Leading the Organization

Change is inevitable, why not be a part of it!

  As a professional that focuses on change, and relies on Motivational Interviewing skills and techniques, I strive to be an agent of change. Part of being a courageous leader requires taking risks.

Leading the organization forward starts with individuals and their belief that they can make an impactful difference in the organization from the floor to the roof. I am able to help lead the organization forward by continuing to strive for lowered hospital census, and actively take into consideration reduction of even one day in the hospital makes an enormous difference fiscally, and most importantly, in the life of the Virginian that was able to transition into the community.

I have led organizational change when I was employed in the private sector before moving to the Commonwealth in 2017, as a substance abuse counselor at a private practice office. During my time at that practice, I was building the practices outpatient co occurring disorders program, from developing curriculum, admittance criteria, as well as recruitment of members, helping the organization grow. Throughout this process, I was able to rely on my peers and other staff in the office, really reinforcing my understanding that from the ground up, change in any organization really means change in people and fostering the motivation to change. I was assigned to the task of program development, and through interpersonal skills, motivational interviewing, and being a positive and supportive presence to my peers, I was able to enlist them in my vision. Tasks were shared and happily delegated, and the work got done by all, and the spotlight for a job well done was also shared by all.

I learned a valuable lesson through this process. An organization is only strong as their staff. A director, supervisor, CEO can be a visionary, but it takes the tenacity of individuals to make the vision into a reality. I continue to employ these tenants as I move forward in my career today.