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ADJUNCT FACULTY
Summary
Skilled leader, experienced public speaker and trainer with over twenty years of experience in the behavioral health field. Expertise in workforce development, psychiatric rehabilitation counseling, public policy, and community networking. Professional and personal experience with behavioral health service system.  
Highlights
  • Grant writing expertise
  • Community development
  • Inter-governmental and legislative relations
  • Project management
  • Public speaking
  • Public policy background
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Behavioral health policy development
Experience
Adjunct Faculty
August 2013 to CurrentBridgeValley Community and Technical College - Charleston, WV
  • Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Initiated thought-provoking classroom discussions to help students develop their critical thinking abilities.
  • Developed and taught courses in Human Services and Rehabilitation Services
Health and Human Resource Specialist Sr.
June 2011 to CurrentBureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities - Charleston, WV
  • Working in the Office of Consumer Affairs and Community Outreach providing technical assistance to the State Mental Health Authority on consumer/survivor initiatives including Evidence Based Practices, Peer Support, Consumer Operated Services, and the components of a recovery oriented system.
  • Researches and disseminates best practice and recovery resources Liaison to community organizations and grantees Facilitates linkage and referral to behavioral health services Coordinates technical assistance opportunities with community behavioral health service providers.
Family Service Advocate
May 2000 to November 2000Action Youth Care - Charleston, WV
  • Assisted with protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities.
  • Interviewed families in their home for home study assessments to assist the courts with custody decisions.
  • Provided mental health support to families, and connected them with community resources.
Consumer Affairs Executive Assistant
November 2000 to June 2011WV Mental Health Consumers Association WVMHCA - Charleston, WV
  • Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business.
  • Presented company goals and objectives to new principals.
  • Gathered and analyzed data on community needs and interests. Addressed questions and concerns from the general public.
  • Conducted needs' assessments and referred clients to financial, medical, social and community assistance and services.
  • Monitored program budgets and costs to verify expenses were within budget parameters.
  • Served as a professional representative of the CEO to community partners and board members.Established and maintained cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee and public interest groups.
  • Wrote and revised memos, budgetary documents and press releases.
  • Analyzed public policy and reported on its impact on the healthcare field.
Supported Employment Specialist
July 1993 to May 2000Shawnee Hills, Inc - Charleston, WV
  • Provided onsite training.
  • Planned and executed supported employment activities for people with disabilities.
  • Performed individual assessments to develop tailored employment plans based on individual needs.
Education
Certificate : Job Training and Job Placement, 2012University of Maryland - MD
Certificate : Grant Writing , 2006The Grantsmanship Institute - Arlington, VA
Facilitator : Leadership , 2001West Virginia Leadership Academy
Associate of Applied Science : Community Behavioral Health Technology, 1999West Virginia State College West Virginia UniversityGraduate of High Honors Academic Achievement Award
Recovery Coach Trainer, 2012Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
Conflict Resolution for Recovery & Relapse Prevention Trainer, 2013NAADAC-The Association for Addiction Professionals - Washington, DC
Mental Health First Aid Trainer, 2013National Council - Washington, DC
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist Sr.
June 2011 to CurrentDepartment of Health and Human Resources - Charleston, WV
Adjunct Faculty
August 2013 to CurrentBridgeValley Community and Technical College - South Charleston, WV
Consumer Affairs Executive Assistant
November 2000 to June 2011WV Mental Health Consumers Association (WVMHCA) - Charleston, WV
Family Service Advocate
May 2000 to November 2000Action Youth Care - Madison, WV
Supported Employment Specialist
July 1993 to May 2000Shawnee Hills - Danville, WV
Professional Affiliations
National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery: Board Member, 2012 to present United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association: Board Member, 2009-2014
WV Fair Shake Network: Board Member- 2007- 2011, Vice Chair 2010-2011 WV Council for the Prevention of Suicide: President of the Board-2009-2011 WV Mental Health Planning Council: Member, 2000-Present; Vice Chair 2003-2006; Chair 2006-2008
WV Association of Psychiatric Recovery Oriented Services: President from 2004-2006

Skills
Trainer, Community Organizing, Grant Writing, Professional Grant Reviewing, Social Networking, Policy Analysis, Project Management  
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • BridgeValley Community and Technical College
  • Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities
  • Action Youth Care
  • WV Mental Health Consumers Association WVMHCA
  • Shawnee Hills, Inc
  • Department of Health and Human Resources
  • WV Mental Health Consumers Association (WVMHCA)
  • Shawnee Hills

School Attended

  • University of Maryland
  • The Grantsmanship Institute
  • West Virginia Leadership Academy
  • West Virginia State College West Virginia University
  • Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
  • NAADAC-The Association for Addiction Professionals
  • National Council

Job Titles Held:

  • Adjunct Faculty
  • Health and Human Resource Specialist Sr.
  • Family Service Advocate
  • Consumer Affairs Executive Assistant
  • Supported Employment Specialist
  • Behavioral Health Specialist Sr.

Degrees

  • Certificate : Job Training and Job Placement , 2012
    Certificate : Grant Writing , 2006
    Facilitator : Leadership , 2001
    Associate of Applied Science : Community Behavioral Health Technology , 1999
    Recovery Coach Trainer , 2012
    Conflict Resolution for Recovery & Relapse Prevention Trainer , 2013
    Mental Health First Aid Trainer , 2013

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