Blake Edwards

Blake Edwards has a diverse work experience in the healthcare and behavioral health sectors. Blake has held various leadership roles, including Chief Quality and Compliance Officer at Columbia Valley Community Health, where they provided executive leadership in compliance, risk management, and quality assurance. Blake also served as the Executive Director of Behavioral Health at the same organization.

Additionally, Blake has been actively involved in advocacy and governance roles, serving as the Chairman of the NCACH Governing Board at North Central Accountable Community of Health and a Governing Board Member in the same organization. Blake has also represented the behavioral health sector in Washington State and has been involved in strategic planning and pandemic response efforts.

Prior to these roles, Blake has worked in various clinical and managerial positions, including at the American Academy of Pediatrics, Children's Home Society of Washington, Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, and Metrocare Services. Blake has provided therapy, clinical supervision, program management, and counseling services in these roles.

Blake's work experience showcases their expertise in healthcare compliance, quality improvement, behavioral health integration, population health, program management, and leadership.

Blake Edwards has a Master of Science degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University, which was obtained from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology | Religion from East Texas Baptist University, studying from 1999 to 2002. Blake has also obtained various certifications throughout their career, including being an Approved Trainer for Training in Adoption Competency from the Center for Adoption Support and Education in July 2017, and having Tier III and Tier I Clinical Privileges from the United States Department of Defense in April 2015 and October 2014, respectively. They also hold certifications such as the Licensed Child-Placing Agency Administrator from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in October 2013, and being a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in both Texas and the State of Washington since October 2010. Additionally, Blake has obtained certifications in several specialized therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Texas Department of State Health Services in June 2013, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina in April 2010.