CHARLES FENIGSTEIN

**** *. ***** **** **. Gilbert, AZ 85233 480-***-**** ad478z@r.postjobfree.com

Over 40 years experience in Behavioral Health Field, as C.E.O Program Director, Clinical Director, Trainer, and Consultant. Extensive Knowledge,skill and experience in addictions and psychiatric challenges in the behavioral health field .Knowledge of Joint Commission Accreditation

Assist with Behavioral Health start up programs Excellent supervisory skills, communication skills, motivated, dedicated, ethical, committed professional.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mindfulness Counseling Services 1995-Present Gilbert, AZ

Founder, CEO

Provide a variety of services for individuals, groups, hospitals, substance abuse programs, educational institutions, mental health, social services and sports organizations. Currently consulting as the Sports Account Manager for The SandCreek Group EAP, contracted with Major League Baseball, providing services to professional baseball teams. Currently consult- ing with Dr. Chastant and Dr. Chambers facilitating in home Detox and Substance Abuse Counseling. Currently running a Mindfulness Meditation Groups. Currently facilitating individual, group, family sessions. Provide workshops, retreats and training for organizations in a variety of topics.

Journey Healing Centers Scottsdale, AZ

Corporate Clinical Director 2007- 2011

Oversight and management of all facilities, 36 bed capacity, including creating a safe and effective therapeutic environment. Supervision of personnel and staff development and train- ing, maintaining appropriate licensure, standards and policies,( responsible for starting and completing the Joint Accreditation initiative), as well as program development for in- terminational treatment and facilities.

Chandler Valley Hope RTC, Chandler, AZ

Program Director 1999-2007 Administer, supervise and case manage all aspects of inpatient (60 beds) and outpatient treatment services: including lecture series, psychological services, pastoral services, AA orientation edu- cation, clinical/medical records maintenance and fiscal operations. Maintain appropriate licensure, standards and policies, ensure long term financial prosperity for the facilities, provide pub- lic relations and interact with the facility Board. Program development with a variety of professional sports organizations to treat professional athletes.

Pinion Hills Hospital/ RTC, Velarde, NM

Program Manager 1997-1999 Managed all aspects of this 75-bed facility including maintaining a safe and effective therapeutic treatment environment, supervision of personnel, development and training of staff. Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop psychiatric treatment plans, developed sexual offender and chemical dependency programs, interpreted, enforced and developed developmental policies and procedures.

Intermountain Centers for Human Development, Santa Fe, NM

Clinical Director 1996-1997 Oversight of treatment provision for 75-bed community-based Juvenile Justice-related treat- ment program. Supervised and trained staff. Maintained communication with community agencies. Assessed and interviewed for service eligibility. Provided individual, group and family counseling. Developed compliance requirements for Medicaid and Bureau of Prisons Standards.

Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources, Program Development and Training Branch Frankfort, KY

Family Services Program Specialist 1993-1996

Developed and presented training in counseling and management services for state employ- ees. Provided support and technical assistance for developing /restructuring 50 distinct pro- grams related to children's residential services serving 500+ youth. Participated in task forces and maintained pertinent records.

Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources, Frankfort, KY

Assistant Branch Manager 1992-1993 Assisted in the strategic planning and oversight of 12 residential treatment programs within the Juvenile Justice System. Interpreted, enforced and developed departmental policies and procedures. Evaluated program effectiveness under American Correctional standards.

Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources Lincoln Village Treatment Center, Elizabethtown, KY

Residential Facility Superintendent 1983-1992 Developed the first chemical dependency program for a state operated residential facility for adjudicated delinquent youth. Administered all aspects of residential facility including treatment, health, recreation and business. Provided daily management of facility functions: personnel, budget, public relations, staffing, employee training, policies and regulations. Responsible for maintenance of national treatment standards (American Correctional Association).

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution, Santa Fe, NM

Trainer 1996-1998 Provided educational presentations for parents and youth in Santa Fe's school system as part of a pilot program “Releasing Anger Positively.” Facilitate conflict resolution with students, parents and teachers.

Ultimate Care, Louisville, KY Administrative Consultant/ Group Facilitator 1993-1996

Facilitated communications with probation and parole boards. Conducted group therapy for substance abuse issues. Supervised and trained staff for local programs.

Whitney M. Young Job Corps Center, Simpsonville, KY

Substance Abuse Services Consultant 1987-1992 Provided individual and group counseling, assessment and evaluation of Job Corp program participants. Evaluated data on effectiveness of drug-use testing. Conducted staff trainings. Developed, trained and instructed Martial Arts program. J

EDUCATION M.S. Education

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

B.A. Philosophy

University of Transylvania, I’m Lexington, KY

Exchange Student

University of the Americas, Puebla, Mexico

University of Eastern Kentucky, Richmond, KY University of Louisville, Louisville, KY Post Graduate course work: 15 hours

LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Certified Sports Counselor Certified Meditation Teacher

Certified Yoga,Tai Chi Instructor International Sports Professional Association Association for Applied Sports Psychology

The Mindfulness Network

National Institute of Mental Health

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Retired 2021 over 40 years Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor in AZ, KY & NM

Clinical Member of American Counseling Association

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

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