Kathleen Sullivan has over 25 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health treatment. She is currently a sole proprietor of The Katie Sullivan Band, but has previously held roles such as Team Leader/Illinois Program Coordinator at The Katie Sullivan Band, Music Instructor at The Katie Sullivan Band, and Court Appointed Expert Witness/Independent Counselor at The Katie Sullivan Band. She has a Master's degree in Political Science and a Bachelor's degree in Social Welfare and Social Work.

1. Kathleen Sullivan
Sole Proprietor - The Katie Sullivan Band
Des Plaines, IL 60016
ksbchicago@yahoo.com - (312) 968 - 2499
To contribute my experience and educational background in the field of Substance Abuse/Mentally Ill
Substance Abuse by overseeing clinical services, community reintegration, aftercare, and restorative justice
initiatives.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sole Proprietor
The Katie Sullivan Band - Chicago, IL - August 2004 to Present
• Performer, band leader, songwriter and manager of independent contractors.
• Manage business income and expenses.
• Identify and maintain close working relationships with community businesses.
• Maintain relationship for musical growth opportunities by serving as a voting member of The Grammy's
(NARAS-National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences)
Team Leader/Illinois Program Coordinator
The Katie Sullivan Band - Matteson, IL - May 2010 to May 2013
• Directed Clinical operations of a therapeutic program for defiant and aggressive adolescent behaviors.
• Received referrals from Cook County Juvenile Probation and DCFS. Collected data and reported outcomes
to ensure program efficacy.
• Supervised LCSW's, Treatment Coordinators and Treatment Advocates.
• Coordinated community reintegration via building and maintaining community-based resource partnerships
• Directed all Quality Assurance and Utilization Review functions.
Music Instructor
The Katie Sullivan Band - Chicago, IL - November 2009 to January 2013
• Provided music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, world percussion and recording.
• Primary instructor for adolescent and adult students with special needs.
• Designed and facilitated recitals, live community-based performances, and weekly open performance
evenings.
• Assisted with community marketing to increase student base. Sought and successfully obtained scholarships
for low-income students.
Court Appointed Expert Witness/Independent Counselor
The Katie Sullivan Band - Chicago, IL - November 2004 to 2013
Chicago, IL November 2004 - 2013
• Conducted substance abuse assessments for incarcerated inmates awaiting trial.
• Provided sworn witness testimony of findings during trial proceedings.
Acting Director/Assistant Director
Gateway Foundation-Westside Youthcare - Chicago, IL - June 1998 to August 2004
• Directed the management and delivery of quality client services within a residential substance abuse
treatment program.

2. • Supervised Assessment team ensuring that patient placement criteria were met via DSM-IV TR and JCAHO
standards.
• Reviewed clinical treatment program service results; ensured compliance with Foundation standards,
objectives, applicable contracts, regulations and accreditation standards.
• Provided oversight for program budgets, goals, and policies, ensuring effective implementation and
administration of same.
Clinical Supervisor
Gateway Foundation-Westside Youthcare - Chicago, IL - June 1996 to August 2004
• Provided direct supervision to Clinical staff.
• Ensured compliance with established program standards and service delivery objectives.
• Audited client records.
• Interviewed, selected, evaluated, trained, scheduled and disciplined assigned staff. Served as resource in
identifying and resolving complex clinical cases.
• Interpreted and enforced policies and procedures, and initiated corrective actions.
• Assumed client caseload in response to work load or staffing.
Counselor II
Gateway Foundation-Westside Youthcare - Chicago, IL - October 1994 to June 1996
• Completed comprehensive assessment of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements, and
developed individualized treatment plan.
• Provided individual and group counseling, in accordance with treatment plan.
• Documented clients' progress, responses to treatment, aftercare planning and maintained related records
and charts.
• Performed case management and contributed to client care monitoring.
EDUCATION
M.A. in Political
Governor's State University - University Park, IL
June 2002
B.A. in Social Welfare and Social Work
Mundelein College of Loyola University - Chicago, IL
June 1988
SKILLS
CLINICAL SUPERVISION (10+ years), MICROSOFT OFFICE (10+ years), Quality Assurance (10+ years)
CERTIFICATIONS
CADC
April 2017
MISA II
April 2017

3. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Seasoned clinician providing residential, outpatient, group, and individual treatment services. Extensive
experience in Clinical supervision, therapeutic program management and regulatory compliance. Exceptional
QA/UR oversight, administrative, communication and organizational skills.