Resume

Manager Health

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Salary:

72000

Posted:

February 15, 2014

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Colorado Springs, CO 80905

LICENSES

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Kansas, Since 2004

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Colorado

Licensed Clinical Supervisor - State of Texas

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - State of Texas

Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider - State of Texas

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor III - State of Kansas, Since 2001

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor III - State of Colorado (pending)

EDUCATION

MSW Clinical Masters of Social Work (2004) GPA: 3.80

1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, KS, 66621, Washburn University

B.S. Addiction Studies (1992) GPA: 3.41

8700 NW River Park Drive, Parkville, MO 64152, Park University

B.A. Political Science, Minor-Clinical Psychology (1987) GPA: 3.33

1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, KS, 66621, Washburn University

WORK EXPERIENCE

March 2013 to Jan 2014 Study Coordinator

Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement for Opiate

Addiction and Chronic Pain

6541 Specker RD, Fort Carson, CO 80913

Research Associate, Dr. Eric Garland.

Roles and Responsibilities: This study uses mindfulness techniques to

help in the recovery of opiate addictions. Under the PI and Sub-

investigators supervision assumed primary responsibility for the day-

to-day operations of the study, including subject recruitment,

screening, and maintaining data safety and security. Translated the

study protocol to the study site, and worked with connections in the

Colorado Springs/Fort Carson area to recruited staff in order to

deliver the study.

October 2012 to Aug 2013 Researcher Consultant

Relationships Among Military Personnel (RAMP) Project

1650 Cochrane Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80913

Research Associate, Beth Allen, Ph.D., Principal

Investigator.

Roles and Responsibilities : Under the PI and Sub-investigators

supervision assumed primary responsibility for reviewing study plans

and measures and providing feedback. Developed ways to review and

verify information about study subjects' demographics to include pay

grade, unit assignment, UIC, permanent duty station, MOS, and rank to

determine whether or not this person was in fact on active duty.

Developed additional hypotheses, means and measures based on my

observations about Army couples and post-deployment experiences to

improve the study. Provided input on designing the recruitment

materials and generating feasible methods and locations for posting

materials. Developed the necessary military, medical, and family

connections in the Colorado Springs/Fort Carson area in order to

recruit participants for the study. Coordinated connections with

others to expand catchment area for the study.

July 2012 to Jan 2014 Study Coordinator

Mind Body Bridging for Sleep Disturbance

1650 Cochrane Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80913

Research Associate, Dr. David Lipschitz, Pain

Research Center, Dept. Anesthesiology, University of

Utah.

Roles and Responsibilities: Under the PI and Sub-investigators

supervision assumed primary responsibility for the day-to-day operations

of the study, including subject recruitment, screening, and maintaining

data safety and security.

- Provided expert consultation regarding military mental health issues

- Coordinated with local military leadership

- Completed all interventions

- Collected data, created electronic data storage

- Recruited and consent participants

- Assisted in the development of the Manual of Procedures (MOP)

- Created recruiting materials and provider presentations

- Assisted with qualitative data analysis

- Participated in Institutional Review Board (IRB) review and corrective

actions as needed

- Arranged promotional and educational media interviews

- Prepared and give presentations and trainings for providers

- Provided consultation and education to triage as requested

- Created Follow Up process to improve data collection

- Made all follow up contacts and scheduled participants

- Created the spreadsheets for capturing demographic; including

additional methods and information regarding alternative follow up

methods and data not capture on the web based data base

- Developed key relationships and presented myself daily so that my

reputation as professional and a team player is stellar and therefore

also the way that Fort Carson sees study

- Created adverse events protocol

- Recruited a pool of both volunteers and paid professionals individuals

to run the study

- Trained and supervised all volunteers and staff

December 2010 to Jan 2014 Clinical Researcher

Army Suicide Prevention, Research, and

Intervention Program (ASPIRE)

1650 Cochrane Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80913

Project Director, Dr. Craig Bryan.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Provided expert consultation regarding military mental health issues

- Coordinated with local military leadership

- Completed all interventions

- Collected data, created electronic data storage

- Recruited and consent participants

- Assisted with data analysis and manuscript preparation

- Prepared and give media briefings

- Implemented suicide training, consultation, and education for staff as

requested

- Provided expert consultation regarding military mental health issues

- Coordinated with local military leadership

- Completed all interventions

- Acquired and store data

- Recruited and consent participants

- Assisted with development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)

- Created recruiting materials and provider presentations

- Worked on data analysis.

- Participated in IRB review.

