Program Manager & Behavioral Health Specialist

Rashidat O. Gbadegesin M.S., LCSW-C

Washington D.C. 240-***-**** Email: *******@********.***

SUMMARY:

Results-driven professional with a decade of experience managing programs, leading cross functional teams, and supporting diverse populations. Expertise in stakeholder collaboration, project coordination, crisis management and process improvement. Highly organized and adaptable with strong interpersonal skills and commitment to delivering value in fast paced environments. Known for strong communication, strategic thinking, resolving complex challenges and strong client engagement skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Program Management

Administrative Management

Workshop Facilitation

Data Tracking, Reporting Analysis

Organizational Leadership & Team Support

Client/Patient Centered Service Delivery

Risk Assessment & Crisis Management

Regulatory Compliance

WORK EXPERIENCE:

U.S. Dept of Navy - Command, Naval Installations, Annapolis, MD Aug 2024 – Present Employment Assistance Program Manager

● Provides employment assistance, military lifestyle resources, and educational services to spouses and family members of Navy personnel.

● Lead a range of monthly workshops and training on federal & nonfederal resume writing, job search strategies, interviewing and negotiation techniques including Pre-Separation Briefs and Managing Your Education sessions to military personnel.

● Oversee program development to ensure compliance with certification requirements.

● Responsible for developing partnerships with federal and state agencies, private sector employers, DOD contractors and military spouse employment programs for job matching/referral and information purposes.

● Selected as a panel speaker at the 2026 Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) annual meeting, delivering a presentation to 350+ attendees on Building Successful Hiring Pipelines Through Military Installations”.

MedStar Harbor Hospital – Baltimore, MD Oct 2024 – Present Behavioral Health Specialist – Psychiatric Crisis Intervention, Emergency Dept (Remote)

Serve as the overnight remote clinician covering two MedStar hospitals, conducting psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments for patients brought in under emergency petition or presenting with substance use and acute psychiatric symptoms to determine appropriate disposition.

Coordinate care transitions -inpatient bed searches, crisis bed, present cases for admission acceptance, and complete insurance authorization for hospitalization.

Collaborate and provide real time communication with attending physicians, nursing staff, technicians, and community partners to coordinate disposition plans and connect patients with appropriate outpatient and social resources for continuity of care. Rashidat O. Gbadegesin 240-***-**** *******@********.***

Facilitate involuntary commitment process and complete thorough and timely documentation in compliance with state regulations and hospital policies. Holy Cross Hospital – Silver Spring, MD June 2020 – February 2025 Perinatal Social Worker – Care Management Dept (PRN)

Conducted assessments for postpartum patients and newborns in need of required post- acute services and/or durable medical equipment, and identify risk factors.

Assessed substance exposure and reported positive toxicology results to local child protective services in accordance with legal and hospital policy requirements.

Collaborated with legal representatives, surrogacy agencies and community providers to coordinate and facilitate surrogacy arrangements to support appropriate discharge planning for newborns and intended families.

Facilitated complex discharge planning and family meetings for placement, kinship care and referrals to parenting resources, substance use treatment and mental health services.

Arranged post discharge services based on assessed needs to include follow up appointments, homecare, durable medical equipment and skilled nursing facilities providing cross coverage support for adult medical units during staffing shortages. U.S. Defense Health Agency – Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, VA

Clinical Social Worker – Behavioral Health Consultation & Liaison Services, Emergency Dept. March 2023 – March 2024 (Full time)

Conducted behavioral health psychological safety assessments utilizing mental health crisis interventions skills, compassionate approach, Department of Defense (DOD) clinical practice guidelines, and Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to evaluate patient acuity level for suicide risk.

Served as second sole provider on 2nd shift, the most active shift in the ED evaluating 3-4 patients ranging in complexity per shift.

October 2023, recipient of the “Ace Award” from the Director of Behavioral Health for the ability to independently manage complexed behavioral care during the busiest shift in the department, successfully navigating MEDEVACS, impressive safety evaluations and patient disposition.

Simultaneously communicated with multiple stakeholders to include medical/military personnel, command leadership, and family to coordinate care, provide appropriate resources, recommendation for voluntary/involuntary inpatient admission, develop safety plans and determine patient dispositions.

SERCO, Joint Base Andrews – MD March 2021 – March 2024 Clinical Counselor II – USMCR/USNR Psychological Health Outreach Program (Remote) Rashidat O. Gbadegesin 240-***-**** *******@********.***

Independently oversaw and managed eight sites – 2 Navy Reserve Centers (NRC), 2 CNAFR units and 5 Marine units.

Conducted behavioral health screening with Marine and Navy Reservists, full time staff and eligible family members to determine current psychological

Provided briefings and consultation to reservists, family members, Home Training Center (HTC) and NRC high level military leaders.

Linked reservists and family members to “good fit services” based on identified needs.

Attended drill weekends and staff meetings to provide training workshops, resource materials and postvention work when requested.

Independently Conducted monthly audits on 15 assigned cases and managed 24 hr. phone line multiple times yearly.

EDUCATION:

Columbia University, New York NY

Master of Science, Social Work

Specialization: Advanced Clinical Practice -Health, Mental Health & Disabilities Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

Bachelor of Arts, Social Work

Study Abroad: Hong Kong, China

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (Cum Laude)

LICENSURE:

Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C) State of Maryland- License #22577

Board of Social Work Certified Supervisor

State of Maryland

CLEARANCE

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