John Lott, III, L.C.S.W., C.C.S.O.T.S. License Number: SW 9511

Cell 407-***-**** Home 407-***-****

ac4f1c@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a challenging position in an organization that will best utilize my professional, administrative, clinical, education and quality improvement experience in developing and implementing programmatic functionality, providing leadership, and project coordination to the organization.

EMPLOYMENT:

Mental/Behavioral Health Specialist, June 2010- Current

John Lott III LLC Clermont and Orlando Florida Offices

Participated in business and strategic planning efforts for the corporation.

Wrote Policy and Procedure manual for new outpatient program.

Organized and implemented outreach and marketing for new treatment program.

Preferred provider with CBCCFL, contracted with Children’s Home Society, Department of Juvenile Justice.

Collaborated on budget management.

Established matrix to determine outcome measures.

Developed relationships with community and other providers of care.

Administered actuarial tools (CSBI, TSCC, Reynolds Adolescent Depression/Adjustment, Erasor, JRAT, etc.)

Treated foster care children and families who were exposed to sexual/physical abuse.

Point person for all auditing entities and licensing requirements.

Completed various types of assessments inclusive of treatment plans, FARS, CFARS, to the K-12 population and their families

Conducted individual, family, couples, and group sessions.

Provided case management services connecting clients with psychiatrist, life coaching, community programs, etc.

Clinical Director

American Marine Institute, Youth Environmental Services Program April 2015-June 2016

Wimauma, Florida

Led administrative team on a daily basis.

Identified company challenges and addressed them through strategic thinking and initiatives

Provided clinical supervision to clinicians and interns.

Developed processes and policies for all employees to operate at maximum efficiency.

Identified growth opportunities internally/externally and worked with CEO to implement.

Participated in staff education activities and providing consultation to program personnel.

Participated in the identification of quality care indicators and outcome objectives and the collection and review of data to monitor staff and program performance.

Participated in planning and budgeting for the provision of mental health and substance abuse counseling services.

Provided individual and family therapy sessions upon demand.

Facilitated internal audits by Medicaid, Department of Juvenile Justice, CARF, AHCA.

Provided case management services 30 days prior to discharge and in conjunction with probation officers concerning residents return to the community.

Director of Emergency and Social Services May 2006-June 2010

LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc., Access Center, Leesburg, Florida

Administrated single point of entry, crisis hotline, coordinated referrals, and therapeutic services.

Provided reports to multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and clinicians.

Certified Comprehensive Behavior Health Assessor

Established and manage department(s) budget.

Significantly increased both the number of employees and the organizations revenue by over 20% resulting in increased number of services offered to patients.

Provided crisis intervention training to staff, law enforcement and community at large.

Oversaw compliance/ethics efforts of the Company.

Responsible for the development and maintaining of agency training program.

Instituted, developed, maintained and evaluated compliance policies and procedures to ensure consistency with program functionality.

Monitored the day-to-day activities engaged in Emergency/Social Services to further its compliance objectives.

Provided investigations of alleged violations of Federal, State and Local laws/regulations, LSBC corporate policies and procedures and Code of Conduct.

Provided case management services 3 weeks prior to discharge in conjunction with ALF’s, group homes, community service agencies, etc.

Forensic Specialist, Lake Correctional Institute, Clermont, Florida May 2004-May 2006

Conducted forensic evaluations on inmates in need of more severe or secure treatment

upon discharge.

Provided individual and group treatment to male inmates.

Provided treatment team recommendations to psychiatrist and LCI administrators.

Executive Director, RNM Child Development Center, Maysville, Kentucky April 2002-May 2004

Provided administrative oversight of the Center.

Ensured the development, implementation, and enforcement of all policies and procedures as required, including but not limited to client rights and confidentiality.

Developed an organizational plan, ensuring that program and services are consistent with the organization’s mission, and monitoring their effectiveness.

Established and implemented a formal quality assurance program.

Addressed all levels of treatment programming and client care.

Ensured the provision of timely staff orientation, education, and supervision.

Fiscal Planning and reporting to Board of Directors.

Grant Writing

Ensured maintenance of the physical plant as necessary to ensure client are staff safety, and otherwise keeping the Center in compliance with all applicable building, fire and safety codes

Ensured that State plans of correction, licensing deficiencies and complaint reports are addressed as outlined by Florida State requirements.

Assistant Professor, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky August 1997-April 2002

Carried full teaching load within the Social Work Department.

Developed courses such as “Ethnic Sensitivity” and “Religious and Spiritual Aspects of

Social Work Practice.”

Participated in the “Professors in Schools Program” – a joint collaboration between the

University and Mason County School system.

Provided workshops/trainings to the community at large regarding MSU mission.

Department liaison for the recruitment and retention of minority students.

Director of Behavioral Health, Hope Center, Lexington Kentucky February 1992-August 1997

Supervised team of therapist, case managers, and interns.

Facilitated $576,000 budget for more efficient service delivery and managed budget within target.

Promoted and assured that the values and philosophies of the organization were carried out in policy and action.

Monitored program compliance in relation to policy, standards and licensure.

Provided consulting services in homes, schools, and community settings for behavioral health issues.

Conducted County wide training on data collection and clinical best practices.

Served as steering committee member for State of Kentucky Homeless Coalition.

Student Assistant Program Coordinator, Coffee County GA. Schools June 1989-February 1992

Assisted educational management team with supporting teacher classroom needs.

Participated in State enrollment practices to ensure all populations served received classroom preparation activities.

Surveyed teachers and students in an effort to determine special needs that serve to diminish the gap of communication and service.

Provided education training to teachers regarding student/teacher interface with disenfranchised population.

Assessed students needs pertaining to specific resource support needed.

Provided data analysis results to educational administrators in an effort to support strategic planning efforts.

Treatment Director, Boysville of Michigan, Ecorse Michigan May 1984-June 1989

Responsible for daily operations of the center.

Established and provided accurate solutions to effectuate crisis management within the Center.

Supervised team of teachers, therapist, case managers and treatment specialist.

Provided mental health, substance abuse, case management and crisis intervention services to 24 adolescent males placed at the Center.

Developed and reviewed service plans in consultation with clients.

Facilitated quality assurance efforts.

Conducted psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.

Education

M.S.W., Master’s of Social Work, University of Kentucky

B.A., Science of Education, University of Michigan

Licensed Clinical Social Worker #9511

Clinically Certified Sexual Offender Treatment Specialist

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