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Barbara Smith

@barbarasmith

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Behavioral health leader blending clinical expertise with strategic program management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine clinical leadership and program strategy—impactful, collaborative teams focused on evidence-based, measurable improvements in behavioral health and senior care.

I am an experienced behavioral health professional with over 20 years combining clinical counseling and business strategy to design and lead data-driven mental health programs. I specialize in trauma-informed care, substance use disorder treatment, and geriatric neurocognitive health, delivering outcomes-focused interventions across settings.

My background spans direct clinical practice, telehealth delivery for seniors and families, and contract and vendor management in regulated industries. I have a proven record of creating measurable quality improvements, aligning cross-functional teams, and applying analytics to optimize program performance.

I bring collaborative leadership, regulatory knowledge, and practical therapeutic skills (TF-CBT, DBT, CBT, motivational coaching) to roles that bridge clinical care and strategic operations, and I am passionate about improving patient outcomes through integrated, evidence-based approaches.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Therapist – Sole Proprietor

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Community Mental Health Clinic, PLLC

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Provide telehealth behavioral health services across Texas for seniors, adults, and families, developing evidence-based treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Telehealth Trauma Informed Care Treatment Planning Care Coordination

Therapist (Contract)

Virtual Platforms

Jun 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Delivered individual and family therapy via virtual platforms specializing in substance use, trauma, and life transitions using TF-CBT, DBT, and motivational coaching while tracking outcomes to optimize interventions.

CBT DBT Motivational Interviewing Teletherapy Family Therapy Clinical Documentation

Therapist

Children's Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County

Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Provided trauma-focused therapy to children and families, developing integrated treatment plans and coordinating with community organizations to streamline care and case management.

Child Trauma Therapy Care Coordination Family Therapy Case Management Clinical Assessment

Consultant – Energy & Utilities

Independent Consultant

May 2013 - Jan 2020 (6 years 8 months)

Led process development and procedure consulting for energy trading and utility contract management, advising on legal/regulatory frameworks and improving operational efficiency.

Process Development Regulatory Compliance Contract Management Energy Trading Stakeholder Management

Senior Analyst/Manager

Luminant Energy Company, LLC

Dec 2007 - Apr 2013 (5 years 4 months)

Managed wholesale contract negotiations and project management for energy trading activities, developing performance benchmarks and operational strategies to optimize vendor relationships.