Winston Wallace has over 15 years of experience working in clinical and supervisory roles providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. He currently holds several positions including clinical supervisor at The Thrive Network and as an independent consultant providing socio-sexual assessments and education. Wallace has a PhD in clinical psychology from Walden University and has extensive clinical experience developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and overseeing residential and day programs. He has worked for several organizations and aims to continue his career helping vulnerable populations.
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Winston Wallace
Home Office
114-54 198 St The Thrive Network
Saint Albans 618 Lincoln Pl
NY 11412 Brooklyn, 11216
wwallace1983@gmail.com wwallace@thethrivenetwork.org
wallacesconsults@gmail.com
Main (718) 965-1998; Office (718) 467-5869; Cell (718) 506-6968
Current Professional Positions
Clinical Supervisor of Day Habilitation Services – The Thrive Network (2016- Present)
Clinical Supervisor of Residential Services – The Thrive Network (2015- 2016)
Consultant – Wallaces’ Consulting (2015- Present)
Socio-Sexual Assessor and Educator – Wallaces’ Consulting (2015- Present)
Education
PhD; Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Walden University
Anticipated 2018
Masters of Science; Applied Psychology
Walden University
Completed 2015
Masters of Arts; Forensic Psychology
Argosy School of Professional Psychology
Completed 2012
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Bachelor of Arts; General Psychology
York College
Completed 2009
Associates of Science; Human Services
Concentration: Mental Health
Kingsborough Community College
Completed 2013
Clinical Experience
Clinical Supervisor of Day Habilitation Services – The Thrive Network
Provide oversight and ensure the delivery of quality psychological services in Day
Habilitation program settings
Provide oversight, guidance, and direct supervision to Day Hab. Behavior Intervention
Specialist (BIS) staff
Coordinate and facilitate monthly BIS meetings and supervision
Facilitate regional training to direct support staff
Actively participate as a member of the human rights committee
Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulation regarding the use of psychopharmacological
interventions, monitoring plans, and behavior support plans
Actively participate in Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
Assist clinical staff with managing psychopharmacology, mental health and behavioral
interventions
Conduct observations of Day Hab. programs
Conduct clinical screening of prospective candidates for placement in newly
developed/existing Day Hab. programs
Conduct varied types of psychological assessments
Screen and hire candidates to fill vacant BIS positions
Clinical Supervisor of Residential Services – The Thrive Network
Provide oversight and ensure the delivery of quality psychological services in residential
settings
Provide oversight, guidance, and direct supervision to residential Behavior Intervention
Specialist (BIS) staff
Coordinate and facilitate monthly BIS meetings and supervision
Facilitate regional training to direct care staff
Actively participate as a member of the human rights committee
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Chair of the Informed Consent Committee
Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulation regarding the use of psychopharmacological
interventions, monitoring plans, and behavior support plans
Actively participate in Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
Assist clinical staff with managing psychopharmacology, mental health and behavioral
interventions
Conduct observations of residential programs
Conduct clinical screening of prospective candidates for placement in newly developed
residential programs
Conduct varied types of psychological assessments
Screen and hire candidates to fill vacant BIS positions
Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) – The Thrive Network
Prepare, monitor and revise behavior treatment plans as needed
Participate in Inter-Disciplinary Team meetings
Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Interact professionally with family members, staff, and clinicians
Provide crisis intervention behavior support strategies
Participate in Human Rights Committee
Provide direct support staff and family members with applied behavioral science training
Observe interactions between the staff and the individuals receiving services
Provide counseling services and emotional support to the individuals receiving services
Socio-Sexual Assessor and Educator – Wallaces’ Consulting
Provide sexual evolutions and training to individuals diagnosed with Intellectual
Disability (ID)/dual diagnosis
Provide education in sex and relationships to promote relationships, sexual health and
appropriate intimacy behavior
Provide assistance to young people on the ID and autism spectrum in developing a
positive view of sexuality
Provide Individuals with disability with information they need to take care of their sexual
health, establish healthy relationships, and help them acquire skills to make decisions
now and in the future
Previous member of Consumer Sexual Education Training (CSET) committee, provided
assistance in the design, implementation and application of assessment instruments used
to determine the capacity for sexual consent.
