Supervises a team of nurse consultants and policy subject matter experts for statewide women’s health and primary health care programs across the state.Responsible for team and program performance for of the Family Planning program, County Indigent Healthcare program, Title V Maternal and Child Health Fee-For-Service program, and Primary Healthcare program.Oversees and supports program projects, initiatives, and contractor policy monitoring reviews with a focus on continuous quality improvement.Oversees projects to support technical assistance for public health promotion and outreach to diverse populations. Provides consultation to HHSC leadership on non-medical drivers of health-related issues for diverse populations including women and persons with disabilities

Provides leadership, consultation, and technical assistance to multiple external stakeholder groups focused on the intersection of health and housingCollaborates with stakeholders to analyze data on the intersection of housing and support services across the state to drive innovation in policy and programming Provides consultation and technical assistance to HHSC leadership on housing related issues for persons with disabilities

Direct the statewide implementation of evidence-based practices for individuals with seriousmental illness transitioning from institutions into the communityProvide technical assistance and subject matter expertise to drive community relocations forindividuals with disabilities from institutions into the communityLed the development and implementation of a State Hospital Transition Pilot to transitionmedically fragile individuals from the state hospital into the community

Developed and coordinated statewide housing opportunities for individuals with serious mentalillness experiencing homelessness, institutional transitions, and criminal justice involvement to livein the community in safe, affordable, and integrated housingProvided consultation to internal and external stakeholders on community relocations for forensic and civilly committed patients in the state hospitalProvided technical assistance and subject matter expertise to supportive housing contractors statewideOversaw the programming for thirty-three million dollars in grant programs serving people experiencing homelessness in Texas

Directed the development and implementation of a forensic permanent supportive housing program for participants in a forensic assertive community treatment team program.Oversaw programs and contracts for multiple HUD PSH programs and other supportive housing programs targeting chronically homeless individuals with serious mental illness and criminal justice involvement Developed, implemented, and monitored policies and procedures to ensure regulatory and statutory compliance with state and federal laws and regulations Provided consultation and technical assistance across private and public sectors on strategies for transitioning individuals and families with serious mental illness from homelessness to housing stabilityProvided person-centered behavioral health services to individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health/substance use disorders utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and harm-reduction principles

Directed the implementation of assessments for forensic and civilly committed individuals in state hospitals across the state to drive the development of the Home and Community Based Services – Adult Mental Health Medicaid programProvide clinical and administrative supervision to professional mental health staff providing behavioral health services to individuals with serious mental health disorders relocating from institutions into the communityProvide consultation to state agencies and managed care organizations regarding relocation of individuals from institutions into the communityResponsible for professional development, quality assurance, and contract compliance for multiple projects serving individuals with serious mental illnessProvide person-centered behavioral health services to individuals with significant physical disabilities and mental health/substance use disorders utilizing cognitive adaptation training, motivational interviewing, and harm-reduction principles.

Provided clinical and administrative supervision to a team of professional mental health staff and paraprofessional staff that provided intensive case management, counseling services, and other support services to homeless women and childrenDirected the development of a collaboration with the Travis County Drug Court and Department of Family and Protective Services to keep children with their parent during their court caseDeveloped and implemented the counseling services program at Saint Louise HouseDeveloped and implemented a client database system for all services provided to families at Saint Louise HouseDesigned and implemented an evaluation of program services from 2010-2011Provided solution-focused, trauma-informed counseling services to women, children, and families

Provided solution-focused brief therapeutic counseling to homeless teens and young adultsUtilized motivational interviewing, harm-reduction, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to empower homeless youth and young adults toward self-sufficiency Assisted clients in accessing and coordinating support servicesPerformed outreach services on sexual health issues to at-risk populations.

Provided crisis counseling and case management services to victims in felony domestic violence casesSupervised undergraduate student interns, graduate student interns, and volunteers in the Travis County District Attorney Victim/Witness Division Provided consultation/training for prosecutors, other victim-witness counselors, and community groups on family violence and sexual assault