MARK D. ISKOWITZ

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Yonkers, NY 10703

Cell Phone 914-***-****

Email ad3zvk@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION: YESHIVA UNIVERSITY – BRONX, NY

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY – BALTIMORE, MD

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

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TRAINING: Transcendental Meditation (Feb. 2024)

Restorative Justice Training - Williston Community Justice Center, Williston Vermont (Feb. 2024, Cristalee McSweeney trainer)

Deep Listening Training – Hingham Massachusetts (Sept. 2023, Jack Pransky and Lori Carpenos trainers)

VOLUNTEER

WORK: Lifting Up Westchester – White Plains, NY (April 2023 to present)

Argus Community – Bronx, NY (April 2023 to present)

Network Support Services, Inc. – Bronx, NY (May 2023 to present)

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions – Brooklyn, NY (Feb. 2023 to April 2023)

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE:

September 2022 – NEW YORK PEACE PROJECT

Present BRONX, NY

Co-Founder

Developing an organization that fosters conversations around the topic of peace and how to nurture peace of mind regardless of outside circumstances. These conversations are followed up with a Three Principles based curriculum offered to vulnerable populations within the New York City/Metropolitan region through collaboration with various non-profits, businesses, and government entities.

November 2019 - PRACTICE OF PEACE FOUNDATION, INC.

September 2022 BRONX, NY

Research and Program Development

Developing programs based on the Three Principles education model for implementation in various venues including transitional and emergency housing, supportive housing, and affordable housing. Coordination of training and ongoing implementation activities that will encompass all of those employed by the agency, as well as program participants. Developing and analyzing program data to improve outcomes and benefits for our clients and the community at large.

November 2015 – MONTIFIORE/ UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL ASSOCIATES

November 2019 YONKERS, NY

Provider Relations Manager

Help providers transition from behavioral health services that are paid

directly by New York State Medicaid, using a fee for service methodology,

to a value-based system where payments are made by Managed Care

companies. Assist providers with issues involving payment of claims and

authorization of behavioral health services. Develop network of contracted,

behavioral health providers.

June 2015 – THE FORTUNE SOCIETY

November 2015 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY

Medicaid Coordinator

Development of new services under New York State’s Medicaid Redesign program – care management within a designated Health Home model and Home and Community Based Services under the HARP initiative.

July 2010 – THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER -

April 2015 MT. VERNON, NY

Chief Financial Officer and Development Manager

Oversaw the financial operations of the agency including,

receivables, payables, and payroll. Duties included the maintenance of appropriate insurances and follow through on all policies related to human resources. Development tasks included the initiation of new programs in keeping with the mission of the agency and finding appropriate funding and/or revenue streams.

January 2006 - PRINCIPLE-BASED CONSULTING -

January 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Self-employed Consultant

Started a business that provided a Three Principles education model for staff, and individuals receiving direct services, of local non-profits and businesses in the Tampa Bay area. The goal of training was to help a person achieve greater creativity, reduce stress, and improve decision-making capabilities.

January 2006 - GULF COAST COMMUNITY CARE –

February 2007 CLEARWATER, FL

Counselor

Worked part-time as a counselor providing assessment and therapy

for adults, couples, and families.

March 2002 – NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH –

August 2005 NEW YORK, NY

ACT Project Coordinator

Coordinated the development and implementation of Assertive

Community Treatment (ACT) services to nearly 3000 individuals identified as heavy users of the mental health system within the 5 Boroughs of New York City. This position also required a great deal of public speaking and training of non-profit executives and staff in all areas of “Evidence Based” practices.

November 1999 – BOWERY RESIDENTS’ COMMITTEE -

March 2002 NEW YORK, NY

Program Director

Director of a Continuing Day Treatment program that served

individuals who were homeless and also involved in the mental health and substance abuse systems.

January 1998 – BALDWIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE – HAGAMAN, NY

June 1999 Clinical Consultant

Provided direct case management services for a substance abusing

population. Integrated services with the local criminal justice

system and developed a referral network in the areas of

employment and education.

1993 – 1996 NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH –

NEW YORK, NY

Intensive Case Management Coordinator

Supervised and coordinated an intensive case management

program that provided services to people identified by the mental health and substance abuse systems. A substantial percentage of individuals also had criminal justice records and were being released directly from prison with convictions related to extremely violent crimes. Provided technical assistance to staff, mental health organizations, and the criminal justice system including the NYS Division of Parole.

1989 – 1993 CREEDMOOR PSYCHIATRIC CENTER – QUEENS, NY

Intensive Case Manager

Provided case management services to a small case load of individuals identified as heavy users of the mental health and substance abuse systems

1987 – 1994 RIKERS ISLAND HEALTH SERVICES

MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER – QUEENS, NY

Mental Health Specialist

Provided assessment and crisis intervention services to male

inmates entering the NYC jail system. Performed follow up

counseling for inmates in general population and a specially

designated mental health unit. Many of these individuals had very

recent contact with the mental health and substance abuse

systems.

References available upon request.

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