Traci Butler

Traci Butler has over 20 years of experience in the field of clinical services and program management. Traci currently holds the position of Vice President of Clinical Services at Abound Health, leading multidisciplinary teams to provide licensed clinical services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health support needs. Traci also oversees the agency's client intake operations and collaborates with clinical and executive leadership to develop and implement policies, procedures, and technology.

Prior to their current role, Traci served as the Clinical Director at DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESOURCES, INC., where they were responsible for identifying and reducing risks for the people served, direct service staff, and families, while promoting self-actualization. Traci also fulfilled Qualified Professional (QP) responsibilities for individuals and supervised the Family Living and Respite programs.

Traci's previous experience includes working as an MSW Intern at United Family Services, where they collaborated with the Domestic Violence Healthcare Project to respond to emergency room referrals and develop safety plans for victims of domestic violence. Traci also worked as a Habilitation Coordinator at Howell's Child Care Centers, Inc., providing clinical services for residents of Intermediate Care Facilities.

In addition, Traci has invaluable experience working with Pride in North Carolina, LLC, as a Project Program Coordinator and Program Manager. In these roles, they contracted with multiple Area Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse Programs and facilitated the operation of group homes for adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Traci was responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating staff and also participated in multidisciplinary team meetings and residential treatment design.

Traci's earlier work experience includes internships at Saint Francis Medical Center and the American Red Cross, where they utilized their social work skills in various healthcare and emergency assistance settings.

Overall, Traci Butler's work experience demonstrates their strong leadership, clinical expertise, and dedication to serving individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

Traci Butler attended the University of Pittsburgh from 1992 to 1996, where they obtained a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Traci then pursued a Master of Social Work degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2002 to 2006.