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Lisa L. Partaker, MS, CHES, PSS32406 Avenue E, Yucaipa, CA. 92399
Cell (909) 790-9809 / Home (909) 641-6636
Objective Field Coordinator (Far South Region)
Profile • Lived experience as a mental health client/survivor and parent.• Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.• Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.• Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.• Proven ability to work in unison with peers, volunteers, line-staff, and executive staff.
Education Ph.D. Candidate, Health Services: Health Promotion & Education/minor in Health Psychology, Walden University
MS, Health Services Administration, High HonorsBS, Health Science: Health Admin/Planning, Highest Honors and Departmental HonorsCalifornia State University – San Bernardino
Relevant Experience & AccomplishmentsAdministration
• Developed, completed, and presented several clinical and administrative quality assurance studies.• Analyzed and prepared organizational budget for a non-profit organization.• Documented policies and procedures for both healthcare and social service organizations.• Successfully prepared grant proposals for government and private funding (including MHSA-CSS ).Management/Supervision• Managed facility and supervised staff for community-based, non-profit agency.• Coordinated the accreditation process of community-based, non-profit organization, leading to full
accreditation of services.• Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement leadership, safety, and communication skills.
Health Education/Advocacy• Coordinated and assisted in the development of community-based mental health education programs.• Presented and facilitated small group health education, motivation, and recovery sessions.• Educated and advocated for peers for the retention and maintenance of entitlements (SSI/SSDI).• Developed and facilitated curricula for peer-run support centers/clubhouses.
Employment Program Manager/Management Analyst , Jefferson Transitional Programs , Riverside• Assisted in the implementation of the Peer Support Resource and Service Centers in
Riverside County.• Provided CARF analysis and coordination for the Commission for Accreditation of
Rehabilitation Facilities, resulting in full accreditation.• Reviewed and revised agency policies and procedures.• Administered and maintained the Homeless Management Information System on behalf
of the agency.• Developed and facilitated recovery curricula for peers within the Center and use in the
community.• Coordinated community anti-stigma and mental health education activities.
2006-2008
Mental Health Specialist, San Bernardino County Dept. of Behavioral Health• Provided private professional case management service for dependent adults.• Facilitated and assisted with the Supervised Treatment After Release program, including
Mental Health Court advocacy.
2005-2006
Volunteer - Consumer Advocacy/Health Education Specialist,• Developed and coordinated health education, recovery, and self-advocacy program for
community clubhouse.• Participated in the Mental Health Services Act planning process, including the
preparation of the Consumer-Operated Peer-Support Services and Clubhouse Expansion project.
• Supervised peers as professional colleagues.
Mental Health Education and Accreditation Consultant, Jefferson Transitional Programs, Riverside• Provided assistance in various per diem activities, including, but not limited to policy
and procedure review and revision.• Reviewed accreditation standards.• Educated staff regarding HIPAA and Social Security self-advocacy.
1999-2005
Programs Director/Administrative Specialist/Consumer Advocate• Provided consumer advocacy services.
• Assisted with information systems and management analysis.• Coordinated and presented NAMI’s ‘In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness’.• Coordinated and mentored NAMI’s ‘Peer-to-Peer’ recovery program.• Assisted the CEO in various duties.
CommunityInvolvement
Riverside County Department of Mental Health, Anti-Stigma Campaign Committee - memberSan Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, Mental Health Services Act – Consumer Council, Children’s Workgroup, TAY Workgroup, Adult Workgroup, Education and Training WorkgroupCalifornia Network of Mental Health Clients, memberDepression and Bipolar Support Alliance, memberNAMI, memberCal-MEND, Consumer Health Education Consultant
Credential s, Certificates, and Awards
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Proactive Consumer
Mental Health Provider/Staff Member of the Year
Outstanding Mental Health Advocate
References Lauretta Ross, PFA III – (909) 421-9300Office of Consumer and Family Affairs, San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health850 East Foothill BlvdRialto, CA 92376
Kathi [email protected]
Sue Moreland, CEO – (951) 686-5484Jefferson Transitional [email protected]
Other References Available Upon Request
