Denise L. Romary, M.A.

*** ******** **** ** **** PA. 17402 717-***-**** dfit1973@gmail .com

Education: The Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg PA Master of Applied Psychology May 2001

The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA Bachelor of Arts Psychology May 1996

Experience:

2011 to present Merakey of PA York, PA

Regional Director, Children and Family Services

• Ensure operational success for children’s community behavioral programs across 13 counties

• Partner with leadership to develop and align Strategic Planning initiatives to meet Quality Metric Measures

• Develop strategy for program improvement and service growth

• Implement new start up programs across multiple counties

• Lead monthly operations reporting process to identify areas of success or areas in need of improvement in program quality, outcomes, fidelity, policy adherence

• Coach, mentor and train managers and clinical supervisors for leadership efficacy

• Analyze fiscal performance for prudence and return on investment

• Audit performance quality initiatives to sustain clinical/client relevance, licensing, and adherence regulatory standards

• Serve as intensive behavioral health services product team facilitator for all state locations

• Manage assigned special projects and lead workgroups or subcommittees

• Collaborate with Communications leads on recruiting and marketing efforts

• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders for administrative, clinical, marketing, and community engagement strategy opportunities

• Safeguard support for families and children ages 3-20 yrs of age

• Monitor use of electronic systems for medical records for compliance 1997 to 2011 Keystone Children & Family Services Harrisburg, PA 2009 to 2011 Behavioral Specialist Consultant/ Mobile Therapist

• Developed treatment plans for children ages 3-21 years of age and families with social, emotional, and behavioral needs in home, community and school settings

• Supervised clinical therapeutic staff

• Coordinated with outside agencies involved in families/children services 2001 to 2009 Director of Behavioral Health and Rehabilitation Services/ Summer Therapeutic Activities Programs/Outpatient Services

• Directed, clinically supervised, and trained Behavioral Health Staff

• Developed and tracked program budget to ensure alignment with quality initiatives and metrics

• Managed hiring process for program staffing, performance reviews, measurement of staff utilization/productivity

• Monitored and managed case assignments and case scheduling

• Analyzed and reported on outpatient therapist and psychiatrist performance to expected standards

• Developed and implemented treatment plans and progress note review processes

• Coordinated with outside agencies for both administrative and clinical purposes and interagency service plans

• Lead development and oversite of summer activities programs 2002 to 2010 Director of Student Assistance Programs

• Identified of children at risk of mental health/substance use/academic concerns

• Directed and clinically supervised student assistance services staff

• Developed and maintained contracts with elementary and high schools

• Co-facilitated support groups on mental health needs.

• Supported schools in team building, and post crisis management

• Networking with county, school administrators/superintendents’ representatives

• Monitored program budget and performance to quality initiatives 2000 to 2001 Director of Therapeutic Staff Support

• Directed, clinically supervised, and trained TSS staff

• Interviewed and hired staff for program needs

• Oversight of case assignments, staff schedules

1997 to 2000 Therapeutic Staff Support

• Delivered support to children ages 3-21 years of age with behavioral health needs in the home, community and school settings

• Implemented treatment plans developed by Behavior therapist/Mobile therapist

• Worked collaboratively with family and team as outlined by treatment plans 1997 Intern, Developmental Behavior Interventionist

• Developed service plans for children birth to 3 years old with developmental delays

• Provided support and resources for children/families to enhance daily opportunities for learning provided in home, community settings

• Promote families’ independence and competencies

Clearances, Certifications and Other Activities

• Act 33, 34, and FBI Clearances, TB Testing, Valid PA Driver’s License

• Volunteer Board Member Autism York- Social Events – Family Coordinator

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