After an extensive search and a multi-step application and
interview process, Stanford Sierra Youth & Families
is thrilled to announce that it has hired a Chief
Program Officer (CPO). Ontson Placide, LMFT will serve as our
agency’s newly appointed CPO and will oversee programs and
services across the region, supporting clinical and program
directors.
Ontson has demonstrated that he is a catalyst for positive change
within the Los Angeles community for over 30 years and brings a
wealth of knowledge regarding operational excellence in
public and private/non-profit community agencies. He
has an unwavering commitment to provide innovative services for
youth and families, in particular, for the most vulnerable
at-risk youth/families in the foster care and juvenile justice
systems. He strongly values the voice of the young people and
their families.
Ontson brings with him the experience of being the Senior
Administrator at one of California’s largest behavioral health
services organization, Stars Behavioral Health Group/Star View
Children & Family Services, overseeing 160+ staff in a $22
Million per year division with oversight of many types of
programs and funding sources. Ontson also brings his experience
as the Chief Operating Officer with Fred Jefferson Memorial
Homes/FFA/Adoptions, where his focus was to expand their services
in response to the California’s Continuum of Care Reform (CCR)
initiative. Ontson will be coming to Stanford Sierra Youth
& Families from his most recent position as the Clinical Program
Manager II/Program Head for LA County DMH, in one of the largest
directly operated clinics in Los Angeles County.
Ontson has vast experience in both public and non-profit
administration and business functions as well as clinical
services, management, and best practices which include, but are
not limited to the list below.
- Organizational/strategic Planning
- Administrative oversight and program development
- Start-up and implementation of various complex programs
and payment models/delivery systems
- Advanced funding stream oversight
- Strong total quality management/continuous quality
improvement acumen
- Experience with Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) and quality
service implementation
- Senior leadership experience in training and staff
development
- Cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion presenter/trainer
Please join us in welcoming Ontson to Stanford Sierra Youth
& Families, and to Northern California.