James Willis Email & Phone Number

Tulsa, OK, US

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

• Oversee community-based operations throughout the whole state
• Ensure training and development of 60-65 staff statewide
• Provide oversight of a monthly budget
• Establish and achieve fiscal year goals and outcomesOUTCOMES
• Increased retention in FY24 by a range of 27 to 66% with a statewide average of 48%
• Increased contract utilization rate for IL services by 15% year-over-year

Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Manage a team of four clinical supervisors, with an office of 20-25 staff.
• Oversee the clinical care and quality assurance of 80-100 youth and families.
• Regularly attend various community meetings with other community partners.
• Regularly collaborate with the Department of Human Services.
• Regularly conduct development meetings with each clinical supervisor.
• Routinely conduct first and second interviews for all prospective candidates.

Clarksville, TN

• Supervised a team of 3-5 family intervention specialists.
• Oversaw the clinical care and quality assurance of 15 to 30 families.
• Oversaw the development of each direct report with respect to all elements of the position.
• Ensured that documentation submitted by all direct reports met quality standards.
• Maintained grids related to timeliness and quality for all documentation.
• Interviewed prospective family intervention specialists.

Clarksville, Tennessee Area

• Provided support for all staff in all three programs (IHS, LS, TFC).
• Routinely covered sessions for any staff that called out sick or was on extended leave.
• Regularly transported youth from various locations who were on weekend passes from RTC.
• Trained new staff in all three programs on all job related aspects (documentation, tech, etc.)
• Maintained grids utilized by direct clinical supervisor in order to measure timeliness of team.

Clarksville, TN

• Carried a caseload of 4-6 families that were each seen 3x per week.
• Provided individual therapeutic treatment interventions for each family.
• Conducted on-going assessments of each family's needs.
• Utilized strength focused, solution and evidenced based practices for each family.
• Collaborated routinely with other providers, case workers, courts, and schools.
• Regularly attended court with families to advocate for continued permanency.

Clarksville, TN

• Developed a new Job Readiness curriculum that was adopted by two TN State offices.
• Trained clients in the art of resume writing, as well as cover letters, and thank you letters.
• Trained clients on how to prepare for, practice, and execute professional interviews.
• Observed and recorded behavioral changes and progress.
• Wrote and maintained reports to be reviewed by counselors for each client.
• Made recommendations for and on behalf of clients.

Clarksville, TN

• Observed and assisted in the initial evaluations and eligibility requirements for prospective clients.
• Observed and assisted in counseling sessions.
• Observed in assisted with case documentation, and rehabilitation planning.
• Recommended courses of action relevant to all referrals and clients.
• Developed a job readiness program aimed at equipping clients with the tools for job placement.
• Observed and assisted in behavioral assessments.

Clarksville, TN

• Co-facilitated drug and alcohol group therapy and psycho-educational courses.
• Co-facilitated family dynamics group therapy and psycho-educational courses.
• Co-facilitated an emotional regulation group therapy and psycho-education courses.
• Assisted with the scheduling of follow-up appointments.
• Made clinical recommendations for treatment.
• Completed initial appointments to determine further services.

Department Of Psychology

• Graded papers, proctored exams, and occasionally lectured courses.
• Coordinated and lead research through the Cognitive Processes Lab.
• Supervised upwards of ten researchers on a number of projects.
• Ran upwards of 400 participants within a three to six week time frame (two semesters).
• Completed data analysis, and interpretation of results using SPSS, Excel, and JMP.
• Completed initial research relevant to previously published work.

• Stocked groceries, unloaded merchandise from trucks.
• Became licensed to use motorized fork lift and related equipment.
• Trained in the use of hand readers in order to alter certain shelving positions.
• Put together seasonal displays and completed other projects as assigned.
• Skills acquired: leadership, effective listening, and quick assessments.

Dover, Tennessee

• Trained new employees in an effective and efficient manner in all areas necessary for the position.
• Completed all necessary steps in order to close the store.
• Maintained proper safety measures per company protocol.
• Developed essential leadership skills through this role.

Dover, Tennessee

• Cooked all menu items per company and state mandated protocols (handling, temperature, etc.)
• Prepared meals per company protocols.
• Cleaned equipment per company and state mandated protocols.
• Stocked and prepared all ingredients, freezers, etc.

Fort Campbell, Kentucky

• Greeted all incoming customers at the front door and passed out coupons.
• Put together seasonal displays and other assigned projects.
• Stocked all items related to Proctor & Gamble.
• Assisted in the development and execution of annual tent sales.
• Scanned items using a handheld scanner to determine appropriate placement.
• Assessed the amount and timing of reordering products.

Executive Mba, Strategic Leadership

Master Of Science, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Activities and Societies: Pre-Law Society, Del Square Psi (Astronomy & Physics), Psy Chi (Psychology Honor Society), Pi Sigma Alpha.

Bachelor Of Science, Political Science & Psychology

Activities and Societies: College Democrats, Pre-Law Society, Psychology Club, Del Square PsiPolitical Science: Pre-Law, International.