- Arranged promotional and educational media interviews

- Prepared and gave presentations and trainings for providers

- Provided suicide training, consultation, and education for staff as

requested

- Created Follow Up process to improve data collection.

- Made all follow up contacts and scheduled all the ASPIRE II (the

second phase of this study). ASPIRE II compares three different

interventions which were proven to be effective during triage of

participants. In the study we assessed suicidality and provided follow

up and collected data at 1, 3 and 6 months.

- Created the spreadsheets for capturing demographic; including

additional methods and information regarding alternative follow up

methods and data not capture by other means.

- Developed key relationships and presented myself daily so that my

reputation as professional and a team player is stellar and therefore

also the way that Fort Carson sees study and its mission.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 Treatment Contractor/Intern

Treatment of Sex Offenders

Norma W. Reed and Associates

1310 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX, 79902

Clinical Director, Norma W. Reed, LCSW

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Prepare socio-psychiatric case history information, psychosocial

assessment, and social work treatment plans. Interpret the social

aspects of mental disturbances to relatives, interested persons, and

community agencies.

- Provide field instruction for graduate-level social work students.

- Conduct evaluations and on-going risk assessments.

- Conduct group counseling, individual counseling, family therapy, and

chaperon training.

- Maintain records; prepare verbal and written reports and

correspondence.

- Conduct treatment planning and submit progress reports and incident

reports.

- Member of the multi disciplinary treatment team and participated

treatment planning conferences, staff meetings and trainings.

- Document all services provided to the Sex Offender (SO).

- Testify in court regarding the SO's risk for re-offense and progress

in treatment.

Spring 2010 Behavior Modification & Cognitive Disorders

Instuctor

El Paso Community College, Valle Verde Campus

919 Hunter,El Paso, TX 79915

Instructional Coordinator - Stephen Kahoe, LCSW

Roles and Responsibilities:

Instructed 40 students in the theories and principles of behavioral

science and skill development in the methods of modifying and

controlling behavior in clinical and personal settings. 3 Credit Hours

3.000 Lecture hours.

February 2009 - Dec 2009 Combat PTSD, MST and TBI Therapist

University Behavioral Health Hospital,

Inpatient facility for combat PTSD 1900 Denver

Ave, El Paso, TX 77902.

Hospital Chief - Michael

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Combat Related Injuries: Provided a broad array of direct patient care

services to dually diagnosed Active Duty Military Patients.

- Member of the multi disciplinary treatment team and participated

treatment planning conferences and staff meetings.

- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments including the CAPS of

inpatients, outpatients and families to assist in the development of

the multi disciplinary treatment plans.

- Provided a range of psychological interventions on an inpatient basis,

including Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure, Logo

Therapy, group therapy, and couples/family therapy.

- Provided emergency/crisis assessment services to individuals

experiencing acute psychological crises; helping to stabilize these

individuals and family members, assisting in arrangements for transfer

to a psychiatric facility for inpatient care if necessary.

- Provided comprehensive individual, family, group psychotherapy and

discharge/continuing care planning for patients and their families.

- Translating and integrating research into practice and manuals.

July 2008 - September 2008 Combat Stress Recovery Program Manager

The Wounded Warrior Project

7020 A.C. Skinner Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Manager - Victoria Nemerson

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Developed program standards and benchmarks for treatment and care of

severely injured service members; supervised development of "Project

Odyssey," a transformational adventure experience as unique PTSD

treatment;

- Responsible for Outreach Programming and Budget and evaluation of

externally proposed programs;

- Selection and development of website and web-based training and

information content;

- Provided psycho-educational and academic counseling for students and

staff.

March - June 2007 Clinician

& May - July 2008 The Guidance Center

500 Limit St., Leavenworth, KS, 66048

Supervisor - Mike James

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Conducted chemical dependency assessments for adults and adolescents;

- Provided comprehensive individual, family, group psychotherapy and

discharge/continuing care planning for patients and their families.

- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments of inpatients,

outpatients and patient families.

June 2007-February 2008 Employee Assistance Program Counselor,

Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR) Inc.

4100 Clinton Dr., Houston, TX 77022

Manager - Mark Sherman

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Developed comprehensive assessments for employees of a multi-national

corporation;

- Resolved complex and challenging employee personal problems

- Identified problem-solving resources, and generated beneficial courses

of action

- Prepared and presented numerous EAP orientation and training sessions.