Co-Founder/Therapist – BEST Programs
Provides counseling services to individuals or groups regarding psychological or
emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, or familial problems
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Develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans in residential settings in compliance
with regulatory standards
Conduct clinical interviews with clients to obtain pertinent information concerning social
and treatment history
Conduct observations to identity patterns of abnormal physical or mental behaviors
Review psychometric reports in an effort to evaluate and assess the clients’ needs
Consult with psychologist/psychiatrist or other specialists concerning treatment plans,
and amend the plans as needed
Complete case notes and written reports
Previous Professional Experience
Director of Residential Programs – Catholic Charities (Services for People with Developmental
Disabilities)
Provide overall management and supervisory oversight for the day to day operations of
no less than 5 residences serving persons with developmental disabilities
Provide supervision to program management and clinical staff
Hire and evaluate management and clinical staff for all assigned sites
Monitor and ensure the security and management of consumer personal allowance and
information (including HIPPA guidelines and procedures)
Provide oversight for construction and physical plant repairs to ensure compliance with
OPWDD regulations
Sit on several committees such as Human Rights Committee (HRC), Incident Reporting
Committee (IRC), and Discharge/Admission Committee etc.
Regular travel to all assigned locations, 24 hour/7 days a week and on-call availability.
Program Manager – Services for the Underserved
Ensure that the residents with developmental disabilities are receiving
quality level of care
Supervise and collaborate with clinical staff in an effort to provide a high level of active
learning to the residents
Interview candidates for Assistant Manager, Supervisory and staffing positions
Provide staff development through in-service and supervisions
Complete financial transactions and documentation of agency funds
Ensure the proper maintenance of the physical plant
Complete investigations and submit written reports
Serve as liaison to Incident Review Committee (IRC), including the preparation of
incidents reports.
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Assistant Program Manager – Services for the Underserved
Ensured that the residents with developmental disabilities are receiving
quality level of care
Coordinated medical activities and collaborated with medical
staff in an effort to provide high level of active learning for the residents
Interviewed candidates for Program Specialist and Supervisory positions
Provided staff development through in-service and supervisions
Completed financial transactions and documentation of agency funds
Ensured the proper maintenance of the physical plant
Prepare staffing schedule for Supervisor and Program Specialists
Served as liaison to Incident Review Committee (IRC), including the preparation of
incidents reports.
Senior Counselor – Inner Harbor Psychiatric Hospital
Supervised a unit of nine staff
Completed performance evaluations
Attended treatment team meetings and facilitated therapy groups
Worked directly with children and adolescents with significant psychiatric illness and
impairment in behavior, cognitive, emotional, familial and or social functioning
Provided guidance and structure, to ensure the safety of the children in care, and
complete daily documentation of their progress
Served as a role model for positive interaction
Medicaid Service Coordinator – Heaven’s Hands Community Services
Created and maintained an individualized service plan (ISP) for individuals with
developmental disabilities
Advocate for appropriate services, act as mediator between the client and all individuals
involved in the individualized service environment (ISE)
Maintaining all appropriate documents, and ensured the health and safety of the clients
being served
Community Service & Volunteer Opportunities
Created and implemented a cultural craft work shop for individuals with disabilities throughout
the New York City area
Drafted an implemented a token economy system throughout the OPWDD division suited to the
intellectually disabled population and the dually diagnosed
Facilitated group and individual counseling sessions for inner city youths
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Past member of Consumer Sexual Education Training (CSET) committee, assisted in the design,
implementation and application of assessment instruments used to determine the capacity for
sexual consent for vulnerable populations
Certifications
Socio-Sexual Assessor and Educator certification (2015 – Present)
CPR & First Aid (2000 – Present)
Publications
Wallace, W. (2016). Psychology and social change blog posting. Google+ (Online Publication)
Professional Affiliations
New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) 2015 – Present
American Psychological Association (APA) 2010 - Present