Nicole Connell, M.Ed., ACHE

Experience

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  Progressions Company

  Nov 2006 - Mar 2011

  Behavioral Specialist Consultant/Therapeutic Staff Support

  Experienced mental health professional serving children and adolescents ages 3-21 through the provision of one-to-one mental health interventions in both the school and home settings. Provided interventions for clients with severe emotional disorders, in order to prevent more restrictive services or out-of-home placement

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  PathWays PA

  Dec 2007 - May 2009

  In Home Protective Services/ SCOH-Case Manager

  Provided a full range of case management and outreach services to children, adolescents, and families referred by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Ensured service provision remained in compliance with DHS Performance Standards and DPW Regulatory Guidelines with an emphasis on child safety, well-being, and stability.

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  Community Council Health Systems

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  Elementary School Teacher

  Implement Standard Driven Lessons utilizing the core curriculum for Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies for Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth-grade students. Reported Quarterly progress of each student to the School District and Community Behavioral Health. Develop, implement and report on individual student Individual Education Plans.

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  CATCH, Inc.

  Dec 2008 - Mar 2011

  Master Level School Based Resource Manager

  Participated as a member of the School Leadership Team and the Student Support Team at Rhodes High School in Philadelphia. Provided clinical support/ training and professional development opportunities for teachers, counselors, and support staff to help improve school culture, climate, and student retention.

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  Philadelphia Housing Authority

  Mar 2011 - Jul 2014

  Through direct oversight of two federal grant programs totaling 1 million dollars, developed plans and implemented programs and services available to more than 80,000 residents of the Philadelphia Housing Authority to enhance the quality of life and increase self-sufficiency. Developed and managed partnerships with external organizations to provide comprehensive employment training services. Utilized strategic planning processes focused on generating both non-federal program income supported by revised HUD "Program Income Certification, " which sustained site-based economic programming. Show less

  • Manager- Community Operations & Resident Development (Self Sufficiency Programs)

    May 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Lead Service Coordinator

    Mar 2011 - May 2013
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  Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2022

  Leader of the Division of Innovation and Effectiveness responsible for the development and integration of innovative approaches to advance behavioral health wellness and treatment. This includes direct oversight of the department's multiple community outreach and engagement units, peer culture unit, diversity equity, and inclusion, research and evaluation, training and development, leadership development, community empowerment, trauma response and emergency preparedness, communications, government affairs, and operations. Show less

  • Chief of Innovation and Effectiveness

    Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Chief of Staff and Operations

    Feb 2017 - Oct 2021

  • Strategic Planning and Innovation

    Sept 2014 - Feb 2017
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  Merakey

  Sept 2022 - now

  Senior Executive Director- Adult Behavioral Health Services

  Operational and fiscal leader for a diverse behavioral health portfolio in Southeastern Pennsylvania including Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, Lehigh, and Northampton counties. Establish priorities, identify development opportunities, and implement innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency, financial growth, and high quality services.