Patricia V. Kelleher, MSB, MA,

LCPC, CADC, CCS, CCTP

* ***** ****, ******, ** 04412

207-***-**** (cell)

ac5daq@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary

20+ years extensive experience in the field of behavioral health services, non-profit administration, management, fiscal responsibility, and development

Areas of Excellence

oMaster’s Degree in Business with a Minor in Non-Profit Organizations and A Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology

oClinical and administrative business analysis and development

oSenior Executive and Clinical Supervisor

oLeadership and Oversight of 26 Behavioral Health Programs

oStrong management, business, and organizational skills

oManaged Care Team Member

oExtensive knowledge in DHHS Regulations for Behavioral Health Services, Children and Adults

oCulturally competent working with Native American populations

oOutpatient, case management, residential adult and children rehabilitation programs and operations

oLicensure, accreditation, and regulatory requirements

oStrategic planning, implementation, and reporting

oFiscal management

oAdvocacy and Board Relations

oPerformance improvement initiatives and implementation

oGrant writing, Federal Grant Reviewer for Indian Health Services, Fundraising

Ability and intellect to serve and work with Board members, Chief Executives, and Health Care Executive Committees, Rural Hospitals and Physicians

Recognized for building loyal, talented teams to problem solve complex management issues, fast track projects and develop creative, cost effective programs

Demonstrated proficiency in meeting all assigned contract requirements and performance standards (State, Federal, and Local)

20 years’ experience/responsibility in social services/healthcare field in patient assessment, referral process, treatment team relations, and building/maintaining therapeutic and supervisory relationships

Experience serving on Human Rights, Corporate Compliance, Grant Writing, Corrections, Child Protective Team, Tribal Drug Court and Juvenile Justice, and Wellness Committees, Board Member of the Maine Association of Substance Abuse Providers (MASAP) and Alliance for Addictions and Mental Health Services (AAMHS)

Developed, marketed, and sustained new behavioral health programs; five years implementing Indian Health Services Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Grant.

Managed 26 behavioral health programs with 8 direct reports and over 250 employees

Developed and maintained working collaboration with local rural hospitals, drug courts, Child Welfare systems, Physicians, Domestic Violence programs, Police Departments

Work History

June 2017 – October 2017 Director of Discovery House Bangor & Calais

Bangor and Calais ME

December 2011 – June 2017 Behavioral Health Director/Clinical Supervisor

Indian Health Services

Penobscot Nation Health Department

Indian Island, ME 04468

October 2006 – September 2011 Senior Manager/Behavioral Health Division Leader

Charlotte White Center

Dover-Foxcroft & Bangor, ME

April 2002 – October 2006 Director, Behavioral Health/Human Services

Indian Township Health Center

Princeton, ME

January 2001 – May 2007 Adjunct Faculty

University of Maine at Machias

& Calais, ME

Educational

Master of Science in Business Administration, Husson University, Bangor, ME 2010

Master of Counseling Psychology, Antioch New England University, Keene, NH 1999

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health, University of Maine at Machias, ME 1997

Awarded the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Psychology 1997

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Graham Junior College, Boston, MA 1976-1977 Radio & TV Communications 1 year 1977

Stewardship

Board Member of Maine Association of Substance Abuse Providers 2007 – 2017

Board Member of Maine Alliance for Addictions and Mental Health Svcs 2016 -- 2017

Board Member of Pine Tree Hospice and Chairperson of the Bereavement Committee

2007 -- 2009

Member of Piscataquis Public Health Council’s Executive Steering Cmte 2008 -- 2011

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