Sharon Sena, LCSW

Experience

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  Children's Medical Center

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1990

  Milieu Therapist

  Lead preceptor and mental health worker providing behavioral health care in an inpatient care behavioral health facility serving children and adolescents under the direction of a licensed professional- Developed and implemented individualized behavior modification patient care plans- Reinforced milieu environment through activities, community meetings, and therapeutic team interaction- Participated in admission process and oriented patients and families to the program- Delivered parent teaching classes, individual family teaching in the milieu (shadowing), and modeling of appropriate behavioral modification technique- Led initiative to change the name of role from child care worker to milieu therapist Show less

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  Penrose Hospital

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1996

  Behavioral Health Specialist

  Direct patient care and support for patients admitted to the intensive and intermediate short-term inpatient care facility for adolescents, adults, and seniors - Worked closely with patients and care team to stabilize and restore patients emotional health- Lead patients in group therapy, provided information as to their behavioral health condition- Coached patients on what to expect upon discharge and set them on a pathway to maintain consistent emotional health

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  Hewlett-Packard

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  Project Release Manager across internal employee Americas projects, including weekly collaboration between IT Control Tower, Direct Operations and Supply Chain business operations - Facilitated Sales Operations Governance Council Project Employee Communications Module- Successful management of projects ranging from compliance, new functionality, CRM, bug fix- Developed and managed centralized employee PMO website, Sharepoint and content repository - Drove internal cross organization adoption of PMP methodology to comply with PMI standards - Published employee PMO eNewsletter in alignment with cross business unit communication leads- Developed standardized modules and checkpoint reviews for project management communications across all project phases including executive summary, escalations, reporting Show less Morphed single site supported partner help desk into full blown eBusiness Support operations supporting internal employees and external HP partner network with first level technical and business support- Managed first level technical support for all eBusiness web applications affecting business audience (Customer Advantage, B2B Portal, SMB, Partner Direct, Public Sector, ePrime, eProcurement, B2Bi accounts) - Collaborates in daily operations across WW and regional IT and business leads in support of SLA maintenance, escalations, new and existing applications, bug fixes, enhancement launches Show less

  • Plan-of-Record Governance, Project and Program Manager, Employee Communications Lead

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  • eBusiness Support Queue Manager

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2003
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  Hewlett-Packard

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

  Chief of Staff and executive, employee, and stakeholder communication and staff operations management for vice president and eleven directors serving multiple route to markets, countries, business units, partners, and customer segments across twelve countries throughout the Americas region- Achiever’s award for implementation of internal organizational redesign change employee communication strategy in less than two months playing a pivotal role in stabilizing the 1500+ employee organization- Designed, deployed, and managed internal employee communications through use of Sharepoint, intranet website, and internal social networking strategy across Americas Sales Operations organization- Lead global employee Sales Operations Site Engagement back-to-the office employee engagement workstream strategy in support of company's cultural shift to build a connected workforce Show less Executive, employee, and stakeholder communication manager for 1500+ employee organization supporting three vice presidents and multiple directors across Commercial and Channel operations- Lead the migration of organization internal employee websites to new platform to conform with the change brought on by HP’s new branding guidelines and became the global model to follow- Launched internal employee focused social networking and internal employee website strategy and editorial calendar managing messages and blogs for two vice president organizations and Partner Conference attendees- Facilitated strengths-based development session with leadership team to maximize their individual and collective talents to reach desired performance outcomes - Recognized for excellence in creation and facilitation of multiple all employee, all manager, and executive speaker series virtual live webcasts utilizing WebEx, Virtual Room, teleconferencing- Reviewed analytics of communication initiatives around annual employee voice of the workforce survey and organizational strategic plan, devised and managed improvement plans- Engaged with HR and employee engagement leads to develop communication plans to create employee programs that celebrated employee population diversity and reinforced company brand- Develop and drove stakeholder engagement strategy, mapping, and communication plan to foster trust, maintain relationships, and strengthen partnership with key internal and external constituents- Drove creation of top fiscal year goal setting initiatives, vision, mission, and forecasting planning Show less

  • Strategic Communication Specialist

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Communication Specialist

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
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  Appen

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

  Social Media Evaluator

  Independent consultant for social media providing input as to customer behavior and impressions - Reviewed and rated web content using a web application- Supported measurement of search data relevance

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  CreativeLab.TV

  Oct 2015 - May 2016

  Director of Outreach

  Generate new business opportunities and open communication channels to grow client base for start up web development company- Served as spokesperson and represented company through virtual and physical outreach- Evaluated potential client needs then set up, briefed, and participated in CEO pitch presentations- Established new relationships and renewed and maintained existing sponsorship business

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  The Arvada Chorale

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  Executive Director

  Executive director and member communications for 40+ year old chorale organization leading 70+ members to sing their whole life, serving Colorado's front range- Hired to serve as first executive director for newly created position with focus to drive strategic direction and grow and thrive as a non-profit organization- Directed brand redesign built to evolve around a reinvigorated mission, modernize technology, attract new members, connect with a new audience, and maintain customer base- Created and executed marketing and communications engagement plan for internal audience - Drove communication strategy to engage and inform members through weekly and ad-hoc e-newsletters and face-to-face messaging- Managed external marketing communications via e-blasts, web updates, social media- Reinforced the chorale’s identity as a new non-profit organization and utilized skills in strategic communications and change management to aid in stabilization of the the chorale- Collaborated with the board to keep focus on members, audiences, and the chorale future in mind- Made thoughtful, strategic, forward thinking decisions to benefit the chorale and position it as a thriving organization into the future - Member since September 2011, served as marketing chair first year, and served on the board of directors for three years, one year as vice president Show less

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  Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Social Justice Policy Advocate

  Foundation year Masters of Social Work macro policy internship with statewide organization whose mission is to advocate for social justice for people with all types of disabilities, providing support for people with disabilities to be policy advocates and build power in the community, bringing system level change through mezzo/macro work - Participant in legislative practice, community organizing, and capacity building- Attended agency legislative preview, annual state meeting, and a board meeting- Tracked agency highlighted bills through legislative session including those related to behavioral health, disability rights, and employment- Utilized project and event management skills in collaboration with director and Long-Term Services Support project lead- Facilitated presentation of Long-Term Services Support project to behavioral health case manager audience in Jefferson County- Contributed to active legislative movements including managing push "act now" petitions through Capitol Connect email campaign tool - Engaged in policy practice through One Strong Voice and other meetings involving staff and community advocates- Regularly involved in strategic discussions involving how agency negotiates, mediates, and advocates - Enhanced existing internal welcome packet to support new staff through onboarding processSkills: Community Organization/Outreach, Policy/Legislation, Disabilities, Administration/Planning, Social Justice/Advocacy Show less

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  Jefferson Center for Mental Health

  Aug 2022 - now

  Co-located at Geriatric and Family Medicine Associates working effectively and collaboratively with primary care medical providers providing behavioral health assessments and mental health treatment to patients of the medical practiceUnlicensed, masters level clinician with social work focus, working towardslicensure, holding a Social Work Credential (SWC), receiving clinical supervision from LCSW● Coordinate care across practice providers in an integrated setting● Provide superb clinical care to individuals utilizing a whole person, trauma-informed approach● Maintain strong relationships with the medical providers● Collaborate as needed with other Jefferson Center programs● Other direct practice duties as assigned● Participate in a Jefferson Center clinical team for support, supervision, and collaboration Show less Provided therapy to older adults aged 60+ years in their home, in office, or virtually as part of a community-based, timelimited, solution focused treatment program. Unlicensed, masters level clinician with social work focus, working towardslicensure, holding a Social Work Credential (SWC), receiving clinical supervision from LCSW● Provided individual assessments, intakes, and counseling services using a strengths-based, whole-personapproach, developing individualized, strength-based treatment plans that align with integrated care practices● Engaged in goal setting, identifying risk factors, and coordination of care, ensuring comprehensive treatment andpositive clinical outcomes● Maintained strong, collaborative relationships with both internal and community resources, ensuring seamlesscare coordination and timely follow-up for clients, while adhering to professional standards● Participated in trauma-informed care training and supervision, integrating knowledge about trauma recovery andcommunity resources into care plans to better serve older adults and other vulnerable populations● Serve as a representative for Senior Reach in outreach presentations, fostering strong community partnerships,and collaborating with other Jefferson Center programs to support client outcomes and service integration● Maintained knowledge of community agencies, resources and other services for older adults● Developed specialty in hoarding disorders, co-facilitating hoarding groups as member of senior services Show less Assisted community-based clients with behavioral health disorders obtain rapid competitive employment collaborating across the agency utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach● Jan. 2017-June 2023 Designated Behavioral Health Employment Specialist on the Assertive Community Treatment(ACT) Clinical Team● March 2019-June 2023 Designated Behavioral Health Employment Specialist for Clinical Women’s Sober Living Home● Successful in fostering highly engaged clients who become active participants in their vocational plan● Developed individualized career plans across multiple industries for diverse client population● Partnered with Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to provide services to shared clients● Developed curriculum, offered vocational training skills/technical assistance for agency clients and staff● Developed content and delivered training at annual IPS Conferences: Ageism in the Workplace; Building Integrated Teams and Productive Partnerships● Organization representative during Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) IPS Fidelity Reviews● Certified in Individual Placement and Support, using evidence-based Supported Employment approach ● Fully integrated into the mental health service as part of a multidisciplinary team providing coordinated and assertive treatment in trauma informed setting● Integral in achievement of new team client employment record of twenty-four in one month by personally supporting eight clients gain employment ● Created and delivered presentation on building integrated teams and productive partnerships using the POD model during the Developing Effective Treatment Teams panel at the IPS in Colorado: Passport to Employment conference● Promoted Avatar software release as adoption specialist, providing tech with input from user experience testing and recognized as go-to for post release super-user support for team● Regularly partner with Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to provide services to shared client, Show less Concentration year Masters of Social Work employment-based internship in senior services department of this Jefferson County community mental health agency- Conducted confidential therapeutic sessions with caseload of 50+ y.o. older adult outpatient clients in both an office and virtual environment- Co-facilitated Anxiety Skills psychoeducational group - Incorporated use of self, motivational interviewing, empathy, cultural competency, trauma-informed care and a client-centered lens within each session- Collaborated across an interdisciplinary team weekly, for nine months- Contributed to weekly supervisions with supervisor and group supervisions- Proficient in professional documentation through electronic HIPPA compliant record system, creating curated ongoing safety plans and treatment plans for each client- Consistently engaged emotional and behavioral regulation techniques while contributing to each session through a systems and intersectionality approach Show less

  • Integrated Care Therapist

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Senior Reach Therapist

    Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Clinical Trainer, interim

    Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Employment Specialist, Team Lead, IPS Certified

    Jul 2016 - Jul 2023

  • Clinical Therapist

    Aug 2022 - May 2023