Barbara L. Hernandez

Ms. Hernandez is the former Chief Operating Officer of the Center for Family Services, a public behavioral health organization in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ms. Hernandez oversaw the operations of the clinical programs and professional services provided to clients, their families, and the community. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Trainer of the Partners for Change Outcome Management System (PCOMS), and a Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, children and families in community mental health settings, substance abuse organizations, and in private practice. She has extensive experience in supervision, directing programs, training, consultation, administration, and providing direct care. Ms. Hernandez is a steadfast voice for client privilege, an advocate of client directed and outcome driven work and a leader of accountability via PCOMS. She provides PCOMS training in Spanish and is responsible for the translation of Better Outcomes Now to Spanish and expanding BON to Spanish speaking countries.