Dr. Maria Lucie Bejacmar-Didier, LCSW-C

SUMMARY

Dr. Bejacmar-Didier has over 25 years’ experience as a Bi-Lingual English/Spanish Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Georgia (License #:CSW003742; currently active status)

She currently holds Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified, Maryland (License #13195, currently inactive status 10/31/2018)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, D.C. (LC50078098, expired 7-31-2011; currently inactive status)

She has provided medically necessary mental health rehabilitative core services to consumers, including Diagnostic/Assessment, Counseling, and Community Support

She has extensive experience with assessing children and adults, providing care plans and implementing them as well as adjusting treatments plans as needed

Certified Social Work Supervisor

EDUCATION

Howard University, Washington, D.C 5/2005

Ph.D. Social Work

Florida International Univ., North Miami, Florida 5/1995

MSW Social Work

Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia 5/1990

B.A. Psychology/Sociology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Traime Behavioral Healthcare, LLC 01/31/2023 thru November 30, 2023

Clinical Manager/Team Lead

Conducts in home and hospital visits to assess consumers

Provide required supporting documentation to the state for approval for client services

Conduct direct observation and provide clinical supervision to staff weekly

Respond to 1013 Crisis calls, and responsible for afterhours crisis situations with completion of documentation

Manage crisis tracking

Participate in team meetings with Chief Operating Officer four times a week

Complete 90 Day and annual performance evaluation on team members

Facilitate training for new hires in the field

Helping Hearts Behavioral Health Services, LLC

Psychotherapist 7/29/2021 thru 01/31/2023

Provided medically necessary mental health rehabilitative core services to consumers, including Diagnostic/Assessment, Counseling, and Community Support

Provided appropriate specialty services such as Crisis/Emergency intervention, Intensive Day Treatment, Community-Based Intervention, Rehabilitation

Addiction Counseling to dually diagnosed children, youth, and involved families with mental illness

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

Optimal Healthcare

Psychotherapist 7/29/2021 thru 1/28/2022

Provided medically necessary mental health rehabilitative core services to consumers, including Diagnostic/Assessment, Counseling, and Community Support

Provided appropriate specialty services such as Crisis/Emergency intervention, Intensive Day Treatment, Community-Based Intervention, Rehabilitation

Addiction Counseling to dually diagnosed children, youth, and involved families with mental illness

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

Eleos Health/ReachLink

Telahealth Therapist 06/01/2021 thru 7/14/2021

Provided individual, family, and marital sessions to male and female clients between the ages of 18 thru 85 years of age, African American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people.

Provided individual and family sessions to male and female clients between the ages of 18 thru 85 years of age, African American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

Provided substance abuse counseling to clients who presented with substance abuse issues.

Renaissance Counseling Services, LLC

Clinical Manager 02/10/2020 thru 12/2020

Conducts in home and hospital visits to assess clients

Provide required supporting documentation to the state for approval for client services

Conduct direct observation and provide clinical supervision to staff weekly

Respond to 1013 Crisis calls, and responsible for afterhours crisis situations with completion of documentation

Manage crisis tracking

Participate in team meetings with Program Manager four times a week

Complete 90 Day and annual performance evaluation on team members

Facilitate training for new hires in the field

Atlanta Public School System

School Social Worker PRN 09/18/2019

Provide Individual therapy sessions for students with behavioral health issues.

Facilitate home visits for students with attendance problems and behavioral health issues in the classroom setting.

Attend weekly treatment team meeting to discuss treatment plan for at-risk students.

Complete monthly reports for department personnel.

Delta-T 10-31-2016-7-31-2017

School Social Worker

Participated in Individualize Education Plans (IEP) formations for students with developmental and academic challenges.

Provided Individual therapy sessions for students with behavioral health issues.

Facilitated home visits for students with attendance problems and behavioral health issues in the classroom setting.

Attended weekly treatment team meeting to discuss treatment plan for at-risk students.

Completed monthly reports for department personnel.

