Danielle Micale, MHA, LNHA, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT, CDCM

Experience

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  JFK Health

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Director of Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapist
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  Rutgers University

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Mental Health Counselor/Case Manager
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  JFK Health

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Assistant Administrator/Director of Community Development

  Provided planning, organizing, budgeting, developing and directing the overall operations of a 280 bed long term care and subacute rehabilitation center with specialized behavioral and orthopedic programs in accordance with regulatory authorities. Supervised a large staff and ensured compliance with NJDHHS and JCAHO. Maintained polices and procedures and enhanced communication between all clinical and non-clinical departments. Negotiated and maintained contracts with multiple vendors. Provided education and training to the community through speaking engagements, visits to physician offices and other health care referral sources. Worked collaboratively with public relations to create brochures and other marketing/advertising items and conducted various development/fundraising initiatives for the entire long term care division. Developed and maintained an active marketing plan. Identified potential referral sources and cultivated those relationships. Managed, coordinated and collaborated with all departments and staff in the management of resident/patient care to optimize quality care and satisfaction. Show less

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  Rutgers University

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2018

  Training & Consultation Specialist

  This position at Rutgers University Behavioral Research & Training Institute (BRTI) and Comprehensive Services on Aging (COPSA), provided continuing education curriculum development, coordination and delivery of training and consultation programs across the state with a focus on older adults and mental health services. Participated in the development of grant proposals, continuing education, and overall coordination of assigned projects.

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  Family Tree Care & Consultation, LLC

  Jan 2015 - now

  President

  Danielle is the founder and president of a part time family owned business that evolved following many years of both personal and professional health care experience. Family Tree seeks to provide hands-on quality training, education and consultation to health care professionals as well as families/caregivers. Topics include, but are not limited to Alzheimer's/dementia care, communication techniques, behavior management, activities, mental health and more. Danielle travels extensively throughout the country providing quality continuing education and consultative services related to the field of older adults and mental health. Please feel free to contact me for further information and rates. Show less

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  East Brunswick Township

  Jan 2018 - now

  Department on Aging Director

  Professional, administrative and supervisory oversight in the development and implementation of innovative and dynamic programs/services in an effort to meet the needs of older adults in the Township. Provide information, education and referral services to other members of the community who are confronted with potential challenges of an aging family member.