Maria Klemesrud

Provided consulting and technical assistance to health care and community stakeholders. Guided providers, practices, hospitals, and other stakeholders through health system transformation and improvement initiatives. Led projects in practice transformation, patient safety, and community engagement.

Provided intake, assessment, crisis intervention, and brief counseling in Harrison Health Partner Clinics. Transitioned to Child and Family Services, providing treatment planning for therapeutic foster care programs. Managed patient care and integration with psychiatric consultation at Peninsula Community Health Services clinics.

Responsible for one-on-one academic and social interaction with students. Supported students with autism or physical and developmental limitations. Provided assistance in a special education classroom setting.

Oversaw treatment and care related to psychotropic medication and mental health diagnoses for a skilled care facility. Developed treatment planning, family care conferences, and discharge planning. Managed social services for 96 residents.

Developed and supervised relocation services for families. Provided information and referral, counseling, and crisis intervention to persons of all ages. Assisted with management of the Community Center and supervision of staff.

Oversaw all aspects of the WorkFirst Program and special assignments. Assisted high-risk adult students in successfully pursuing education. Responsible for budget, staff supervision, program development, and reporting requirements for grant programs.

Administered intake and orientation events for parents on public assistance or low income. Provided case management, staffing, and ongoing advocacy and support to students. Supervised staff, instructors, and work-study adult students.

Provided personal and academic counseling to students. Conducted career assessment and assisted with transfer degree and degree planning. Offered information and referral services to students in Kitsap and Mason counties.