John G. Lees
Bethlehem,PA
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Voice Over Artist (Part-Time)
Voices
2024.12 - Current
- Deliver professional voice-over content for podcasts, commercials, audiobooks, ads, and trailers
Member and Family Advocate
Magellan Behavioral Health of PA
2016.03 - Current
- Support members and families navigating behavioral healthcare systems
- Resolve treatment challenges and connect members to appropriate services
- Facilitate complaints, grievances, and appeals processes
- Host, write, produce, and edit the Behavioral Health Matters Podcast
Outpatient Therapist (Part-Time)
CONCERN
2022.03 - 2024.12
- Provided therapy for children, adolescents, and families in a community mental health setting
Owner & Designer
Chickentown Tees
2015.03 - 2016.12
- Launched and managed a custom apparel business, handling marketing, sales, production, and customer service
Director of Clinical & Operations Training
Magellan Health Services
2013.03 - 2015.08
- Led national Clinical and Operations Training teams
- Developed and implemented training programs, documentation, and best practices
- Oversaw training for new site/account launches
Executive Director
KidsPeace Hospital
2012.11 - 2013.03
- Directed a 96-bed child and adolescent inpatient psychiatric hospital
- Focused on leadership, safety, program quality, training, and compliance
- Drove performance improvements and clinical transformations
Child & Adolescent Care Management Supervisor
Magellan Health Services
2005.01 - 2012.10
- Led clinical teams and established efficient workflows
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration and provider training
- Developed annual outcomes reports and presented at national conferences
Child & Adolescent Care Manager
Magellan Health Services
2003.10 - 2004.12
- Managed high-risk youth in mental health and substance abuse treatment
- Participated in treatment team reviews and community meetings
Outpatient Therapist
Cape Cod Human Services
2003.06 - 2003.10
- Provided therapy for children, adolescents, and families in a community setting
Program Director
ACCEPT, Inc.
2002.06 - 2003.06
- Oversaw DYS programs serving 30 male adolescents
- Supervised 45 staff and managed clinical, educational, and case management services
- Developed policies, training manuals, and data reporting systems
Psychotherapist
Klingberg Family Centers
2001.12 - 2002.06
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy for children (ages 6–12) on inpatient units
Service Manager / Crisis Line Clinician
Community Behavioral Health
2001.08 - 2001.12
- Coordinated behavioral and substance abuse care via telephonic case reviews
Safe School Specialist / Crisis Clinician
Project Reach
2000.08 - 2001.07
- Conducted school-based crisis intervention and prevention services
- Part of a mobile crisis team offering emergency response in the community
Child & Adolescent Therapist (Part-Time)
Life Guidance Services
2000.09 - 2001.05
Social Work Intern
Resources for Change
1999.01 - 2000.01
- School Social Worker providing therapy and crisis intervention for elementary students
Social Work Intern
Michael J. Gavaghn Memorial Village Prep School
1998.01 - 1999.01
- Therapist for juvenile delinquents; provided therapy and case management
Residential Counselor
Family Services of Burlington County
1997.01 - 1998.01
Elementary School Teacher & Varsity Soccer Coach
Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
1995.01 - 1997.01
- Taught Social Studies, Language Arts, Science; coached soccer and basketball
Assistant Program Director / Lead Teacher
Readak Educational Services
1991.01 - 1993.01
- Managed and taught reading and study skills programs internationally
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA01.2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Liberal Studies (Concentration in Business Administration, Political Science, Criminal Justice)
Westfield State College
Westfield, MA01.1991
Skills
- Voice modulation
- Audio editing
- Script interpretation
- Sound recording
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker, Commonwealth of PA, 2022-2024
- Trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and Suicide Assessment and Intervention
- Lehigh County Collaboration Award, 11/10
- "Lead Out Loud" Leadership Training, Magellan Health Services, 01/11
Professional Development And Related Activities
- Behavioral Health Matters Podcast, Host, Writer, Producer, Editor, 2023 - Present
- Field Instructor, Cedar Crest College School of Social Work, 2011
Timeline
Voice Over Artist (Part-Time)
Voices
2024.12 - Current
Outpatient Therapist (Part-Time)
CONCERN
2022.03 - 2024.12
Member and Family Advocate
Magellan Behavioral Health of PA
2016.03 - Current
Owner & Designer
Chickentown Tees
2015.03 - 2016.12
Director of Clinical & Operations Training
Magellan Health Services
2013.03 - 2015.08
Executive Director
KidsPeace Hospital
2012.11 - 2013.03
Child & Adolescent Care Management Supervisor
Magellan Health Services
2005.01 - 2012.10
Child & Adolescent Care Manager
Magellan Health Services
2003.10 - 2004.12
Outpatient Therapist
Cape Cod Human Services
2003.06 - 2003.10
Program Director
ACCEPT, Inc.
2002.06 - 2003.06
Psychotherapist
Klingberg Family Centers
2001.12 - 2002.06
Service Manager / Crisis Line Clinician
Community Behavioral Health
2001.08 - 2001.12
Child & Adolescent Therapist (Part-Time)
Life Guidance Services
2000.09 - 2001.05
Safe School Specialist / Crisis Clinician
Project Reach
2000.08 - 2001.07
Social Work Intern
Resources for Change
1999.01 - 2000.01
Social Work Intern
Michael J. Gavaghn Memorial Village Prep School
1998.01 - 1999.01
Residential Counselor
Family Services of Burlington County
1997.01 - 1998.01
Elementary School Teacher & Varsity Soccer Coach
Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
1995.01 - 1997.01
Assistant Program Director / Lead Teacher
Readak Educational Services
1991.01 - 1993.01
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Liberal Studies (Concentration in Business Administration, Political Science, Criminal Justice)
Westfield State College
- Licensed Social Worker, Commonwealth of PA, 2022-2024
- Trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and Suicide Assessment and Intervention
- Lehigh County Collaboration Award, 11/10
- "Lead Out Loud" Leadership Training, Magellan Health Services, 01/11
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Pennsylvania