Director of Project 180, the forensic behavioral health division of SSG. Project 180 has eight locations in LA County and over 300 staff.

Provide individual and group therapy to co-occurring consumers through an alternative to incarceration program in Downtown Los AngelesAssess new consumers in custody and oversee the Co-Occurring Disorders CourtCollaborate directly with Clinical Supervisor and Program Director on treatment philosophy and design, new hire training and observation, and treatment decisions for all consumers

Responded to MD requests for social service consultations for patients in a 240-bed acute full-service hospital regarding patient issues such as homelessness, mental illness, violence, and substance abuseCoordinated patient care with families, insurance providers, and external health and mental health agenciesAssessed and reported suspected cases of child, adult, and elder abuse

Collected the biopsychosocial history of defendants through interviews with defendants and collateralsClinically assessed defendants’ motivation for change, and current mental health and social service needsCollaborated with defense attorneys on case strategy and goals in the pursuit of fair and just court dispositionsParticipated in court advocacy through written pre-pleading and pre-sentencing reports submitted to Manhattan Criminal and Supreme Court judges, and the District Attorney’s office

Conducted individual and group counseling sessions with students diagnosed with learning disabilities and/or emotional disturbancesProvided crisis intervention and conflict mediation services to students Implemented literacy advocacy project and solicited donations from private donors

Led professional development seminars on resume and brochure writing with local NGO directorsConducted a community needs assessment and presented results at annual district meeting of local leadersManaged $20,000 community participation project through USAID for school infrastructure improvementsTaught classes in self-esteem and communication as a Camp Counselor for GLOW, a 7-day, all-girls camp

Managed department budget Handled conference logistics, correspondence, scheduling and travel arrangements for COO