Arnold Sauve 165 Jamestown Rd Abilene, TX US Mobile: Evening Phone:

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1 Arnold Sauve 165 Jamestown Rd Abilene, TX US Mobile: Evening Phone: Employment History: Veterans Affairs - West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) Big Spring, TX United States 09/2017 Present Interim Chief, Social Work Services - Supervise 27 employees consisting of Social Workers and support staff. - Responsible for organizing and administering management of operations. - Accountability for integrated programs that cross service/discipline lines, and influences organizational mission and healthcare. - Function as administrator, educator, and consultant, utilizing management theory, in collaboration with other services. - Provide executive input into strategic planning, budget, mission, operational planning, and policy development for local and network efforts. - Provide leadership in the development of policies and systems to devise strategies to enable the organization to successfully manage ethical issues and protect patient/family rights. - Development of education programs and staff development models to facilitate career progression and to increase productivity and performance. - Established processes to support evidence-based clinical and administrative practices. - Supervise Masters level Social Workers working towards their LCSW License. Abilene, TX United States 07/ /2017 Transition and Care Management (TCM), Program Manager - Worked with separating military member and facilitated access to VA care - Worked with 2 local bases to streamline referral of Veterans to VA care - Supervised the Spinal Cord Injury(SCI) and Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) Clinics - Provided case management to the most complex transitioning Veteran cases - Coordinated care for Veterans going to other VA facilities for TBI and SCI treatment Abilene, TX United States 01/ /2016 Acting Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program Manager

2 - Provided supervisory and administrative oversight to all homeless programs - Supervised staff of 9 Social Workers and support staff - Managed 5 distinct programs under the HCHV - Developed and implemented policies and procedures to meet national standards - Established multidisciplinary treatment team meetings Veterans Affairs - West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) Abilene, TX United States 01/ /2016 HUD/VASH Senior Social Worker - Provided intensive case management services to Homeless Veterans. - Worked with Community Partners to find safe and stable housing - Advocated for resources for Veteran to meet their basic needs - Created treatment plans and intervention strategies to maintain housing - Mentored homeless Veterans to learn skills to be more socially successful Big Spring, TX United States 04/ /2014 Medical Foster Home Program Coordinator. - Developed criteria for Veterans to be served by Medical Foster care in WTVAHCS - Created policies for the Medical Forster Care Program at WTVAHCS - Coordinated Veteran transitioning from Community Hospitals to VA facility - Coordinated safe and appropriate discharges from VA to home environments Veterans Affairs- Central Texas VA Health Care System Temple, TX United States 04/ /2014 Mental Health Senior Social Worker - Provided assessment, diagnostic impressions, and treatment interventions - Conducted group and individual counseling - Developed new groups to assists Veterans struggling with Anxiety - Developed a procedure to see Veterans to triage immediate integrations - Championed use of Brief Therapy with seen in Mental Health Clinic US Air Force (AF) - 7 th Medical Group Dyess AFB, TX United States 08/ /2013 Chief Of Social Work Services - Managed all Social Work activities on the base. - Supervised a staff of 24 Military and Civilian workers

3 - Consulted with Air Force leadership on the use of technology in the treatment of mental Health conditions. - Provided determination of AF Members fitness for duty and treatment interventions - Championed the deployment of virtual reality treatment equipment for the Base - Determined priority needs for social work services and use of resource - Created policies and procedures pertaining to home and community based care, - Negotiation with community partners to provided services to AF members US Air Force - 86 th Medical Group Ramstein Air Base, Germany 08/ /2010 Special Needs Coordinator - Coordinated relocation for AF families with special needs in and out of Europe - Ensured compliance with Individual with Disabilities Education Act - Established and maintained procedures to support family members at remote bases - Developed collaborative procedures to support Army and Navy families - Consulted by leadership on medical conditions able to be support in Europe US Air Force - 51 st Medical Group Osan Air Base, South Korea 06/ /2007 Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program Manager - Provided mental health and substance abuse prevention education - Developed Treatment policies and base prevention strategies - Performed initial assessment and formulated diagnostic impression - Conducted group and individual counseling, therapeutic community interventions - Performed aeromedical evacuation procedures - Supervised 7 mental health technicians US Air Force - 2 nd Medical Group Barksdale AFB, LA United States 06/ /2006 Family Advocacy Officer - Supervised 9 staff to provide treatment and the prevention of domestic violence. - Functioned as base expert on domestic violence - Consulted on alleged cases of abuse and referred for treatment and or legal actions - Developed treatment programs for effective interventions - Implemented Child Advocacy policies for the base community - Coordinated social service activities and liaison with military and civilian resources. - Assisted with relocation activities for families dislocated from New Orleans after hurricane Katrina

4 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Barksdale AFB, AL United States 08/ /2004 Instructor Course: Introduction to Psychology - Instructed students in an introduction to Psychology class. - Created lesson plans - Develop audio-visual materials and conduct class US Air Force - 60 th Medical Group Fairfield, CA United States 04/ /2004 Social Work Resident - Trained with multidisciplinary team on intensive mental health interventions - Performed after hours crisis intervention with military and civilian population - Performed involuntary commitment for individuals who were at risk of self-harm - Planned, managed and provides social service in mental health clinic - Coordinated activities and maintained liaison with military and civilian resources Us Air Force - 49 th Medical Group Holloman AFB, NM United States 12/ /2003 Non-commissioned Officer in Charge ADAPT program - Sole Substance Abuse Counselor for Base - Provided assessment, counseling, and treatment, individuals with substance use issues - Managed mental health service resources and activities - Assisted mental health staff develop and implementing treatment plans. - Performed specified mental health treatment - Conducted Aeromedical Transport of high risk patients to inpatient facilities - Coordinated Prevention activities to Base population and community Education: NMSU Las Cruces: Las Cruces, NM United States Master's Degree 12/2002 Major: Social Work SUNY Plattsburgh: Plattsburgh, NY United States Bachelor's Degree 05/1991 Major: Psychology

5 West Texas Law Enforcement Academy Texas Basic Police Officer Course 08/2015 Basic Police Officer Certification Job Related Training: Trained in Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Attended Combat Airman Skills Training Attended Squadron Officer School Attended Airmen Leadership School Accomplishments: West Texas VA Health Care System Employee of the year Certification: Certified Case Manager Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work Texas Social Work Supervisor Areas of interest: Military Social Work Veteran reintegration Social Justice References Michelle Smith LCSW Maria Rivera LCSW Edward Wilcock LCSW