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Mathew Foley

Mt. Lake Park

Summary

Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving client and stakeholder relationships.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Behavioral Health Services/CBSS Team Leader

Garrett County Lighthouse
12.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: A Division of Archway Station, Inc.
  • Responsible for dual roles as program director/rehabilitation specialist for a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) – Changed titles in mid-2024
  • Lead a team of seven direct-service personnel and manage day-to-day operations of PRP
  • Ensure staff training, client treatment plans, and provided services are person-centered and rehabilitative in nature
  • A Division of Archway Station, Inc.

Interim Executive Director

Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc.
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Ensure the overall health and financial integrity of a 501(c)(3) non-profit behavioral health clinic
  • Lead efforts to comply with CARF and COMAR requirements for licensure/accreditation
  • Seek additional opportunities for funding/program expansion

Rehabilitation Specialist

Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc.
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assist the Director of Behavioral Health Services with leading the PRP case management team
  • Ensure medical necessity criteria and psychiatric rehabilitation principles are reflected in treatment plans and billable material
  • Assist the organization’s administration with promoting and interpreting PRP’s core mission

Case Manager

Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2022
  • Compile and secure individual case files containing protected health information
  • Provide daily support for individuals living with mental illness in the community
  • Coordination of individual appointments and addressing client recovery needs

Rehabilitation Coordinator

Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc.
10.2015 - 05.2017
  • Responsible for the integrity of the recovery environment
  • Supervision of six direct care staff
  • Evaluation of individual needs/resources

Behavioral Health Technician

Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc.
03.2014 - 10.2015
  • Abide by HIPAA standards of confidentiality
  • Provide direct care to individuals with mental health diagnoses
  • Crisis Prevention/Intervention

Research Assistant

Frostburg State University Tamarin Colony
01.2011 - 07.2011
  • Protect the integrity of the research environment and log research data
  • Conduct supervised research on primate specimens
  • Provide routine care for research subjects

Education

Master of Social Work -

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
05.2011

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Strategic planning
  • Time management
  • Operations management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Team management
  • Staff development
  • Goal setting
  • Team collaboration
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Program management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 12 staff members.
  • Went from 50% to 97% billable utilization rate through effective team management.
  • Developed new documentation tracking tools with Microsoft Excel.
  • Coordinated with a vendor to update our electronic health record software.
  • Represent a nonprofit in 5 separate monthly community meetings.
  • Sit on the guardianship review board for our county.

Certification

  • Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner - 2022 - Present

Timeline

Director of Behavioral Health Services/CBSS Team Leader

Garrett County Lighthouse
12.2022 - Current

Interim Executive Director

Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc.
10.2022 - 12.2022

Rehabilitation Specialist

Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc.
06.2022 - 10.2022

Case Manager

Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2022

Rehabilitation Coordinator

Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc.
10.2015 - 05.2017

Behavioral Health Technician

Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc.
03.2014 - 10.2015

Research Assistant

Frostburg State University Tamarin Colony
01.2011 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Frostburg State University

Master of Social Work -

West Virginia University
Mathew Foley