- Performed Critical Stress Incident/PTSD management, mitigation, and

prevention by responding to hostile and non-hostile events i.e.,

convoy ambushes, incoming rocket and mortar attacks on housing or

operational bases, and serious psychiatric and medical events

including heart attacks, blood loss, rape, and job injuries.

- Provided "Fitness for Duty" assessments and "Supervisor Consultations"

for high-risk

- employees;

- Escorted vulnerable employees out of war zone to hospital;

- Served as consultant to U.S. Air Force to create "Theatre Sexual

Assault Protocol for Civilians."

2006- 2007 Addiction Treatment/Tobacco Cessation On-line Counselor

TDB Communications

10901 W. 84th Terr., Lenexa, KS 66214

Manager - Brent Willeford

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Use the Transtheoretical Model to support on-line tobacco cessation

program for

military personnel by providing information, resources, and

encouragement.

2001-2005 Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor,

Douglas County Citizens Committee on Alcoholism

3312 Clinton Pkwy, Lawrence, KS 66047

Clinical Supervisor - Dr. Jay Memmott

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Developed client driven treatment plans in cooperation with the court,

social services,

schools, and outside agencies; facilitated "Intensive Outpatient

Group," the "First Time Offender Challenge Group," the "Adolescent

Offenders Group," and individual and family therapy.

- Developed, coordinated, monitored, evaluated and documented individual

program planning according to the specific needs of each client,

including relevant program goals, referrals, and individual, family,

and group counseling strategies.

- Guided, monitored and documented relevant aspects of client behavior

and progress. Maintained case files; completed evaluation records,

reports, correspondence and statistical information.

- Provided initial and on-going orientations for clients and their

families'; Provided individual, family, and couple counseling.

- Led group counseling sessions in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy -

Substance Abuse, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Substance Abuse, Self-

Assessment Group, Dual

- Diagnosis Group; Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Treatment Group, and

Alcohol and Drug Information School.

- Conducted and documented substance abuse testing.

- Responsible for providing court evaluations, intake to clients;

monitored treatment participation and sobriety.

- Monitored and documented compliance with individual treatment plans.

- Initiated and maintained cooperative and effective liaison activities

with supervising authorities and other agencies, community groups, and

professional associations.

2003 - 2004 Intern, Student Improvement Team Social Worker

Pauline Central Elementary School

1000 SE Hancock, Topeka, KS 66607

Field Instructor - Charlotte Rinsley

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Promoted the behavioral, social/emotional and mental health needs of

students in the advancement of student achievement across the school.

Influenced the determination, plan and support of the implementation

of interventions, particularly related to the

behavioral/social/emotional issues of students.

- Created treatment plans based on academic and behavioral assessments

for

underperforming children; created and lead after-school enrichment

program; and performed individual and Student/Parent Family therapy.

- Conducted small-group or 1:1 intervention/counseling, in response to

needs identified by the Student Improvement Team and or Individual

Education Plans (IEPs);

- Evaluated student progress specific to behavioral, emotional, and

mental health concerns and the effects on academic progress;

- Participated in conducting functional behavior assessments and

developed, implemented and monitoring behavioral intervention plans

for students identified in need;

- Assisted parents/guardians in effectively participated in their

child's education and strengthened their parented skills;

- Engaged parents/guardians as partners on behalf of their children

through phone, email, notes, conferences, etc., both directly and by

supported the efforts of classroom teachers;

- Worked in collaboration with the office staff to produce reports in

order to analyze attendance trends and ensure appropriate action is

taken as needed;

Aug 2002 - Jul 2003 Intern, Emergency Services Caseworker

American Red Cross

211 West Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111

Field Instructor, Shannon Smith

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Created program to donate Frequent Flyer Miles to American Service

members;

- Performed crisis counseling

- Located community resources during disasters/emergencies.

- On call and available to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.

- Interviewed clients to determine disaster related needs and provide

appropriate assistance.

- Assessed physical damage to homes and apartment buildings in

assigned areas

- Relayed status updates on road closures, power outages,

inaccessible areas, and other critical information to the Disaster

Assessment Field Supervisor

- Attended monthly meetings.

1991 - 2002 Wellness Consultant and Massage Instructor and Therapist

Touchstone Health Promotions

1501 SW Fairlawn, Topeka, KS 66604

Provided massage therapy instruction to students. Employed and

supervised three full-time massage therapists that provided

individual and work-place massage. Conducted health education

classes using curriculum of my design based on the client's

direction for the improvement of health of corporate clients and

their employees, members and non-members of organization, and

community health fairs. Conducted classes on various health