MONICA L. MARTOCCI, MA, LMFT

#LMFT *****

310-***-**** Cell

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CAREER PROFILE

Director with extensive experience in the Southern California community, including program/curriculum development and coordination on a private, nonprofit, county, and state level. Over 25 years professional experience focused on mental health, addictions, co-occurring disorders, trauma, and social services programs in both inpatient/residential and outpatient settings that are private/non-profit.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program/Project Development, Implementation, Management

Co-Occurring Disorders, SUD, MAT

Strategic Planning

P & L Statements

Senior//Executive Management

Dynamic Leadership & Team Building

Extensive Training Skills/Materials

Public Speaking/Media Savvy/Lectures/Conferences

Network & Partnership Building

Budget Development & Management

EDUCATION

1995 PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Malibu, CA

MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

1990 UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO Boulder, CO

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY

EMPLOYMENT

2000-Present MONICA L. MARTOCCI, LMFT Long Beach, CA

Psychotherapist and Contracted Consultant in private practice serving adolescents, adults, couples, military/veterans, and their families. Contracted for start-ups/development of new treatment programs throughout Los Angeles (RTC/IOP/Detox/Sober Living), obtaining state certification/accreditation DHCS/CARF/JCAHO. Developed specialty treatment tracks (MAT/PTSD), performed UR, QA, Census Billing, EHR documentation to medical necessity.

2014-2017 HOLLYWOOD DETOX CENTER Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Director/Member of Senior Management Team of detox, residential treatment, IOP, and sober living for adults with co-occurring disorders. Responsible for overall leadership/supervision of operations, quality assurance, and clinical services, planning and evaluation, organizational policy/program development and administration. Managed operation of facilities and programs, oversee comprehensive quality treatment programs for clients. Assure operations related to financial, clinical, human resources, and support services are consistent with company policies, procedures, and protocols. Maintain compliance with federal, state, county, and local regulations regarding employment, contracting, client care, and all other aspects of program/facility operations. Led curriculum/program development and implementation/expansion of services.

2014-2014 TELECARE LA CASA MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION CENTER Long Beach, CA

Clinical Director/Member of Executive Management Team of 190 bed locked, sub-acute, residential treatment program (currently the largest MHRC in CA) serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Programs/Services included Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) (Criminal justice re-entry program, integrated services for mentally ill parolees (ISMIP), combined court supervision with recovery based mental health services), Case Management/Services Coordination, Crisis Intervention/Stabilization, Inpatient/Residential Treatment.

Led CARF Accreditation 9/2014 (awarded 3 Year Accreditation to 8/2017) and DHCS Licensing Audit to ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures, and state regulations.

Program/curriculum development to include Co-occurring Disorders, Trauma-Informed Care, Critical/Traumatic Event Debriefings, EBPs.

Headed La Casa’s non-violence initiative, standardized use of RCCS (Recovery-Centered Clinical System: Person Centered/Recovery Oriented), Total

Rewards, Telecare University.

Recruitment, retention, progressive discipline, training, performance evaluation of program managers and clinical staff.

Supporting, interpreting, directing and coordinating implementation of agency philosophy, organizational objectives, policies and procedures.

Standardization of Operational Practices, Learning and Alignment, Initiatives, Projects, and Organizational Quality. Inform Strategic Plan. Leadership

development and resiliency. Participated in cross audits of other Telecare facilities.

Responsible for fiscal management of facility including: maintaining and evaluating budgets in all operational departments, analyzing

budget variances with departments, establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard physical, financial, and human resources. Developed and monitored

operational and capital budgets for each program.

Managed the program within allocated budgetary parameters and collaborated in the development of the fiscal budget, managed DMH contract.

Provided leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight. Responsible for quality of care, program vision, ensuring service standards, advanced continuous comprehensive quality improvement initiatives and risk management (to include CQMS – Clinical Quality Management System) to support strategic plan, Established/maintained comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement within the program to include frequent collaboration among all departments, employee education, focus on monitoring program standards including meeting budgets, negotiating and fulfilling contracts, complying with regulatory requirements, providing quality care.

