Experience

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  Humber college

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

  Part-time professor

  Taught Integrated Studies, coordinated and supervised student field placements and liaised with community partners.

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  Peel children's centre

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2000

  Manager, clinical services

  Planned, developed and monitored operations to exceed centre goals and objectives implemented and audited all allocations of a ($2M) budget and implemented cost saving strategies in excess of $200.000.00 on an annualized basis.Developed and implemented a specialized program for hard to serve youth. This program is working effectively still today in addition it is currently generating a $400.000 a year revenue for the centre.Provided leadership to a group of 32 staff ensuring team-building strategies enabling them to provide seamless service delivery. Provided on going professional training to meet the needs of centre staff and conducted professional workshops. Show less

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  Lovell & associates inc.

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Exectutive recruiter/account manager

  Planned developed and maintained a broad candidate base. Responsible for identifying and nurturing new clients through use of multiple marketing strategies.Evaluated candidate’s qualifications via personal interviewsTrained and mentored new staffing consultants

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  Humber river hospital

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Manager, in-patient out- patient child & adolescent psychiatric services

  Planned, developed and monitored operations to exceed hospitals goals and objectives implemented and audited all allocations of a ($2.5M) budget and implemented cost saving strategies, in excess of $110,000.00 on an annualized basis.Effectively operated and managed the inpatient and outpatient Mental Health DepartmentsImplemented & maintained new strategies to foster each staffs growthMonitored and evaluated the performance of Nursing staff, Social Worker, Child & Counselors and Administrative staffProvided clinical & administrative consultation for all program staffDeveloped & organized the departments first ever Clinical Day in Child Psychiatry (This became a successful annual event for the Department)Managed & created implementation strategies for the Mental Health Programs Crisis Prevention Institute Training Program (CPI)Monitored and ensured compliance to all relevant legislationMember of the Hospitals Accident Investigation Team (SWAT)Member and co chair of the Mental Health Accreditation teamMember of multiple external CommitteesLiaised and coordinated all Community College student placements Show less

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  Canadian mental health association, peel branch

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Manager, assertive community treatment team (actt)

  Developed and monitored operations to exceed organizations goals and objectives implemented and audited all allocations of a ($1.7M) budget as well as creating program policies and procedures.Implemented & maintained new strategies to foster each staffs growthProvided clinical & administrative consultation for all program staffEncourage discipline specific best practices for Nursing, OT, Social Work, Peer Support and other support staffOversee day to day management of program and provide clinical supervision and consultation for the multi-disciplinary teamDevelop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partnersCreate and develop program goals and outcomes through the development of a yearly service planProvide guidance and direction to insure program’s success in providing a client centered service while using best practicesChair person for the organizations Client Wellness CommitteeCertified Manager on the organizations Occupational Health & Safety Committee Show less

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  Helping individuals one day at a time

  Apr 2011 - now

  Owner/therapist

  Child & Adolescent Mental Health ServicesHelping Individuals One Day at a Time is located in Markham ON, established in April 2011. We are a home based Mental Health Service that comes to your door. Let us put our experience and expertise to work for you.

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  360°kids

  Jul 2011 - now

  Manager support services