Carrie Weatherhead

LCSW

Phone:

617-605-5827

Email:

Carrieweatherhead@gmail.com

Address:

29 Sumner Street

Dorchester, MA 02125

Education

1995-1997

Master of Social Work
Boston University

1991-1995

Bachelor of Arts
Clark University

Macro Social Work Concentration - Management, Planning and Organizing

Major in Sociology. Minor in Human Services, Education, and Spanish

Weatherhead Strategic Services

Consultant for human service agencies. Provides tailor made services to address the needs of public and private organizations.

Spain Abroad - Served as Interim Director of Admissions and Business Development as I partnered with leadership to pivot brand and message to optimize enrollment opportunities and referrer sources.
Homeward Bound - Provided an organizational audit, market analysis, and strategic plan for this home-based coaching program.
Schaffel Education Consulting - Facilitated an organizational audit in order to help the team better represent their product culminating with a new website and marketing material.
Oliverian School - Audited and developed the marketing and admissions department as Oliverian prepared for the transition of moving on from a founding leader.
Launch Program - Created a marketing strategy to assist Launch in outreaching to new referral opportunities.
Roger Clap Innovation School - Chaired annual fundraising campaign and event for a Boston Public Elementary School. Managed Governing Board discussion around school status.
Dorchester House - Community Health Center: Developed a post-natal education project for young moms. Identified funding sources, created proposal, developed pilot program, evaluated intervention.
Dorchester Boys and Girls Club - Performed needs assessment of BGCD Alumni. Developed alumni programming recommendations. Created detailed Request for Funding for The College Fellows Program for BGCD Board and potential funders.

Work Experience

2022-2024

Vice President of Clinical Outreach

Altior Healthcare

Altior Healthcare’s services comprise of four distinct mental health treatment programs: Paradigm Treatment, Innercept, The Ridge, and Ironwood of Maine. With 14 unique locations, they serve more than 100 residential clients (between the ages of 12-28) daily, located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Communicated the mission and vision of Altior Healthcare programs to the larger referring public.
Provided networking and outreach with Therapeutic Educational Consultants (ECs), staying in constant communication with all ECs to help them develop strong relationships with individual Altior programs.
Worked creatively and collaboratively to provide appropriate services to address the current and future needs of behavioral healthcare, in response to the needs of clients and referring professionals.
Collaborated with the leadership team to develop a synergistic strategic outreach plan for Altior Healthcare.
Coordinated activities that place Altior Healthcare programs as “thought leaders in the behavioral health world.” Developed workshops, panels, and other opportunities to educate professional referrers.
Developed a referring professionals strategy that includes consistent communication from clinical and outreach staff at programs and high level VIP communication from VP of Clinical Outreach.
Maintained a current understanding of the behavioral health community. Utilized this knowledge towards maintaining awareness about potential emerging referral partners. Directed outbound referrals designed to foster reciprocal relationships and provide continuum of care to clients.
Explored opportunities to partner with professionals to develop the best care for our clients. Developed innovative and creative solutions to address the needs of the behavioral health community.
Collaborated with program leadership, clinicians, and front line staff to communicate a clear vision and message of the goals and strategies of each specific program. Coordinated with programs to develop tours, marketing, and pitches that communicate the mission of Altior Healthcare and its programs.
Partnered with Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to create a clear and concise message that was consistently delivered through all branded material (videos, advertising, websites)

2021-2022

Director of External Affairs

Mountain Valley Treatment Center

MVTC is a nationally recognized non-profit, evidence-based residential treatment center for adolescents suffering from anxiety and OCD.

Directed and managed all marketing and business development activities of the organization and it’s services in a manner consistent with the program’s mission, branding, goals and organizational beliefs and values.
Coordinated all stakeholder relationships and related activities.
Managed all digital and print activities in partnership with contracted companies.
Chaired weekly Marketing Operations Meeting with member of the management team.
Developed new referral sources and opportunities.
In partnership with the Admissions Committee, developed appropriate criteria for clients and milieu.

2016-2020

Director of Admissions and Marketing

Pure Life Adventure

Pure Life Adventure is an adventure therapy program based in Costa Rica. Pure Life provides a therapeutically sophisticated and holistic approach to helping young adults with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, executive function deficits, trauma, and substance abuse.

Developed, with Pure Life Staff, clear and concise vision, mission, and values of Pure Life to be used both in daily operations and in branding of program.
Actively engaged in all Pure Life Leadership Team activities.
Managed, in partnership with Leadership Team, the process for AEE Accreditation.
Participated in (from vision to inception) the creation of a Pure Life Adolescent Program. Key leader in the development in this program.
Created & executed annual marketing and outreach plan.
Networked with therapeutic community and fostered strong relationships with the referral community.
Fostered new referral partnerships with psychologists, therapists, and guidance counselors.
Developed a replicable and sustainable admissions process.
Determined appropriateness of fit and manage all details of potential clients.
Worked with each individual client and family to prepare them for the Pure Life experience.
Partnered with Pure Life staff to develop group milieu and appropriate level of care for all clients.
Managed all branding activities including website and social media plan.
Facilitated the development of excellent “customer service” for clients, families, and referrers. Educated staff in proper communication with all key stakeholders.