Represented agency and programs to governmental agencies, Board, and community. Established positive external relations with county, city, state offices and officials and represented organization to them. Public policy formation and advocacy, community outreach and public relations. Maximized communications with DMH and fostered external professional relations to enhance program standing at the local and state level.

2011-2012 JUNIOR BLIND Los Angeles, CA

Director of Residential Services and Group Home Administrator overseeing all day-to-day operations for non-profit child/adolescent treatment program serving 40 multiply disabled DCFS and Regional Center youth. Hired to lead the clinical change in program focus from severely disabled youth (Regional Center) to emotionally disturbed youth (DCFS) and implementing clinical programs (DMH).

Development and management of program budget of $3M, working within agency strategic plan and expanding operation, new program

development and implementation.

Supervision of 75+ staff including multicultural mix of paraprofessionals, clinicians, social workers, volunteers, interns, nursing/medical

departments, and culinary department.

Responsible for supervision and mentoring of staff, including hiring, training, motivating, evaluating, disciplining, terminating, and all

human resource issues along with creating and revising policies and procedures.

Recruited and negotiated contractual agreements for ancillary services including psychiatrist, psychologist, speech pathologists, educators, etc.

Monica L. Martocci, MA, LMFT

310-***-****

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EMPLOYMENT CONT’D

Assisted in securing DMH contract, developing new mental health program and program statement, training staff.

Developed training programs for CCL regulations, clinical interventions, crisis intervention, social work interns (USC), Mid-level Management training, and participated in Success Focused Supervision.

Added new Wellness Care Program for medically fragile DCFS population. Liaison with DCFS, Regional Centers, DMH, hospitals, CCL, Department of Rehabilitation, LA Sheriff’s Department, Schools, etc.

Organized fundraising and community events, lectures.

Ensured facility in compliance with all related state, federal, local licensing regulations, responsible for Title 22 and 17, including annual CCL, DCFS, and Regional Center audits.

Established and maintained comprehensive CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) program, prepared/developed protocols for COA (Council on Accreditation).

2007-2011 NEW DIRECTIONS, INC. Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Director for non-profit residential treatment program (6 sites/225+ residents/800+veterans annually) serving homeless veterans with co-

occurring disorders. Hired to lead the change in program focus from strict 12 Step to Co-occurring disorders.

Developed, expanded, and managed program budget of $8M, secured $3M grant over 3 years from IADIF (Iraq/Afghanistan Deployment

Impact Fund).

Developed/opened Operation Welcome Home (OWH), 6 bed residential program for OEF/OIF veterans and intensive outpatient program.

Assisted in grant writing and fundraising, responsible for management of grants.

Supervised 100+ multicultural staff of paraprofessionals, clinicians, interns, social workers, prevocational trainers, etc.

Expanded clinical team so that all residents would have access to therapeutic services during residence and developed new intern program for additional staffing with USC social work program focused on vets and trauma.

Clinical liaison for Board/Spring Board members, external stakeholders, individual/foundation/corporate donors, elected officials, partners, VA Dept. Heads, members of Westside Shelter and Hunger Coalition.

Program/curriculum development to include co-occurring disorders, EBPs, Trauma Informed Care.

Participated in training and research to provide neurofeedback to veterans suffering trauma.

Developed protocol and Forensic Assessment program for Veterans Court in Los Angeles with Public Counsel.

Developed and participated in Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative to link local veteran resources. Participated in numerous conferences throughout California and the nation as presenter on veterans issues, trauma, co-occurring disorders, etc.

Liaison with military officials (Admiral Michael Mullin, Col. Sutherland, Col. Reyes, etc.), LA mayor, and government officials (Maxine

Waters, Henry Waxman, Bill Rosendahl, etc.).

