Michael Flora
Background:
Mr. Flora is the President and CEO of the Ben Gordon Center. He has over 27 years experience in clinical practice and mental health administration. Most recently Mr. Flora's work has been highlighted in Behavioral Healthcare, Behavioral Healthcare Technology, Mental Health Weekly, Health Care Technology, CMHC's One Magazine, MD News Magazine and the National Council News. He was a frequent contributor to the NI Business News and has authored a chapter featured in the 2002 book How to Deliver Accountable Care by National Consultant David R. Lloyd. In 2007, Mr. Flora's work has been featured in the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare's publication How to get and Keep the Best Employees: a Guide to Workforce Innovation.
He serves on various state committees in Human Services, serves on the editorial board for Eli's Joint Commission Compliance Advisor on Behavioral Healthcare and serves as a member of the Joint Commission's Behavioral Healthcare Standards Committee.
License and Certification:
Mr. Flora is a graduate of the University of Findlay and the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Masters of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) specializing in Community Counseling. He received his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care Administration from the University of Findlay. He holds the highest level of clinical licensure in Counseling as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Awards and Recognition:
In 2008, Mr. Flora was recognized as one of Behavioral Healthcare Magazine 2008 Champion's in Behavioral Health and in 2009 the Ben Gordon Center received the SAMSHA Service and Science Award for their Best in class Prevention Programs. DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Award for Contemporary Leadership 2010 Governor's Award for Excellence in Case Management, State of Ohio, 1988 "Case Manager of the Year" Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Summit County, 1988
Years of Experience:
27 years
How long have you been at the Ben Gordon Center?
Since September, 2002
What you enjoy most about working at the Ben Gordon Center:
The Team. I enjoy seeing our team of experts make a difference in the lives of the children, teens, adults and families we serve. I also enjoy talking with the families and individuals who tell how they have recovered from mental illness and addiction due to the work of our caring staff.
Areas of specialty:
Mr. Flora has had extensive experience in Strategic Planning, Performance Improvement, Workforce Development, Diversity Training, Clinical Re-Engineering, Marketing, Business Development and Planning, Leadership Training, Board and Executive Training , Evaluation and Development, Project Management and Mergers and Acquisitions in healthcare. He has lectured throughout the state and on the national conference level on behalf of treatment and administrative issues.
Therapeutic approaches:
As a clinician, Mr. Flora uses a combination of therapeutic approaches, including solution focused, Marital and Family techniques and cognitive behavioral therapies