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Ellen Fink-Samnick,  LCSW, ACSW, CCM, CCTP, CMHIMP, CRP, DBH-C

Ellen Fink-Samnick, LCSW, ACSW, CCM, CCTP, CMHIMP, CRP, DBH-C

Trauma-informed Leadership: Shift that Culture! and The Social Determinants of Mental Health: Advancing Wholistic Health Equity

Principal / EFS Supervision Strategies, LLC

Ellen Fink-Samnick an award-winning healthcare industry subject matter expert and author of books, articles, and knowledge products. Her work on the Social Determinants of Health and Mental Health, Wholistic Health Equity, Workplace Bullying, Professional Ethics, and Trauma-informed Leadership span the globe. Ellen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board-certified Case Manager, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Rehabilitation Provider. Academic appointments include roles as adjunct faculty for University of Buffalo’s School of Social Work, and George Mason University’s Departments of Social Work and Global Community Health. Ellen also serves as lead for Rise Association’s Social Determinants of Health Community, as well as a clinical supervision trainer for the National Association of Social Workers of Virginia. She is a Doctor in Behavioral Health candidate at Cummings Graduate Institute of Behavioral Health Studies. Ellen's passion is evident across roles as professional speaker, industry consultant, educator, content developer, accreditation and regulatory specialist, clinical supervisor and professional mentor. Her contributions transverse professional associations and credentialing organizations with leadership roles as past commissioner for the Commission for Case Manager Certification, Chair of their Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee, and member of the Board of Directors for the Case Management Society of America. Ellen currently serves as Vice-Chair of the American Association of Doctors of Behavioral Health, and Chair of their Regulations Committee. She is also editorial board member for the Professional Case Management Journal, Case Management Monthly, and RAC Monitor. Further information for this fierce advocate of professional excellence can be accessed from her LinkedIn Profile.