John G. Lees
Bethlehem,PA
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Voice Over Artist (Part-Time)
Voices
12.2024 - Current
- Deliver professional voice-over content for podcasts, commercials, audiobooks, ads, and trailers
Member and Family Advocate
Magellan Behavioral Health of PA
03.2016 - 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
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided therapy for children, adolescents, and families in a community mental health setting
Owner & Designer
Chickentown Tees
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Launched and managed a custom apparel business, handling marketing, sales, production, and customer service
Director of Clinical & Operations Training
Magellan Health Services
03.2013 - 08.2015
- 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
11.2012 - 03.2013
- 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
01.2005 - 10.2012
- 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
10.2003 - 12.2004
- 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
06.2003 - 10.2003
- Provided therapy for children, adolescents, and families in a community setting
Program Director
ACCEPT, Inc.
06.2002 - 06.2003
- 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
12.2001 - 06.2002
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy for children (ages 6–12) on inpatient units
Service Manager / Crisis Line Clinician
Community Behavioral Health
08.2001 - 12.2001
- Coordinated behavioral and substance abuse care via telephonic case reviews
Safe School Specialist / Crisis Clinician
Project Reach
08.2000 - 07.2001
- 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
09.2000 - 05.2001
Social Work Intern
Resources for Change
01.1999 - 01.2000
- School Social Worker providing therapy and crisis intervention for elementary students
Social Work Intern
Michael J. Gavaghn Memorial Village Prep School
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Therapist for juvenile delinquents; provided therapy and case management
Residential Counselor
Family Services of Burlington County
01.1997 - 01.1998
Elementary School Teacher & Varsity Soccer Coach
Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Taught Social Studies, Language Arts, Science; coached soccer and basketball
Assistant Program Director / Lead Teacher
Readak Educational Services
01.1991 - 01.1993
- 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
12.2024 - Current
Outpatient Therapist (Part-Time)
CONCERN
03.2022 - 12.2024
Member and Family Advocate
Magellan Behavioral Health of PA
03.2016 - Current
Owner & Designer
Chickentown Tees
03.2015 - 12.2016
Director of Clinical & Operations Training
Magellan Health Services
03.2013 - 08.2015
Executive Director
KidsPeace Hospital
11.2012 - 03.2013
Child & Adolescent Care Management Supervisor
Magellan Health Services
01.2005 - 10.2012
Child & Adolescent Care Manager
Magellan Health Services
10.2003 - 12.2004
Outpatient Therapist
Cape Cod Human Services
06.2003 - 10.2003
Program Director
ACCEPT, Inc.
06.2002 - 06.2003
Psychotherapist
Klingberg Family Centers
12.2001 - 06.2002
Service Manager / Crisis Line Clinician
Community Behavioral Health
08.2001 - 12.2001
Child & Adolescent Therapist (Part-Time)
Life Guidance Services
09.2000 - 05.2001
Safe School Specialist / Crisis Clinician
Project Reach
08.2000 - 07.2001
Social Work Intern
Resources for Change
01.1999 - 01.2000
Social Work Intern
Michael J. Gavaghn Memorial Village Prep School
01.1998 - 01.1999
Residential Counselor
Family Services of Burlington County
01.1997 - 01.1998
Elementary School Teacher & Varsity Soccer Coach
Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
01.1995 - 01.1997
Assistant Program Director / Lead Teacher
Readak Educational Services
01.1991 - 01.1993
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
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