1. JOSEPH A. DENICOLA, JR
727-512-7105 joedenicola@aol.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Results-driven Behavioral Health Executive with demonstrated ability to
take strongly performing organizations to next level, in both acute care and
outpatient healthcare environments. Open to relocation.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ARROWHEAD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
 Promoted on fast trackfrom COO to CEO (within 11 months of hire) based on rapid improvements.
 Reduced overall facility controllable costs by approx. 22% via FTE management and facility contract
review and renegotiation.
 Secured new referral agreements with 17 additional County Mental Healthand Recovery Boards in
the state of Ohio, creating new business pipeline for hospital.
HOLLY HILL HOSPITAL
 Grew PHP average daily census by almost 400% of volume within 7 months of hire.
 Launched performance improvement initiatives that grewoutpatient revenue 500% in 9 months.
 Successfully preserved previously at-risk certification.
WINDMOOR HEALTHCARE OF CLEARWATER
 Promoted on fast trackthrough 5 levels of a free-standing psychiatric hospital, from hands-on
therapist to director of departments including Admissions, Utilization Review and Plant Operations.
 Key player in growing average daily census from mid-50s to nearly 110.
 Oversaw 24-bed expansion in this acute caresetting to accommodate increasing demand for services
based on improvements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UHS, INC. Maumee, Ohio; & Raleigh, North Carolina
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Arrowhead BehavioralHealth | December 2014 – Present
 Brought in to lead turnaround to long-term underperforming 48-bed acutecare psychiatric hospital.
 Manageday-to-day operations and staff to ensure hospital achieves goals in key performance areas.
 Lead implementation of initiatives relating to newly targeted business development, medical staff
compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines.
 Manage contract negotiations and compliance with commercial payor community.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Holly Hill Hospital| February 2014 – December 2014
 As COO, supported CEO in managing all daily operations of 165-bed acute inpatient psychiatric
hospital in urban area.
 Oversaw recruitment of key medical staff (psychiatrists, other health professionals) as warranted.
 While overseeing day-to-day functions, led performance improvement projects that improved target
metrics including patient outcomes, revenues, and daily census numbers.
 Charged with oversight and reorganization of hospital’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).
 Launched additional performance improvement before promotion and relocation – patient
outcomes, fiscal management, licensure, accreditation and other regulatory criteria.
WINDMOOR HEALTHCARE OF CLEARWATER Clearwater, Florida
Director of Admissions | January 2007 – February 2014
Director of Utilization Management | June2010 – February 2014
 Directed all aspects of Assessment & ReferralDepartment and jointly oversaw Utilization
Management Department for 120-bed acute care psychiatric and substance abuse hospital.
 Worked closely with COO, CEO and corporate entities to drive weekly, monthly and quarterly
admission metrics.

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727-512-7105 joedenicola@aol.com
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WINDMOOR HEALTHCARE OF CLEARWATER, continued
 Interfaced with physicians, managed care organizations, external reviewers / caremanagers and
other payers to improve compliance with JCAHO, HCFA and CMS standards.
 Servedas specialliaisonwithWindmoor InterventionNetwork, marketinghospitalservicesandadvising
on screening patientsforplacement.
 Managed denials and expedited managed care appeals (reimbursement reconsideration).
 Developed processes to improve quality and service levels across –
o Utilization management, documentation of inquiries, initial contact, treatment planning,
payer data verification, timely pre-certification of hospital admission, discharge planning.
Interim Director of Plant Operations | September2012 – December 2013
 Managed Environment of Care during 24-bed expansion; managed contractors to drive multiple
related construction / renovation projects to on-time completion.
 Oversaw Maintenance and Housekeeping Departments – established monitoring, evaluation, and
performance improvement initiatives for these critical functions.
Case Manager; promoted from Therapist | April 2004 – January 2007
 Provided case management, liaison, referral and discharge planning to all patients.
 Led psychodynamic, educational, therapeutic and process groups, individual counseling, and
coordinated interdisciplinary treatment teams working with Addiction Treatment Program patients.
 Handled regular crisis intervention and therapeutic interventions.
JDENICOLA COUNSELING SERVICES, INC. Tampa, Florida
Licensed Mental Counselor/Private Practice | March 2006 – December 2008
 Managed private practice providing individual, couples and family counseling.
 Worked directly with Suncoast Safety Counsel in providing individual counseling for patients
requiring services by Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.
 Specialized in substance abuse, dual diagnosis, gay & lesbian, marriagecounseling and all facets of
therapeutic intervention including treatment planning, facilitating group / individual sessions, etc.
 Held weekly counseling with clients with range of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER NEW YORK Queens, New York
Assistant Director | March 2001 – March 2004
 Worked closely with Director to administer all day-to-day operations of Psychosocial Clubhouse.
 Managed member Transitional Employment Program; marketed clubhouse program and secured
major new employment contracts throughout 5 boroughs of New York City.
 Handled case management (30 cases) from Intake Assessment through weekly progress notes.
 Managed all 501c statistical reporting to New York City Department of Healthand Social Services.
 Collaborated on recreational activity calendar that successfully increased membership.
EDUCATION
Florida Department of Health Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), License #MH 9424
Hunter College, City University of New York Master of Science (MSed) – Rehabilitation Counseling, 2003
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Psychology, 1993
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Mental Health Counselors Association Ohio Hospital Association
Northwest Ohio National Alliance on Mental Illness Northwest Ohio Hospital Council