program director

Lauren Boulay

508-***-**** ● ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Seeking a position that keeps me engaged with the mental health community and supporting individuals in pursuing recovery and wellness. I have worked closely alongside individuals with psychiatric disabilities for just under six years, and have a strong clinical knowledge in the mental health field. I plan to use this knowledge as well as my supervisory skills from my experience as a Program Director to support the goals of individuals with mental illness to promote a supportive and healing oriented environment.

EDUCATION

Curry College, Milton, MA Quincy College, Quincy, MA

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, 2009 Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, 2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vinfen Corporation, Cambridge, MA

Program Director I July 2009-January 2010

• Oversaw all facets of daily operation for an eight bed residential program; including administration and clinical responsibilities for each resident diagnosed with major mental illness.

• Worked closely with clinicians and other health care workers to develop and implement individual treatment plans with responsibilities for timely maintenance of each individual record; ensuring each record meets quality standards for the Department of Mental Health.

• Crisis planning for high risk individuals for recovery and harm reduction practices.

• Hiring and overseeing six direct care staff; including conducting staff meetings, individual supervisions, scheduling and trainings. Ensuring staff members are upholding rehabilitation values, principles and techniques for recovery oriented services fostered by the corporation.

• Monthly twenty four hour emergency on-call rotation for six, eight bed, residential programs and over forty staff.

• Received the Individual Achievement Award for the entire Psychiatric Rehabilitation Division, 2009.

Program Site Supervisor October 2008-July 2009

• Worked directly under the Program Director to oversee all the facets of program operation for an eight bed residential program for the mentally ill. Worked as part of a team to develop individual treatment plans for each resident.

• Oversaw six direct care staff, conducted staff meetings, individual supervisions, trainings, and scheduling. Ensuring each staff member is certified in CPR, First Aid, and medication administration.

• Maintained all records and files. Ensured proper documentation of all events.

• Monthly twenty four hour emergency on-call supervisory rotation for six, eight bed, residential programs and over forty staff.

Outreach Worker Supported Housing September 2005-October 2008

• Provided case-management services to individuals with major mental illness living in the community.

• Developed individual treatment plans and maintained eight client records.

• Provided crisis intervention for persons served, transportation to all appointments and medication administration with daily outreaches in their apartment.

Awake Overnight Residential Counselor January 2005-September 2005

• Provided direct care support to eight individuals diagnosed with major mental illness.

• Assisted individuals with ADL’s, implementation of treatment goals, data collection, medication administration, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for eight individuals.

Relief Direct Care Staff June 2004-January 2005

• Provided direct care support individuals diagnosed with major mental illness in each of the six area residential programs.

• Assisted individuals with ADL’s, implementation of treatment goals, data collection, medication administration, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for eight individuals.

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