Position:
Research Coordinator at Acumentra Health, Adjunct Faculty at Portland State University Graduate School of Social Work, Board Member at Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon
Work:
Acumentra Health
since Aug 2012
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Research Coordinator
Portland State University Graduate School of Social Work
since Sep 2012
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Adjunct Faculty
Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon
since Mar 2009
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Board Member
CODA, Inc
Nov 2008 - Aug 2012
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Director of Quality Improvement
State of Oregon Addiction & Mental Health Division
2007 - 2008
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Regional Coordinator
NARA NW
1996 - 2007
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Director of Treatment Services
Coastal Bend Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Center
Dec 1993 - Aug 1996
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Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Shoreline, Inc.
Aug 1991 - Dec 1993
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Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Education:
Portland State University 2004 - 2006
Masters, Social Work
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 1993 - 1996
Bachelors, Psychology
Del Mar College 1990 - 1993
Associates, Mental Health
Skills:
Mental Health, Addiction Medicine, Quality Improvement, Project Management, Risk Management, Clinical Supervision, Research, Social Services, Treatment, Healthcare, Grant Writing, Program Development, Motivational Interviewing, Psychology, Staff Development, Mental Health Counseling, Healthcare Management, Policy, Grants
Interests:
Prescription drug monitoring programs, addictions and mental health treatment outcomes, evidence based practices, quality and process improvement, culturally specific service delivery and outcomes, access, engagement and retention in community based behavioral healthcare.
Honor & Awards:
Director’s Special Award, State of Oregon Department of Human Services, December 2007
Certifications:
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III, ACCBO
LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, PSU School of Extended Studies