Matthew D. Clay, Ms Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As a Technical Expert Lead, I specialize in responding to the needs and requests of US states and territories to improve their mental health and substance use systems. This includes coordinating and facilitating learning collaboratives with select states, aimed at training them in evidence-based models on topics like workforce development, data quality improvement, building community capacity, and creating cultures conducive to employee recruitment and retention. I also facilitate webinars in… Show more As a Technical Expert Lead, I specialize in responding to the needs and requests of US states and territories to improve their mental health and substance use systems. This includes coordinating and facilitating learning collaboratives with select states, aimed at training them in evidence-based models on topics like workforce development, data quality improvement, building community capacity, and creating cultures conducive to employee recruitment and retention. I also facilitate webinars in partnership with national organizations such as The Department of Health and Human Services (SAMHSA, HRSA) the American College of Emergency Physicians, The Office of the Chief Medical Officer at SAMHSA, and the Georgia Health Policy center covering topics to educate the national behavioral health workforce and partners. Additionally, I also provide technical assistance to states, addressing a diverse range of needs and requests (recruitment and retention strategies, client engagement best practices, guidance manuals for federal funding). My commitment also involves fostering partnerships and relationships with state and federal government entities to further enhance the delivery of behavioral health services and while improving complex systems so those seeking services can access the services they need in a timely manner. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Directed, implemented, and coordinated multiple interagency projects diverse in scope, high in priority, and across systems at large. Projects include: The Kagen System of Care Fellowship for Leaders; the development of Georgia's first System of Care Website; the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Project; coordinating with the American Academy of Pediatrics and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; charing the Marketing & Communication Workgroup of the Interagency Directors Team; the… Show more Directed, implemented, and coordinated multiple interagency projects diverse in scope, high in priority, and across systems at large. Projects include: The Kagen System of Care Fellowship for Leaders; the development of Georgia's first System of Care Website; the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Project; coordinating with the American Academy of Pediatrics and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; charing the Marketing & Communication Workgroup of the Interagency Directors Team; the development of Georgia's Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention State Plan; the AIME System of Care Expansion grant; among others. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Directed and led the implementation of the AIME System of Care Expansion and Enhancement grant. AIME was a $16M federally funded project predicated on developing a System of Care in rural Georgia. Partners include two Community Service Boards, Georgia Parent Support Network, and the Georgia Health Policy Center at Georgia State University. Achievements includes: 600+ unduplicated families served, over 50 workforce development/training workshops offered for families and professionals… Show more Directed and led the implementation of the AIME System of Care Expansion and Enhancement grant. AIME was a $16M federally funded project predicated on developing a System of Care in rural Georgia. Partners include two Community Service Boards, Georgia Parent Support Network, and the Georgia Health Policy Center at Georgia State University. Achievements includes: 600+ unduplicated families served, over 50 workforce development/training workshops offered for families and professionals, the launch of the first Georgia System of Care website (www.GASystemofCare.org), new partnerships with the American Academy of Pediatrics and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, multiple pilot strategies involving families who have received services and Certified Peer Specialists, among others. Show less

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Directed and led the implementation of a $1.5M grant dedicated to reducing substance use disorders among 13 - 24 year olds in Monroe County, Indiana.My responsibilities include: implementing evidence based interventions and practices (topics include: communication skills, assertiveness techniques, motivational interviewing, group cohesion, etc.) public speaking, strategic planning, networking with community stakeholders, marketing and advertising for the project. Accomplishments… Show more Directed and led the implementation of a $1.5M grant dedicated to reducing substance use disorders among 13 - 24 year olds in Monroe County, Indiana.My responsibilities include: implementing evidence based interventions and practices (topics include: communication skills, assertiveness techniques, motivational interviewing, group cohesion, etc.) public speaking, strategic planning, networking with community stakeholders, marketing and advertising for the project. Accomplishments include:-100% acceptance rate of all required quarterly documentation of project-Superseded core goals of project, some by more than 100%-Achieved project sustainability ahead of schedule-Directly/Indirectly responsible for 4000 people (youth, young adults, adults) completing an effective communication training called "Say It Straight"-Leveraged resources to expand services from 1 county to 4 counties -Subject Matter Expert: Effective Communication and Negotiation -Advisory Board Member/Leadership role to multiple community based projects (e.g. Indiana University School of Nursing, Community Foundation of Morgan County, The South Central Indiana Opioid Summit, etc.)-Public Speaker and Frequent Guest Lecturer at Indiana University -Documented history of developing staff into leaders Show less

Tallahassee, Florida

Responsibilities included: conducting individual and group sessions with student athletes to discuss academic, athletic, and social issues. Topics of sessions ranged from goal setting to time management.

Bloomington, Indiana Area

-Promoted to leadership position within weeks of initially being hired. -In charge of the store's money. This includes: writing bank deposits, access to the safe, documenting tills, opening and closing responsibilities, and assisting with the training of staff

Athens, Georgia

Accomplishments: raised $20,000 for the University of Georgia, awarded "Most Motivated Team Member" in Spring 2012Responsibilities include: contacting UGA alumni and friends to raise funds through tax deductible gifts and donations.

Master Of Science (Ms), Educational Psychology

Activities and Societies: Congress of Graduate Students- Elected Member Applied Sport Psychology- Treasurer Sport Psychology Organization.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: UGA HEROES, Thomas Lay Mentor Program, Watkinsville First Baptist Church I earned my BS in psychology earning.