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1. LORI POSNER MS,LMFT
License # 37FI00154200
15 Oakley Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
609-413-1938
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Family Therapy and Consultation Services May 2015 to Present
Woodbury NJ
Clinical Supervisor
Responsible for clinical supervision of MFT candidates for New Jersey State Licensure, Clinical supervision of
graduate students in clinical psychology or family therapy programs from LaSalle University and Drexel
University. Philosophy of supervision focuses on self of the therapist and MFT core competencies. Review of
supervisee documentation and clinical supervisor documentation.
Youth Consultation Services March 2006 to Present
Somerdale, NJ
Child and Family Therapist
Responsible for therapy and treatment planning for children and adolescents with mental health and
substance abuse in foster care outpatient setting, intake assessments, forms of therapy include: individual,
group, and family therapy. Therapeutic approaches include: play therapy, mindful meditation, motivational
interviewing, cognitive behavioral approaches, Trauma Focused CBT, structural and multi-systemic family
therapy. Training responsibilities include developing and teaching the following topics: Suicide Prevention,
Substance Abuse, Human Development, LBGTQ, Sexual Development, Attachment Grief and Loss, Cultural
Diversity, Autism Awareness and Interventions, Clinical Supervision of interns, Coordinate with schools and the
Child Study Team and case management entities, clinical documentation.
NHS of New Jersey June 2005 to March 2006
Marlton, NJ
Clinical Supervisor of Intensive and In Community Therapy
Responsible for clinical operations of Intensive in Community Therapy program . for children and
adolescents with mental health and developmental disabilities including the following levels of care:
Licensed in home Needs Assessments and ongoing treatment, Masters level therapists and Behavioral
Assistants. Duties and responsibilities include interviewing and hiring all new staff, assigning cases, ensuring
care coordination, training, clinical supervision, and ongoing support of employees, program development
and promotion, CQI, developing and maintaining relationships with care managers, referral sources and
area agencies
Steininger Behavioral Care Services
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Program Director Youth Case Management June 2004 to May 2005
Responsible for the development of the Youth Case Management department and its role in Child Welfare
Reform. Developed innovative wrap around case management approaches for children and adolescents
with mental health and developmental disabilities and youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
Recruitment, hiring and training staff. CQI, Developed and monitored outcome measures. Leadership
techniques utilized: mission centered, values based management, Work collaboratively with other members
of the executive team.
United Behavioral Health December 1996 to June
2004
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Care Manager October 2003 to June 2004
Responsible for assessment, evaluation and clinical review of the following aspects of inpatient care: acute
inpatient hospitalization, mental health residential treatment, intensive outpatient care, substance abuse
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2. inpatient and residential treatment, for adults, adolescents and children with mental health and
developmental disabilities. All cases presented in medical rounds with staff psychiatrist.
Lori Posner LMFT
UBH San Diego California
Manager Access and Crisis Line April 1999 to September
2003
Responsible for the management of operations of a 24-hour mental health and suicide prevention hotline.
Clinical supervision of licensed and masters level staff responsible for telephone assessment, referral and
follow up for mental health services in San Diego County for the Medi-Cal the indigent and uninsured
population. Managed crisis line and coordinated CISD referrals for children and families after two San Diego
school shootings. Clinical supervision of initial hospital assessments. Supervised crisis calls and assisted in
complicated issues of triage, particularly cases involving suicidal ideation, child abuse, elder abuse, and
homicidal ideation. Participated actively in training.
United Behavioral Health
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
EAP Team Leader June 1998 – March 1999
Supervision and training responsibilities of thirteen EAP and intake specialists, participated in the
development of training programs for all new contracts. Coordinated efforts with account management on
troubleshooting problems with specific contracts. Developed and conducted CEAP supervision and training
schedules for EAP specialists taking national exam. Conducted individual performance reviews.
Employee Assistance Specialist/ Intake Counselor December 1996 – June 1998
Detailed telephonic clinical assessment, counseling and crisis intervention for management and employees,
referral to mental health professionals and community resources, after care follow up on post treatment
clients. Management consultation. Aftercare counseling for State of Pennsylvania CDL employees in
compliance with DOT regulations. Chart documentation.
Family Mediation and Counseling Center
Gibbsboro, NJ
Private Practice February 1997 – March
1999
Individual, couples, group, adolescent and family counseling. Specialized in stepfamily integration and
conflict resolution. Shared parenting agreements and family mediation. Professional presentations. Published
professional article in Stepfamilies a publication by the Stepfamily Association of America. Wrote professional
advice column for The Stepparent Connection. Com. a for profit online stepfamily web site.
Family Service of Burlington County
The Family Learning Center, Mount Holly, NJ September 1994 - December 1996
Program Supervisor Partial Hospital
Developed and maintained program operations including staff training and clinical supervision for a family
therapy program, which provided treatment to 25 - 30 at risk families per week. This multicultural population
included domestic violence, substance abuse, and families where children had been placed outside the
home due to child abuse and neglect. Clinical responsibilities included; providing individual, couple, group,
family therapy, parenting skills and conflict resolution for biological and foster parents.
Overseeing intake process, assessed and diagnosed clients under the supervision of the program
psychiatrist, supervised student interns, provided workshops on various subjects.
Other Professional Experience
University of Southern California San Diego
Extension Program
San Diego, California
Program Instructor February 2002 to August 2003
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3. Responsible for development and instruction of courses for adult education program for CEU’s and CADAC
students. Utilizing an interactive approach including lecture, role play, testing and short essays as teaching
tools. Course topics include crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
Lori Posner LMFT
Education
Master of Science Degree
Chestnut Hill College, Chestnut Hill, PA
Counseling Psychology with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Rosemont College, Rosemont, PA
Major: Psychology - Graduated Magna cum Laude
Associates Degree
Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Major: General Studies - Graduated Highest Honors
Certification and Licenses
New Jersey State Marriage and Family Therapy License
AAMFT Clinical Fellow
AAMFT Supervisor Candidate, completion date June 2018
40 hours Robins Nest PCIT training under Dr. Cahill June 2016
20 hours Mindfulness Based Training Jefferson Mindfulness Institute May 2,2015
20 hours Child Parent Combined CBT CARES Institute October 2014
Certified My Life My Choice Clinical Facilitator June 2014
Child Sexual Abuse Case Consultation Project September 2008 to July 2009
MUSC TF-CBT Web Certification June 2007
UMDNJ TF CBT Certification August 2007
40 Hours TF-CBT Training CARES Institute 2007
Certified in New Jersey Strengths and Needs Assessment
Certified Critical Incident Stress Management Advanced April 2003
Certified Critical Incident Stress Management Suicide – April 2003
Certified Critical Incident Stress Management Basic, March 2003
New Jersey State Marriage and Family Therapy License
Accredited Divorce & Family Mediator in the State of New Jersey - April 1997
Certified Divorce Mediator - January 1996
Professional Volunteer Experience
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Family court Division March 1996 - September 1996
Child Custody Mediator
Mediated child custody disputes and negotiated shared parenting arrangements for mandatory mediation
program. Wrote petitions to modify custody to be entered as an order of the court. Utilized techniques of
conflict resolution through empowerment and recognition.
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