Maureen Eckard, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

- Oversees direct day-to-day operations of multiple service lines (Severe Behavior, School Consultation) and service locations, including access, patient throughput, staffing, and resources. (Supported also ABA Therapy Services, Language and Learning Clinic, and Early Intervention between 2019- 2022)- Partners with a multidisciplinary team of clinical professionals, including psychologists, behavioral therapists, speech and language pathologists to provide high quality autism services to families in need.- Develops and implements efficient referral management, scheduling procedures, resource allocation, and process improvement initiatives, resulting in an increase in patient capacity while improving patient outcomes.- Collaborates with insurance providers to ensure expedient service authorizations, timely service reimbursement, resulting in a reduction in claim denials.- Manages the budget and financial performance of the practice, achieving an increase in gross revenue year-over-year.- Maintains compliance with all relevant regulation standards, ensuring a safe and effective clinical environment for patients, families, and staff.- Fosters strong relationships with families and caregivers, ensuring clear communication and support through initial referral to treatment.

Macon, Georgia, United States

• Managed and controlled the execution of projects for strategic and operational initiatives, innovation, integrated care, and other activities driven by the Navicent Health Physicians Group and Pediatric Service Line’s strategic direction.o Project examples include but are not limited to: teleHealth, satellite clinics, office relocation plans, integrating innovative technologies to improve patient care, feasibility studies, creation of Pediatric Referral Booklet, and evaluation of capital assets. • Collaborated with the Department of Corporate Marketing, Public Relations, and Communications on all marketing strategies and in developing and designing content for the Pediatric Services Line, including but not limited to brochures, website, advertisements, and program dissemination materials.• Completed projects on time, to budget, and meeting customer needs.

Macon, Georgia, United States

• Responsible for all project and communication tracking for strategic initiatives for the Navicent Health Integration Management Team during strategic combination with Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. • Acted as Integration Management Team Liaison by supporting the strategic and operational needs of both Information Services team and Community Health team between Navicent Health and Atrium Health

Macon, Ga

•• Led and coordinated the development and deployment of programs and projects in the Autism & Developmental Center, Navicent Health clinics, including Medical Clinic, Right on Track Pediatric Therapy, Therapeutic Learning Clinic, and Family Support Services.• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members within the Autism & Developmental Center, outside agencies, and the community to develop and implement programs that represent a comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary care approach for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disorders. • Managed, supported, and navigated care coordination for individuals across multiple clinics ensuring seamless access to specialized therapies, behavioral interventions, community and educational interventions and other related resources.• Managed Community Partnerships with local and state agencies, organized and executed community events, and served as the spokesperson for the Autism & Developmental Center and represented Navicent Health in the public space. • Collaborated with the Department of Corporate Marketing, Public Relations, and Communications on all marketing strategies and in developing and designing content for the Autism & Developmental Center, Navicent Health, including but not limited to social media, brochures, website, ads, and program dissemination materials.• Reported to the Navicent Health Physician Group on all matters of strategy, operations and workforce of the Autism & Developmental Center.• Experience working within program budgets.• Served as the Safety Officer for the Autism & Developmental Center, Navicent Health.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Provided direct therapeutic interventions to the clients, through teaching, modeling, and coaching of ABA techniques directed to increase language and communication, socialization, cooperation, appropriate play, and daily living skills.• Developed operationally defined targeted behaviors or educational goals and established observable and measurable objectives to facilitate the child’s abilities and resources in reaching his/her maximum potential.• Maintained progress notes and daily data collection for clients, as well as submitting billing forms and other required documents to company on deadline.• Communicated confidentially and professionally with behavior analysts, teachers and parents as well as keeping the children motivated to learn and accurately recording information on the child’s progress.

Wayne, Pa

• Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons and activities for 3-5 year olds• Experience teaching multiple students with special needs ranging from speech impairments to severe autism• Provided a meaningful learning environment supporting the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of each individual student• Planned and taught weekly lessons in arts education focusing on creative and visual arts• Participated in National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) reaccreditation process

Wayne, Pa

• Assisted in the supervision and implementation of developmentally appropriate children’s play• Assisted with the preparations of materials for learning activities for teachers• Taught various lesson plans and age groups within the school in the absence of a teacher

Norristown, Pa

• Planned and implemented engaging lesson plans in Mathematics and in Reading• Prepared differentiation options for lessons to meet the diverse needs of all students • Assessed student learning through a variety of formative and summative assessments• Integrated technology into lessons using the SMARTBoard, computers, and educational websites• Attended and participated in daily faculty meetings as well as in-service workshops

Voorhees, Nj

• Assisted lead teachers with designing and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities for 2-5 year olds• Helped children with daily routines such as toileting, dressing, eating and sleeping• Communicated daily with parents to provide feedback on each child’s progress

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Special Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education And Teaching