Donna R. Harris-Bryant

• conducted individual therapy sessions addressing client mental health and substance use challenges, fostering personal growth and recovery
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients' psychosocial needs and challenges.
• Utilized evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes and client satisfaction rates.
• Maintained timely documentation of client progress, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to ethical guidelines.

• Conducted initial assessments, diagnoses, evaluations, and case management for adult patients and screened adolescents and children to ensure comprehensive treatment plans
• Assisted in planning, developing, and implementing health promotion and disease prevention programs and therapeutic services for individuals, groups, and families, enhancing community well-being
• Acted as a resource for unit functions, assisting in coordination and support.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic client care.
• Provided crisis intervention and support during high-stress situations.

• Provide clinical and administrative oversight of programs and services
• Monitored quality and timely submission of clinical assessments, treatment plans, outcome measurements, discharge summaries, and required documentation, ensuring compliance and improving service delivery.
• Conduct Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, PCP/Treatment Plans, Outcome Measures, Facilitate Substance Groups (SAIOP and ROPT)
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies, licensing and accreditation standards as well as Freedom House policies and procedures
• Monitors referrals, intakes, discharges and outcomes
• Ensure all new staff are properly oriented upon hire
• Complete annual performance evaluations
• Facilitated staff meetings to share new ideas and update team on program details and milestones, fostering collaboration and engagement.
• Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
• Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
• Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problemsolving.
• Coordinated budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to enhance operational efficiency and support program objectives.

• Responsible for the leadership, guidance and daily supervision of the women and children's program which is designed to assist homeless women and women with children become more self sufficient and live Independently
• Developed and implemented daily structure for clients participating in the transitional housing program
• Responsible for monthly and annual outcome reports for funders utilizing the HMIS and Spero software for data collection and data management
• Completed intakes, assessments, and determined appropriateness for admission into the program
• Supervised 12 staff that provided case management, housing and support services to clients in the program
• Interfaced and maintained relationships with community organizations and resources to enhance the quality of the program and services offered to the clients within the program

• Managed a 59 unit mixed-use LIHTC residential property for formerly homeless Veterans with a diagnosed mental illness and low income families
• Performed screening and assessment of applicants for admission
• Prepared and executed lease signing for new residents
• Prepared existing residents for re-certification and renewal of annual lease
• Ensured program and regulatory compliance with federal, state and county agencies such as HUD, the NYSOMH, HHAP, and CARF
• Ensured program compliance with Fair Housing Laws
• Maintained high program occupancy rates and managed monthly A/R reports to ensure program sustainability
• Collaborated with providers and maintained positive relationships with the Veteran's Administration as well as other community organizations
• Provided crisis counseling and intervention to Veterans within the program
• Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Responder for all program staff within the organization

Consultant/Trainer:

• “The LEAP Model” by Dr. Xavier Amador
• National Coalition for the Homeless, Keys Conference,
  Touro College, Central Islip, New York
• “Spiritual Wellness” Bethelite Institutional Church Conference, Brooklyn, New York
• “Our Brothers Ourselves Wellness Conference” Presbyterian Reform Church, Queens, New York
• Staff development Workshop “A Culturally Sensitive Approach to Working With Homeless, Chemically Addicted Client” Bronx Psychiatric Center Bronx, New York
• Staff Development Workshop “Mental Illness and the Adolescent Population” Covenant House, New York, New York
• Staff Development Workshop “Wellness and Self-Management for Providers” Covenant House, New York, New York
• Staff Development Workshop (2010)“ A Culturally Sensitive Approach to Working With Homeless, Chemically Addicted Client”
  Bronx Psychiatric Center Bronx, New York

• Managed daily operations of a 50 bed residential program for adults diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness
• Performed screenings, intakes and assessment of applicants for admission
• Ensured compliance with federal, state and county regulatory agencies
• Supervised the Program Supervisor, Service Coordinators, Counselors, Medication Managers, Administrative Assistant, Cook, and other positions as necessary
• Provided weekly individual and group supervision as well as facilitated monthly staff meetings
• Approved payroll
• Participated in the hiring and dismissal of staff
• Provided annual performance appraisals for staff
• Crisis Intervention and Critical Incident Stress Management Team Responder (including 24 hour coverage)
• Developed curriculum and facilitated staff development trainings on SELF-CARE, LEAP and CISM

• Supervised the daily operation of a family shelter with the capacity for 9 families (12 adults and 20 children)
• Completed intakes and assessments for each family admitted to the shelter
• Provided crisis intervention and case management to each family at the shelter
• Provided weekly supervision and conducted monthly staff meetings with the shelter staff
• Interfaced with providers and local government agency such as the Department of Social Service on behalf of the clients and the agency

• Managed and supervise the daily tasks of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team
• Ensured digital and written documentation is in compliance with city and state mental health regulatory policies
• Responsible for Medicaid billing
• Prepared reports, monitor program spending, manage staff time/attendance/payroll

• Responsible for the management of a 36 bed, licensed OASAS residential substance abuse treatment program for young mothers who are pregnant and/or parenting
• Managed an interdisciplinary team of 22 employees including an onsite psychiatrist and medical clinic
• Provided individual and group clinical supervision to substance abuse counselors and social workers working with program participants
• Managed the daily operation of three nurseries for children age newborn to five years
• Ensured compliance with New York State Office of Substance Abuse Services
• Monitor staff time and attendance, prepare payroll using e-z labor payroll management system

• Facilitated support group for gay men of color who are diagnosed HIV positive and have a history of substance abuse

introduction to Sociology; Family and Society.