reports related to A/R, Receipts and discharges * Compile various reports for presentation to senior management * Create contract summaries for all employees * Auditing consent forms & enforce HIPAA Privacy law * Assist AVP in negotiating major contracts * Manage multiple projects for AVP of Rev. Cycle & Directors * Negotiate single case agreements with vendors & third party fiduciaries

White Plains

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance