Moriah Bernhardt MA, LPC, CDP, Indep PAC Consultant

Moriah Bernhardt MA, LPC, CDP, Indep PAC Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    VP of Life Enrichment Services

  • Education

    • Syracuse

      1998 - 1999
      Study Abroad Fine and Studio Arts

      Fine Art. Art History and immersion in Italian language and culture.

    • School of the Art Institute of Chicago

      2001 - 2003
      MAAT Art Therapy

      Masters Degree in Art Therapy

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      1995 - 1999
      BFA BFA

      Bachelor of Fine Arts

  • Experience

    • Har Ha Shem, Bonai Shalom and Renewal Schools

      Jan 1996 - Jan 2004
      Teacher

      Hebrew, Jewish History with children and adults in the Boulder Jewish community.

    • Congregation Am-Shalom

      Nov 2001 - May 2004
      Educator

      Jewish studies, Hebrew language and social justice activities with 4th, 6th and 8th grade students.

    • Roger's Park Community Mental Health Center

      Jan 2002 - Jun 2002
      Art Therapy Intern

      Group and individual art therapy working with adults living with mental illness.Crisis Intervention.Scheduling, clinical documentation, follow-up case work.

    • Lawrence Hall Youth Services

      Sept 2003 - Aug 2006
      Art Therapist, LCPC

      Art therapy assessments and treatment for children and teens with behavioral and emotional challenges in a residential and therapeutic school setting.Individual and group therapyOrganizing awareness events that reflect clients' accomplishments (i.e. exhibitions, productions).Development of darkroom and photography program on site, photographic and narrative exhibitions.Developed Fashion Show & Fashion Design venue with LGBT youth.

    • Kindred Healthcare

      Oct 2006 - Jul 2010
      Lifestyle Programs Director

      Supervises and trains employees, interns and volunteers in quality of life services for older adults.Offers quality of life for older adults through therapeutic art, music, movement and other wellness programs.Develops Inter-generational engagement between schools and elders.Created the Beatnik Café, a venue to foster creative expression and personal empowerment. Clinical expertise in assessment and personalized care planning to enhance individual quality of life.Consults staff regarding complex psychiatric cases. Show less

    • Clermont Park Life Plan Community

      Aug 2010 - Aug 2017
      Director of Community Life, MA, ATR, LPC

      Administrative: Budget development & management, scheduling, training, QAPI. Team development: Training, supervision, performance management, motivational coaching. Seasoned educator in the field of senior living culture development and implementation. Public speaking in national and international conferences. Community Engagement, Creativity and Innovations specialist: developing creative therapeutic programming, assessments and interventions, dementia care education, Clermont College life-long learning model, community service projects, marketing, media and social media out reach. Show less

    • Suncrest Hospice of Colorado

      Aug 2017 - May 2019
      Regional Director of Bereavement & Volunteer Services

      • Transformed 2 departments into highly functioning teams, serving hospice clients, bereaved families and care communities throughout the Front Range.• Developed educational programs to coach and empower care teams in elder communities, hospice teams, families and volunteers.• Facilitated grief counseling and bereavement support services.• Provided professional growth and supervision to team members and student interns.• Implemented and improved policies and processes to meet hospice regulations and service requirements. Show less

    • Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

      Aug 2019 - Apr 2020
      ALR Health Compliance Inspector
    • Christian Living Communities

      Apr 2020 - Feb 2023

      Serving 22 communities, developed and implemented multi-dimensional wellness and community programs, dementia engagement programs, assessments and team member education. Trained, coached and mentored community life directors and memory support coordinators. Coordinated organizational-wide campaigns including a Walk Across America physical health challenge, Movement 4 Life fall prevention program and the Together We Thrive (Mental Health Wellness) series. Facilitated courses on person-directed culture change, and self-care online education during the Covid pandemic. Provided oversight of organizational volunteer program. Wrote grants to support quality of life programs and trainings. Presented in national conferences and workshops. Show less

      • Senior Director of Programs, MA, ATR

        Apr 2020 - Feb 2023
      • Senior Program Director

        Apr 2020 - Feb 2023
    • MorningStar Senior Living

      May 2023 - now
      Vice President of Life Enrichment Services
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Professional Counselor

      DORA - Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
      Sept 2006
    • PAC Certified Independent Consultant

      Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Dementia Care
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Eden Educator

      The Eden Alternative