Behavioral Health Consultant Available for Employment Opportunities in North Carolina or Remote Positions

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Location: North Carolina Area or Remote

Contact: [email protected] | (347) 782-4097

LinkedIn: [Thurman Brown](https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/thurmanbrownconsultant/ )

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Professional Summary

Accomplished and dynamic Health Program Leader with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and program management. Proven history of integrating cutting-edge programs, developing innovative strategies, and enhancing service delivery to improve patient outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, clinical excellence, workforce development, data-driven insights, quality improvement, and peer recovery services.

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Key Skills

- Strategic Planning and Development:

- Conducting comprehensive community needs assessments

- Developing tailored strategic plans aligning with state Medicaid options

- Fostering partnerships with local organizations

- Clinical and Operational Excellence:

- Overseeing all clinical aspects and maintaining high-quality, evidence-based care

- Implementing and integrating Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) via telehealth platforms

- Ensuring clinical and regulatory compliance

- Workforce Recruitment and Development:

- Recruiting, training, and retaining a diverse and qualified workforce

- Establishing onboarding and continuous training programs

- Data-Driven Insights and Predictive Analytics:

- Utilizing metrics and analytics to identify best practices and track outcomes

- Conducting regular outcome evaluations and leveraging predictive analytics

- Quality Improvement and Sustainability:

- Developing and maintaining robust quality management frameworks

- Creating innovative financial models and sustainability plans

- Peer Recovery Services:

- Employing certified peer support specialists to engage clients

- Facilitating peer-led outreach and support programs

- Developing peer mentorship programs to enhance client outcomes

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Professional Experience

CEO, Thurman Brown Consultant Inc.

September 2018 – Present

- Incorporated on September 5, 2018, and has grown to become the parent company of Roots Informatics and Convergence.

- Provides comprehensive statistical services, machine learning, bioinformatics, data curation, prompt engineering, data science, and data engineering services.

- Leveraged telepsychiatry to expand service delivery capabilities and improve treatment coordination.

- Directed the integration of advanced data analytics to drive clinical decisions and enhance patient outcomes.

- Spearheaded the development of patent-approved database functionality systems.

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Program Leader, VIP Community Services

- Managed the Medication-Assisted Treatment and Prescription Opioid and Drug Addiction (MATPODA) initiative, enhancing access and improving patient engagement.

- Led the Center of Treatment Innovation (COTI) project, collaborating with judicial systems and community partners.

- Oversaw the training of 216 individuals in Naloxone administration, and facilitated 1639 community engagements, resulting in increased access to behavioral health services.

Behavioral Health Consultant, Roots Informatics

- Co-founded and managed a global laboratory database, reducing costs and improving patient care.

- Implemented data-driven strategies to improve patient engagement and outcomes.

Certifications?

- New York OASAS Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

- Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICADC)

- Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) in North Carolina

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Education?

Master of Arts in Human Services

University of the Rockies

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social/Criminal Justice

Ashford University

Publications and Presentations

- Author of various articles on behavioral health and addiction treatment

- Speaker at multiple national and international conferences on mental health and substance use disorders

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Professional Affiliations

- Member, National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)

- Member, American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

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Availability

As a new resident of North Carolina, I am open to opportunities for onsite employment in the North Carolina area or remote positions. I am looking forward to contributing my expertise to organizations dedicated to advancing behavioral health and addiction treatment services.

?For further discussion or to schedule a meeting, please feel free to contact me.

Warm regards,

Thurman Brown

[email protected]

(347) 782-4097