Ariel Hurley

Clinical Director @Parallax Center

New York, NY, US

Direct an OASAS-certified Part 822 outpatient addiction treatment program with an average of 125 active patients and an OASAS- certified 816 auxiliary withdrawal detox program with consistent census of 15-20 patients. Supervise a team of seven paid part-time clinicians, six full-time junior clinicians, and four masters-level graduate interns. Revise program guidelines and procedures to ensure adherence to OASAS certification criteria. Manage, mediate, and address common patient crises. Develop and deliver training on cutting-edge, intersectional topics pertaining to substance use for staff members. Analyze patient outcome data and adapt programming to increase engagement and retention. Function as LGBTQ+ liaison for Parallax Center ensuring that patients receive affirmative care. •Built a solid multi-disciplinary team by recruiting and training new therapists and peer specialists. •Enhanced efficiency by identifying deficiencies in clinic workflow and implementing new internal processes. •Facilitated the transition to online programming during Covid-19 pandemic and brought it back to in-person format after one year by developing safety protocols, recruiting staff, and promoting the availability of in-person services. •Facilitated a weekly social skills group therapy session and maintained a caseload of ~3-5 patients, as needed.

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Master of Social Work (M.S.W), Sociomedical sciences

Temple University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Health