Ralph Atlas LMHC, CRC, CGP, MA, LLC

21-28 78th Street

East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(917) 968-9274
Email: RATLASLMHC@AOL.COM
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
NYS licensed mental health professional, experienced in Management and Providin
g Direct Services for 25 plus years with highly developed Administrative/Manage
rial and Clinical Skills

EDUCATION
Ph.D.; ABD; New York University; Human Development and Social Relations;
M.A.; New York University; Human Development and Social Relations;
B.A.; Queens College (CUNY); Political Science/Economics;
North Shore University Hospital, Cornell Medical Center; Family Therapy Instit
ute; Two year In-Service Program in Family Therapy;

LICENCES, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

New York State; Department of Education; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
; 5/31/06; License#: 002011-1; Certificate #: 5702786
National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists; Certified Group Psychothe
rapist (CGP);.
Commission on Counselor Certification; Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC);
Certificate; Ethical Hypnosis Institute
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists; Clinical Member;
American Group Psychotherapy Association; Professional Member;
Eastern Group Psychotherapy Association; Member;
Alliance for the Advancement of Buprenorphine Treatment (NAABT); Certified Thera
pist;

EMPLOYMENT
04/04 - Present
Private Practice Psychotherapy: East Elmhurst, NY
Part time private practice counseling adults, adolescents and children; all diag
nostic categories.

09/2005-09/09
Touro University, School of Public Health: Bayshore, NY
Adjunct Associate Professor
Part time professor teaching a number graduate courses including: "Public Health
Issues", "Epidemiology" and "Administration in Public Health" in the Graduate S
chool of Public Health. Ceased due to 120 mile commute.
01/05-11/06
Aurora Concept: Flushing, NY
Vice President for Clinical Operations
Responsible for overseeing all clinical and many administrative aspects for thre
e separate licensed clinics involving a one year, 107 bed, OASAS licensed reside
ntial treatment facility serving chemical abusers and Mica clients and their fam
ilies; Also responsible for an OASAS licensed OPD/Aftercare Clinic servicing app
roximately 70 clients; In addition, responsible for the operation of a 50 patie
nt OMH licensed Mental Health Clinic.
In direct charge of a staff of 21 individuals with diverse training in the vario
us constituent parts of the facility reporting directly to the CEO/Executive Dir
ector.
Involved in maintaining ongoing relations with funding agencies, referral source
s, and outreaching to legislative, community, trade organizations and individual
s for support and funding.
EAP Program development and long term development; quality assurance, as well as
suring compliance with both governmental and internal time sensitive submissions
.

08/03 - 09/04
Multiquest: Flushing, NY

Clinical Director
Organization provided psychological and substance abuse services to 5 locations.
Responsible for all clinical aspects including: Supervising over 10 social worke
rs and psychologists; several hundred patient visits per week, reporting directl
y to the Executive Director.
Maintained liaison with service sites and ensured superior quality control and r
egulatory compliance and coverage. Some minor billing responsibilities.
Organization ceased operations in 9/04 due to reduction in insurance reimburseme
nts.

01/95 - 01/03
Geel Union: Bronx, New York
Director of SRO Operations and Development
Responsible for all the clinical and administrative aspects of a free standing f
acility providing services for the homeless, mentally ill as well as a large MIC
A population and PLWA.
Program provided housing, counseling, concrete services, and case management.
Supervised multi-disciplinary staff of 14 clinicians. Served in the role of Age
ncy specialist for Regulatory Compliance, and updating NYS OMH 595 license.
In addition, as part of the Agency's recent expansion, authored two "RFP" propos
als. Completed the development and construction of a new 72 unit facility from s
ecuring architect, negotiating contracts, dealing with a number of city and stat
e authorities. Secured additional funding from banks and philanthropic agencies
. Reported directly to executive director. Served as liaison for the Agency wit
h other organizations and funding authorities.

06/97 - 06/99
Volunteers of America Special Engagement Team: New York, NY
Team Leader
Part time Position. Responsible for a seven person team comprised of 2 psychiat
rists, social workers, and substance abuse counselors. This new program attempte
d to engage and refer refractory shelter clients, the majority of whom were ment
ally ill and chemically abusing for appropriate services. In addition to the cl
inical and operational aspects, I was charged with the development of policy and
procedures.

02/92-11/94
Riverside House: Port Jervis, New York
Clinical Director
Responsible for all clinical aspects of an OASAS licensed forty bed Medically Su
pervised Inpatient Facility as well as two Outpatient Clinics with a capacity fo
r 120 patients.
Developed and Implemented program for newly licensed facility based upon an
approach utilizing psychotherapy (Cognitive, Behavioral, and Insight) , li
festyle changes and 12 Step Self Help entitled Intensive Rehabilitation Prog
ram (IRP).
Established and maintained liaison with regulatory agencies, community resources
and other referral sources as well as HMO's, Networks, and Insurance Companies.
Reported directly to the CEO.
Operation ceased 11/94 due to under capitalization.

1989-1992
Canarsie Counseling Center: Brooklyn, New York
Clinical Director
Responsible for all aspects of operating a free standing Mental Health Clinic pr
oviding a complete range of psychiatric services to clients ranging in age form
childhood through adulthood encompassing all diagnostic categories.
Clinic census was approximately 10,500 patient visits per year and was staffed b
y 18 full and part time clinicians and 5 support staff.
Specific responsibilities included: Admissions and discharges; UR, QA, and Need
s Assessment; Supervisor to nine clinicians; Hiring and firing; Liaison with gov
ernmental agencies (e.g.: CWA, DSS, SSA, and OMH), foster care agencies, as wel
l as community resources; Reported directly to Executive Director of PARENT AGEN
CY. Maintained small caseload as well.

Excellent references available upon request.