Dr. Franchesca Meyers Email & Phone Number

Hollywood, Florida, United States

As the AWARE Program Manager at the Seminole Tribe of Florida, I am entrusted with overseeing the day-to-day operations and services provided under the SAMHSA Project AWARE grant. In this dynamic role, I am responsible for managing, supervising, and coordinating initiatives that address mental health and substance abuse disorders within our community.My duties encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:• Managing and supervising all aspects of counseling, training, and community outreach efforts aimed at identifying and addressing warning signs of mental health and substance abuse disorders.• Implementing the goals and objectives of the AWARE Program, ensuring alignment with grant requirements and organizational priorities.• Serving as the primary liaison with the grantor agency (SAMHSA), responsible for reporting data, coordinating staff training and certification in YMHFA, and monitoring program progress.• Managing and supervising staff, including human resources functions and compliance with grant guidelines and requirements.• Implementing Standing Operation Policies and Procedures to maintain quality assurance, including file management of clinical records/documents and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.Through effective leadership and collaboration, I strive to ensure that the AWARE Program delivers impactful services that meet the needs of our community while adhering to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Hollywood, Florida, United States

• Utilize leadership skills to supervise the Mental Wellness Counselor and Mental Wellness Technician in the coordination and implementation of classroom enrichment activities focusing on social-emotional learning. • Assists staff in developing educational and prevention communications and materials to advance safety and health practices among Tribal Members, identify and address mental health issues, enhance the school environment, raise parental and familial awareness of mental health, and increase the availability of mental health and behavioral services and supports for school-aged children.• Track project progress with clear and concise status reports and time management reports; proactively identify potential difficulties and track project members' progress against commitments.• Supervise, coach, and empower the team while maintaining clarity about the relationship between quantifiable outcomes, plans, and work done.

Hollywood, Florida, United States

• Provide educational Mental Health and SEL classes to all school-age children and School staff/ Library staff in various mental health topics and substance abuse disorders. • Provide culturally appropriate community-based treatment (e.g., individual/family/group counseling, assessment/prevention services, etc.) using Evidence-Based Practices (EP) with a "Whole School" approach, to children and youth Tribal Members, as well school staff/ Library staff, in the school/library setting.• Conduct outreach to students, families, school staff, and the broader community regarding services provided and student mental health needs, including participation in community conferences and education/awareness activities.• Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refer parents and students to agencies when appropriate.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

As a seasoned professional in clinical operations, I specialize in ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements within mental health services. My role involves providing consultation on both clinical and administrative matters, fostering a collaborative environment to optimize service delivery.I conduct regular audits of charts to ensure compliance with accreditation, Medicaid, insurance, and licensing standards, prioritizing the delivery of high-quality care. Additionally, I maintain strong community relations by advocating for issues relevant to the organization and actively listening to feedback to enhance our services.Utilizing Systemic Therapy models and approaches, I work closely with individuals, couples, and families to address their unique concerns and challenges. I am dedicated to serving clients from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, religious affiliations, and sexual orientations, ensuring inclusive and culturally competent care.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

• Provide therapy using collaborative systemic-based tactics and interventions to a diverse population of individuals, couples, and families who are presented with various challenges such as marital and couple disputes, family dilemmas, substance abuse, and more.• Applied treatment plans by using clients’ strengths, resources, and abilities.• Collaborated on cases with a therapeutic team as well as a supervisor.• Exposed to a population of clients that vary from different backgrounds.

Miami, Florida

• Representative of the Guardian ad Litem program advocating for the best interests of the child and their families.• Gather information through child visitations, family interviews, review of relevant records, and interviewing other persons involved in the child’s life.• Convey the child’s expressed wishes to the court.• Supervise volunteer advocates as they advocate for children on their caseload.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

• Provide individual, couples and/or family therapy to individuals who are on sexual offender probation or probation related to a sexual charge, and who are facing different challenges such as probation, homelessness, substance abuse, and family dilemmas.• Applied treatment plans by collaborating with the client using their capabilities. • Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients who are on sexual offender probation or probation related to a sexual charge.• Collaborated on cases with a therapeutic team as well as a supervisor.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Marriage And Family Therapy/Counseling

Master Of Science - Ms, Marriage And Family Therapy/Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Konbit Kreyol Student Organization

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