Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
KEVIN W. HARPER
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Professional Profile
Outcome oriented, highly motivated, experienced social scientist with proven skills and leadership in areas of human services, research, statistics, health, education, operations, preparedness, and training. Charismatic leader with superior communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.
Core Competencies
Assessments / Team Building / Conflict Resolution / Supervision
Therapy / Crisis Intervention / Research / Counseling
Statistical Analysis / Grant Writing / Group Dynamics
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Founded human services firm in Washington, DC. Supervised 25 employees and clinicians.
• Grant funded from the Tokyo Foundation. Sponsored international conferences on social inequalities and xenophobia. Managed logistics among five universities in five different countries.
• Assisted in the development and revenue increase of organizations in the Washington metropolitan area. (3 Million Dollars plus)
• Published in magazines and Peer-reviewed/refereed journal.
Professional Experience
2007 – Present Fusion Clinical Services, Inc. Washington, DC
Director of Operations
Provided daily management and supervision for a staff of 16-20 employees. Duties included but not limited to individual, family, and group psychotherapy and analysis, psychosocial assessments, treatment and discharge planning, leading staff meetings, collaborating with court systems for high risk clients and families, conflict resolution, mediation, and problem solving for clients and staff, clinical and conflict resolution training, negotiations of dynamics and contracts, budgeting and reporting, clinical and administrative supervision, and quality control.
2002 - 2007 Grant Grayton Urban Supports, Inc. Washington, DC Director of Adult Clinical Services
Specialized in Couples Therapy, Female Depression, and Adolescents.
Clinical Interventionist, conflict resolution, mediation, problem solving with emotionally challenged; individual, family, and group counseling and psychotherapy. Reporting and contract negotiation.
1997 – Present Washington, DC
Organizational/Clinical Consultant
Areas of Specialization: Family Advocacy, Health, Administration, Organizational and Group Dynamics and Development; Organizational and Program Evaluation, Training and Quality Assurance; Conflict Resolution and Systems Negotiations; Research, Focus Groups and Grant Writing.
2000 - 2007 Howard University College of Arts and Sciences Washington, DC
Lecturer
Health Science, Men’s Health and Freshman Seminar
1992 - 2000 Progressive Life Center, Inc. Washington, DC
Instructor
Taught, trained, supervised and certified students, clinicians and other professionals the philosophy and methods of NTU Psychotherapy: a culturally sensitive approach to service delivery.
Project Director, Superior Court Social Services Division
Family Therapist, Residential Services Division
Provided individual, group and family therapy to residents of an Adolescent Group Home; facilitated Therapeutic Rites of Passage Program; provided clinical training and consultation to Group Home counseling staff.
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work, Howard University School of Social Work, Washington, DC
Concentrations: Administration and Mental Health Services
2003 Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship (SYLFF)
2002 Preparing Futures Faculty Fellowship (PPF)
1997- 2000 Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
Bachelor of Science Degree, California State University, Fullerton, CA
Major: Human Services
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSURE
Licensed Professional Counselor PRC #737
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
NTU Psychotherapy Certification April 1992, Progressive Life Center, Inc.
Multi-Cultural Counseling Certification November 1989, California State University, Fullerton
PUBLICATIONS
Gregory, W. Henry; Harper, Kevin W. The NTU Approach to Health and Healing. Journal of Black Psychology. August 2001; Vol 27(3).
Harper, Kevin W. (1996). Inner Source. Young Sisters and Brothers Magazine, October: 70.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Association Black Social Workers
National Association of Social Workers
International Association for Play Therapy
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