Workforce Development, non-profit healthcare and education background

Experienced licensed social work professional pursuing a Doctorate of Education with a focus in Healthcare Administration and Leadership, with a demonstrated history within non-profit educational and healthcare settings applying best practices for operational and partnership development, learning and development, change management, leadership, and recruitment.

HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Marywood University, Scranton, PA 08/2020-Present

Adjunct Professor

Adjunct Faculty for SW 504, Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families

Provide instruction on strengths-based practice and the application of empowerment, anti-discrimination, and crisis intervention theoretical approaches.

Encourage a professional learning environment to review theories, values, and skills of social work practice

Highlighted Contributions:

Developed a hybrid virtual learning model to meet learners needs and promote learning objectives

Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA 08/2013-09/2014

Adjunct Faculty and GED Instructor

Adjunct Faculty for English Composition, Fundamentals of Writing, and General Education Development

Developed lesson plans and curriculum to enhance the learning experience

Encouraged student participation by creating a supportive and organized classroom

Highlighted Contributions:

Mentored adult learners one on one to achieve academic goals and develop basic professional skills

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

The Wright Center, Scranton, PA 06/2020-Present

Director of Workforce Operations, Graduate Medical Education

Promote residency and fellowship as well as opportunities and innovations that support institutional and

programmatic expansion and the application of best practices in graduate medical education.

Apply comprehensive and authentic recruitment strategies to ensure the capture of high-

quality residency, fellowship, and applicants.

Collect, gather, maintain and report on data and feedback to support continuous process improvement relative to recruitment and stakeholder referral processes and relationships.

Highlight Contributions:

Recognized at the executive and departmental level for living the mission of the organization and exceeding expectations to achieve results driven achievements

Built relationships with partner organizations to streamline SOP processes to achieve desired outcomes

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine/Geisinger Education, Northeast, PA 06/2018-06/2020

Clinical Well-Being Specialist

Responsible for the deployment and oversight of learner wellness initiatives: Approximately 58 residents and fellows and 500 graduate and medical students.

Work collaboratively with GCSOM Student Affairs and Student Committees to identify and address process improvement opportunities for supportive programming.

Enhance opportunities for resident/fellow wellness programming, behavioral health lectures, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for professional development, and increase awareness of system supports

Collect data to evaluate learner engagement, satisfaction, and motivation toward wellness programing

Highlighted Contributions:

Instrumental in interdisciplinary teamwork for the approval for Student Health Services’ expansion

Developed and implemented the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Integrative Screening Program for confidential behavioral health screenings

Created supportive curriculum to increase knowledge and application of social-behavioral sciences in accordance to ACGME competencies

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA 11/2015-11/2019

Medical Social Work Care Manager

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient progress in post-acute episode of care

Liaison between the hospital, community agencies, and patient/family to exchange clinical information

Resolve psychosocial patient care issues and develop and implement a patient transition and discharge plan appropriate to identified goals for recovery

Highlighted Contributions:

Mentor new staff and graduate interns on operational best practices

Encouraged a professional practice environment, shared governance among team members, and collaborative solution-focused communication.

CHOICES Recovery Program, Wilkes-Barre, PA 12/2013-11/2015

Drug and Alcohol Therapist

Counselled clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in recovery efforts

Developed client centered treatment plans and evaluate progress in relation to measurable goals

Coordinated counseling efforts with other health professions and services within the community

Highlighted Contributions:

Developed curriculum for the Nutrition Education Group and Orientation Group

Mentored undergraduate interns on operational best practices and evidence-based practice

Educational Data Systems Incorporated, Wilkes-Barre, PA 06/2011-12/2013

EARN Program Instructor and Inside Job Developer

Monitored individual personal and professional development through career development workshops

Assisted the Job Placement Coordinator in creating business and professional relationships

Coordinated services between various community agencies for client needs

Highlighted Contributions:

Established and oversaw bi-weekly inter-agency meetings to review active and closed cases, participation rates and retention, trends, and areas of success or need in programming and coordination

Created a workforce development curriculum which was utilized in two counties for the Employment Advancement and Retention Network Program

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Nebraska Methodist College, Omaha, NE Anticipated 2021

Doctor of Education

oEducation and Leadership in Healthcare

Marywood University, Scranton, PA 08/2013-05/2016

Master of Social Work Degree

oSpecialization in Behavioral Health

oPhi Alpha Honor Society, Sigma Zeta Chapter

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 08/2007-05/2011

Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, Secondary Education & English

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervision, Carly Ellman LCSW 2020-Present

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Licensed Social Worker Active

National Council of Behavioral Health, Mental Health First Aid Trainer Active

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Executive Team Recognition (3 recognitions) 2020

Recognized by the executive team for going above and beyond in your daily work

Department Recognition (11 recognitions) 2020

Recognized by peers for contributing to department goals and desired outcomes

Be an Exceptional Team Player (7 recognitions) 2020

Ownership of professional role, accepts responsibility for timely deliverables, builds respectful relationships, seeks positive and constructive approaches to resolving workplace issues, and promotes diversity and inclusion

Be Driven for Great Results 2020

Takes ownership, works hard and gets the job done, creates solutions and knows what great looks like

Random Act of Kindness (4 recognitions) 2020

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Learning Environment Commendation 2019

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

National Association of Social Workers 2018-Present

Lackawanna County Prevention Education Consortium for Higher Education 2018-Present

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