CURRICULUM
VITAE
J. HAROLD BERBERICK
12
Spring Street
Foxborough,
MA 02035
(508)
543-8313; FAX (508) 543-3165
jhberberick@bhstrategies.org
Education:
Doctor
of Education, Leadership Studies, Public
Administration
Fairleigh Dickinson University,
Teaneck, New Jersey
Master of Arts, Psychology
University of Northern
Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts,
Sociology, Minors in Psychology and Philosophy
Regis College, Denver, Colorado
Continuing Education and Institutes:
Harvard University, John F.
Kennedy School of Government
Institute for Senior
Executives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Institute on the
Management of Change
Institute on Management
Strategies for the 1990’s
Graduate School of Public
Administration
Coursework in Public
Administration
State University of New York,
Albany, NY
AK Rice Institute, Institute for
Applied Study of Social Systems
Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Professional Experience:
1999-present PRINCIPAL AND PRESIDENT
Behavioral
Health Strategies, Inc.
President
and Principal Consultant for Behavioral Health Strategies, Inc., a firm
providing a wide range of consultation and management services to the
Behavioral Healthcare Industry.
1998-1999 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Greater Lawrence Mental Health Center, Inc.
Lawrence,
MA
Chief
Executive for a comprehensive community mental health center serving the
culturally diverse city of Lawrence and surrounding towns.
1992-1998 EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, PILGRIM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC.
Quincy,
MA
Planned, initiated and administered all mental health and substance abuse services for a nationally recognized Health Maintenance Organization of 400,000 members enrolled in a network model delivery system.
1988-1992 DIRECTOR, LOCAL SERVICE CENTER
Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation
Southeastern Massachusetts
Planned
and managed a comprehensive and integrated system of mental retardation services
for twelve cites and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts.
1980-1988 AREA
DIRECTOR/MENTAL HEALTH CENTER DIRECTOR
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Southeastern Massachusetts
Planned, administered and evaluated a comprehensive system of care for the mentally ill, the mentally retarded, and children and adolescents in the Cape Cod and Attleboro areas of Southeastern Massachusetts.
1978-1980 DIRECTOR
OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
New York State Office of Mental Health, Central Office
Albany, New York
Senior management position with responsibility for the implementation and ongoing operations of community support programs, residential services and special projects throughout the New York State mental health system.
1971-1978 DIRECTOR
OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Capital District Psychiatric Center
Albany, New York
One of fifteen senior staff initially hired to develop the Capital District Psychiatric Center. Developed and managed a broad spectrum of psychiatric rehabilitation programs, both in the community and in inpatient settings.
Grants and Academic Affiliations:
Principal
Co-Investigator, University of Connecticut and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Adjunct
Faculty in the Graduate Program of Rehabilitation Counseling,
Training
and Consultation, Department of Psychiatry, Albany Medical College,
Project
Co-Director, National Institute of Mental Health, Community Support
Administrator,
National Institute of Mental Health Grant, “The Fort Logan
Professional Affiliations:
American
College of Healthcare Executives (Diplomate)
Board
Certified in Healthcare Management
American
College of Mental Health Administration (Fellow)
American Orthopsychiatric Association (Fellow)
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