FAMILY BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, LLC

Clinical Director 12/2016 thru 9-2017

Provided clinical supervision to staff

Provided guidance on the daily operation of outpatient mental health clinic

Completed intake assessments

Conducted interviewing process

Conducted training process to new staff

Conducted orientation to new staff

MENTAL HEALTH FAMILY SERVICES, LLC; PRIVATE PRACTICE 3/17/200*-**-**-****; 9-2017 thru present

Psychotherapist

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people

Worked collaboratively with psychiatrist (Dr. J. Patrick Ware and Dr. Ajayi as appropriate) to ensure that clients received an evaluation for psycho pharmaceutical medication when needed.

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

QUILT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES 7/2012-3/2013

LCSW-Supervisor

Was responsible for the clinical and administrative supervision of the mental health team

Reviewed progress note documentation to ensure medical necessity of the service intervention is supported

Reviewed treatment plans to make the necessary changes and amendments to facilitate client progress.

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY 6/2010-12/2012

Adjunct Professor

Facilitated teaching and scholarly learning to graduate students who are pursuing a Masters in Social Work degree

MEGELLAN CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 9/2009-10/30/2009

(EAP) CONSULTANT (Federal Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Program)

Obtained temporary assignment to provide short-term, solution focused behavioral health care to federal employees and or the family members who are experiencing work life crisis.

Used best practices behavioral health techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, and Solution-Focused Intervention to assist clients in developing more effective coping skills to deal with their work life problem.

Made referral for long term behavioral health care when appropriate

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY 8/2008-2010

Adjunct Professor

Facilitated teaching and scholarly learning to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing Human Services or Social Work degrees

AFSC OUTREACH COUNSELING THERAPEUTIC SERVICES 9/2008-9/2009

Consultant/Clinical Director

Provided clinical leadership in the implementation of therapeutic services to children and their families with Axis I diagnosis

Performed administrative tasks such as facilitating risk management of charts to ensure that they meet the standards of DHR, APS, and other auditing bodies

Was responsible for daily operation and management of clinic

Assisted with marketing the services of ASFC

Provided supervision to masters and bachelors’ level clinicians, and facilitated weekly treatment team meetings

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

GEORGIA REHABILITATIVE OUTREACH, INC 5/6/2008-9/3/2008

Independent Clinical Consultant (Team Coordinator)

Provided clinical and administrative supervision, coordination, consultation and facilitation of a Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Team

Provided direct supervision of 8-10 professional and paraprofessional staff that would provide intensive treatment and outreach services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and who may have other co-occurring medical and social challenges

Provided psychotherapeutic services in the communities where persons live

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

FULTON COUNTY DEPARTENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, & ADDICTION DISEASES (in conjunction with Liberty Health Care) 3/20/2007-3/7/2008

Behavioral Health Clinician

Provided individual, family, and/or group behavioral health therapy and used crisis intervention principles and practices

Evaluated and documented client’s level of functioning and progress toward attainment of goals

Tested clients; evaluated needs for services; provided therapy; and participated in the development of program goals, objectives, policies and procedures

Assisted in administrative review (i.e., Medicaid Error Reports and Encounter Data Reports), and supervised masters level psychology and social work intern students

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH-DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT 8/14/2006-12/8/2006

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Provided medically necessary mental health rehabilitative core services to consumers, including Diagnostic/Assessment, Counseling, and Community Support

Provided appropriate specialty services such as Crisis/Emergency intervention, Intensive Day Treatment, Community-Based Intervention, Rehabilitation

Addiction Counseling to dually diagnosed children, youth, and involved families with mental illness

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 2/2000-8/10/2006

Bilingual Social Worker II, Supportive Housing Clinical Team

Provided clinical, mental health counseling and supportive services to homeless families in transitional housing programs

Assisted families in obtaining housing through the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC), and was a liaison between families and mental health agencies

Completed monthly reviews and quarterly reports on the customer’s status in the program

Maintained customer case records, and assisted families in achieving economic self-sufficiency via job referrals, budgeting, advocacy, crisis intervention, and supportive contacts

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male and female clients between the ages of 6 thru 85 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

LA CASA MULTICULTURAL TREATMENT/REHABILITATIVE CENTER (COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS)

Bilingual Social Worker II 7/1998-2/2000

Provided clinical services, which included individual, family, and group therapy

Served as treatment coordinator in the performance of administrative review

Assisted residents in obtaining food stamps, medical assistance, SSI, and other social services when appropriate

Facilitated large group therapeutic sessions in which multicultural and family issues were the topics of discussion

Co-facilitated substance abuse treatment groups and encounter groups with Certified Addiction Counselors

Performed outreach services

Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to male clients between the ages of 18 thru 75 years of age, African-American, Hispanic, Caucasian, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, and transgender people. Among this client group, provided services to adults, children, adolescents, and the elderly population.

HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK-PH.D. PROGRAM 8/1997-5/1999

Graduate Assistant

Assisted faculty in writing and developing grants for research projects

Completed literature reviews to prepare research proposal for publications and presentations

Assisted faculty in preparing for class lectures, and developed annotated bibliographies for research presentations

TRUANCY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (METRO-DADE COURT ADMINISTRATION 1/1996-8/1997

School Social Worker/Court Case Manager

Acted as liaison between the Juvenile Justice Court System, school system and the students' family

Assisted juvenile justice case managers with assessing students' educational needs

Made contact with Guidance Counselors in order to place student on weekly progress report

Screened students for Truancy Alternative Program services

Made daily contacts with juvenile justice court system on students' academic and attendance progress

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES 10/1992-1/1996

Delinquency Case Management Counselor

Provided rehabilitative services via diversionary programs, supervision, or commitment to children and youth who were alleged to have committed delinquent acts or status offenses

Attended court hearings to recommend sanctions that supported responsible behavior and public safety

Participated in multidisciplinary staffing to assess the risks and needs of clients, and made home and school visits to provide individual and/or family counseling

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES) 10/1991-10/1992

Re-Entry Counselor

Responsible for supervising delinquent youths who were released from residential commitment programs

Ensured that these youths attended school or pursued suitable employment

Responsible for monitoring youths’ curfew, and accountable for making home visits in order to provide support and counseling services to youths and their families

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE-DADE HALFWAY HOUSE 8/1990-10/1991

Children, Youth and Families Group Treatment Leader

Responsible for coordinating and facilitating daily individual and group therapeutic counseling sessions for twenty-eight committed juvenile delinquents who were classified as emotionally handicapped, learning disabled and/or substance abusers

Responsible for conducting intake screening and facilitating family counseling sessions on a weekly basis, and developed and implemented treatment plans and wrote behavioral summaries on a monthly basis

Responsible for maintaining chronological needs assessments and maintained confidentiality in client record.

Implemented community services, educational and vocational activities

RESEARCH SKILLS

Utilized SPSS statistical program software

Experienced in working with large national database (Panel Study of Income Dynamics)

Evaluated social policy and program

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, National Association of Social Workers

Member, Mental Health Association (Maryland Chapter)

PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES

Defining Normal Development of Inner City African American Teenagers on Issues of Race, Impending Womanhood and Life Experiences, Sharing Our Strengths: Building Our Successes, National Association of Black Social Workers, Dr. Ruby M. Gourdine and Maria Bejacmar-Didier, Atlanta, GA, April 6-10, 1999.

"Aids and the Drug User,” Carolina's Conference (Spring, 1989). PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Bejacmar-Didier, Maria. (Feb. 2006). "The Impact of Social Support Structures and Economic Supports on the Economic Well-Being of Low-Income African American Adult Mothers Who Began Childbearing as Adolescents," 66(8), p. 3091, ProQuest Company, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Georgia (License # CSW003742; currently active status)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, D.C. (LC50078098, expired 7-31-2011; currently inactive status)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified, Maryland (License #13195; currently inactive status)

Certified School Social Worker, Georgia, Certificate Level 7, Certificate #: 765047, expire 6/30/2022

CAFAS Certified on August 2008

Certified Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Consultant through Ceridian Behavioral Health Care Services

Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Professional-Diplomat (CCDP-D/CAADC), expire 10/2023

Certified Tele-mental Health Specialist, April 2015

Certified Clinical Supervisor

HONORS

Phi Alpha Honor Society 1993-1995

Pi Gamma Mu, International Honor Society for the Social Sciences 1989-1990

Outstanding College Student in America Award 1989

Awarded Most Active Member in Student Recreational Council 1989-1990

Student Recreational Council Honor Roll Award, 1990

President’s List 1990

Dean’s List 1988-1990

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