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Sparta, New Jersey

New Jersey

Overall responsibility for the training and regulatory compliance of the five RHD NJ programs providing Community Support Services. Development and implementation of a comprehensive training curriculum that meets the requirements of the agency, the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), the New Jersey Department of Human Services Office of Licensing, and Medicaid. Development of a standardized quality assurance plan and program-specific outcome and process indicators. Provision of guidance and support with Medicaid and State-Funded program processes and documentation.

Responsibility for all aspects of daily operations of a New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services supportive housing program with sixty-four locations, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of the budget; community relations; program development; regulatory compliance; administrative and clinical supervision; and risk management. Development and implementation of a quality assurance plan and program indicators to ensure quality services. Development of an advisory board consisting of a variety of community members interested in the quality of program services. Involvement in various county and state provider committees. Administrative and clinical supervision to employees as well as recruitment, training, retention, and performance evaluation.

New Jersey

Consultation and compliance audits for the five RHD NJ programs to ensure compliance with all funding and regulatory entities. Development of a standardized training curriculum. Resource provider of various training modules to the programs. Maintenance of training descriptions and materials utilized by the programs.

Hudson County, New Jersey

Program Manager, 1994 to 2004; Clinical Supervisor, 1990 to 1994; Caseworker, 1988 to 1990Responsibility for all aspects of daily operations of residential services across seven sites with two teams of employees, including strategic planning and program development. Provision of client care and medical record documentation in compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies. Administrative and clinical supervision to employees as well as recruitment, training, retention, and performance evaluation. Participation in the program’s financial plan. Development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives. Provider of individual, family, and group services, including the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans. Crisis intervention services as necessary. Coordination of services with a variety of service providers and other agencies.

M.A., Psychology

B.A., Psychology

Magna Cum Laude

Diploma