Private practice counseling serving adults age 21+ who have trauma and addiction health conditions.

Online instruction in graduate psychology for the following courses:• Foundations of Professional Psychology • Advanced Research Methods • Testing, Measurement and Assessment• Lifespan Development • Chemical and Psychological Dependency Counseling • Psychopharmacology • Group Counseling • Foundations of Psychology • Advance Addictions Counseling• Co-Occurring Disorders and Treatments • Addictions Practicum I • Addictions Practicum II• Comprehensive Exam • Capstone

Oversaw a complex care management team of 80+ clinicians. Conducted policy and work process review to align standards with state contracting. Guided initiatives for integration of physical and behavioral health care management. Developed new initiatives for addressing potentially preventable healthcare events.Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert for State of Texas Request for Proposal Submissions: CHIP RSA 2017; STAR+Plus 2018; STAR/CHIP 2018; STAR+Plus Reposting 2018Established integrated healthcare approach to managing Diabetes and co-occurring mental health diagnoses for a population of 50,000 members.Developed and oversaw a statewide initiative to increase trauma therapy for individuals with co-occurring physical and mental health diagnoses.

Analyzed supplemental staffing needs, hired, and trained clinical personnel. Developed, directed, and evaluated 50+ clinicians working across four teams.Developed and implemented a state-wide care management program to address co-occurring disorders.Co-developed Substance Use Disorder Segmentation model involving predictive analytics and clinical insight aimed at better serving individuals with a SUD diagnosis.

Supervised the day-to-day operations for a team of 12 licensed/unlicensed clinicians. Conducted weekly audits to improve overall care management. Resolved complaints and barriers regarding utilization and care management reported from contracted facilities.Recognized for advanced leadership skills and rapidly promoted to Managerial Level.Developed a work process for crisis intervention which was subsequently utilized by over 10+ health plans under Centene Corporation.

Provided supervision and oversight to licensed clinicians and established operational policies and procedures for the Utilization Review Department.Developed policies and procedures for the department in accordance with Joint Commission standards.Instrumental in achieving Joint Commission accreditation.Served as Administrator On-Call, functioning with the authority of the CEO, after hours and on weekends.