Katelynd Abreu
Milton,ON
Summary
A dedicated Clinical Manager with a wealth of knowledge in healthcare administration and clinical practices. Proficient in fiscal management and human resources, adept at fostering strong relationships with staff, patients, and senior management. Possesses exceptional supervisory skills and excels in high-pressure environments.
Experienced in healthcare program design, implementation, and management within hospital settings. Skilled in overseeing diverse hospital and community outreach programs, proficient in daily operations, financial management, and labour-related issues. Demonstrates expertise in coaching clinical staff, evaluating performance, and providing evidence-based behavioural interventions. Proficient in crafting comprehensive business cases for funding and utilizing health data to drive effective healthcare practices and policy development. Capable of managing both clinical and non-clinical programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and effectively supervising registered and non-registered clinical staff within unionized environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Manager
Centre For Addictions And Mental Health (CAMH)
05.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily operations, leading a team of 28 direct reports, including nursing, allied health professionals, and support staff within the Therapeutic Neighbourhood, Social Determinants of Health Service, and Centralized Resources.
- Establish and maintain community partnerships to drive system changes, focusing on knowledge development and fostering growth in services through internal and external collaborations.
- Lead service development initiatives, expanding partnerships with funding agencies and ministries to enhance patient programming and streamline patient flow.
- Drive strategic initiatives for improved integration and collaboration of programs within the portfolio and across CAMH, facilitating better patient access to programming.
- Define performance management objectives, set operational standards, and monitor daily service operations.
- Manage donor/development opportunities, supporting CAMH's academic and research mandate by enhancing the educational experience of trainees and staff development.
Behaviour Therapist
Centre For Addictions And Mental Health (CAMH)
01.2015 - 04.2023
- Managed and provided Behavioral Consultation services for various outpatient programs, implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to assess, develop, and implement tailored support plans.
- Offered case management services for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) clients, aiding their transition to the community, and coordinating care and referrals.
- Assisted in planning and developing new high-support housing initiatives in the GTA.
- Provided consultation and case management for individuals with various DSM-5-TR disorders, facilitating training and capacity building for clinical teams and community service providers.
- Established and managed effective partnerships to aid clients' transitions from hospital to community settings, using data analytics for strategic planning and operations.
Therapeutic Behavioural Assistant Lead
University Health Network (UHN)
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Implemented the Behavioural Assistant role, introducing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) techniques to modify socially relevant behavior.
- Conducted comprehensive functional behavioral assessments to determine the root causes of individual problem behaviors and investigated contributing factors.
- Developed tailored behavioral support plans integrating positive-based strategies to teach relevant skills and mitigate maladaptive behavior.
- Worked extensively with a diverse range of complex mental illness cases, including Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders, Addiction, Geriatrics, Dual Diagnosis, Feeding and Eating Disorders, among others.
- Conducted mediator training sessions to ensure alignment between the client's behavioral plan and the understanding of the family and clinical team.
- Designed and led group programming focusing on behavioral activation techniques to improve clients' quality of life.
Education
MBA - Business Analytics Leadership
Sandermoen School of Business
University Of Fredericton2022
Advanced Diploma - Behavioural Science Technology
George Brown College
Toronto, ON2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology of Law, Crime & Deviance
Brescia University College
University Of Western Ontario2013
Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- De-escalation Techniques
- Discharge Plan Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention
- Complex Problem Solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Training and Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
Affiliations
- Point of Care Facilitator in Trauma-Informed De-Escalation Education for Safety and Self-Protection (TIDES), 2018- 2020
- Champion and Point Person for Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT), 2015- Current
- Active member of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA), 2016 - Current
- Active member of the Ontario Behaviour Therapy Community of Practice, 2015- Current
- Active member of the ONTABA Mental Health Special Interest Group (MHSIG), 2022 – Current
- Active member of Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2023- Current
- Active member of Emerging Health Leaders, 2023- Current
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Centre For Addictions And Mental Health (CAMH)
05.2023 - Current
Behaviour Therapist
Centre For Addictions And Mental Health (CAMH)
01.2015 - 04.2023
Therapeutic Behavioural Assistant Lead
University Health Network (UHN)
07.2014 - 09.2016
MBA - Business Analytics Leadership
Sandermoen School of Business
Advanced Diploma - Behavioural Science Technology
George Brown College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology of Law, Crime & Deviance
Brescia University College
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