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Xaviera Romero is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in the healthcare field. Xaviera currently serves as the Senior Director of Health Services and Behavioral Health at the Seamen's Society for Children and Families. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing health services and behavioral health programs.

Prior to their current position, Xaviera worked at SCO as a Program Analyst. During their time there, they were involved in strategic planning and implementation of project and program plans for a residential facility. Xaviera also developed policies and performance measurement goals, coordinated program goals, and identified long-term expectations set by the executive team and external partners.

Before SCO, Xaviera was the Director of Outpatient Mental Health Services at HeartShare St. Vincent's Services. Xaviera managed a team of 45 employees, including recruitment and training. Xaviera was also responsible for managing the budget and ensuring productivity levels met fiscal targets. Xaviera collaborated with executive leadership and other senior members to market services and identify areas of improvement within the organization.

Xaviera's experience also includes working at Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus as a Behavioral Health Care Manager and Case Manager. Xaviera worked with healthcare professionals, community resources, and members to provide coordinated care. Xaviera utilized tools to monitor and manage quality and stewardship of patient care resources. Xaviera also assessed member needs and promoted successful outcomes while optimizing benefits and resources.

Additionally, Xaviera has experience as an adjunct professor at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Work. During their time there, they served as a faculty advisor for social work students and worked as a liaison between students, agencies, and the Field Instruction office.

Xaviera started their career as a licensed clinical social worker at Joseph P. Addabbo Mental Health Clinic. Xaviera provided individual and family therapy, case management services, and advocacy for clients of all ages. Xaviera performed comprehensive assessments to address various mental health needs.

Prior to that, Xaviera worked as a clinical social worker at Fordham Tremont Outpatient Mental Health Clinic School Based Programs. Xaviera provided therapy services for elementary school-aged children, including assessments, treatment planning, and support for placement decisions.

Overall, Xaviera Romero has a diverse background in social work and has held various leadership roles in healthcare organizations. Xaviera'sexperience encompasses program management, clinical work, advocacy, and teaching.

Xaviera Romero, LCSW-R, CCM, holds a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree in Clinical Social Work, which they obtained from the Hunter College Graduate School of Social Work from 1997 to 1999. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate education at John Jay College (CUNY), earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology from 1992 to 1996. In addition to their educational background, Xaviera has obtained certifications in Covid-19 Contact Tracing, through Johns Hopkins University, and has additional certifications in CCM, LCSW-R, and SIFI Certificate, although specific details about the institutions and dates of these certifications are not provided.