Giorgio Chatelain, Lcsw-R Email & Phone Number

Santa Monica, California, Us

Chicago, Illinois , Us

As a speaker and consultant, he leverages his background in organizational functioning, leadership, and psychotherapy to partner with companies to promote mental wellness and establish diverse andinclusive work environments through keynote speaking, workshop facilitation, strategic planning, and executive leadership retreats.

- Provide individual, couple and family therapy- Provide individual and group clinical supervision

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Accomplishments:- Developed and implemented a five-year strategic plan that resulted in a 80% increase in service capacity and a 15% improvement in patient satisfaction scores.- Introduced data-driven quality improvement initiatives that reduced wait times by 30% and enhanced care coordination, leading to better patient outcomes.- Fostered strong partnerships with local healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies, resulting in innovative programs that addressed critical mental health needs in underserved populations.- Pioneered the development of the first partnership between primary care and behavioral health departments, optimizing integrated care services and resulting in a 25% improvement in patient outcomes and satisfaction.- Led a team of clinic managers in optimizing clinical workflows and ensuring successful implementation of service delivery.- Instituted and executed regular professional development sessions for a diverse team of providers, focusing on the optimization of Collaborative Care practices to streamline operations and improve patient outcomes.- Directed the strategic expansion and launch of a new mental health facility in Brooklyn, overseeing all phases from planning to execution, and ensuring operational efficiency and excellence.Responsibilities:- Led a team of 100+ staff, overseeing all aspects of mental health service delivery, including clinical operations, administrative functions, and community outreach programs. - Directed the development and implementation of organizational strategies, comprehensive financial planning, and forward-looking growth forecasts to propel business initiatives.- Ensured compliance with Office of Mental Health, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Joint Commission protocols and procedures.

Brooklyn, Ny, Us

Accomplishments:- Led the clinic's preparation for an NYS OMH audit within a 3-month timeframe, resulting in the attainment of a full license with outstanding merits.- Delivered consistent annual productivity growth of 20% for the past three years, enhancing overall clinic performance.- Reached a historic milestone by boosting the clinic's client census by over 5%, breaking the 400-client threshold for the first time ever..- Secured a strategic partnership with an FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), exploring opportunities for colocation at our clinic site.- Selected as the agency representative at The National Council for Behavioral Health Conference 2014 in Washington DC.- Awarded a Department of Health scholarship to pursue the Integrating Primary and Behavioral Health Certificate program at NYU.Responsibilities:- Directed the daily operations of a licensed mental health outpatient clinic.- Led efforts in long-term strategic planning for integrated practice and operational excellence. - Responsibilities encompassed developing and implementing organizational strategies, maintaining long-range financial plans, and forecasting to support growth initiatives.- Oversaw an operating budget of $1.8 million by monitoring revenue and actively participating in budget development to ensure effective standards of care while staying within the program's expense limits.- Ensured compliance with Office of Mental Health protocols and procedures.- Facilitated in-service training programs and devise strategies to ensure treatment methods align with the latest standards of mental health care.- Conducted routine Quality Assurance audits on client charts to ensure that care is appropriate and compliant with all regulatory standards.

Brooklyn, Ny, Us

Accomplishments:- Consistently exceeded weekly and monthly productivity targets.- Successfully expanded clinic hours to Saturdays.- Co-created a peer clinical supervision group, for additional support and growth.Responsibilities:- Provided individual and family assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy services to a sociocultural diverse adult population diagnosed with depression, PTSD, and other affective disorders.- Co-led adolescent psychotherapy group.- Participated in family therapy seminar, grand rounds, and hospital-wide in-service trainings.- Maintained documentation for all patients on caseload in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Brooklyn, New York, Us

- Provided intensive individual, couple, and family therapy to both mandated and self-referred clients.- Collaborated, referred, and coordinated with various community resources on behalf of clients.- Completed training in Structural Family Therapy under Daniel Minuchin at the Minuchin Center.

- Assigned to out-patient Psychiatry, Out-patient Oncology, Geriatrics and the Stroke Team - Provided individual therapy for out-patient patients- Performed brief therapy interventions with patients and their families - Conducted psychosocial assessments - Managed discharge planning tailored to the needs of the specific client population - Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team Advocated for patients within the hospital with treatment team

Santa Monica, California, Us

- Provided clinical oversight and support to the Outreach counselor or 'street worker' in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighborhood. Teen-Drop In Center Coordinator Dec 2001- Aug 2004- Coordinated programs and activities based on youth needs i.e.: Hip Hop workshops and youth talent shows.- Supervised team of youth counselors in daily activities. - Provided staff with guidance and assistance on adolescent behavioral, mental health, social, and recreational issues.

-Led problem solving, anger management and empathy training groups for young offenders.- Performed brief therapy interventions with young offenders and their parents.- Managed programs and activities for youth in group homes and detention centers.

- Established a trusting and confidential relationship with marginal youth - Created links between the youth and potential resources - Provided counseling in informal settings

- Established a trusting and confidential relationship with marginal youth - Implemented and lead Conflict Resolution workshops - Provided counseling in informal settings

Master, Social Work

Bachelor, Social Work