Suzanne L. Thistle
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- School: Plymouth State University
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17 High St
Plymouth, NH - 03264 - Dates at Plymouth State University: -
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Biography
Plymouth State University - Health Science
Addiction Consulting Services
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Suzanne L.
Thistle, MA, MLADC
Greater Boston Area
Professional Profile
Financial Procurement: Financial backing for infrastructure and capital necessary for sustainability and progression.
Administrative Operation Development: Create documents, policies and procedures which align with state and federal substance use disorder guidelines.
Program Administration: Design, implement and evaluate health programs that will make a positive impact on society. Provide creative solutions to reducing or eliminating substance misuse.
Reimbursement Procurement: Extensive knowledge of substance use disorder service reimbursement and procedures.
Experience
Plymouth State University
Adjunct Professor
• Teach a Drug Behavior class to 25 or more students in the health and wellness department
• Organize and arrange expert guest speakers
• Prepare syllabus, quizzes, tests, projects, and evaluate student progress
Headrest
Executive & Clinical Director
• Facilitated the obtainment of the agencies first residential licensure
• 2016 Awarded Agency Treatment Provider of the Year from NH Providers Association
• Supervised daily operations of three substance use disorder service departments: Low-Intensity
Residential Treatment Program, Outpatient Services and 24/7 Nationally Accredited Suicide Hotline
• Authored grants for staffing, education, equipment, and operation
• Collaborated with local, state and other agencies for grant procurement, client services,
fundraising, program development, community and staff education, as well as client services
• Updated and developed policies and procedures to meet state and federal requirements
• Managed budget and finances
• Developed, implemented and evaluated substance use disorder programs
• Supervised 11 clinical and administrative staff
• Promoted to Executive Director in 2015
White Horse Addiction Center, Inc.
VP/Executive Director
• Authored grants and set up insurance reimbursements which quadrupled funding to the agency for
staffing, education, equipment, and infrastructure
• 2017 Nominated Recovery Resource Center of the Year by NH Providers Association
• Supervised operation of outpatient substance use disorder treatment, recovery services and thrift
store operations with clinical and non-clinical staff
• Developed, implemented, and evaluated substance use disorder programs
• Collaborated with local, state and other agencies for grant procurement, community and staff
education, as well as client services
• Formulated and implemented policies and procedures for agency and department programs
• Led a team of 5 clinicians, 6 recovery coaches, 4 administrators, and many volunteers
Genesis Behavioral Health
Substance Abuse Services Manager/MLADC
• Designed, implemented, evaluated and managed health/psychological programs
• Developed and managed an Intensive Outpatient Program for severe and persistent mentally ill
clients with a co-occurring substance use disorder
• Interviewed and assisted in hiring
• Supervised therapists and interns working toward licensure
• Counseled clients individually and in groups
Pinewood Healthcare Center
Addiction Treatment Coordinator/Recruiter
• Recruited and hired 10 physicians and 13 therapists
• Negotiated employment contracts
• Planned and set up 9 Suboxone treatment offices in NH: Merrimack, Somersworth, Concord,
Lebanon, North Conway, Littleton, Wolfeboro, Norwood and Plymouth
• Collaborated with outside agencies: client services and staff development
Education
Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene, NH
Master of Arts
Counseling Psychology: Substance Abuse Concentration
Plymouth State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Health Education: Wellness Management
Plymouth State University
Adjunct Professor
• Teach a Drug Behavior class to 25 or more students in the health and wellness department • Organize and arrange expert guest speakers • Prepare syllabus, quizzes, tests, projects, and evaluate student progress
Positions
NH Alcohol and Drug Counselors Association
Board member & public policy commitee
NH Alcohol and Drug Counselors Association
Board member & public policy commitee
Governors Task Force for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Member of Task Force
Members of the Task Force advise the Governor on treatment options, through the Task for Chairperson.
NH Alcohol and Drug Counselors Association
Board member & public policy commitee
Governors Task Force for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Member of Task Force
Members of the Task Force advise the Governor on treatment options, through the Task for Chairperson.
NH Alcohol and Drug Counselors Association
Board member & public policy commitee
Governors Task Force for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Member of Task Force
Members of the Task Force advise the Governor on treatment options, through the Task for Chairperson.
NH Alcohol and Drug Counselors Association
Board member & public policy commitee
Governors Task Force for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Member of Task Force
Members of the Task Force advise the Governor on treatment options, through the Task for Chairperson.
NH Alcohol and Drug Counselors Association
Board member & public policy commitee
Governors Task Force for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Member of Task Force
Members of the Task Force advise the Governor on treatment options, through the Task for Chairperson.