Liaison with numerous departments at the WLA VA and other veteran organizations (US Vets, Vet to Vet, CAVSA- CA Assoc. of Veteran

Service Agencies, CalVets, Volunteers of America, etc.) to advocate for veteran support.

Liaison to and managed programs supported by government agency partners including HUD, SAMHSA, FEMA, SASCA, EDD, Dept. of

Mental Health, Dept. of Public Health, Dept. of Social Services, Dept. of Rehab, Dept. of Community and Senior Services, Housing Authority, LAHSA. Participated in SAAC meetings and Westside Mental Health Network.

Advocate and educator for development of improved Women’s Veterans care. Assisted clients, prepared documentation, and trained staff

in how to access service/non-service connected benefits, SSI/SSDI, housing/VASH vouchers, legal aide, etc.

2006-2007 VIVE! Beverly Hills, CA

Clinical Director (Part-time) for start up family transition program focusing on early intervention, co-occurring disorders, transition and aftercare,

and independent living for teens, young adults, and their families. Program utilized a holistic approach to create therapeutic experiences in home and

community-based settings.

Responsible for mental health program/curriculum development and ensuring to meet needs of clients, negotiation of contracts, marketing, public speaking, crisis intervention, training/supervision/recruiting of 10 staff including clinicians, paraprofessionals, mentors, coaches, etc.

Identified and addressed fiscal needs of the program.

Highly visible position in the community participating in marketing and networking events, performed Open Houses.

Developed monthly newsletter.

Acted as liaison with therapeutic boarding schools, wilderness programs, educational consultants, residential treatment programs, psychiatrists, psychologists, sober livings, schools, etc. throughout CA and the country.

Participated as presenter at NATSAP annual conference (National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs).

2005-2006 FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN, INC. Inglewood, CA

Program Director, Administrator, and Supervisor for Foster Family/Adoption Services Agency (Part-time).

Supervised 30 staff including contract social workers, clinicians, administrative staff, case managers, volunteers.

Managed and supervised DMH program while staff on maternity leave, responsible for weekly trainings, meetings, quarterly reports, home visits, crisis intervention, case conferences, TDMs, screened/supervised all agency intakes, assignment of cases, etc.

Facilitated Parenting Group and DV group, family visitation supervision, foster parent training.

Responsible for all DCFS and CCL audits and documentation.

Managed new county APSS program (Adoption Promotion and Support Services) and acted as liaison with all county agencies.

Developed residential treatment program for AOD ROP.

2004-2004 NEW VISIONS FOUNDATION Santa Monica, CA

Director of Community Outreach and Manager of 5 non-profit programs under the New Visions umbrella, which included:

Families Helping Families (Indigenous Families) – Managed program and recruited families to both sponsor needy families and participants in order to increase opportunities in the short-term so that they could eventually be self-sufficient.

Random Acts of Kindness – Managed program sponsored by private/anonymous donor developed to help individuals/families in need with a one-time gift to get back on their feet, requesting them to “pay it forward”.

Center for Educational Opportunity (Foster Children)- Managed program to place foster children in appropriate independent schools and supported individuals throughout educational experience until they attend college.

Friends for the Future (Cultural Exchanges) – Managed student exchange program where high school students from Japan learn English

while staying with local families, and vice versa. Able to accomplish nearly doubling of the program in one year.

Community Partners (Incarcerated Youth) – Managed after school educational program at Camp Gonzales, a youth detention camp, that also transitions youth offenders to positive experiences post-detention. Accessed LA County grants to manage program, demonstrated successes in placing some youth in private schools, community colleges, and jobs. Responsible for program/curriculum development, case management, marketing, budgeting, media relations, individual therapy and crisis management to students.

Monica L. Martocci, MA, LMFT

310-***-****

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EMPLOYMENT CONT’D

2003-2004 CENTER FOR DISCOVERY AND ADOLESCENT CHANGE Long Beach, CA

Clinical Director/Adolescent Therapist for at-risk youth in residential Dual Diagnosis treatment setting.

Managed a staff of 25 culturally diverse individuals including paraprofessionals, clinicians, interns, CADAC, and was responsible for hiring/disciplinary actions, training/professional development, and supervision.

Responsible for management of program budget.

Developed program/curriculum. Performed crisis intervention, intake assessments, individual/group/family/sports therapy.

Responsible for QA/Utilization/Managed Care reviews, as well as advocate for extended treatment stays.

Liaison with managed care, hospitals, psychiatrists, psychologists, dietician/nutritionists, families, schools, after school activities, local gyms, local AA/NA and teen programs.

Responsible for PR, marketing, networking, community relations.

2001-2003 CALIFORNIA HISPANIC COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Director/Therapist for at-risk youths and adults in outpatient/inpatient residential Dual Diagnosis treatment settings.

2000-2001 TX FINDER/PMR Los Angeles, CA

Community Liaison Director/Consultant for clinical studies/research, concentrating in psychiatry and neurology.

1999-2005 BUILDING COMMUNITY WITHOUT WALLS (BCW2) Santa Monica, CA

Founding Board Member of non-profit youth development organization in LAUSD Non-Public Schools.

1999-2000 PSYCHIATRIC MANAGEMENT RESOURCES/PMR/DIDI HIRSCH Los Angeles, CA

Intake and Marketing Director for partial hospitalization program and specialty HMO to CMI (Chronic Mentally Ill) population.

1996-1999 STAR VIEW ADOLESCENT CENTER Torrance, CA

Primary Therapist and Case Manager to severely, emotionally disturbed adolescents in residential treatment setting.

1996-1996 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (DCFS) DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Social Worker II providing for the welfare and safety of children.

1993-1996 MEADOWBROOK MANOR Mar Vista, CA

Admissions and Marketing Director/Therapist assessing CMI individuals for placement in a locked IMD/SNF.

1992-1993 FAIRLAWN CENTER CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES Pontiac, MI

Counselor providing individual/group/family therapy, including chemical dependency and eating disorders.

1990-1993 J. P. BENDER & ASSOCIATES, INC. Farmington Hills, MI

Claims Adjuster for private medical malpractice professional liability insurance program.

1990-1992 MAPLEGROVE Farmington Hills, MI

Chemical Dependency Counselor to adolescents in outpatient/inpatient settings.

1990-1990 NORTHPOINT PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE Farmington Hills, MI

Psychology Assistant/Intern, performed intake assessments and testing for therapists and physicians.

1989-1990 PONTIAC OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL STROKE UNIT Pontiac, MI

Psychology Assistant/Intern for neurologists with medical research of stroke and trauma cases.

1985-1993 MICHIGAN INSTITUTE FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS (MIND) Farmington Hills, MI

Psychology Assistant/Intern for neurologists, evaluated adult and pediatric patients with muscle diseases (Muscular Dystrophy Association of MI).

OTHER EMPLOYMENT, LEADERSHIP, AND ATHLETIC ABILITIES

1992-1993 Metro Bodies - Aerobics instructor of hi/low impact and step aerobics.

1989-1990 Square Lake Racquet Club - Tennis instructor to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Coached teams for tournaments.

1985-1988 Detroit Country Day School - Tennis instructor to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Coached teams for tournaments.

** Outdoor leadership and wilderness survival skills by NOLS, Intercollegiate soccer, High school state champion – tennis, Tennis instructor/coach.

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #LMFT36882

Certified Group Home Administrator

CPR/First Aid/Pro Act Certified Trainer

Neurofeedback

Trauma Informed Care

EMDR (in process)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Women’s Association for Addiction Treatment (WAAT)

Adolescent & Young Adult Resource Network (AYARN)

International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans (CIAV)

Westside Mental Health Network (WMHN)

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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