Dr. Sharon Thomas-Parker, Lcpc-S, Lmhc, Ncc, Cctp, Icgc-I Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, MD, US

Maryland, United States

Summary: ​Responsible for growth and operational development/management of the Integrated Substance Abuse Services Program, while at the same time assisting with providing overall clinical support at the Columbia and Laurel officesDuties and Responsibilities:❏ Develop and provide administrative oversight/management of a structured Integrated Substance.

Gwynn Oak, Maryland

Provided individual and family therapy to children, teenagers and an adult population within a Christian environment. Reviewed and signed consent for treatment, limits of confidentiality and advance directives forms for all patients.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Alcohol in U.S. Society (BEHS 364)An interdisciplinary examination of the use and abuse of the drug alcohol from the perspectives of psychology, physiology, sociology, medicine, counseling, law and public health. The aim is to examine current research and trends in the treatment of alcohol abuse and dependence (including prevention, assessment, and.

Cherry Hill, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Behavior Health Operations Management
• Holds weekly staff meetings to conduct case consultations, review treatment plans and medical chart documentation, and to share general information. Manages clinical schedules, assuring adequate coverage. Conducts.
• Establishes a working network of mental health, substance abuse, human resource community schools, churches and other community agencies as referral sources for patients.
• Monitors and assures program compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws. Assures continuous State certification. Assures compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Specifically responsible for meeting all BSAS, Ryan White, commercial insurance, and managed care organizations requirements. Reviews grant and contracts for compliance regularly. Assures accurate and timely.
• Supervises management of patient complaints. Makes sure that case managers understand the patient complaint system and work in collaboration with practice managers to assist patients. Assures that complaint forms are.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Supervised all licensed and unlicensed clinical staff (administratively) in the clinical and medical departments (Chemical Dependency, PRP, Mental Health and Nursing). Supervises and ensures the comprehensive coordination and delivery of clinical and medical services. Charged with maintaining the integrity of the program's core values and ensuring that.

Baltimore, Maryland

Provided individual therapy to an adult population suffering from anxiety, trauma, sexual dysfunction, and/or depression within a substance abuse environment. Utilized an EMR – ICANNOTES to document all therapy sessions. Collaborated with Psychiatric Rehabilitation specialists regarding clients progress toward treatment goals.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Implement, oversee and monitor program services and day-to-day treatment related services provided to residents and facility maintenance.
• Set and contribute to a safe, dignified, orderly atmosphere by enforcing program policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring successful completion of clinical assessments, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, intake screenings, case management.
• Manage emergency situations including contacting appropriate staff; interacting with police, fire and medical personnel.
• Provide on-call mediation and conflict resolution, crisis management, support, risk assessment and intervention for residents.
• Conduct empowerment and educational groups for residents

Provided individual mental health therapy to Women and Children who resided in two local shelters located in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Responsible for assessment of patients including the development, evaluation, and modification of the plan of care. Interpreted and performed complex patient care.Set objectives and goals for treatment, developed.

ICF/Detox

Oversaw the management of a 52 bed residential therapeutic community substance abuse program.Established goals and objectives for ICF and Detox programs operations.Maintained and supervised all documentation of clinical records – treatment plans, discharge summaries, referrals and counselors logs.Organized the daily planning and implementation of treatment.

Prison Services

Patuxent Institute Jessup, MD Dec ’12 - Jun '13Maryland Correctional Training Center Hagerstown, MD Sep ’12 – Dec '12Assessment - MRDCC Baltimore, MD Jan '12 - Sep '12Implemented programming, client structure, staff coverage and guidelines of program management. Developed and implemented program schedule and staff schedules at Maryland Reception.

Columba, MD

Conducted psychosocial intakes and completed appropriate OMS client survey depending on age of the client. Reviewed and scored Global Appraisal of Individual Needs-Short Screener (GAIN-SS) assessment for clients 12 years of age and older. Reviewed and signed consent for treatment, limits of confidentiality and advance directives forms for all patients.

Worked as part of an intercultural team as a counselor, mediator, mentor, marketer, diplomat and an advocate for international program participants and American host families. Provided year round counseling support via monthly meetings for program participants, conducted mediation sessions and answered questions about program requirements.Assisted.

Silver Bay Au Pair Course - InstructorVirginia University of Lynchburg - Adjunct Psychology Instructor Tidewater Community College - Consultant Savannah State University - Director of Student DevelopmentMorgan State University - Director of Transfer & Pre-Professional Programs University of Maryland University College - Assistant Technical Director.

Edd, Higher Education Leadership

Graduate Level Licensure Coursework, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

M.Ed., Counselor Education - Student Personnel Administration

B. S., Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi Honor Society, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Dean's List and.

High School Diploma, Business