DR. EDYTHE S. SCHWARTZ, DSW, LCSW-R

MAHOPAC, NEW YORK 10541

845-***-****

abqe3k@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Nov 2010-present

DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATIONAL INITIATIVES

New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, Inc.

Albany, New York

Provide training and technical assistance on recovery oriented and person centered treatment approaches.

Provide training and technical assistance on management and administration of recovery based service systems

Develop proposals for new programs and expansion of existing programs.

June 1997-

Oct 2010

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Putnam Family and Community Services, Inc.

Carmel, New York

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Chief Executive Officer for a multi-service community mental health and chemical dependency agency with 100 staff, a budget of $6,000,000 and serving over 10,000 people per year.

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Develop administrative infrastructure and all policies and procedures for the smooth operation and continued success of this not-for-profit agency.

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Liaison with Board of Directors for all oversight responsibilities including, financing, fund raising, board development, strategic planning, human resources and community/ government relations.

June 1990 –

May 1997

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health

White Plains, New York 10601

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Develop, administer and coordinate all Community Support activities and services for adults recovering from serious mental illness.

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Allocate and monitor over $6,000,000 in New York State Aid distributed to over 50 different community programs.

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Develop proposals for new programs and expansion of existing programs.

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Develop and implement a training series for staff of mental health, alcoholism and substance abuse agencies on treatment of individuals who are mentally ill and have a concurrent substance abuse problem.

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Develop long term training to implement psychiatric rehabilitation philosophy and methodology in the Westchester system of services.

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Liaison with state psychiatric center programs.

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Provide education and training through seminars and speaking engagements.

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Hire and supervise professional staff, support staff and social work interns.

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Liaison with the New York State Office of Mental Health for interpretation of regulations governing the provision of outpatient services.

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Participate in state and countywide professional forums and associations on mental health needs and related topics.

Feb. 1986-May 1990

DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

The Guidance Center

New Rochelle, New York 10801

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Responsible for overall functioning of all rehabilitation programs.

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Plan, prepare and administer program budgets.

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Develop and implement an innovative assertive community treatment team for adults, in conjunction with a research project for New York State Psychiatric Institute.

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Develop proposals for new programs and expansion of current programs.

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Report to Board of Directors regarding program services.

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Hire and supervise clinical staff, support staff and social work interns.

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Provide community education and training through seminars and speaking engagements.

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Participate in state and countywide professional forums and associations on mental health needs and related topics.

March 1985-Feb. 1986

DIRECTOR

Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center, Respite House

New Rochelle, New York

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Responsible for overall functioning of an 8 bed, 24 hour psychiatric crisis residence.

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Hire and supervise multi-disciplinary staff.

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Supervise clinical assessments, case management, coordination of treatment and discharge planning.

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Plan, prepare and administer program budgets.

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Provide community education and training through seminars and speaking engagements.

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Supervise the upkeep of the physical plant.

J June 1980-

March 1985

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Westchester County Medical Center

Mobile Psychiatric Crisis Intervention Service

Valhalla, New York

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Develop and manage two 24-hour satellite crisis units.

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Hire and supervise multi-disciplinary clinical staff, support staff, psychiatric residents, medical students and social work interns.

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Faculty Appointment: Instructor of Psychiatry, New York Medical College.

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Prepare program budgets and quarterly reports of expenditure and income.

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Provide community education and training through seminars and speaking engagements.

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Implement state and county personnel policies and procedures.

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Participate as a clinical member of a therapeutic treatment team offering crisis intervention and brief family therapy.

EDUCATION:

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Graduate Center of the City University of New York.

Doctorate in Social Welfare, Effective Privatization of a Community Mental Health Agency: Assesing and Developing an Agency’s Readiness to Change

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Hunter College School Of Social Work

MSW in Administration and Social Group Work

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City College of New York - BA in Anthropology

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Professional License: LCSW-R New York Board of Regents #025349R

TEACHING:

Lehman College/ City University of New York, Principles and Practices of Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Hunter College School of Scoial Work, Post Master’s Certificate Program in Administration, Case Studies in Agency Management

References furnished upon request.

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