1. Maria L. Kulick BA, LBSW, QMRP, QMHP
1162 Pius Street
Saginaw, Michigan 48638
(989) 529-4555 home
Employment:
Saginaw County Mental Health Authority (www.sccmha.org)
500 Hancock Road; Saginaw, Michigan 48602 Phone: (989) 797.3400
(07/2008 to current) Recipient Rights Advisor/Investigator
• Investigate rights complaints ensuring procedures are adhered to as required by the Michigan Mental Health Code (MMHC) and
SCCMHA Recipient Rights policies & procedures; Prepare documentation & correspondence of investigation as required by the
(MMHC), administrative rules, SCCMHA policies & procedures; Maintain accurate documentation & records; Provide in-service/
training and consultation to SCCMHA & contract agencies; Provide assistance, education & training to recipients &/or families
on their rights; Assist recipients in their self-advocacy rights; Conduct annual & periodic site visits/investigations for compliance
with (MMHC) protected rights; Ensures compliance with the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), CARF, Joint
Commission, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHS) Bureau of Children and Adult Foster Care Licensing
(BCAL); Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) and other governing bodies for the mental health industry;
Coordination of investigations with other human service agencies &/or legal entities; Assist contractors in ensuring compliance
with laws & regulations concerning recipient rights; Provide appropriate referral for issues/complaints not under jurisdiction of the
SCCMHA office; Assist consumers in navigating the SCCMHA system, including service array, and consumer rights; Tracking of
record information in a legacy database (Encompass/SENTRI and Access); Conflict resolution and dealing with strict time
constraints; Serve on the Behavior Treatment Committee to ensure protection of individuals rights.
(01/2007 to 07/2008) Network Services Auditor
• Conduct annual, event verification, follow-up and ad-hoc SCCMHA audits. Review provider corrective action plans and
outcomes for compliance to audit standards and SCCMHA recommendations for providers’ future compliance. Establish audit
findings based on current auditing standards based on Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan Office of Recipient
Rights, and SCCMHA, MDCH, JCAHO, CARF, MDHS - BCAL; CMS and other governing bodies for the mental health industry.
Recommend policy and procedural changes as appropriate, prepare written audit summaries and reports, review and apply
compliance, regulatory and quality improvement standards through the audit functions.
(02/2006 to 01/2007) Support Coordination
(Office site: 1040 Towerline Road; Saginaw, Michigan 48601)
• Link and coordinate supports and services for persons with developmental disability; professional assessments of consumer needs;
assisting individuals in creating and meeting there person centered planning goals; hospital discharge planning and coordination;
Reviewing of Adult Foster care home charts and ensuring proper implementation of individual Person Centered Plans (PCP); In-
service staff and care providers on individual PCPs and care needs.
Training and Treatment Innovations (www.ttiinc.org) - Bayside Lodge Clubhouse Program
1410 E. 14 Mile Road; Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 Phone: (248-524-8801)
(Office site: 2700 W. Genesee Avenue; Saginaw, Michigan 48602 Phone: (989) 799.1266
(4/2003 to 02/2006) Unit Facilitator
• Working with persons with mental illness & developmental disability providing job training and preparation and job search
assistance; supervision at job sites within the community; assisting individuals to learn independent living skills; resume skill
buildings, computer skill building to include proper layouts for publications, advertisements, resumes, newsletters, etc.; Assisted
the agency in building a billing computer program and raising funds for the nonprofit agency; as well as a Recipient Rights
Advisor for the program.
Family Continuity Programs
910 Woodlawn Street, Apartment 402; Clearwater, Florida 33764 Phone: (727) 447.1430
(3/2002 to 3/2003) Case Manager/Child Protection Specialist
• Child Protection Specialist full certification eligible, Case Management for Foster Care, Protective Services, adoptions,
investigations & dependency court proceedings; presentation of legal procedures; court trial procedure knowledge with court
room experience (civil & criminal & dependency).
Certifications:
Bachelor’s Social Worker License (LBSW) – State of Michigan obtained 2006
Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP) – State of Michigan obtained 2006
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) – State of Michigan obtained 2006
Education:
Saginaw Valley State University; University Center, Michigan
Master of Science – Healthcare Administration (2012-2014-expected)
2. Saginaw Valley State University; University Center, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts Major: Criminal Justice; Minor: Psychology (1994-2001)
Clearwater High School; Clearwater, Florida
Diploma, National Honors Society Member 1989-1993)
Other Experience:
• Member (Vice President 11/2011 to current) of the Recipient Rights Officers Association of Michigan (RROAM)
• Member of the Michigan State Office of Recipient Rights Steering Committee for the annual Recipient Rights Conference
• Member of the Agencies & Community Concerned with Economic Self Sufficiancy (A.C.C.E.S.S.) Mid-Michigan Advocates
• Member of the Friends of First Choice of Saginaw non-profit organization
• Field work: Michigan Department of Corrections (Buena Vista Corrections Center & Parole Office) -Worked with & for field agents
in supervision of adult felony offenders in center and of parole status; Presentation of legal procedures, court trial procedure
knowledge (civil & criminal & dependency)
• Fieldwork: Saginaw County Crime Prevention Program. Implementation of initiatives and develop procedures and policies to
improve quality with in the initiative programs established to deter crime.
• Substitute teaching at North Saginaw Charter Academy, Saginaw City Schools, & Saginaw area schools
Computer Skills:
• Basic PC use with set up and problem solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, , Microsoft Windows, some Java & Html knowledge, & many other software packages
• Internet use with multiple search engines, E-mail programs, some web page setup knowledge
Service Skills:
• Research skills, good math skills, analytical, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to reason, organize, and define problems/potential problems and resolve and prevent them in an effective and efficient and
mature manner, Able to work under stress and respond quickly to emergencies
• Enthusiastic, diligent, efficient, dependable, punctual
• Quick learner, self motivating, hard-working, responsible, and a great sense of timing
• Great attention to detail with the ability to multi-task while being efficient and effective to maintain a professional and positive image
Public Relations:
• Planning, conducting, and maintaining a favorable, positive, professional image and provide community leadership
• Consulting and informing the public in a professional manner
• Able to work well independently, with individuals, and as a team member
• Strong human relation skills and able to work well with individuals in need and maintain strict confidentiality
References:
Clifford Dorne, Ph.D. Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Professor of Criminal Justice
Saginaw Valley State University
Wickes Hall 326
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
cdorne@svsu.edu
(989) 946-4000 phone (989)-964-7072 direct line
Vaia Economou-Clifford, BSW, CPS Supports Coordination
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority
Home: 1890 Wenonah Lane
Saginaw, Michigan 48638
veclifford@sccmha.org
(989) 797-3531 office (989) 791-1127 home
Dawn Garcia, MS Database Administrator
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority
Home: 3094 East Burt Road
Burt, MI 48471
(989) 797-3304 office (989) 220-5293 home
