Lisa Harig-Reiher Email & Phone Number

Department of Human Services - Office of the Inspector General

Provide individual and group supervision and consultation to individuals working toward licensure under the MN Board of Social Work (including LSW and LGSW working toward LISW or LICSW licenses).

Rosemount, Minnesota, United States

Head Start & Early Head Start programs*Responsible for the collection of data, evaluation of statistics, and reporting of data to internal and external stakeholders. Accountable for ensuring that outcomes are promoted and implemented through all Head Start services.*Prepare and maintain records and reports needed to comply with Federal, State, and local authorities and funders (Office of Head Start, MN Department of Human Services, MN Department of Education, grants).*Develop, analyze, and monitor school readiness outcomes for children age 0-5.*Research and present quality improvement initiatives related to the above data.*Train staff with regard to program policies and documentation.*Update and maintain Policy and Procedure manuals and forms.*Maintain internal databases.

St. Joseph'S Home For Children, Minneapolis, Mn

Children & Family Services Division: Working with Child Protection/Emergency Shelter programs, Residential Treatment, CTSS Day Treatment, and Transitional Living Programs.*Served as primary liaison with Dept. of Human Services, county contractmangers, and Council of Accreditation reviewers.*Ensured program staff understand and follow program policies, laws and regulatory requirements,licensing/certification and accreditation standards, and grant and other contract expectations (ex, county funding contracts, insurance, and managed care). *Conducted internal reviews of critical incidents, crisis interventions, client complaints/grievances,allegations of maltreatment, and other unusual incidents. Review trends in these categories and implement corrective action as needed.*Oversaw internal audit processes.*Developed and managed competency-based and data-driven quality improvementprojects for assigned programs, with goals to improve client outcomes, incorporating evidence-informed models or innovating on emerging practices. Review quantitative/qualitative data for purposes of assessing program delivery and assisting others in understanding the practical implications of this data.*Prepared reports and statistical data, as needed.*Maintain Policy & Procedure manual, including drafting new policies and updating to reflect changes.*Led program Risk Management and Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) teams. Participated assenior leadership in Labor Management, Strategic Planning, and implementationteams for new model of care. Represented Division to agency Compliance, PQI, Risk Management,z and Leadership Strategy teams.*Served in On-Call Admin and Mental Health Professional rotations to respond to off-hour program leadership needs or to consult on client mental health issues.*Assisted with recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and discipline of staff members.*Assisted with developing and maintaining program budgets.

Golden Valley, Mn

Outpatient community mental health clinic serving clients ages birth to 99+.*Traditional outpatient – Provided outpatient individual and family therapy to children and adolescents, using a variety of models including CBT, play therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapies.*DBT – Worked as part of a state-certified, adherent adolescent and young-adult DBT Teams. Conducted individual DBT therapy and led adolescent and tween DBT skills groups.*Participated in clinical consultations with outpatient, deaf and hard of hearing, and DBT teams.*Completed Diagnostic Assessments and developed individual treatment plans as needed in accordance with state law and licensure requirements.*Provided supervision to clinical interns.*Conducted peer reviews of clinic files.

Duluth, Mn

Residential Treatment Center for children ages 5-17 with severe emotional disturbances, mental illnesses, and developmental disorders. CLINICAL DUTIES:*Provided regular individual, group, and family therapy and crisis management to children and their families.*Wrote Diagnostic Assessments, Treatment Plans, and Risk Management Plans.*Consulted with and provided clinical supervision to direct care staff/skills practitioners, case managers, and interns regarding clinical treatment direction and techniques.*Consulted with psychiatrists, speech and occupational therapists, school teachers and other concurrent providers.*Provided treatment updates to county social workers and insurance companies.*Assisted with discharge and transition planning to alternate levels of care.OTHER DUTIES:*Aided in development of and transition to new electronic health record.*Served on QA/Compliance, Trauma Informed Care, and Critical Incident Committees.*Conducted clinical file reviews.*Taught continuing education courses for direct care staff and skills practitioners.*Served as on-call Mental Health Professional for agency, including day treatment, foster care, and CADI programs.

Minneapolis, Mn

Free interdisciplinary medical clinic in South Minneapolis community with very high rates of poverty and diverse ethnic and cultural composition.*Managed operation decisions for the clinic including hiring, training, and directing volunteers.*Provided brief mental health assessments and therapy to clinic patients.*Advocated for patients’ mental health and social service needs to interdisciplinary medical team.*Provided referrals to ongoing care providers including low-cost health insurance, mental health services, case management services, and basic needs resources such as housing and food shelves.

In-home treatment and skills work for adults with mental health diagnoses and three or more functional impairments.*Conducted in-home therapy and skills work to minimize mental health crisis.*Conducted Functional Assessments and assisted with Diagnostic Assessments.*Coordinated client’s services with other practitioners and made referrals as needed.*Designed continuing-education workshop for other practitioners.

Hopkins, Mn

Mental health day treatment program serving clients in grades 7-12 and their families.*Facilitated individual, family, and group therapy sessions.*Co-created and led skills curriculum based on “Six Core Strengths” and “Developmental Repair” theories.*Developed individual treatment plans and documented client progress.*Coordinated mental health treatment with concurrent school program.

Joint program linking county social services and early childhood special education for children ages birth-5 years.**Conducted bio-psycho-social assessments.**Made referrals to appropriate programs including ECSE, PCA/Respite, Follow-Along, WIC, Child & Teen Checkup, SSI, TEFRA, MA, basic needs, etc.**Provided on-going case support.

Residential treatment center for children aged 4-14 with Severe Emotional Disturbances (SED), working collaboratively with a LICSW Therapist and a children's psychiatrist.**Perform diagnostic and functional assessments and aid development and implementation of individual treatment plans (ITP) that encourage emotional, social, spiritual, cultural, and physical wellness to promote success in family and community environments concurrent with and following treatment.**Plan and execute therapeutic activities and direct care services to clients, including collaborative efforts with other community resources including doctors, additional therapists, and recreation opportunities.**Respond to crisis situations and guide clients in the development and use of appropriate coping skills.**Document client status through daily logs, biweekly ITP reviews, and quarterly progress reports and communicate progress with clients' families and referring agencies.**Mentor new direct care staff and supervise interns and volunteers.

Emergency youth shelter serving voluntary and court-ordered clients ages 11-17.**Provided client care and supervision including life skills programming and medication distribution.**Participated in street outreach, homeless assistance, crisis phone line, and on-site crisis response teams.**Met weekly for 1:1 counseling sessions with assigned shelter youth to discuss goals and case progress.**Coordinated case plans with shelter staff, families, and external agencies such as county services, schools, juvenile delinquency programs, psychiatric facilities, and transitional living programs.**Documented youth interactions and progress daily and performed intake interviews and discharge summaries as needed.

Education record

Msw, Master Of Social Work

Direct Practice/Clinical focus, with special coursework in child/adolescent/family mental health

Ba, Psychology & Mathematics Majors, Chemistry Minor

Activities and Societies: Royal Purple, Delta Phi, Chorale, Living and Learning, Leadership Enrichment, Lunch Buddies

Education record