Chanda L. Lee
Cary
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in program development and clinical oversight at Triangle Health Interventions, Inc. Proven ability in curriculum design and instruction, utilizing research-driven practices to enhance student engagement. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, adept at fostering collaboration and achieving successful outcomes in diverse educational and clinical settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Science Instructor
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and delivered engaging in-person and online courses in psychology and social sciences, meeting diverse student needs and learning outcomes.
- Advised and mentored students, guiding academic progress and preparing them for successful transfer to four-year institutions.
- Developed and assessed curriculum, incorporating innovative teaching methods and technologies to enhance student engagement and retention.
Executive Director
Triangle Health Interventions, Inc.
Fayetteville
04.2009 - Current
- Provide clinical oversight and program development for substance abuse/mental health counseling and education, evaluate staff performances, approve leave, submit budget reports, maintain, and review licensure for compliance, provide problem solving interventions, coordinate and document Community Treatment Services to include facilitating BOP group and individual counseling utilizing CBT, MH/SA intakes and assessments, crisis management, psychiatric assessments and medication monitoring.
- Services are provided to federal inmates transitioning from prison to the community setting.
- Successfully negotiated federal contract to secure the treatment for participants referred to Community Treatment Services (CTS), provide contract oversight for BOP-RDAP Residential Drug Awareness Program for Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prison.
- DOJ Contractor and multi-state registered non-profit NC and TX
- Successfully negotiated Federal DOJ Contracts: Fayetteville, NC (January 2018) for RFQ-CTS-001-18 in the amount of $3,861,325.00 (Base year and 9-year options) and Gastonia, NC RFQ- CTS-046-16 October 1, 2019, in the amount of $1,228,950.00 (Base and 9-year options).
Care Coordinator
Eastpointe Human Services
Rocky Mount
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated care and treatment planning for individuals with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, collaborating with hospitals and community resources.
- Monitored patient progress using EPIC System, tracked hospital recidivism trends, and maintained productivity and compliance standards.
- Participated in treatment team meetings and policy development, enhancing service delivery and process improvement initiatives.
- MCO
Clinical Director
LifeBridge Drug and Substance Abuse Agency
Spring Lake
09.2015 - 10.2015
- Provide clinical oversight and program consulting and development for SA/MH evidenced based program.
- Provide Individual and Group supervision as well as documentation for staff registered with NCSAPPB.
- Reviewing intakes, assessments, treatment monitoring, resources and support recommendation.
- Conduct case staffing, facilitate SA Treatment Team meetings.
Inpatient Liaison
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions
Kannapolis
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Within the MH/SA Care Coordination Department cultivate positive relationships with hospital administrators, clinical as well as medical personnel.
- Coordinate services with the MCO staff and departments, visited inpatient and detoxification facilities.
- Assisted in establishing linkage to residential programs, self-help programs and community resources.
- Provided comprehensive care coordination and monitoring to individuals diagnosed with MH/SA or Co-occurring disorders, impacted by trauma, sexual offense, gender identity or developmental delays with primary Medicaid, IPRS funding housed in assigned area hospitals.
- Participate in treatment team meetings.
- Assisted Care Coordinators and IDD with child placements, hospital aftercare, medication monitoring and access, follow up with patient regarding care, researched treatment history, eligibility of care, funding and progress as reported by client home agency.
- Tracked via patient queue and reports, hospital recidivism, Care Coordination referrals, CCNC notification, appointment queue, length of stay and discharge paperwork.
- Complete end of month data census reports.
- Maintain standard productivity goals, set correct stratification levels and CQI tracking standards.
- MCO
Psychology Instructor
Miller-Motte College
Fayetteville
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Psychology Instructor, Career Management, Career Development Instructor, Six Weeks to Success Instructor.
- Serve as educational advisor/mentor.
- Utilize available educational resources for the improvement of instruction, learning outcomes and student retention.
- Maintain complete, accurate office and student records, process reports, forms, and all other required paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.
- Maintaining proper communication and relations with other departments/units and the college.
- Help students identify areas to improve to succeed in high education.
Social Worker III
Chatham County DSS
Pittsboro
07.2005 - 12.2006
- Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and dependency as defined by the General Statues of the State of North Carolina.
- Provide treatment services and crisis intervention to children and families.
