Medical Center Director

CAR O LYN B E H R PR E S NALL

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 10 years of experience as a Psychotherapist requiring extensive knowledge of primary psychiatric diagnosis and

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appropriate utilization/benefit of psychotropic medication.

• Over 31 years of Administrative experience working with local pediatricians, family physicians and psychiatrists, which has

resulted in the establishment of a trusted network in the medical and mental health community.

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• Together with my associates, the Psychiatry Department at Cook Children’s Medical Center has become known throughout the

community and beyond, as one of the most outstanding treatment facilities for severely disturbed children and has garnered

substantial financial support from important donors in the community.

• Confident, cordial team player with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Equally productive in collaborative

and independent work environment.

• Experience working with numerous boards.

• Developed and expanded the Department of Psychiatry at Cook Children’s from 45 employees to more than 65, and from a 3.5

million dollar budget to a 10.5 million dollar budget in a 12 year period.

• Extensive experience in coordinating placement and services for juvenile clients. This required negotiation and liaison between

multiple institutional agencies, directors and legal authorities.

• Public speaking experience on topics related to diagnoses and treatment strategies in children’s mental health.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Master of Social Work

• Our Lady of the Lake University, Worden School of Social Service San Antonio, TX

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Bachelor of Science in Social Work

• Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX

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• LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

• LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

• Child Care Administrator’s License

BOARD AFFILIATIONS

The Mental Health Connections

• Vice Co-Chair – Membership Committee 2000 to Present

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Needs Council

• Vice – Chair 2010 to Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• COOK CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER:

• DIRECTOR OF PSYCHIATRY 2000-2012

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• Responsible for the administration of an 11 bed Inpatient Child Psychiatric unit, 15 bed Partial Hospitalization Child/Adolescent

program. Additional responsibilities include supervising Psychiatric emergency services, Intake triage services and a Clinical

Therapy Program. Coordination of these services includes overseeing a 10.5 million dollar budget, supervising a staff of 65, as

well as developing complimentary services with 6 psychiatrists and 3 nurse practitioners. Collaboration with the Medical Center

physicians, Medical Center board and numerous mental health agencies in the community. Rewrote entire policy and procedure

manual for the department, Job description manual as well as developed all quality and service indicators. Complete knowledge

of behavioral health standards for Joint Commission survey process.

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• CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER: PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT 1997 to 2000

• Family Therapist, Department of Psychology/Neuropsychology

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• Conduct individual, family and play therapy with children, adolescents and their families. Provided inpatient consultation to

chronically ill children with diabetes, cystic fibrosis, seizure disorders and cancer. Assisted in coordinating care with

psychiatrists, pediatric specialists and school personnel.

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• IATERIA INSTITUTE 1992 to 1997

• Psychotherapist

• Conducted individual, family, group and play therapy specializing in treatment of children, adolescents and their families.

Common presenting problems included Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity

Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and Depressive Disorder. Interventions included a parenting group

designed to offer parents new alternatives to traditional parenting practices and a children’s group to increase self-esteem,

enhance coping skills, positive peer relationships and reduce inappropriate behavior.

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• ST. TERESA’S HOME 1990 to 1993

• Program Director, Residential Treatment Center

• Supervised a staff of 65 in a residential treatment facility of 62 emotionally disturbed children ages two to twelve years.

Coordinated milieu therapy including recreational, group, individual, family educational and support service activities.

Developed and implemented policies and procedures as related to the program’s operational needs. Monitored budget and

performed purchasing function as needed. Planned client care with families and provided quality assurance. Ensured high

quality client care in the most cost-effective manner. Interfaced with psychologists and psychiatrists, supervised seven Master’s

level therapists and other clinical department heads. Continued development of relationships with referral sources for the

program.

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• TARRANT COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT 1983 to 1990

• Director of Child Placement

• Coordinated placement of juvenile clients in approximately 50 different facilities in Texas and the Southwest. Interacted with

institutional directors, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, judges and various other professionals. Evaluated diagnostic

tests and initiated appropriate referrals. Administered a budget of $750,000. Experienced in developing and administering

state and federal grants.

• Foster Home Coordinator 1981-1983

• Developed and coordinated a foster home program for over 50 families

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Teaching Experience

• Adjunct Professor. Supervised activities of graduate social work students Arlington, TX

• University of Texas at Arlington 1991-1992

• Adjunct Professor. Supervised activities of graduate social work students Fort Worth, TX

• Texas Christian University 1990-1991

Other Personal and Professional Affiliations

• CPI and CPR Certified

• Suicide Prevention Coalition Committee

• Pi Beta Phi Alumni Advisory Committee References available upon request

• Fort Worth Woman’s Club

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