Dr. Surafel Ejigu, MSSA, LCSW

Experience

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  The Ohio State Calling Center

  Nov 2014 - May 2016

  Assistant Caller

  Through phone calls made by a diverse group of students, Ohio State Calling contacts thousands of alumni and friends of the university each year. The student callers talk about the latest happenings on the Ohio State campus and offer the opportunity to give back to the university.

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  Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

  Nov 2015 - May 2016

  Education Chair

  The Education Committee shall design such programs as may promote academic, economic, industrial, and business education. The Sigma-Beta Club shall be a major program of the Education Committee.• Coordinate high school visits • Programs for the Sigma-Beta Club • Coordinate study tables • Implement and enforce academic agreement/plan • Conduct ways for chapter to check academic progress reports

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  Freedom School

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Servant Leader Intern

  Work With Children to build strong literacy levels and empowerment Managed a classroom of 25 children Created projects of social action for children to actively participate in Help to Connect Needs of Families and Children

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  OhioGuidestone

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Clinical Intern, Case Manager

  ♣ Develops a therapeutic relationship with each client. Provides individual, group or family therapy as needed. Available for clinical consultation.♣ Maintained ongoing frequent contact with other assigned Ohio Guidestone professionals, parents or outside agency professionals assigned to case. Provide CPST and minor case management functions if needed.♣ Working environments can include an agency office, school based setting, or in the community including client’s homes♣ Various training programs to better enhance trauma care, mental health care, and case management abilities. Show less

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  Bellfaire JCB

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Bellfaire JCB Youth Counselor

  ♣ Implementing behavior management programs such as lesson plans, curriculum, or activities;♣ Deliver planned and organized daily activities and routines to optimize treatment program and students learning♣ Strictly follow treatment guidelines in developing and fostering acceptable alternatives to non-communicative, negative, and/or destructive behavior;♣ Teach and role model pro-social, mediation, and self-management skills;

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  Louis Stokes Cleveland Vamc

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  HUD-VASH Intern

  ♣ Conducting coordinating outreach to proactively seek out veterans in need of assistance♣ Connecting homeless and at-risk Veterans with housing solutions, health care, community employment services and other required supports♣ Collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies; employers; housing providers, faith-based and community nonprofits; and others to expand employment and affordable housing options for Veterans exiting homelessness.♣ Outreach, exams, treatment, referrals, and case management to veterans who are homeless and dealing with mental health issues, including substance use. Show less

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  Care Alliance Health Center

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Intern

  ILEAP programInter professional TrainingCase Management and inter-professional collaboration

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  May 2018 - Jun 2022

   Intensive Case Management for dually diagnosed veterans with Substance Use Diagnosis and Severe mental illness. Provide individual and group psychotherapy to adults in clinical and community-based settings across Franklin County.  Learning and Implementing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model which is an evidence-based practice that improves outcomes for people with severe mental illness who are most at-risk of psychiatric crisis and hospitalization and involvement in the criminal justice system. Utilizing Staging model to identify current stage of treatment and implementing appropriate treatment plans to coordinate ongoing clinical case management needs. Utilizing Strength at Home psychotherapy to assist veteran couples with a history of intimate partner Violence Organizing and conducting a Minority stress empowerment aftercare group for minority veteran’s while assisting with gaps in clinical care. Show less  Intensive Case Management for six months with a case load of 13-18 veterans. Connecting veterans to resources at the VA medical center including (HUD-VASH, mental health, primary care, supportive employment, and community providers) Conducting Motivational Interviewing to assist veterans who are ambivalent about treatment or change. Identify and assisting with change targets including (housing, employment, medication adherence, increased socialization). Construct and implement treatment plans and safety plans to assist veterans throughout case management process Utilize assessment and screening tools including Suicide Risk Assessment, WHODAS 2.0, Columbia Severity Scale, and Violence Risk assessment. Attend trainings to enhance psychotherapy skills including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, AND CET. Show less

  • IDDT Program Manager

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  • LINC Clinical Case Manager

    May 2018 - Jan 2021
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  Franklin University

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2022

  Doctoral Student
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  SUN Behavioral Health

  Jul 2022 - Jan 2025

  Director Of Clinical Services

  • Supervise, train, and oversee staff development of all clinical staff social workers, licensed professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, adjunctive therapist, and unlicensed employees. • Oversee and evaluate clinical case consultations being executed by clinical staff to ensure effective service delivery. Demonstrates ability to conduct interviews, hire, and train new employees.• Demonstrates ability to plan and schedule/assign workload assignments on an on-going basis, adjusting programs and project priorities.• Demonstrates responsibility for positive employee relations approach including performance evaluations, rewarding, and addressing performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems with staff.• Demonstrates ability to analyze current data and thinking of clinical services to develop programs and clinical functions.• Demonstrates ability to engage program development initiatives and evaluation to ensure that programs are effective, efficient, and consistent with the organizations mission, values, and goals.• Demonstrate ability to assess utilization management and maximize clinical cover days.• Understanding and utilizing hospital budget to maximize efficiency of clinical services.• Preparing and maintaining clinical program to ensure Joint Commission compliance. • Constructing and implementing new clinical programs to address population need. Show less

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  Franklin University

  Apr 2023 - May 2024

  Adjunct Professor of Doctoral Studies
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  The Y (YMCA)

  May 2024 - now

  YMCA Board Member

  Formulate and review regularly, with the help of the Chief Executive Officer the YMCA vision, values, business plan and strategy, as well as policies for their fulfilment.To work with the Senior Management Team in developing and agreeing strategic plans.To monitor progress through the Board of Trustees’ Committees, and monitor annual plans, both against an agreed reporting structureManage the strategic decision-making process. Establish relationships and seek support from external stakeholders.such as donors and related organizations.Monitor progress and quality of programmatic and administrative support activities. Show less

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  Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital

  Jan 2025 - now

  Chief Clinical Officer

  1. Oversees clinical operations and patient care quality2. Develops and implements clinical policies and strategies3. Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and standards4. Works with senior leadership on organizational goals5. Leads and mentors clinical staff for continuous improvement