Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; depression/suicide prevention; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.

Oversaw all business and financial and clinical aspects of the Psychiatric service line and maintain the quality of patient care. Was responsible for clinical care, budgeting, personnel management, business operations and strategy. Served as a vital leader of the Psychiatric program and was responsible for the Psychiatric units (Crisis, Acute Psychotic, Child & Adolescent, Geriatric Psychiatry, Residental and Outpatient Services).

Participate as member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team providing critical clinical input related to client diagnosis and recommended treatment plans. Develop policies, procedures, and staffing essential to the achievement of the philosophy and objectives of the Center. Review and revise these in collaboration with the Administrator, the nursing staff and the professional staff, keeping up to date on current trends in counseling practice and patient care.Evaluation/development of programs and patient care activities.Responsible for continued compliance with government regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies (CMS, JHACO).Assures documentation of patient care to meet criteria dictated by legal practice, state and federal health standardsParticipate in case conferences and consulted with psychiatric staff to review client cases and resolve difficult therapeutic problems. Perform crisis intervention as required. Provide leadership and support in developing and maintaining effective relationships with the center staff and the medical staff.Recruitment, retention, evaluation and supervision of social services personnel.Provide and supervise orientation programs and staff development as needed.Developed and participated in annual Safety and Competency education sessionLife Strategies; Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and evaluates program activities to meet goalsHired, trained and supervised clinical staff.Plan, coordinate and implement seasonal activities for children and adults in program.Establish policies, procedures and safety guidelines for all programs.Provide on-site surveys and review of programs.Communicate program status with Clinical Director on weekly basis.Provided on-going individual, family and group therapy for clients.Completed Utilization reviews on all patients.

Participated in residential staffing and placement meetings, and making recommendations to the Court regarding appropriate treatmentCase assignment, case reporting, and assuring that staff develop and implement appropriate case management plans. Consult Judges, school personnel, law enforcement officials Participated in the development of treatment programs and Supervised staff assigned to the Programs Unit. Analyzes difficult, case specific problems, and makes recommendation for appropriate services, programs, or solutions.Provided on-going therapy with Sex Offenders and their families.Completed all Utilization Reviews for patients in the program on on-going basis.Met with unit staff to monitor progress and case plans for youth during long term residential placement.Perform detailed client record documentation and maintain caseloads records. Prepare intake and discharge summaries, progress notes and treatment reviews. Provide court testimony in cases involving legal chargesPerform program planning to develop and implement services appropriate to assisting both adults and children. Attend staff meetings; consult with and serve as a liaison with community agencies, schools, and other mental health programs and services to transition offender into community

Conducted clinical interviews with clients and relatives to obtain information regarding attitudes, social background, developmental history, and other factors relevant to psychological diagnoses and treatment. Provided on-going psychotherapy and necessary referrals for clients; performs psychotherapeutic counseling for groups, families, and individuals; assists clients with exploring and gaining insights into their difficultiesAssisted clients with resolving conflicts and developing more productive ways of coping with issues.

Citizen's Dispute Office (pre-trial services

Provided on-going psychotherapy and necessary referrals for clients; performs psychotherapeutic counseling for groups, families, and individuals in a rural outpatient settingProvide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for psychological illness and individual, group, family, and marital psychotherapy, consultation, education, prevention, and environmental manipulation to promote maximum benefits from the Services provided. Provide diagnostic impressions on case histories and clinical assessment to other health care staff along with judicial personnel when appropriate. Establish and present prevention support services for the population