Lajoy Harris Ms, Lpc, Caadc, Qmhp, Ncc Email & Phone Number

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Greater Detroit Area

• Develop quality business strategies and plans.• Lead and motivate staff members to advance employee engagement. • Develop a high-performing managerial team.• Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission.• Make high-quality investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits.• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and business ethics• Review financial and non-financial reports and provide strategic solutions.• Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders.• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences.

Acadia Healthcare

• Ensures all aspects of treatment processes are monitored• Overseeing and monitoring the operations of the Access Center as it relates to service provision, treatment and access• Reviewing and analyzing ongoing clinical and operational performance results of Substance Use Screening Unit of the Access Center and developing plans for improvement as needed.• Ensuring leadership initiatives are implemented by implementing treatment processes, procedures and policies across programs.• Responsible for approval or denial of level of care changes• Actively participating in the monthly Quality Operations and Utilization Management Meetings• Overseeing and supervising Substance Use Specialists in the performance of their job duties• Providing customer service assistance to consumers and providers• Assisting with the development of utilization management plans/strategies for the screenings made by the Specialists• Completing utilization reviews of Specialists and developing strategies for improvement• Collaborating with the COO and Medical Director as needed as it relates to clinical issues, appeals and grievances.• Assisting with training/orienting new hires in the Access Center

Greater Detroit Area

* Coordinate Regional Health Care Initiatives * Statistical Analysis and data presentations to the executive team* Coordinate, oversee, and ensure timely healthcare audits. * Oversee the day-to-day operations of healthcare systems and healthcare teams.* Provide supervision, coaching, and mentoring for healthcare professionals.* Financial strategy and budget allocation

Greater Detroit Area

* Oversee day-to-day operations. * Generate analytic reports to track key performance indicators.* Ensure productivity and cohesiveness of the team members.* Ensure priority issues are escalated appropriately.* Provide oversight of behavioral assessment and diagnosis of healthcare disorders.

Doctor Of Philosophy In Psychology - Phd

Activities and Societies: The American Psychological Association (APA)

Master Of Science In Counseling, Clincal Mental Health Counseling

Activities and Societies: University of Phoenix Alumni; Chi Sigma Lota Honor Society for Professional Counselors; American Counseling.

Bachelor Of Science In Human Services, Human Services, General

Education encompasses core skills and competencies; based on established methods for delivering a variety of direct service roles.

International Certified Drug And Alcohol Counselor, Substance Use Disorders