Evan Steele, LCSW

Professor in the Social Work graduate department.  Currently teaching Human Behavior in the Social Environment and Field Work.

Direct and manage all aspects of Article 31 outpatient mental health clinic.

Provide clinical supervision to numerous LMSWs and LMHCs in outpatient mental health clinic.

Audit, review, and implement best practices for high risk and other clients to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.

Train staff and help manage transition to electronic medical record.

Performed licensing duties for all OMH licensed programs, including Article 31 and Article 28 clinics, inpatient psychiatric units, PROS, congregate treatment, and ACT.

Served as assistant to coordinator of AOT monitoring

Provided technical assistance to providers in the community

Promoted the use of evidence-based treatment, recovery-oriented practice, stage-wise treatment, and trauma informed treatment for providers in the community.

Provided clinical supervision to LMSW therapists and social work interns.

Project leader on all OMH/DMH CQI initiatives, including the use of PSYCKES

Conducted utilization reviews

Managed caseload of individuals and families

Developed and delivered parenting, substance abuse prevention, and other community based workshops

Managed community residence of 40 adult SMI in the Orthodox Jewish community.

Supervised full staff of counselors, social workers, maintenance, and fiscal staff.

Implemented OMH initiatives, and prepared for periodic audits.

Provided round the clock emergency coverage for crisis intervention.

Provided therapeutic services to a wide range of ages and pathologies in outpatient mental health clinic setting.