ADAM P. CHAIKEN, L.C.S.W.-R.

516-***-**** ac637b@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary Experienced mental health supervisor with strong clinical and management skills.

Skills

Behavioral Health, Primary Care Integration, Psychotherapy, Individual and Group Supervision

Program Management / Administration

Team Liaison, Staff Development, Self-Motivated, Strong Verbal Skills

Work History

Clinical Director / Supervisor / CASES Nathaniel Clinic 02/2017 – 08/2018

Improved clinical oversight and supervision of staff within an Article 31 OMH licensed clinic with specialization of care for clients challenged by mental health, substance use, medical and justice-involved issues.

Project Lead for SAMHSA grant focused on primary care / behavioral health integration.

Deputy Director 07/2015 to 12/2016

New York State Office of Mental Health - Creedmoor Psychiatric Center

Supervised outpatient services

Chaired policy revision committee for outpatient division

Provided leadership for Joint Commission Survey preparation and NYS OMH certification surveys.

Clinical Supervisor Care Coordination / Health Homes 07/2014 to 06/2015

Camba. Inc Brooklyn, NY

Supervision of Care Coordination Staff.

Enhanced linkage services for over 700 clients medically impaired and/or having mental health issues.

Improved quality assurance and compliance issues.

Mental Health Supervisor 01/2013 to 04/2014

Child Center of New York Queens, NY

Managed clinical, supervisory and administrative, responsibilities for the OMH licensed outpatient mental health clinics, and OASAS licensed substance abuse clinics.

Advocated for clients as a member of clinical and administrative team.

Attended fiscal and regulatory meetings; participated in decision-making.

Outpatient Supervisor, Center for Mental Health 07/2012 to 12/2012

Interfaith Medical Center Brooklyn, NY

Supervision of hospital-based outpatient clinic.

Achieved Tier 2 status (24 months) on OMH Tracer Methodology Audit at end of my tenure; prior to my

arrival, 10-month status achieved.

Mental Health Supervisor 06/2008 to 06/2012

Institute for Community Living Brooklyn, NY

Supervised clinical operations and staff for OMH licensed mental health clinics in

Brooklyn serving children, adolescents, and adults

Merged the successful integration of a failing clinic from another agency at request of OMH.

Improved quality of mental health services at a 200 bed Women's Shelter and a 242 bed Veteran's Shelter.

Clinic Director 06/2003 to 06/2008

F.E.G.S. Hempstead and Far Rockaway Counseling Centers Far Rockaway, NY

Provided individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults and

Strengthened the graduate internship program and management of social work staff.

Clinic Director

New Horizon Counseling Center

Consultant

FEGS, Federation Employment Guidance Services

families on a fee-for-service basis.

Educational Coordinator

Catholic Charities Far Rockaway, Rockaway Mental Health Services

Education and Training

MSW: Clinical Social Work, May 1988

Fordham University New York, N.Y.

B.S.W: Social Work, May 1987

State University Albany, NY

Certifications

L.C.S.W., December 1988

R - Certified - 1996

09/2002 to 05/2003

Hempstead, Far Rockaway, NY

12/2001 to 05/2003

06/1992 to 06/1998

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