Results-focused Mental Health/Counseling Executive eager to contribute expertise in Business Operations/Administrative Management, P&L/Fiscal Administration and Team Leadership toward collaborating with a progressive organization in maximizing bottom-line performance.  Proven track record of providing visionary leadership, HR development, program management and budget oversight.  Core competencies include:

 

   Budget Management/Cost Containment

   Grant Development/Management

   Team Building/Employee Development

   Strategic Planning and Execution

   Effectively Manage Multiple Projects

   Mental Health Practice Management

 

 

Social Solutions Global, Inc.                                                                                                                                          2006 to Present

Executive Vice President

   Provide leadership and oversight for all business operations including; Customer Experience, Human Resources, Business Office, and Contract Administration.

   Contributed strong organizational development expertise to create an effective staffing plan, formalized job descriptions, and standardized policies and procedures while leading a significant expansion; grew staff from 20 to over 100, and established the organizations first Professional Services/Consulting Team.

 

Private Consultation and Therapy Practice                                                                                                       1985 to Present

   Present lectures and presentations as a National Convention Speaker.

   Perform fitness for duty evaluations for candidates being considered for overseas assignments.

   Provide a full range of treatment services in a general behavioral health practice, as well as consulting services for organizations in the areas of development, staffing, strategic planning and mission alignment.

 

Xxxxxx County Government, Delinquency Prevention Policy Board                                       2003 to 2007

Disproportionate Minority Contact Consultant

   Collaborated with DMC Advisory Committee to drive research and development efforts to gather the required data and analysis to support the committees goals for delinquency prevention.

   Developed comprehensive plan and liaised with State of Xxxxxx and OJJ at the Justice Department; facilitated training plan, created and managed annual budget and worked in conjunction with the school system, juvenile justice, child welfare and law enforcement to drive programming.

 

Lincoln Christian University                                                                                                                                2002 to 2007

Adjunct Professor

   Facilitate lessons on Psychology, Research Methods and Family Studies courses for undergraduate and graduate students at the Xxxxxx and Illinois Campuses.

 

Xxxxxx Community Church                                                                                                                                  1998 to 2003

Executive Pastor

   Provided leadership for administrative, financial and community outreach for the church corporation; ensured the translation of the organizations mission and vision throughout congregation and staff.

   Managed a group of 20 volunteers focused on supporting the church initiatives, provided development and training for staff.

 

Department of Health and Human Services                                                                                                                                 1998

System Reform/Assistant to The Director

   Maintained accountably for a $7MM program designed to provide community based services for children, youth and families; led employee development, day to day operations and personnel development, job classification and outreach efforts.

   Developed strategic partnerships with Government agencies and private vendor to deliver services; and collaborated with Senior Level business leaders to increase participation throughout the business community.

 

Department of Health and Human Services                                                                                                              1996 to 1998

Child Welfare Services/System Reform - Family Preservation Director

   Spearheaded staff revitalization efforts along with team development and training to increase overall program effectiveness and productivity.

   Supervised 5 Masters Level Therapists and 2 Aides, tracked case progress, managed operations budget, and represented the agency on the Coordinating Council and Management Board.

 

Department of Addiction, Victim and Mental Health Services                                                    1993 to 1996

Child and Adolescent Community Support Services - Program Manager

   Provided Clinical Supervision to a team of 12 Master s Level Therapists and 3-5 Community Support Aids; assigned cases, tracked progress from assessment through services delivery, and ensured that all cases received appropriate closure or re-direction.

   Provided ongoing employee development and training to staff, and ensured compliance with all policies through the State of Xxxxxx, as well as COMAR requirements.

   Collaborated with referring agencies including MCPS, CSS, DJS, and DAVMHS, and outside State agencies including DDA, DAA and OCYF. 

   Contributed profound and lasting program development, as well as strategic alliances between organizations to deliver high quality support services.

   Served as Contract Monitor for the Department's Therapeutic Group Home Contract. 

 

 

Department of Addiction, Victim and Mental Health Services                                                                  1991 to 1993

Adolescent Services/PACT Program/Clinical Supervisor

 

Department of Addiction, Victim and Mental Health Services                                                                   1983 to 1991

Abused Persons Program/Senior Therapist

 

Department of Family Services                                                                                                                               1989 to 1990

Division of Children and Youth/Public Policy Intern

 

Montgomery County Health Department                                                                                                            1981 to 1983

Community Crisis Center Therapist

 

 

University Of Xxxxxx, School of Public Affairs - Executive Program Completed                                           1997

Internship at Hamilton Children s Psychiatric Center - Internship                                                                           1980

Loyola College, Baltimore, Xxxxxx - M.S. Psychology, Double Major, Clinical-Counseling                1980

Milligan College, Tennessee - B.S., Psychology                                                                                                                    1978

Diplomate in the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress                                                                        2001

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - License Number: LC-0793

Certified, State Board of Examiners of Mental Health Counselors

Xxxxxx State Certified Addictions Counselor                                                                                                          1980               

Xxxxxx State Certified Psychologist III                                                                                                                     1980               

 

 

 

Company

Address

City, State, ZIP

 

Date Here

 

 

 

 

Dear <Name Here>,

 

 

 

 

It is with great interest that I contact you today regarding the position of <position here> that I saw advertised in <location of ad here>.    As a highly experienced Mental Health Counselor and Executive Management Professional, I have the key attributes and experiences you are seeking in a candidate. 

 

With a 25+ year career that has included Program Management, Relationship Cultivation, and Grant and Budget Management, I am prepared to provide visionary leadership and guidance for your organization.

 

I have built strategic alliances with key business partners that have enhanced offerings, increased community outreach and led to excellent results.  I have a proven track record of easily gaining the cooperation and trust of others, and my ability to provide effective employee development has been a cornerstone of my success.

 

The accompanying resume can give you an overview of my potential for making a worthwhile contribution to <firm or company name>.  As a proven leader, I believe it would be mutually beneficial for us to meet.  I will call next week to inquire about the possibility of meeting to discuss your organization s goals and how I can help you meet them. 

 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Date) 

 

Mr. (Ms.)

(Company)

(Address 1)

(Address 2)

 

 

Dear Mr. _________________

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on the (date for example, 19^th of February or 3^rd of July).

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered.

 

I am still interested in the (name of position) position, and I am convinced now, more than ever, that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for just the sort of challenges and responsibilities we discussed.

 

Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.

 

 

Sincerely,