Tra'el Kimbler

Accomplished program and operations leader with 8+ years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across behavioral health, justice, and residential care sectors. PMI application accepted; PMP exam scheduled for June 2026. Proven ability to develop structured programs, lead cross-functional teams, allocate resources, manage risk, and drive measurable outcomes. Brings a clinical foundation and a systems-thinking approach to project delivery.

Project Manager — Behavioral Health Programs - Behavioral Health Group (BHG)

(2025-07)

• Oversee a portfolio of 50+ active client cases, establishing individual milestones, tracking progress against outcomes, and maintaining compliance with state and federal standards.
• Lead cross-functional coordination with medical providers, case managers, and external partners to ensure continuity of care and on-schedule service delivery.
• Conduct structured intake assessments and risk analyses to inform program planning; implement evidence-based frameworks that improve retention and completion rates.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and performance reports aligned with organizational policy and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate service delivery risks, escalating issues and adjusting plans to maintain program integrity.

Project Manager — Recovery Services - Renewed Beginnings

(2024-11 - 2025-03)

• Managed end-to-end delivery of individualized recovery programs for caseloads of 50+ clients, applying structured planning and milestone tracking throughout each treatment cycle.
• Developed comprehensive treatment plans mapping scope, schedule, and behavioral objectives; monitored adherence and revised plans in response to client progress data.
• Facilitated group sessions and psychoeducational workshops, coordinating scheduling, materials, and stakeholder communications across multidisciplinary teams.
• Executed community outreach initiatives, including educational presentations at local organizations; measured engagement outcomes and reported results to leadership.
• Maintained documentation in compliance with ethical, state, and federal standards, supporting audit readiness and continuous quality improvement.

Project Manager — Forensic Case Management - Transformative Justice

(2024-07 - 2024-11)

• Coordinated justice-involved programming by aligning housing, employment, and behavioral health services under a unified project framework, ensuring on-time deliverables.
• Served as primary liaison between courts, service providers, and participants — managing stakeholder communications, reporting cadence, and compliance checkpoints.
• Conducted standardized risk assessments and gap analyses to inform program planning and mitigation strategies.
• Maintained documentation for audit-ready compliance and performance reporting to government and organizational stakeholders.

Residential Program Manager - St. Joseph's Children's Home

(2018-02 - 2021-10)

• Directed full program operations for a residential facility, overseeing staffing, scheduling, vendor coordination, and regulatory compliance within budget parameters.
• Supervised, onboarded, and developed direct-care staff; led performance management through coaching, corrective action documentation, and structured feedback cycles.
• Implemented and enforced organizational policies, safety protocols, and licensing standards, achieving consistent compliance across audits.
• Coordinated with external vendors for facility maintenance and services, managing scope, timelines, and quality of third-party deliverables.
• Investigated and resolved staff and resident complaints, applying structured problem-solving to minimize risk and protect program integrity.
• Monitored daily operations and resident activities, adjusting resource allocation in real time to ensure safety and regulatory adherence.

Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work - Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - University of Louisville

Associate of Arts - Psychology - Jefferson Community & Technical College