Sandra Ackerman

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proven leadership operations relationship management

Well-qualified, professional, and bold analytical senior leader with a keen focus on strategic planning, relationship management, and multifaceted collaboration in within the Public Health Community. Career track includes contributions to high-performance work cultures with a demonstrated ability to partner throughout all levels of the organization. Handle diverse issues and concerns with regard to organizational effectiveness and team motivation that produce long-term benefits. Proven and demonstrated knowledge of critical thinking, people management, and idea generation.

Public Health

Process Implementation

Strategic Planning

Cross Functional Team Building

Account Management

Team Leadership

Communications

Strategic Analysis

Driving Business Growth

Relationship Building

Program Management

Organizational Effectiveness

Interpersonal Skills

Growth Mindset

Procedure Development

Professional Experience

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON City/State 2019 - Present

Mental Health Specialist

●Successfully develop and implement comprehensive mental health services including directing service to program participants, conducting classroom observations, and providing technical assistance.

●Train and coach a talented team of Infant Toddler Specialists, ECEAP Coordinators, and other subcontracted staff.

●Implement comprehensive leadership including coaching and supervision initiatives.

●Manage multiple resources to maximize efficiencies and the effectiveness of mental health services to a diverse group of individuals.

●Oversee comprehensive eligibility requirements for county service including ensuring all have access, use, and receive appropriate levels of care.

●Adhere to stringent standards of clinical services to meet and exceed state and federal requirements.

●Maintain confidential and sensitive documents including clinical treatment records for compliance with established standards.

●Plan and implement all logistics, strategic planning, and vision including serving as representative on multiple committees.

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES City/State 2014 - Present

Clinical Therapist

●Ensured proper clinical services and case management to meet and exceed needs of children, teens, and families.

●Held direct responsibility for maintaining comprehensive documentation and billing information related to caseload and CQI activities.

●Collaborate with peers and colleagues to support and treat teams as well as engage in supervision activities.

●Conducted diagnostic assessments through identifying client and family strengths and needs.

●Developed and implemented client treatment plans utilizing therapeutic modalities to build strengths.

●Provided safety and crisis planning for clients and families.

●Managed communication with outreach services, treatment plans, and safety considerations.

●Served as consultant with contracted minority mental health specialists including driving documented consultations within the client record.

●Successfully participated in periodic utilization review processes and other CQI activities.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA at CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Doctor of Philosophy – Marriage and Family Therapy / Counseling

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