- Conduct risk assessments of family dynamics and needs.
- File juvenile petitions for child custody.
- Prepare CPS cases testify in Court, conference with County Attorney and prepare court reports.
- Utilize child foster care placement services if necessary, to remove children.
- Provide ongoing case management services to abusive/neglectful families and child protection treatment services.
Special Agent II
North Carolina Department of Justice
Durham
05.2000 - 07.2004
- Maintain an intense caseload of various investigations of criminal activities throughout the state of North Carolina.
- Respond to requests from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as well as district attorneys and judges to investigate various criminal activities such as drugs, homicides, child abuse/fatality, sexual assaults, and financial crimes.
- Conduct interviews and prepare detailed investigative reports, conference with District Attorneys, prepare DA reports.
- Collected criminal justice information for the purposes of comparison, classification, and dissemination, statewide and nationally.
- State Bureau of Investigation
Education
Master of Studies in Law -
Wake Forest University School of Law
11-2026
Master of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC08.1993
Skills
- Research and Data-Driven Practices
- Curriculum Design and Instruction
- Program Development and Oversight
- English Language
- Word processing (70 wpm)
- Using Windows, Microsoft Software (Excel, Power Point, Word)
- Internet, E-mail, Moodle Online Teaching, Blackboard, WebEx, Google Meet
Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Since 1991)
- Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society (Since 1993)
Websites
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, NCSAPPB #2517
- Certified Clinical Supervisor, NCSAPPB #20404
Volunteer Experience
- Durham County Guardian ad Litem, 2010-2016
- The A Team Social Club Community Organization, Secretary, 2019-Present
References
- Dr. S. McNair-Williams, Department Chair Arts and Humanities, 910-678-8511, mcnairs@faytechcc.edu
- Dr. Christopher L. Edwards, Director, Psychoneuroendocrine and Rare Diseases Laboratory, 984-227-9541, cedwards@nccu.edu
Training
- Ongoing educational professional development training and seminars (2021)
- Evidenced Based Practice in Behavioral Health (2020)
- Evidenced Based Practices in Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (2020)
- Biopsychosocial Model of Addiction (2020)
- Overview of Psychopharmacology (2020)
- Development Milestones in and Mental Health Issues in Older Adults (2020)
- Illness Management and Recovery Model (2020)
- Family Psychoeducation: Introduction to Evidenced Based Practice (2020)
- Evidenced Based Practice in Supported Employment I and II (2020)
- Porn Addiction (2020)
- Co-Occurring Disorders (2019)
- Information and Referral: Serving People with Mental Health Disorders (2019)
- Externalizing and Disruptive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents (2019)
Publications
- Conceptualization of Aggression in the Symptom Constellation of Depression in African Americans, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, 03/2004, Baltimore, Maryland
- The Relationship Between Age and Religiosity in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease, NCCU Graduate and Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2021-2024
- My Sexual Orientation is Not My Physician's Business!, NCCU Graduate and Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2021-2024
- Active Coping in Adult Jamaican Men with Sickle Cell Disease, NCCU Graduate and Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2021-2024
- Social Emotional Learning in Higher Education, Professional Development, Spring 2025
- Pending Publications: “A Comprehensive Analysis of the Social Determinants of Gender-Based Violence in El Salvador: A Time for Evidence-Based Solutions” (Journal of Family Violence), and a publication in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry addressing domestic and interpersonal violence.
- Currently adviding the following study: Men "A" Pause: Exploring Healthy Aging in Women
Research
Violent Crime Recidivism Among African American Men In North Carolina, 05/2010
Timeline
Social Science Instructor
Fayetteville Technical Community College
01.2021 - Current
Care Coordinator
Eastpointe Human Services
06.2019 - 12.2020
Clinical Director
LifeBridge Drug and Substance Abuse Agency
09.2015 - 10.2015
Inpatient Liaison
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions
11.2011 - 06.2015
Psychology Instructor
Miller-Motte College
11.2009 - 11.2011
Executive Director
Triangle Health Interventions, Inc.
04.2009 - Current
Social Worker III
Chatham County DSS
07.2005 - 12.2006
Special Agent II
North Carolina Department of Justice
05.2000 - 07.2004
Master of Studies in Law -
Wake Forest University School of Law
Master of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte