Lisa A. Driver

P.O. Box ***

Valdez, Alaska, ****6

907-***-****

acqgub@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 18 years of mental health supervisory and therapeutic services

Extensive knowledge of DSM –IV TR diagnosing and treatment for disorders

Comprehension of DSM-5 transition and diagnosis changes within ICD-10 and DSM-IV TR

Ability to work with a wide range of individuals, children, adults, families and couples

Strong oral and written communication skills

Maximize successful outcomes for clients, state and community agencies

Ability to leverage diverse therapeutic modality to fit needs of client

Use sound problem-solving skills and clear strategic thinking to develop workable solutions

Successfully use of skills to organize and manage multiple projects and produce quality work.

Pattern professional integrity to ensure the best interests of an organization and clients

Grant and procurement experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical/Counseling Responsibilities

Coordinate therapy services with ethical and effective protocol based on best practices

Experience in high-risk, crisis intervention and Ex Parte Alaska/North Carolina protocols

Documentation (client records, service/administrative reports)accuracy and timely

Therapy services delivered consistent with agency policies, applicable laws, contracts, professional standards, and community expectations.

Addiction therapeutic services to individuals ages 13 and up

Collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment team

Model integrated treatment skills and training staff in evidence based principle/ practice

Oversee intake process, manage waiting list, prioritize high-risk clients

Provide training/professional development to staff/ interns/ trainees

Maintain accurate files as required by agency policy

Protect client confidentiality using HIPAA protocol/release of information/signed consent

Complete required reports and documents in a timely manner.

Maintain up-to-date graphs, summarizing and calculating data.

Assume Lead Therapist responsibilities when absent/unavailable

Self-audits and adhere to quality assurance guideline

Microsoft Word and Excel competency with clinical documentation practices.

Promote interrelationships with local public/ private/ voluntary agencies

Use of appropriate treatment modalities, treatment plans and discharge planning

Well versed and knowledgeable with a variety of treatment modalities

Provide variety of therapeutic services to individuals and families

Specialized therapeutic skills for Severely Mentally Ill (SMI) patient population

Military/veterans/family substance abuse, adjustment and mental health intervention

Research skills with focus on concepts/ practices/theory for improvement of behavioral health service

Diagnostic assessments for pre/post op weight loss surgical candidates

Maintenance of clinical records in accordance with local/state/federal regulations

Knowledgeable and consistent practice use of health care funding approaches for Medicaid, various private insurances, and funding allocations.

Provided behavioral/mental health consultation to client/family and providers

Development of Mental Health and Health Education materials

Group/individual training for staff/Primary Care Providers

Liaison with private/ public agencies and Department of Health and Human Services

Leadership/oversight for implementation of adult/children behavioral health services

Maintain an average caseload of 40 clients plus clients, and 20 plus short term

Supervise program managers/ administrative/ support/clinical staff, interns

Interview, hire, train, evaluate discipline and develop work schedule of staff/ interns

Mental Health representative at legislative hearings and other appropriate policy forums

Confer with local/state/federal officials on mental health/substance abuse concerns

Develop/ promote collaboration with Department of Behavioral Health and agencies

Proficient at administrative, technical and statistical reports

Short term, structured, evidence based therapy and goal development for treatment

Facilitated referrals for needed services; substance abuse/ specialty /community resources

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team on challenging cases and client care needs

Development/implementation of policies/procedures for Joint Commission national accreditation

Clinical therapeutic services to those with personality disorders and co occurring disorder

Lead therapist for 24/7 crisis intervention/emergency service program

Psychosocial assessment process of children/adolescent/ adults and families

Monitor client progress in treatment/ outcomes with use of therapeutic interventions

Therapeutic interventions to adult/teenagers with diagnosis of psychotic disorders

Development of education program for families of inpatient clients to understand illness and treatment needs

Lead therapist and member of crisis intervention team

Provided assessments, diagnoses, treatment for adults with mental illness/developmental disabilities

Case management strategies and linkage of services to meet client needs

Business Responsibilities

Extensive knowledge in guidelines/ expectations of LME and MC entities for successful client services

Coordination with Local Management Entities (LME)/ Managed Care (MC) entities to maintain credentialing/ services for client population

Develop budgets and manage financial obligations with available financial resources.

Billing and accounts payable/receivable

Oversee the preparation, analysis and distribution of Behavioral Health reports

Oversee the clinical management of the practice/agency

Oversee and ensure completion of all administrative/ clinical documentation

Policies, procedures to meet practices financial and behavioral health compliance requirements in accordance with state and federal statutes.

Assure programs operate on sound administrative, fiscal/ quality management principles

Establish/ maintain effective working relationships with State, federal, and local agencies

Oversee grant and procurement for clinical and non-profit agencies

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

05/2015-Present Quality Assurance/Procurement/ Connecting Ties/ Valdez, Ak

Grant Program Manager Non Profit

01/2014 – 05/2015 Behavior Health Therapist Providence Valdez CC Valdez, AK

10/2006 - 12/2013 Licensed Counselor/Owner Creative Counseling Wake Forest, NC

02/2013-12/2013 Licensed Counselor Perkins Counseling Wake Forest, NC

07/2005 - 10/2006 Lic. Mental Health Therapist Psychsupport Inc. Raleigh, NC

01/2002- 06/2005 LC Social Worker/Owner Creative Counseling Louisburg, NC

10/2000 - 01/2002 LC Social Worker (LCSW) John Umstead Hospital Butner, NC

11/1999 - 10/2000 Mental Health Therapist Franklin County M.H.C Louisburg, NC

01/1999 - 11/1999 Mental Health Case Manager Franklin County M.H.C Louisburg, NC

EDUCATION

PhD, Counseling/ongoing Capella University Minneapolis, MN

Master’s Degree in Social Work East Carolina University Greenville, NC

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Licensed Professional Counselor

State of North Carolina # 5457 • 2006-current

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A) • LCAS-20063•1/30/2014-present, full licensure 2015

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A) State of North Carolina # P008642 • 2/17/2014-present, full licensure LCSW- 2016

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