Mental Health Manager

Scott A. Mc Gill

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Professional Management & Counseling Experience:

Acting Manager - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

New Jersey State Department of Labor & Workforce Development, DVRS, October 2010 – Present, Randolph & Phillipsburg, NJ

Oversee operations of three counties, Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties of New Jersey.

Supervises the work operations and programs and has the responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting and/or disciplining of employees.

Evaluates and manages a case service budget and available resources to develop a comprehensive integrated delivery plan designed to meet the needs of persons with significant disabilities.

Directs a continuing plan of staff development in the office through orientation, in-service, and other training courses; directs the determination of training needs of the office staff.

Examined statistical information, social trends, legislation, and other technical and non-technical information, draws conclusions, and prepares reports for utilization in the office planning process.

Analyzes and interprets management information system reports of the local office operation to monitor and measure the office progress toward meeting goals and objectives; takes corrective action where necessary.

Supervising Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - VRC 2, VRC 1

New Jersey State Department of Labor & Workforce Development, DVRS, April 2000 - September 2010, Paterson, NJ

Supervised the performance of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors’ involved in providing vocational training, counseling, rehabilitation, as well as restorative services for a caseload of disabled and severely disabled clients.

Evaluated and supervised Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors’ development of comprehensive case management plans necessary for client rehabilitation.

Supervised Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors’ ability to evaluate relevant documentation to determine client eligibility for services according to established policy and procedures.

Approved caseload expenditures for the purchase of diagnostic and other case services necessary for the medical, physical, and emotional rehabilitation of the client as well as advocacy; conduct case reviews according to agency policies and procedures.

Developed and utilized a network of service programs and other community contacts.

Harbor House Senior Manager - Unit Leader Supervisor

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, January 1996 - April 2000, Paterson, NJ

Provided ongoing training, support, and clinical supervision with caseworker staff.

Served on various committees: which included partial care programming, quality improvement, revised partial care billing procedures, substance abuse programming, revised policies, and procedures according to guidelines set forth by the Joint Commission on Accredited Hospital and Organizations & Commission on Accrediting Rehabilitation Facilities.

Provided extensive case management and rehabilitation services while maintaining an extensive caseload.

Advocated, negotiated, and assisted consumers in securing all rehabilitative services.

Negotiated transitional and supportive employment opportunities with businesses and industries.

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Regional Clinical Director

HealthFirst, January 1994 - April 1996, New York City, NY

Evaluated, oversaw, directed, and provided individualized treatment recommendations within agency policies for managed care individuals within the New York City Health and Hospital Cooperation System.

Managed, responsible, and reported to medical director for appropriate level of clinical mental and substance care, based upon the treatment team reports and recommendations.

Senior Psychiatric Evaluator

Lee Health Occupational Medicine Center, January 1994 - January 1996, Lee County, FL

Provided emergency psychiatric evaluations at Emergency Departments and Medical Centers throughout Lee County, Florida. Perform outpatient evaluations for various levels if care such as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for both adults and adolescents. Provide clinical justification to private insurance companies for pre-authorization for inpatient and outpatient admissions. Also coordinate placement with the appraisal nurse while onsite to manage acuity and capability to ensure safety of both patients and staff at the facility. And assessed referrals for admission from other psychiatric facilities South Western Florida Coast.

Senior Clinician, Mental Health Services

Saint Claire Health Care, January 1989 - January 1994 - Denville, NJ

Provided services based on an individualized treatment plan to stabilize and to prevent higher level of care.

Ensure complete and timely documentation of all activities.

Use short-term evidence-based practice/interventions and to provide counseling to and children/adolescents in accordance with their needs.

Coordinated with a multi-disciplinary therapeutic team of counselors, social workers, case/care managers, and advocates.

Clinical and Program Director - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

McGill LLC & Bergen Passaic Psychological Associates, January 2000 - December 2018, North Haledon, Franklin Lakes, and Bloomingdale, NJ

McGill LLC Counseling Center specialized in various clinical approaches including, cognitive and behavioral therapies. Our emphasis was to increase self-awareness, self-acceptance, and empowerment through accepting our thoughts without judgement, changing trigger behaviors, identifying emotions, while seeking healthy, appropriate, and acceptable options which resulted in a better quality of life. Services were offered to children, adolescents, and families. Treated a range of mental health and substance abuse concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma stress management, and addictions.

Education:

William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

Master of Education, General & Vocational Counseling

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Vocational and Educational Counseling and Testing

Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, National Honors Society

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Licensure & Certification:

Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor (LRC), State of New Jersey

Professional Counselor Examiners Committee-License # 37RT00350600

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, Rolling Meadows, IL-Certification # 00040912

Certified Public Manager (CPM), State of New Jersey Department of Personnel Human Resource Development Institute and Fairleigh Dickinson University

Certified Social Worker (CSW), Professional Social Work Examiners Committee -State of New Jersey

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ

Certificate in Public Management (CPM)

The State University of New York at Buffalo (RRCEP-II & Region 2-TACE)

General and Community Rehabilitation Program

Rehabilitation Counseling Continuing Education Training

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Passaic County Sheriff’s Department; SORA Certified # 443409D

Professional Journal & Article Publication:

McGill, K., & McGill, S., (2011). New Jersey Children’s Behavioral Healthcare System: Cross service delivery planning for transitional population youth’s (ages 16 and 18+). Journal of Evaluation and Program Planning, 34, 316-321.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

EXTENSIVE SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE & CLINICAL SKILLS * PROJECT MGT & BUSINESS OPERATIONS SOLUTIONS * RELATIONSHIP & VENDOR MGT * STAFF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Experienced Professional Managing Multi-County Government Vocational Rehabilitation Field Offices throughout the State of New Jersey

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