THOMAS KILLIAN JR.
Middletown,DE
Summary
Visionary and results-driven healthcare executive with 20+ years of experience in nonprofit healthcare administration, strategic planning, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, improve patient outcomes, and drive financial growth. Dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and person-centered care. Expertise in regulatory compliance, financial management, and healthcare technology implementation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Kent Center Inc.
2021.10 - Current
- Directed day-to-day operations, overseeing 100 employees and managing an annual budget of $7 million
- Implemented process improvements to decrease operational overhead by 5%
- Spearheaded organizational change by restructuring agency for enhanced efficiency and streamlined processes.
- Drove annual revenue growth, achieving an increase of $1 million over three years.
- Implemented innovative quality assurance and risk management techniques to enhance agency compliance.
- Spearheaded promotion of a fundraising initiative to enhance overall fundraising efforts.
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Psychotherapeutic Services Inc.
2023.07 - 2024.04
- Implemented strategic restructuring and process streamlining to improve overall operational effectiveness.
- Analyzed existing workflows and implemented improvements to drive operational efficiency.
- Facilitated comprehensive contract negotiations to establish partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies in three states.
- Designed and implemented cost-reduction strategies to enhance financial efficiency within the organization.
- Directed strategic initiatives for a behavioral health agency, generating $10 million in annual revenue across three states.
Interim Director of Behavioral Services Line
Henrietta Johnson Medical Center
2021.08 - 2023.04
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for behavioral health department services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Redesigned electronic health record system to enhance data capture for grant reporting compliance.
- Oversaw and optimized management of $700,000 grant budget.
- Formulated comprehensive grant budgets and strategic plans to enhance service offerings.
- Established behavioral service lines to enhance healthcare access for over 1000 underinsured and uninsured individuals.
Director, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
2021.01 - 2021.07
- Directed statewide strategic management and quality management initiatives.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of initiatives to elevate quality of mental and addiction services.
- Directed administration and operations of state-operated inpatient psychiatric facility.
- Evaluated and synthesized data on quality outcomes for care provided at licensed addiction and mental health treatment facilities.
- Engaged with SAMHSA, DEA, CMS, TJC, and regional leaders to foster collaborative initiatives.
- Oversaw budget management exceeding $100 million to allocate services for Delawareans facing mental health and substance use challenges.
Regional Director
UPMC Western Psychiatric Clinic
2020.04 - 2021.01
- Facilitated collaboration with 3 inpatient psychiatric units to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw consistent structuring of each unit across various boarding levels with UPMC.
- Partnered with hospital leadership to ensure compliance with CMS, TJC, and all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Collaborated with hospital leadership across three inpatient psychiatric units in two states.
Executive Director
Garrett County Lighthouse Inc.
2018.09 - 2020.04
- Drove revenue growth from $1M to $2M through strategic addition of new service lines and enhancement of existing offerings.
- Spearheaded board of directors restructuring initiatives in collaboration with board president.
- Boosted annual fundraising revenue by 1% over a two-year period.
- Facilitated increased engagement with local boards and community stakeholder groups.
- Assumed board member role for Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland to champion mental health initiatives.
- Oversaw operations of a mental health provider with seven direct reports and annual revenue of $2 million.
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology
Northcentral University
La Jolla, CA04.2021
Skills
- Team building
- Financial management
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Operations management
- Business planning
- Grant writing
- Risk management
- Team leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Data analysis
- Policy development
- Stakeholder relations
Websites
Certification
- Licensed Behavioral Specialist, PA
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, IATP
- NADD-CC, NADD
- CAADC, IC&RC and State of DE
Timeline
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Psychotherapeutic Services Inc.
2023.07 - 2024.04
Executive Director
Kent Center Inc.
2021.10 - Current
Interim Director of Behavioral Services Line
Henrietta Johnson Medical Center
2021.08 - 2023.04
Director, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
2021.01 - 2021.07
Regional Director
UPMC Western Psychiatric Clinic
2020.04 - 2021.01
Executive Director
Garrett County Lighthouse Inc.
2018.09 - 2020.04
Ph.D. - Psychology
Northcentral University