Mental Health Clinical
Resume:
Christopher S. Stoudemire
Bear, DE 19701
adbgud@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in the social services that allows the application of my experience and opportunity for further growth.
EDUCATION
2007 - 2010 Masters of Social Work Delaware State University Dover, DE
1997 - 1998 Masters of Education Wilmington University Wilmington, DE
1990 - 1994 Bachelors of Science Lincoln University Lincoln Univ., PA
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Delaware # Q1-0001167
Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Pennsylvania # CW017483
Licensed Mental Health Screener State of Delaware #070
EXPERIENCE
Full Time
November 2015-Present
ACT Director Horizon House, Incorporated Wilmington, DE
o Responsible for direction and overall leadership of the ACT teams including supervision, implementation, and
evaluation of all ACT program systems to ensure adherence with agency and DSAMH guidelines and regulations.
o Responsible for oversight of the client referral/admission process including the interface with DSAMH,
implementation of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services of the program in coordination with the
assigned ACT team.
o Provided administrative supervision to the assigned ACT management and interdisciplinary treatment team to
ensure the implementation and continuum of quality patient-oriented treatment via therapeutic individual and
group programming.
July 2013-November 2015
Team Lead Horizon House, Incorporated Wilmington, DE
o Responsible for direction of the day-to-day administrative and clinical operations of the ACT team including
scheduling staff work hours to ensure appropriate program coverage.
o Responsible for coordination of the client admission process including the treatment, rehabilitation, and support
services of the program in coordination with the psychiatrist.
o Provided direction, coordination and motivation to the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure the
implementation and continuum of quality patient-oriented treatment via therapeutic individual and group
programming.
May 2012-July 2013
Residential Clinical Supervisor Horizon House, Incorporated Wilmington, DE
oResponsible for providing clinical supervision to case management and rehabilitative specialty staff within a residential services framework.
oProvided clinical support in developing the daily care of consumers in compliance with state and local regulations and agency policies and procedures.
oEnsured that assigned consumers receive the daily provision of recovery-based services through direct advocacy, planning, resource development, and daily therapeutic supports and mechanisms.
October 2011 – May 2012
Team Lead Horizon House, Incorporated Norristown, PA
o Responsible for direction of the daily administrative and clinical operations of the ACT team including scheduling staff work hours to ensure appropriate program coverage.
o Responsible for coordination of the client admission process including the treatment, rehabilitation, and support services of the program in coordination with the psychiatrist.
o Provided direction, coordination and motivation to the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure the implementation and continuum of quality patient-oriented treatment via therapeutic individual and group programming.
April 2007 - October 2011
Clinical Supervisor Horizon House, Incorporated Wilmington, DE
oResponsible for providing clinical supervision to case management and rehabilitative specialty staff within a community continuum of care framework.
oCoordinated the daily care of consumers in compliance with state and local regulations and agency policies and procedures.
oEnsured that assigned consumers receive the daily provision of recovery-based services through direct advocacy, planning, resource development, and daily therapeutic supports and mechanisms.
October 2000 - March 2007
Unit Director Delaware Psychiatric Center New Castle, DE
oResponsible for the daily oversight of treatment units within inpatient psychiatric setting for adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
oDeveloped, implemented, and monitored policies and procedures appropriate to the daily operations of the facility, ensuring that procedures, practices, and records were in full compliance with state and federal regulations, laws, and standard practices.
oProvided direction, coordination and motivation to the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure the implementation and continuum of quality patient centered treatment via therapeutic individual and group programming.
November 1998 - October 2000
Executive Director Snowden Cottage Academy Wilmington, DE
oResponsible for daily management and oversight of a twenty-four hour, level IV secured facility for male adolescent offenders between the ages of 12 and 18.
oActed as the primary liaison to contracting authority, corporate offices, media, and the community, developed and maintained contacts with all collateral agencies and organizations that provided services to the facility.
oResponsible for the preparation of the facility budget, ensuring that all operational expenses,
staffing requirements, and contracted services were within corporate budgetary specifications.