2013-2016

Executive Director

SavingTeens in Crisis Collaborative

SavingTeens is a philanthropic organization dedicated to assisting troubled teens and their families struggling with significant emotional and behavioral challenges including anxiety, depression, addictions and other risky behaviors. Working in close collaboration with the therapeutic community, SavingTeens provides financial and other support to families of teens in crisis.

Develop and articulate the vision and principles that define the organization’s goals for volunteers, programs and educational consultants, and families.
Steward relationships with current and potential funders and supporters - private, corporate, family foundations, and federal/state grant-making agencies; monitor and ensure compliance with all funding and grant requirements. Draft an Annual Report to disseminate to donors.
Manage all SavingTeens events in partnership with Event Chairs, Board Members, and volunteers.
Develop principles and guidelines for SavingTeens Board, committees, and volunteers.
Create and sustain collaborative relationships amongst therapeutic programs and educational consultants.
Oversee all infrastructural responsibilities including, budget oversight, supervising staff and consultants, and public relations.
Ensure that new and on-going policies and procedures for scholarships, partnerships, and volunteers are in line with the goals and vision of the organization.

2002-2016

Public Schools of Brookline

Steps to Success

Director of Steps to Success

Director of the Steps to Success Program, a private / public partnership of the Brookline Public Schools (PSB). STS is an academic support and college preparatory program for the students who reside in Brookline public housing.

In collaboration with STS Board and all stakeholders, created Steps to Success annual goals – for the public, staff members, students and families, community partners, and funding sources.
Collaborated with stakeholders including students, families, PSB personnel, Brookline Housing Authority, Brookline Community Foundation and other partners.
Carried out all responsibilities of a PSB Coordinator including, budget oversight, supervising/evaluating staff, and collaborating with principals and system-level administrators.
Ensured that new and on-going programs for students and families were in line with the goals and vision of STS and the PSB Strategic Plan. Developed new programming in response to the Steps to Success and Brookline Public School communities.
Ensured continuous improvement by measuring and evaluating program effectiveness in collaboration with the Director of Data Management and Evaluation.
Oversaw recruiting, hiring and retention of staff and individual contractors.
Developed and facilitated collaborative relationships with community partners.
Managed all activities related to disbursement of funds according to timelines and regulations.
Developed and maintained relationships with STS funders and supporters - monitored and ensured compliance with all funding and grant requirements.
Created and managed all grant applications.
Oversaw fund-raising events and activities.
Oversaw and developed the public relations/outreach component of STS work

Steps to Success High School Coordinator

Coordinated all high school and higher education programming for Steps to Success. Additionally, coordinated the Community Development Block Grant Youth Employment Program which provides employment opportunities to low-income Brookline Youth.

Advised and mentored 135 Brookline High School students who reside in Brookline public housing.
Developed and coordinated a comprehensive four-year college preparatory curriculum.
Acted as liaison between school staff, support agencies, and participant’s families.
Supported families in their communication with teachers and administrators.
Employed and supervised 30 Brookline young people in summer and school-year jobs.
Wrote and managed grants to support program activities.
Managed Steps to Success High School staff, including full-time advisors, part-time staff, and interns.
Managed and coordinated student participation in the Minority Student Achievement Network National Youth Conference; including choosing students, facilitating conference attendance, and coordinating follow-up activities with Superintendent and School Committee

1999-2002

Site Liaison / STEP Coordinator

MY TURN Inc. Brockton, MA

The STEP (School Training and Education Preparation) Program, is a high school based college preparatory program for high school seniors who will be the first in their family to attend college.

Supported 100 Brockton High School Seniors in college preparatory activities.
Developed and coordinated a year long college preparation curriculum.
Managed staff of six program advisors.
Acted as liaison between MY TURN staff and Brockton High School administration and personnel.

1998-1999

MA HIV Prevention Planning Group Coordinator

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

The Massachusetts HIV Prevention Planning Group (MPPG) is a statewide community planning group for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The MPPG is a membership body with representatives from impacted populations, consumers, and content experts in the areas of communicable disease, prevention, care and treatment. The MPPG advises the Office of HIV/AIDS on populations, prevention services, and policies that impact the reach and delivery of these services.

Managed a state-wide planning board that coordinated all Department of Public Health HIV / AIDS Prevention Programming.
Coordinated and wrote the annual state prevention grant from the CDC which resulted in $13,000,000 of HIV prevention funds being funneled into Massachusetts.
Managed the request for proposal, staff and budget for four MPPG funded research grants.
Presented at National CDC HIV Prevention Conference.
Coordinated all communication to MPPG members and facilitated monthly state-wide meetings and smaller planning meetings.

1996-1998

Youth STAR Americorp Coordinator

ROCA Inc.

ROCA Inc.’s mission is to help disengaged and disenfranchised young people move out of violence and poverty. ROCA’s youth empowerment experience has led to the development and implementation of an evidence-based intervention model for high-risk young people ages 17-24.

Supervised and Managed a corps of 30 at-risk young people in a full-time, year-long service project.
Developed health curriculum in partnership with the development and inception of ROCA’s Teen Health Clinic.
Created teen pregnancy and HIV prevention curriculum for Chelsea and Revere adolescents.