ALEJANDRA HOCHSTEDLER-STIPO MS, LPC, NBCCH, HSBCP 28 Virginia St. Milford CT 06460 Cell. (203) 641-9711 ah11f5d84@westpost.

net PROFILE Alejandra's multicultural background as an organizational psychologist, consulta nt and psychotherapist for profit and not profit organizations in USA, Europe an d Latin America are outlined in the resume and performance reviews below. Refere nces available Alejandra Hochstedler- Stipo as an innovative leader offers a personal approach to organizational and cultural transformation through her combine diversity of o ccupational backgoround .Professional, entrepreneurial and clinical experience i ncludes expertise in the following domains; new business development, educationa l planning, understanding the adult process and the training process, organizati onal leadership, supervisory and management experience, executive coaching, team coaching. Alejandra's qualifications are: maximum commitment to integrity, professionalism and organizational excellence.

EXPERIENCE 2007- Present Health Hall Brooke Behavioral Health/ St. Vincent's Behavioral

Program Manager Adult Services/ Interim Direc tor - Developed a program : Day Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP); Evening IOP and Outpatient Program - Developed marketing plan to support organization objectives and directed and l eader the team in the implementation of organization programs. - Increased collaboration with agencies and networking in CT to build relationsh ip and increase business. - Supervised the Ambulatory Services Program : three (3) IOP Programs ( Women 's Program, Behavioral Program and Dual Diagnosis Program) and two (2) OP Progra ms, - Provides consultation and education to Hospital inpatient units and community resources regarding Ambulatory Services programs. - Ensure patient insurance coverage is coordinated with managed care staff and p roper authorization forms and documentation. - Participate in the development and implementation of the program budget. - Supervise Ambulatory Services program staff, ensuring that all n recorded in m edical records is legible and clearly and accurately reflects activity, behavior and therapeutic treatment to patients, according to the criteria set forth in t he Credentialing/privileging Process Standards. - Accomplishments: Alejandra's innovative leadership skills increased revenue, i mproved turnover rate for the organization and improved customer satisfaction to an average of 99%.

2003 - 2007 Hospital of Saint Raphael Director of Group Programming .Celentano 1 (Psychiatric Unit) - Developed the group programming: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rehab approa ches. - Developed marketing plan to support organization objectives and directed and l ead the team in the implementation of organization programs. - Commitment with ongoing development and implementation of the unit's 7-day/wee k group therapy program, including psychiatric and substance abuse/dual diagnosi s components. - Supervises the Rehab. Staff - Assists the clinical director of the unit with strategic plan analyisis for th e unit and the Rehab. Office - Assists compliance with applicable professional and regulatory requirements, a ccording to the criteria set forth in the Credentialing/privileging Process Stan dards. - Educates other staff, including SW,OT/RT, Nursing and students, and works with unit leadership to expand multidisciplinary participation in providing day, eve ning, and weekend groups Accomplishments: Alejandra's innovative leadership skills ensured pa tient satisfaction by development and implementation of a group programming. Com mitment with the cost effective analysis by utilizing recruitment, improved cust omer satisfaction and retention of therapist.

2001- 2003 Hill Health Corporation Grant Street Partnership. New Haven, CT. A private, non-profit corporation. Provides accessible, comprehensive and qualit y primary and behavioral (mental health and substance abuse treatment) health ca re to low income and undeserved residents in the greater New Haven area. Clinician Bilingual Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor of the Grant Street Partnership P rogram. - Developed the Bilingual ( Spanish/ English) Dual Diagnosis Program for PHP;IO P and OP Services - Developed marketing plan to support organization objectives and directed the m anagement team in the implementation of organization programs. - Provide clinical expertise to its growing Dual Diagnostic Bilingual Young/ Adu lt Services program. (in/out patient - Provide intake, clinical evaluation, treatment planning, counseling, assessmen t/ intervention, and discharge planning. Clinical supervision to a case manager.Perform insurance authorizations and re view. Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team approach. - Collect urine toxicology and breathalyzer screens Accomplishments: increased r evenue and grants was extended for 5 more years, improved turnover rate for the organization. Accomplishments: Alejandra's innovati ve leadership skills were to develop the grant from scratch using business and m arketing coaching, management consulting and organizational training. 2001 Sojourner's Place (component of Columbus House, Inc.), New Haven, CT A non-profit Woman's Transitional Program. Provides specialized housing and su pportive services to homeless adult females with mental health illness and co-oc curring substance abuse. (Dual Diagnostic)

Case Manager Under the direction of the Director of the Women's transitional program, Sojour ner's Place. - Assess psycho - social needs of clients ( 16 ) - Develop goals with each client, incorporating special needs - Provide training/counseling and psycho educational groups. - Provide referral and coordination of services among social service agencies (e .g. Fellowship), health and mental health systems (CMHC, YPH, and St. Rapahael's Hospital Etc.), HUD (Shelter Plus), and other community support services. 2000- 2001 Positive Changes Hypnosis Center, Ridgefield, CT USA Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy - Experienced in the development of treatment plans for overweight women and m en 1990 - 2000 Benito & Stipo Consulting, Santiago, Chile A private consulting firm for Organizational Development projects, Planning and Training for USA Co, Latin American Co and European Co. The approach used: organizational and culture transformation through individuali zed professional business coaching and tailored workshops, seminars and training . Services: Organizational Coaching; leadership Development/Executive Coaching; Individual Coaching; Sales Coaching; Consulting and Training (Leadership Develop ment; Conflict Resolution; Effective Team Building; Women's leadership 1987 -1990 Ernst and Young Consulting - Chile. Human Resources Manager. - Implemented an integrated Innovative Leadership style for training and perform ance management for staff and clients from a variety of sectors such as : indus try, Research, pharmaceutical etc. - Rebuilt all the HR processes (, recruitment, performance management, salary pr ocess, etc) focusing on cultural aspects and organizational changes - Partnered with executive management to lead the merger between Ernst & Young a nd Arthur Young and to grow the business through innovative human-resources mana gement

- Participated in diverse national and international researches, conferences, se minars, work shops, and Congresses. Successfully reach the targets on schedule and increase the quality of the service while reducing or containing the costs. 1989 - 1991 Psychiatric Hospital, Chile A non-profit organization. EDUCATION Master Degree in Psychology, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile, MS, LPC, HSBCP. License 001991 Post Degree in Psychotherapy Hypnotherapy, Certified by Milton H. Erickson F oundation in the United States graduated in 1998. NBCCH PhD in Psychology, Lancaster University, UK. (In process). ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE University of Chile Professor Assistant of the course: Psychosexuality Psychology Study Program The Republic University, Chile Professor Assistant of the course: Communication Business & Administration Study Program

ADDITIONAL SKILLS Write and speak Spanish and English Languages Available to travel Read and speak Portuguese and Italian. Read French Computer literate Oral and written communication skills REFERENCES Upon To Request