Contractual/Part-Time
November 2012-Present
Mental Health Therapist Wilmington Psychiatric Services Wilmington, DE
oProvided individual and family therapy to adult and adolescent service population within the traditional outpatient treatment milieu.
oResponsible for the collection of patient clinical treatment data and administration of clinical assessments to develop treatment objectives for goal achievement.
March 2010 - September 2011
Mobile Therapist Holcomb Behavioral Health Services Kennett Sq, PA
oProvide clinical mobile service delivery as defined by the program description, best practice standards and in full compliance with licensure standards.
oEffect implementation of treatment plan interventions and consultation with other treatment professionals regarding their role in carrying out treatment plan interventions.
oConduct quality individual and family therapy, with a clinically appropriate balance between both modalities.
November 2005 - June 2007
Psychiatric Social Worker III DHSS/DSAMH Wilmington, DE
oProvided clinical emergency services to adult clientele and their families within New Castle County, Delaware in order to ascertain the appropriate level of care.
oInterviewed patients, clients, family members and/or persons deemed necessary to obtain the most complete case history.
oProvided clinical consultation to Psychiatric Social Worker II personnel to facilitate the diffusion and resolution of crisis incidents.
October 2003 - October 2005
Mental Health Therapist NET Centers New Castle, DE
oProvided individual and family therapy to adult and adolescent service population within the traditional outpatient treatment milieu.
oResponsible for the collection of patient clinical treatment data and administration of clinical assessments to develop treatment objectives for goal achievement.
December 2002 - September 2004
Mobile Therapist/B.S.C. CGRC Media, PA
Mobile Therapist:
oProvided individual and family therapeutic services to children and their families in home, school, and community settings.
oResponsible for the effective implementation of treatment plan interventions with the client and family; and consultation and coordination with other treatment providers to facilitate the client goal attainment.
Behavioral Specialist Consultant:
oProvided clinical consultation to parents, extended families, teachers, and other adult caregivers regarding prescribed behavioral interventions.
oProvided clinical supervision and case consultation to Mobile Therapist and Therapeutic Staff Support to ensure the delivery of prescribed behavioral interventions.
November 1999 - January 2003
Crisis Therapist II Diakon Lutheran Services Wilmington, DE
oProvided clinical emergency services to adolescents and families within New Castle County, Delaware in order to ascertain the appropriate level of care.
oResponsible for the initial clinical assessment, treatment planning, and coordination of case management and referral services for the youth and their families.
oResponsible for providing interim individual and family therapeutic services to assigned caseload until permanent treatment services are secured.
QUALIFICATIONS
Program Administration and Coordination
Assisted in meeting facility goals; Strategized for facility growth and change.
Provided active leadership and experienced in staff training and development.
Maintained annual program operating budget exceeding four million dollars.
Responsible for development and implementation of program policies and procedures.
Supervision
Proficient in the supervision of Bachelors and Masters level staff.
Proficient in troubleshooting and problem solving for positive programmatic change.
Experienced program evaluation, quality assurance, and physical plant management.
Served as a resource for other social service professionals.
Therapeutic Intervention
Well-versed in crisis intervention techniques and de-escalation strategies.
Experienced in information, referral, and admissions/discharge planning.
Competent in preparing psychoeducational evaluations and administering clinical assessments.
Proficient in evidenced-based treatment modalities emphasizing client strengths and choice.
Knowledgeable of psychotropic medications and side effects.
Consultation, Education, Community Relations
Experienced in meeting with external personnel to resolve programmatic issues.
Proficient in interfacing with civic and government officials to maintain good community standing.
Skilled in community outreach to raise program awareness and increase stakeholder involvement.
Experienced in interfacing with Insurance and Managed Care Organizations for client need.
AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS
Selected as DHSS/DSAMH Employee of the Quarter - 4th Quarter 2002.
Member of DHSS/DSAMH Cultural Competence Policy Development Committee.
National Association of Social Workers- Delaware Chapter
REFERENCES
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