Jennifer Padre LICSW
Middleton,MA
Summary
Clinical professional with comprehensive background in overseeing healthcare operations and delivering patient-centered care. Expertise in developing and implementing clinical programs with focus on quality improvement and client satisfaction. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and achieving impactful results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director (part-time)
AGAPE MENTAL HEALTH
02.2025 - Current
- Provide oversight for clinical operations. Provide clinical supervision to LCSW, LMHC & LICSW staff. Collaborate with psychiatric providers for medication management. Provide clinical hours for small caseload of child clients.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinical operations for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
Assistant Superintendent, Director of Clinical Services
ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
03.2020 - Current
- Provide oversight and development of clinical services including mental health, addiction treatment, medical and educational programming for three locations for 1200 incarcerated individuals. Monitor quality compliance of programs and expand/develop/implement new initiatives. Ensure compliance with state and federal standards and prepare/participate in audit processes including DOC, ACA and NCCHC. Policy review, development and implementation. Supervise program managers and directors ensuring organizational goals are met. Provide coordination with external collaterals (i.e., court personnel, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, hospitals, community providers, etc.) Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, managing and direction of funding for clinical services. Oversee vendor contracts for clinical services. Provide guidance to mental health, psychiatric and medical staff related to medically and psychiatrically high-risk individuals. Develop and facilitate culturally competent, clinical in-service training for all staff. Provide overall advisory and leadership services to the Sheriff ‘s Department. Act as liaison between Sheriff’s Department and community agencies and professional organizations.
Emergency Department Clinician (per Diem)
LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided in person and remote crisis intervention and psychiatric evaluations for child and adult patients. Assess appropriate levels of care for patients and assist in identifying appropriate inpatient and outpatient needs for ED patients.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
Director of Mental Health Services
WELLPATH
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed overall daily operations of the Mental Health Department at the Essex County Correctional Facility. Developed and implemented policies and procedures for inmates to access mental health and substance abuse services during incarceration. Supervised mental health and psychiatric staff. Participated in personnel tasks such as hiring/termination/disciplinary actions. Provided oversight of crisis intervention and clinical and diagnostic assessments. Collaborated with medical, correctional and county leadership to provide mental health services in a safe and timely manner. Completed mental health assessments, diagnostic assessments and provided ongoing therapeutic support to inmates.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Associate Director of Ambulatory Social Work
LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
06.2013 - 11.2017
- Provided supervision to case management staff at 8 locations. Coordinated and integrated social work and nursing services with other service providers within the organization, as well as within the community to promote quality and holistic patient care. Developed programs to prepare and direct staff in cultural competency and implemented educational and training programs. Support departmental needs for participation in JCOIN and DPH reviews. Provided crisis intervention, short term therapeutic interventions and overall case management to medically and socially complex patients of all ages, throughout the continuum of care. Completed assessments and various cognitive testing to identify patient needs and assist patients with accessing community resources. Assisted patients to identify and navigate resource options within the healthcare system, community agencies and other community programs.
Adjunct Faculty-Social Work Graduate Program
SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Overall instruction of graduate level social work classes. Implemented syllabus and monitored student compliance with syllabus. Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to engage students. Researched and prepared class materials. Maintained thorough knowledge of social work practices and theoretical frameworks.
Protective Services Investigator
SENIORCARE, Inc.
04.2009 - 06.2013
- Assessed client risk and responded to referrals alleging abuse and neglect of elders and completed investigation process within established time frames. Provided crisis intervention in high risk emergency situations. Assessed clinical needs of elders and provided problem-focused, goal oriented case work. Completed comprehensive assessments of alleged victims, alleged perpetrators and collateral contacts. Provided therapeutic intervention to elders to access available services. Completed trauma assessments and provided appropriate referrals for treatment. Participated in on-call 24/7 emergency rotation. Coordinated with social service, medical and mental health providers, law enforcement and family members as needed. Worked with local law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes related to reported abuse. Advocated for elders as appropriate to ensure needs were met.
Child Abuse Victim Witness Advocate
ESSEX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Assisted child victims, witnesses and their families to navigate the Criminal Justice System. Coordinated and facilitated meetings with families, mental health professionals, law enforcement, schools and hospitals. Assisted in interview process of victims and witnesses. Participated in trial preparation for court involved victims and witnesses. Held responsibility for grant writing, statistical tracking and reporting.
Ongoing Social Worker
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Responsible for overall case management for families in need of voluntary and involuntary services related to child abuse and neglect. Assessed risk factors related to child abuse and neglect. Assisted families in accessing resources to meet their needs. Collaborated with schools, hospitals, mental health professionals and community organizations involved with families. Maintained knowledge of 51A and 51B child abuse reporting regulations and requirements.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
Education
Master in Social Work -
Boston University
Boston, MA2014
B.A. - Sociology and Women’s Studies
Curry College
Milton, MA1993
Skills
- Financial budget management
- Clinical quality enhancement
- Conducting employee performance evaluations
- Patient care management
Timeline
Clinical Director (part-time)
AGAPE MENTAL HEALTH
02.2025 - Current
Emergency Department Clinician (per Diem)
LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
07.2023 - 04.2025
Assistant Superintendent, Director of Clinical Services
ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
03.2020 - Current
Director of Mental Health Services
WELLPATH
11.2017 - 03.2020
Adjunct Faculty-Social Work Graduate Program
SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2016 - 12.2016
Associate Director of Ambulatory Social Work
LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
06.2013 - 11.2017
Protective Services Investigator
SENIORCARE, Inc.
04.2009 - 06.2013
Child Abuse Victim Witness Advocate
ESSEX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
01.1999 - 01.2003
Ongoing Social Worker
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
01.1994 - 01.1999
Master in Social Work -
Boston University
B.A. - Sociology and Women’s Studies
Curry College
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