MARTIN P. LUDWIG ACSW

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Tamarac, FL 33321

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CAREER Over 30 years of demonstrated success as a practicing Psychotherapist, Clinical

SUMMARY: Director, Supervisor, Lecturer/Educator and Healthcare Facility Administrator.

STRENGTHS: * Talented Mental Health Professional and Executive with a long track record of continued performance and success in both private practice and facility operations, administration, sales, marketing, and QA activities in multi-disciplinary healthcare settings.

* Effective Clinical Director and Supervisor, consistently achieving high marks in both the operational and administration areas.

* Expertise includes building adaptable, seasoned management & clinical teams focused on delivery of quality services.

* Extensive media relation skills developed through numerous interviews and features on radio, cable and print outlets and sought after lecturer, seminar director, consultant, and educator.

* Dedicated Psychotherapist providing effective psychological services to individuals, families and groups with an array of mental health needs including substance and chemical dependency issues.

* Skilled in individual and group psychotherapy as well as post graduate studies in Brief Strategic Therapy, NeuroLinguistic Programming and Hypnosis.

* Developed a uniquely styled counseling approach that accesses the strengths and resources of individuals who seek emotional and behavior change.

CLINICAL MARTIN P. LUDWIG, LCSW, PA, Coral Springs, FL

EXPERIENCE: Psychotherapist (1983 - Present)

- Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and groups.

- Crisis management during and after office hours.

- Consulting and education in healthcare and corporate settings.

- Supervision of LCSW candidates.

- Established special intervention class addressing dual diagnosis and co-occurring issues for therapeutic service purposes.

- Family Support Group Counselor, with expertise instructing clients' families utilizing supportive therapy techniques & referrals.

- Skilled in motivational interviewing with high-risk individuals and specialized groups in outpatient/residential rehabilitation settings.

- Certified Addiction Professional, specializing in the areas of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, relapse prevention and corrections.

Additional responsibilities and activities included:

- Member of State of Florida Emergency Response Team for various local, State and Federal agencies (counseled/treated victims of crimes and natural disasters).

- Hosted "Family Matters" (weekly radio talk show on WSVR 1230 AM).

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HEALTHCARE RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE FOR PHYSICAL & BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE,

MANAGEMENT RIVERSIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL GROUP (RPG), Coral Springs, FL

Executive Director (1993 - 2000)

- Responsible the overall operation and fiscal success of this multi-disciplinary private healthcare facility (Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Sports Medicine/Pain Management and CORF).

- Provided physical & occupational therapy, speech pathology, sports medicine, psychiatry, psychology, and clinical social work.

- Directed all marketing, patient relations, QA, and HR activities.

- Responsibilities included the development & motivation of staff, planning budget and expanding managed/primary care markets.

- Additional responsibilities included P&L management, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining a high level of quality care, and further strengthening the image & reputation of Riverside Institute.

Clinical Director/Managing Partner-RPG (1993 - 2000)

- Directed the fiscal and clinical operation of practice.

- Provided comprehensive mental health services to private pay sector.

- Coordinated clinical services with allied healthcare providers.

- In-service training and supervision for staff.

Major Achievements:

* Positioned Riverside Institute to compete more effectively in Florida with the timely introduction of new programs and services (sold both RI & RPG in 2000, after guiding from start-up thru 7 profitable years).

* Identified strategic partners and create alliances to achieve goals.

1982 – 1993 Additional South Florida clinical activities included: Wellness Center, Boca Raton (Consultant/Clinical Supervisor), Holtzman Therapy Center, Coral Springs (Program Consultant), Human Affairs International, Boca Raton (Clinical Social Worker/E.A.P Counselor), South County Drug Abuse Foundation/Boca Raton Middle School, Boca Raton (Individual & Family Therapist), Florida Medical Center, Lauderdale Lakes (Psychiatric Social Work, Adult & Adolescent Psychiatric Treatment).

EDUCATION Master of Social Work, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL. 1983

AND Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL., 1979

LICENSURE/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) State of Florida, 1985-2014

CERTIFICATION: -Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), 1983- present

- Ericksonian and Clinical Hypnosis.

-Crisis Intervention and Control, Brief Strategic Psychotherapy

-Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP).

-Certified Life Coach

REFERENCES: Excellent personal and professional references available upon request.

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