Dr. Maria Lynn Perrotta

Experience

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  Slippery Rock University

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Graduate Assistant

  Conducted First Year Study Skills Workshops,Created Study Skills brochures Advised At-Risk ACT 101 studentsCo-facilitated a First-Year Studies course. Participated in the organizaiton of Orientation programs.

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  Diversified Family Services

  Sept 1999 - Mar 2003

  Children Services Director

  • Responsible for programmatic operations of the Children’s Services Department (Foster Care, Adoption and Breakthrough Program for truant children)• Coordinated internal case record quarterly review committees for CSD and reviewed and acted on reports for both internal and external quality review sources• Participated in the formulation of the strategic plans and the Agency’s Three Year Plan• Assisted the Executive Director in the determination of qualifications, competencies and the number of all children’s staff and/or contractual personnel• Provided new employee orientation to children’s services area supervisors and other staff directly supervised• Interviewed and recommended for hire to the Executive Director, Children’s Services Supervisory staff• Responsible for overseeing and assuring the continuing education and in-service process of Children’s Services staff, foster parents and clients• Insured that Children’s Services programs progressed in accordance with county, state and federal policies and licensing standards by directing Agency participation in annual licensing• Responsible for overseeing the admissions, discharges and transfers of children placed in the Children’s Services programs• Responsible for the ongoing recruitment of foster parents• Responsible for giving the final approval for new certification and annual re-certification of all foster families• Responsible to oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of Individual Service Plans for clients• Responsible to oversee the completion of regular and unusual incident reports• Assisted in the development / revision of the general Agency policies and operating procedures and function plans• Participated on multiple Agency committees: Restrictive Procedures Review Committee (Chairperson); Marketing Committee; Safety Committee; Infection Control Committe Show less

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  Human Services Center

  Mar 2003 - now

  Develops/plans/administers assessment and referral services for adults, adolescents, and children based upon state guidelines and best practice guidelines. Develops/plans/administers crisis/emergency services to include phone, walk-in, and mobile 24 hours/day and emergency delegate services based upon current state regulations and best practice guidelines. Supervises the daily clinical/service management activities provided in respect to assessment areas. Initiates procedures necessary for the operation of the Diagnostic Assessment Center, Crisis/Emergency/Delegate and Community Forensic Liaison Services. Facilitates coordination with mental health service providers in the community through participation in continuity of care meetings as well as supervision of individual case coordination for mental health services. Coordinate mental health care for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Monitors/obtains managed care authorizations.Develops/plans/administers outpatient therapy services for adults, adolescents, and children based upon current clinical trends and best practice guidelines. Supervises the daily clinical/case management activities provided in outpatient therapy. Collects statistical data on services to evaluate effectiveness of programs, cost effectiveness, program planning and analysis. Determines staff development needs and develops training opportunities to address identified needs. Assures that all pertinent records, documents and related material meet all current federal, state, and county regulations, insurance industry and best practice standards. Show less Responsible for providing ongoing age and culturally appropriate psychoeducational theme groups such as social skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, and identification of emotions in a special education classroom (serving adolescents with a mental retardation diagnosis, autistic diagnosis, learning support diagnosis, or emotional support diagnosis).Obtain and maintain managed care authorizations for service.Provide individual, group, and family therapy.Participate as the primary therapist in the multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.Develop treatment plans based on individual needs and treatment team recommendations.Maintain accurate clinical documentation in clinical record to include daily contact/progress notes, clinical reviews at least every 20 days of service.Coordinate service interactions related to the individual’s treatment. Show less

  • Director of Assessment and Outpatient Services

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Therapist

    Mar 2003 - Jul 2019
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  Apollo Education Group (University of Phoenix)

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2018

  Faculty Member for the Department of Social Sciences

  Instructor in the Department of Social Sciences for classes offered in the online learning environment.Courses Taught:Introduction to Psychology: Why We Do What We DoThis course provides a general introduction to the vast and fascinating field of psychology as well as an understanding into why people behave the way they do. This course covers psychology’s basic subject matter in a meaningful and relevant fashion. It also provides a discussion of the ways in which psychological knowledge is applied to improve the quality of individual and shared life. This course is an excellent gateway to more advanced courses in psychology.Human Systems and DevelopmentStudents will demonstrate a basic understanding of human development across the lifespan and of systems for meeting fundamental human needs. The course provides perspectives on individual roles in families, groups, and interpersonal relationships in communities, society, and organizations. Essential coursework components of human systems and development include theories of group dynamics and diversity, culture, aspects of human sexuality, social systems theory, and general processes affecting both developmental and social change. Show less

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  Educational Testing Service (ETS)

  May 2016 - now

  English Language Proficieny Assessment for California Rater/Scorer

  Scoring/rating essays for the SAT test based on a set criteria.

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  Journal for Educators Online

  Jun 2017 - now

  Peer Reviewer

  Provide an honest and constructive assessment of the value of the manuscript, including an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the study; suggestions on how to make the manuscript more complete, relevant, and readable; and specific questions for the authors to address to make any revision of the manuscript acceptable and useful to the intended audience.

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  UPMC

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2019

  Evaluator Clinician

  Provide assessments of patients and families in collaboration with attending clinicians and other staff within a psychiatric service.Develop initial treatment plan in order to facilitate disposition planning.Identify acuity level of patients. Provide patient care, not limited to the delivery of patient care. Facilitate the flow of information to promote effective communication regarding the patient care and patient operations.

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  Southern New Hampshire University

  Aug 2018 - now

  Adjunct Faculty
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  Eastern Gateway Community College

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2025

  Adjunct Faculty
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  ASSOCIATES IN BEHAVIORAL DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT, LLC

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2025

  Telehealth Therapist
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  Yorkville University

  Sept 2023 - now

  Adjunct Faculty