Mental Health Staff

MIGUEL AVILES, MHS/CASAC

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LEADERSHIP• DEDICATION•COMPASSION

Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to quickly build

relationships with consumers, staff, administrators, and community based organizations.

Great problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and

manage multiple projects simultaneously; very proficient in working effectively independently.

Fluent in English and Spanish.

Keen awareness of staff training; lessons that utilize OASAS, OMH, and evidence based

practices.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AREAS

Chemical Dependency

Mental Health

Intake/Discharge Process/Utilization Reviews

STARS/AWARDS

Microsoft Office Proficiency

HRA 2010E Housing Process

Education/Vocational

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

6/2010- Present Argus Community, Inc. Bronx, NY

Program Director

Harbor House MICA Residential Treatment Program

Ensure that policies, procedures and contractual obligations are successfully met; responsible

for staff supervision and training; monitor staff performance; develop staff schedule, conduct in

house chart reviews; supervise the overall operation of the program and ensure the program

operates under established policy within fiscal guidelines and continuous quality improvement;

ensuring compliance with OASAS (819) residential programs.

8/2009- 6/2010 Argus Community, Inc. Bro nx, NY

Director of Mental Health Services

Prometheus Continuing Day Treatment Program

Responsible for the supervision of 12 staff members, ensuring they are in

compliance with Office of Mental Health (OMH) Part 587 regulations, provide staff

development and ensure the provision of all clinical and administrative services, referrals and

linkages with community services and healthcare providers. Responsible for developing

appropriate clinical / social activities and therapeutic groups. Responsible for housing

placement through the HRA 2010E process.

6/2008-8/2009 Argus Community, Inc. Bronx, NY

Program Director

Mary S. Taylor Residential Treatment Program

Responsible for the supervision of 15 staff members, develop staff schedule, conduct in house

chart and utilization reviews; provide monthly reporting to OASAS, coordinate linkage with other

service providers, provide monthly reports to the oversight director and prepare yearly OASAS

IPMES/Work Scope reports and day to da y operations. Responsible for housing placement

through the HRA 2010E process.

MIGUEL AVILES, MHS/CASAC

410 Linden Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237•Cell:347-***-****•**********@***.***

6/2006-6/2008 Argus Community, Inc. Bronx, NY

Clinical Supervisor

Argus IV Residential Treatment Program

Responsibilities entail the supervision of Primary Counselors/Clinical staff, clients, management

of client’s charts, providing appropriate documentation, i.e. Treatment Planning, psychosocial,

progress reviews, individual and group notes along with OASAS required referrals to City

Based Organizations. Facilitate interventions; develop modification strategies. Responsible for

assessments, level of determination, all intakes and new admissions. Responsible for PAS 44

and PAS 45 OASAS reporting, AWARDS and STARS reporting. Working closely with the

homeless, ex-prisoners, veterans and educating clients on criminal thinking; relapse prevention,

on harm reductions techniques, and on HIV/AIDS awareness.

10/2003- 5/2006 Argus Community, Inc. Bronx, NY

Primary Counselor/Housing Specialist

Harbor House Residential Treatment Program

Responsibilities entail the supervision of MICA/Substance Abuse clients, management of

client’s charts, providing appropriate documentation, i.e. Treatment Planning, psycho -socials,

progress reviews; individual and group notes along with OASAS required referrals to City

Based Organizations. Facilitate interventions; develop modification strategies, educating clients

on mental health diagnosis (PSTD, Bipolar, Depression, etc observing client’s affect to Rx

medications. Assist with vocational assessment and provide housing placement thro ugh HRA

2000. Working closely with ex-prisoners, also have responsibility of client recreational

activities while participating in team efforts to service client’s need.

EDUCATION

Master of Human Services - Concentration on Counseling, MHS-CC

Lincoln University, Philadelphia, PA Aug. 2009 -May-2011

Selected Courses: Psychology and Counseling

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION

FIRSTAID/CPR-Nov. 2012

ICADC- Sept. 2008

Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification Number# 102729

CASAC –June 2008

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Credential Number# 20108

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