About
Seasoned leader with 20 years of experience in social services, healthcare policy and directing client care. Proven track record of building, developing and leading high-performing teams through change.
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Work experience
- July 2021 – present
JIAS Toronto
Clinical Manager - May 2019 – January 2021
Texas Health and Human Services
Director, Medical Benefits - November 2018 – April 2019
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Manager, Medical Benefits - February 2018 – November 2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Senior Policy Advisor, Medicaid/CHIP Services, Office of Policy & Program - May 2015 – January 2018
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Behavioral Health Policy Analyst, Medical Benefits - November 2013 – May 2015
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Assistant Project Director, Money Follows the Person Demonstration - June 2009 – November 2013
Metropolitan Jewish Health System
Social Work SupervisorOversee the provision of social work services provided by 12 full time and fee-for-service social workers, as well as two social work assistants. - October 2008 – June 2009
Metropolitan Jewish Home Car
Social WorkerPerformed social work intervention with homebound patients: conducted comprehensive social work assessments; provided assistance with benefits and entitlements; connected patients to community resources; provided supportive counseling to patients and caregivers. - February 2007 – August 2008
Harlem United
Director Of Clinical ServicesDirected the provision of clinical services at a bilingual adult day health care program serving 125 clients living with HIV/AIDS and co-occurring psychosocial stressors. - January 2006 – January 2007
Harlem United
Case Management Coordinator - June 2003 – December 2005
Harlem United
Counselor-Case Manager
Education
- Present
University of Toronto
MSW, Master's of Social Work - Present
New York University School of Medicine
Certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - Present
McGill University
BA, English Language and Literature, General