January 2006 - July 2014
- Clinical Liaison, Reckitt Benckiser
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Educated doctors, nurses, social workers and hospital administrators about addictions and opioid dependence
Doubled doctors enrollment for being waivered to treat opioid dependent patients
Assisted physicians and clinicians in setting up offices and generating easy access to treatment with quality patient care
Increased ROI through practical cost-conscious approaches
Selected to be member of MINDS team to develop new ideas and "think outside the box"; won East Zone regional contest
Exceeded goals for four consecutive quarters and was an integral team member
Analyzed sales trends to efficiently manage specialty business accounts, pain management physicians, psychiatrists and internists
Trained non-profit organizations in establishing best practices and conducted presentations for small and large audiences
November 2005 - January 2006
- Program Director, New York Service Network
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Hired, trained and supervised all clinical staff; led weekly clinical team meetings
Successful OASAS audit, ensured compliance with New York State regulations, accomplished outstanding ratings
Determined clients level of care for admissions; MICA patients, sex offenders, adolescents and parolees
June 2005 - November 2005
- Social Worker, Pediatric Oncology, Winthrop Hospital
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Independent contractor, client advocate, counseling families with oncology issues
Generated new contacts to assist families with financial hardship
Made children's dreams come true through Make a Wish Foundation
September 2004 - June 2005
- Program Director, St Vincent Services
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Provided weekly supervision, instrumental in delivering quality of care
Developed administrative processes which improved accuracy and efficiency
Revised and implemented procedure manuals; generated increased staff performance
Director of four programs, each with over 150 clients and 40 staff, increased revenue
February 1997 - December 2003
- Area Coordinator, Ohel Bais Ezra
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Operated one million dollar budget
Supervised and trained psychologists, nurses, social workers and direct care workers
Chosen for and participated in yearlong leadership development program
Managed five group homes; worked with architects and opened up three homes
Taught employees SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention Prevention);certified instructor and AMAP (to dispense medications)
Exceeded expectations on all OMRDD audits
Responsible for 85 staff members
December 1988 - February 1997
- Mental Health Consultant, ARTC Fort Greene
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January 2, 2012
Increased growth of population at clinic, while providing superb treatment
Triaged medical and psychiatric referrals, managed homeless clientele, specialized in HIV, grief and bereavement issues
Served as internal auditor, monitoring agency's compliance with OASAS regulations, Quality Assurance and Utilization Review committees
Acting director; administered admissions and chaired interdisciplinary team meetings
Education
MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK, Wurzweiler School of Social Work
BACHELORS OF ARTS, Psychology major SUNY at Albany
POST MASTERS
Columbia University School of Social Work, Graduate School Education; Adelphi University School of Social Work,
Domestic Violence; WurzweiIer School of Social Work, Field Instruction Supervisor
AFFILIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Long Island Employees Assistance Program, Nefesh, SAFER (Survival Advocate for Emergency Room) advocate, Nassau County Coalition against Domestic Violence, Red Cross-Disaster Mental Health NYC and Nassau Chapters, National Board of Addiction Examiner, NY Society of Clinical Hypnosis, NYS Society of Clinical Social Worker Psychotherapist, NASW (National Association for Social Workers), Wurzweiler Alumni Association, NY Council on Problem Gambling, Provider of Drinking Driving Programs, Registered with DMV for DWI offenders, CASAC, SAP
