Heidi Souza, M.A., Ncc, Ladc-I, Cadc-I Email & Phone Number

Bedford, Ma, Us

professor of psychology

Worcester, Massachusetts, Us

• Providing clinical oversight of the daily operations for a 114 bed, level 4 hospital, serving the adult in-patient population, for substance use disorders, and co-occurring behavioral health disorders • Ensure that standards of care are being met in accordance with BSAS, DMH, and the Joint Commission’s regulatory requirements, organizational policy, and standards of professional practice• Develop and monitor quality improvement outcomes• Chairing executive committees in accordance with state and federal requirements • Hiring qualified applicants for clinical positions• Develop relationships with community partners and services • Conduct individual and group supervisions for the clinical team • Facilitate nationwide trainings and continuing education • Develop and implement hospital policies and procedures • Develop psychoeducational programming and monitor for clinical competencies• Oversee and provide supervision to the senior clinician and clinical supervisors • Possess decision making abilities and strategic planning outside of the normal policies and procedures • Ensure the health and safety of all patients and staff members • Provide assessment, intakes, referrals, treatment planning, co-agency collaboration, family and collateral interactions, and communication with outside vendors • Utilization of evidence-based practice using multiple therapeutic techniques for treatment based on the individualized needs of each patient

Worcester, Massachusetts, Us

Manage the daily operations of a level 4 hospital. Responsibilities include scheduling, payroll, supervision, educating and supervising interns and staff. I Interview and hire candidates for employment. Other duties include creating and implementing current policies and procedures, present at hospital wide orientations, attend and chair committee meetings, serve as the Clinician on Call, and so on. I assist patients with recovery from substance abuse, and support those who are in a state of acute mental health crisis due to co-morbid conditions. Other duties include conducting counseling assessments and treatment planning based on the patients' needs. I develop and manage additional programming within the facility and oversee the facilitation of psychoeducational groups, individual and family therapy sessions.

Development of examination study materials for the state and nationwide alcohol and drug counselor certification exam. I sit on the board to develop the testing questions for the state and national exam.

Bedford, Ma, Us

Assist the students to become a more successful, independent learner. Increase and enhance mastery of concepts of a specific course. Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s full potential. Specializing in the subjects of Math, Psychology and Anatomy and Physiology.

To provide emergency medical care as well as emergency mental health care for those in need. Required to make a differential diagnosis of the patient and treat accordingly. Duties include basic and advanced life support, cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, intubation, medication administration, documentation and maintaining certifications with NREMT-P, ACLS, PALS, NALS and CPR.

Master'S Degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

Cadc Certificate, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Associate'S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Certificate In Paramedic Technology, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic)