Spring Health
New York, NY (remote)
Director of Health Plan Operations, 2019-Present
Connections Health Solutions
Tucson, AZ
Vice President of Operations, 2018-2019
Executive level oversight of operations for programming in the Tucson region. Specifically, responsible for operational oversight and contract management of Pima County’s Crisis Response Center (CRC) as well as outpatient clinical programs in the region. The CRC is a 44 bed 24-hour crisis observation unit for youth and adults and houses a separate 16 bed short term inpatient unit. Accountable for leading the strategy of the region by ensuring proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and efficient processes are in place to effectively grow the business and clinical operations. Additionally, responsible for managing relationships with external and internal stakeholders, all business development functions, and directly managing a budget of over $20 million dollars.
Casa de los Niños
Tucson, AZ
Director of Behavioral Health Services, 2016-2018
Joined the senior level executive team at Casa de los Niños as the Director of Behavioral Health Services. In this position, I am responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the administrative and clinical operations of all behavioral health services provided through the organization for all of Pima County. I oversee and manage a $10 million dollar budget, monitor compliance standards for all of our funders, and special projects. I directly supervise a team of clinical, medical and administrative professional staff.
Diamond Healthcare Corporation
Port Lavaca, TX
Program Director, 2014-2016
Hired as Program Director to develop, design, and manage operations for a new psychiatric outpatient behavioral health program at a client hospital, Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca, TX. Developed group therapy curriculum, trained and supervised licensed psychotherapists, and collaborated with psychiatrist to oversee the care of all patients being served in the program. Ensured program sustainability, profitability for client hospital, and efficient and effective operational processes for program. As Program Director, I also manage key relationships between the hospital, medical staff, residential programs, and the community.
Fred Finch Youth Center
San Diego, CA
Care Coordinator, 2011-2014
Employed as a Care Coordinator by the San Diego branch of the Oakland-based non-profit agency. Supervised and managed teams consisting of psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, family partners, and youth partner advocates. Coordinated care across multiple system partners and served youth and their families via wraparound clinical care.
Chula Vista Family Counseling Center
Chula Vista, CA
Private Practice Therapist, 2010-2012
Provided couple, family, and individual therapy in a private practice setting. Practiced as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern under the supervision of Mark Brody, MFT.
San Diego City College Mental Health Counseling Center
San Diego, CA
MFT Trainee, 2009-2010
Practiced individual, couple, and family therapy. Led group therapy for Anger Management, Stress Management, and Grief, Loss, and Healing. Practiced as a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee and Intern under the supervision of AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Leslie Easton, LCSW.
New York, NY (remote)
Director of Health Plan Operations, 2019-Present
Connections Health Solutions
Tucson, AZ
Vice President of Operations, 2018-2019
Executive level oversight of operations for programming in the Tucson region. Specifically, responsible for operational oversight and contract management of Pima County’s Crisis Response Center (CRC) as well as outpatient clinical programs in the region. The CRC is a 44 bed 24-hour crisis observation unit for youth and adults and houses a separate 16 bed short term inpatient unit. Accountable for leading the strategy of the region by ensuring proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and efficient processes are in place to effectively grow the business and clinical operations. Additionally, responsible for managing relationships with external and internal stakeholders, all business development functions, and directly managing a budget of over $20 million dollars.
Casa de los Niños
Tucson, AZ
Director of Behavioral Health Services, 2016-2018
Joined the senior level executive team at Casa de los Niños as the Director of Behavioral Health Services. In this position, I am responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the administrative and clinical operations of all behavioral health services provided through the organization for all of Pima County. I oversee and manage a $10 million dollar budget, monitor compliance standards for all of our funders, and special projects. I directly supervise a team of clinical, medical and administrative professional staff.
Diamond Healthcare Corporation
Port Lavaca, TX
Program Director, 2014-2016
Hired as Program Director to develop, design, and manage operations for a new psychiatric outpatient behavioral health program at a client hospital, Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca, TX. Developed group therapy curriculum, trained and supervised licensed psychotherapists, and collaborated with psychiatrist to oversee the care of all patients being served in the program. Ensured program sustainability, profitability for client hospital, and efficient and effective operational processes for program. As Program Director, I also manage key relationships between the hospital, medical staff, residential programs, and the community.
Fred Finch Youth Center
San Diego, CA
Care Coordinator, 2011-2014
Employed as a Care Coordinator by the San Diego branch of the Oakland-based non-profit agency. Supervised and managed teams consisting of psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, family partners, and youth partner advocates. Coordinated care across multiple system partners and served youth and their families via wraparound clinical care.
Chula Vista Family Counseling Center
Chula Vista, CA
Private Practice Therapist, 2010-2012
Provided couple, family, and individual therapy in a private practice setting. Practiced as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern under the supervision of Mark Brody, MFT.
San Diego City College Mental Health Counseling Center
San Diego, CA
MFT Trainee, 2009-2010
Practiced individual, couple, and family therapy. Led group therapy for Anger Management, Stress Management, and Grief, Loss, and Healing. Practiced as a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee and Intern under the supervision of AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Leslie Easton, LCSW.