Quality Assurance Mental Health
Resume:
Kenneth Jackson
Crystal, MN.
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Work Experience:
Treatment Director
Ethos Recovery Clinic
November 2023 to Present
Duties include directing the overall operation of a MOUD/MAT clinic proving methadone and suboxone maintenance services to a diverse population in a patient centered approach. I supervise 2 LADC’s, 2 RN’s, 2 LPN’s and a NP. We utilize a harm reduction model that includes daily support groups as well as individual counseling for our patients.
Clinical/Treatment Director
Twin Cities Health Services
April 2022 to October 2023
Duties include managing the overall operation of an Intensive Outpatient Substance use Disorder program. I supervise 2 LADC’s and 1 ADC-T. I am also responsible for supervising 2 outreach workers. I manage a caseload of 6 clients and facilitate 6 hours of psychoeducation groups 1x per week for both men and women. The treatment services are delivered in concurrence with the policies and procedures outlined in 245 G licensure requirements of the state of Minnesota.
Program Quality Assurance Manager
AICDC Withdrawal Management
March 2021 to Present
Duties Include:
Supervise a staff of LADC’s and ADCT’s. Duties also require me to create and update policies and procedures in compliance with 245.F Minnesota state law. Ensure counselors complete comprehensive assessments in compliance with ASAM 3.7 and 3.2 levels of care. WDM counselors are expected to review medical documents with the client to assessor current as well as the appropriate next level of care (ASAM) client will be referred to. I also facilitate monthly staff meetings, audit clinical and medical documents for compliance with Minnesota state law (245.F). I facilitate a substance use disorder group for clients every Monday. I am also in charge of all things related to the 1115 demonstration project (Mn Dept. of Human Services).
Addiction Care Program Manager (LADC)
St. Joseph's Hospital (M health/Fairview) - Saint Paul, MN
March 2019 to January 2021
Duties include:
Supervising a team of 5 master level LADC’s (including myself) in an inpatient setting
(hospital based). Enter patients into State DAANES system. Complete Comprehensive Assessments,
treatment plans, and review treatment plan weekly with patient. Also work with patient, their families,
and multi-disciplinary team that includes medical doctors, occupational therapist, psychologist,
nurses, social works, and non-denomination chaplains to stabilize patients mental, physical, and
spiritual health prior to referring patients to next level of care.
Manager of Assessments and Aftercare
Avivo - Minneapolis, MN
July 2018 to October 2018
Duties included: supervising a staff of 5 licensed alcohol & drug counselors (LADC's) complete walk in
chemical health assessments for persons seeking treatment services for co-occurring disorders. Also
supervised 2 outpatient counselors (LADC's) providing outpatient chemical dependency treatment
services to clients stepping down to low intensity level of care. The treatment services are delivered in
concurrence with the policies and procedures outlined in 245G licensure requirements of the state of
Minnesota.
I was employed by Meridian Behavioral Health from 2009-2012, I returned to MBH September 2013 in the role of Clinical Assessment Counselor. I was promoted to Treatment Director at Lakeshore 2015. I was promoted to Treatment Director at Twin Town 2016. I briefly relocated to the state of Georgia in 2017. I returned to Minnesota in 2018.
Treatment Director
Meridian Behavioral Health/Oakridge - Rochester, MN
January 2018 to June 2018
Duties include managing the overall operation of a 68-bed male MI/CD facility of 50 plus employees
that included: 4 mental health professionals (MHP's), 10 licensed alcohol & drug counselors (LADC's),
A RN nurse manager and medical staff, and 21 paraprofessionals. The facility is responsible for the
delivery of 30 hours of chemical dependency and mental health treatment services to 68 patients
(men) on a weekly basis. The treatment services are delivered in concurrence with the policies and
procedures outlined in 245 G licensure requirements of the state of Minnesota.
Treatment Director
Meridian Behavorial Health/Twin Town - Saint Paul, MN
June 2016 to August 2017
Duties include supervising 1 Program Coordinator 1 Clinical Supervisor, 6 LADC's, 2 MHP, 1 Nurse
manager, 5 nurses, 2 TMA's, 14 Recovery Specialist, and 1 Maintenance person, and other contracted
personnel. I oversee the delivery of at least 30 hours of chemical dependency and mental health
treatment services to 50 patients (men). The treatment services are delivered in concurrence with the
policies and procedures outlined in Rule 31 licensure requirements of the state of Minnesota.
Treatment Director
Meridian Behavioral Health (MN). Lakeshore - Mahtomedi, MN
June 2015 to June 2017
Duties include supervising 2 LADC's, 1 MHP3 nurses, 8 Chemical health Technicians, 1 Maintenance
person, and other contracted personnel. I oversee the delivery of 30 hours of chemical dependency
and mental health treatment to 23 men. The treatment services are delivered in concurrence with the
policies and procedures outlined in Rule 31 licensure requirements of the state of Minnesota.
(Relocated to Georgia September 2017. Returned to Minnesota January 2018)
Therapist
Georgia Hope - Woodstock, GA
November 2017 to January 2018
Complete intake assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Provide Community Therapy
(Mental Health Services) to children, adolescents, and adults in the community under the supervision
of licensed mental health professionals.
Treatment Director/Meridian Behavioral Health
Education:
Master of Professional Studies in integrated behavioral health in co-occurring
disorders
University of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN
August 2012 to July 2017
Bachelor's of Science: Alcohol and Drug counseling.
Metropolitan State University
January 2006 to August 2010
Skills:
• Cpr certified
• Counseling
• Documentation
• Therapy
• Mental Health
• Addiction Counseling
• Group Therapy
• Intake Experience
• Motivational Interviewing
• Crisis Intervention
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Mental Health Counseling
• Clinical Counseling
• Behavioral Therapy
• Curriculum Development
• PowerPoint
• Microsoft word
• Word
Additional Information
Skills: Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (State of MN), Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II State
of Georgia). CPR certified, certified in Non-violent Crisis Intervention, excellent interpersonal skills,
proficient using Microsoft Word & PowerPoint, valid state of Minnesota driver's license.
Willing to relocate to Tampa, FL, or Charlotte, NC
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