Sharon Thomas-Parker

About Sharon Thomas-Parker

Experienced administrator skilled in managing staff who provide substance abuse…

Experience

1. Clinical Director

   Veni Vidi Vici Treatment Services

   Sep 2024 — Present · Harford County, MD, US

   ESSENTIAL DUTIES:· Administers agency’s operations, policies, and procedures as approved by the Program Director· Assigns cases to staff· Assures the welfare of each client· Clearly communicates and teaches all short- and long-range goals to all staff· Coordinates training, provides materials, and connects staff with training resources· Assesses clinical needs for all departments and provides guidance to meet the overall objectives of the agency· Develops, administers, and supervises clinical services and staff· Provides for in-service training of all clinical staff· Directs program changes to improve treatment capabilities and more capably meet client needs· Holds staff meetings on a regular basis· Recruits and interviews clinicians as needed· Maintains awareness of current clinical issues, current developments in clinical strategies, and current issues with involved stakeholders· Monitors developments of legal and ethical issues involving professional counseling standards· Recruits and supervises consultants and contracted clinicians· Represents and assigns others to represent the Clinical Program with the general public; and represents the department at professional meetings with other professionals and organizations· Secures clinical supervisory arrangements to meet clinical staff needs· Sets policies and procedures for the clinical services department· Maintains a weekly schedule of counseling appointments and coordinates to maximize facility usage· Supervises the orientation of new staff· Reports to and advises the Program Director· Provide comprehensive supervision for all clinical staff, including therapists, counselors, case managers, medical students in the mental health field, and psychiatrists, ensuring that each team member delivers high-quality care in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Education

• Penn State University

  M.Ed.

  1984 — 1985

• Nova Southeastern University

  EdD

  2000 — 2005

• Overlea Senior High School

  High school Diploma

  1976 — 1980

• Coppin State University

  Graduate Level Licensure Coursework

  2000 — 2000

• Morgan State University

  B. S.

  1980 — 1984

Skills

• Program Management
• Recruiting
• Leadership Development
• Staff Development
• Teaching
• Community Outreach
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Training
• Family Mediation
• Substance Abuse Prevention
• Public Speaking
• Crisis Intervention
• Event Management
• Psychology
• Family Therapy
• Event Planning
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Case Management
• Adolescents
• Mediation
• Mental Health Counseling
• Mental Health
• Nonprofits
• Conflict Resolution
• Social Services
• Case Managment
• Non-Profits
• Treatment
• Higher Education
• Workshop Facilitation
• Psychotherapy
• Drug and Alcohol Counseling
• Career Development
• Public Relations