Executive · Operations · Ministry

Charles E. McPherson Jr., D.Div.

Healthcare Operations · Quality Assurance · Compliance · Behavioral Health · Organizational Development · Executive Administration · Professional Coaching

Portrait of Charles E. McPherson Jr.

11 Sherrell Rd, Beatrice, Alabama 36425  •  (216) 554-2732  •  CharlesEMcPhersonJr@gmail.com

01 — Profile

Executive Summary

Charles E. McPherson Jr., D.Div., builds systems that hold up under scrutiny — in healthcare operations, quality assurance, compliance, and organizational leadership, across more than eighteen years. His record runs through federal, state, county, and funding-source environments — the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Probation, Medicare, Medicaid, and ADAMHS and Mental Health Boards — building documentation, audit, and training systems strong enough to outlast the people who built them. He now serves as Founder and Executive Director of McPherson Global Ministries LLC, where that same discipline — operations, compliance, and systems-building — governs a multidisciplinary coaching, publishing, training, and ministry organization.

Recognized for integrating clinical services, documentation systems, compliance requirements, technology infrastructure, workforce development, executive administration, and organizational governance into sustainable systems that improve outcomes, reduce risk, and strengthen organizational performance.

02 — By the numbers

Career Highlights

98%
successful audit outcome rate across federal, state, county, and funding-source reviews — systems built sound enough to need only minor adjustment, not repair.
30
led and supervised teams of up to 30 across clinical, administrative, and quality assurance functions.
50–75
counselors, interns, and administrative staff trained over a 15-year span in documentation standards, compliance, and quality improvement.
4
consecutive terms securing the Federal Bureau of Prisons TDAT contract, 2005–2016 — re-awarded on performance, not renewed by default.
5
consecutive terms securing the FBOP Pretrial/Probation Services contract across tenure at Prelude Recovery, Inc. and Stella Maris, Inc.
$500K
grant secured from the Cleveland Foundation for Stella Maris, Inc., funding program expansion and service delivery.
18+
years across healthcare operations, behavioral health, addiction recovery, quality assurance, compliance, and organizational development.
1,000+
pages of original curriculum, training, and coaching material authored and published.
03 — Outcomes

Organizational Impact

04 — Capabilities

Core Competencies

Healthcare Operations & Behavioral Health

Behavioral health and addiction recovery operations · outpatient and inpatient program administration · service delivery systems · client flow management · program development and evaluation

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Documentation auditing · clinical chart review · corrective action planning · HIPAA compliance · policy and procedure development · audit readiness across federal, state, and local review

Clinical Services

Biopsychosocial assessment under clinical supervision · ASAM placement determination · treatment planning · case management · crisis intervention · Twelve Core Functions of Addiction Counseling · Motivational Interviewing · REBT and CBT principles

Funding & Revenue Integrity

Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, and SSDI documentation · Federal Bureau of Prisons and Federal Probation contract compliance · ADAMHS and Mental Health Board programs · grant research and development

Organizational Development & Leadership

Strategic planning · systems and workflow design · workforce development · curriculum and training architecture · executive administration · governance

Technology & AI Governance

Sigmund EHR implementation · EHR workflow optimization · end-user technical support · records and documentation platforms · hardware and software support · AI workflow design and governance · AI-assisted research and content systems

05 — Track record

Professional Experience

Charles E. McPherson Jr.
Founder, Executive Director, Professional Mental Health Coach & Sexual Addiction Recovery Coach
McPherson Global Ministries LLC · Remote · 2018–Present

Founded and built a multidisciplinary coaching, publishing, educational, training, consulting, and ministry organization, applying nearly two decades of healthcare operations, quality assurance, compliance, and organizational development expertise. Provides executive, organizational, strategic, and ministerial leadership oversight, integrating governance, workforce development, program development, organizational accountability, and long-term strategic planning.

Designed and implemented complete organizational infrastructure from the ground up, including coaching, intake, assessment, client management, curriculum, and documentation systems.

  • Built educational ecosystems supporting leadership development, personal growth, recovery, coaching, and ministry training.
  • Developed AI governance frameworks and workflow systems supporting research, productivity, content development, and organizational efficiency.
  • Authored books, curricula, coaching programs, training systems, educational resources, and organizational materials.
  • Built systems integrating coaching, publishing, education, leadership development, technology, and ministry operations into one governed structure.
Quality Assurance Manager | IT Specialist | Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
Stella Maris, Inc. · Cleveland, Ohio · 2010–2018
  • Directed quality assurance activities — chart audits, documentation review, compliance monitoring, corrective action planning, and performance improvement — holding a 98% successful audit rate across federal, state, county, and funding-source reviews.
  • Supervised teams of up to 30 across clinical, administrative, and quality assurance functions.
  • Secured a $500,000 grant from the Cleveland Foundation, funding program expansion and service delivery.
  • Contributed to the continuous renewal of the Federal Bureau of Prisons TDAT and Pretrial Services contracts through 2016.
  • Reviewed biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and clinical documentation for quality and compliance.
  • Maintained compliance across Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, SSDI, and Federal Bureau of Prisons documentation processes.
  • Led implementation and support of Sigmund EHR, including technology administration, troubleshooting, and staff training.
  • Trained counselors, interns, and staff in documentation standards, compliance requirements, and quality improvement practices, contributing to 50–75 staff trained over a 15-year span.
Chief Executive Administrator | Administrative Office Manager | Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant
Prelude Recovery, Inc. · Cleveland, Ohio · 2006–2010
  • Provided executive-level operational, administrative, compliance, documentation, and reporting support within a behavioral health and addiction recovery environment.
  • Contributed to securing the Federal Bureau of Prisons TDAT contract and the FBOP Pretrial Services contract — part of a four- and five-consecutive-term run respectively, spanning 2005–2016.
  • Assisted with grants, reporting systems, records management, and compliance support.
  • Supported Federal Probation initiatives, Mental Health Board, and ADAMHS Board program operations.
  • Maintained confidential documentation and information systems, and supported executive decision-making processes.
Administrative Office Assistant | Counselor Intern
Key Decisions / Positive Choices · Cleveland, Ohio · 2006–2008
  • Provided administrative support and counseling internship services.
  • Assisted with intake, documentation, client services, records management, and treatment support.
  • Built foundational experience in addiction recovery services, counseling, and healthcare documentation systems.
Clerical Assistant
Cuyahoga Community College · Cleveland, Ohio · 2005–2008
  • Supported administrative and clerical operations, including records management, customer service, and office documentation.
Assistant Manager
Burger King / Carrols Corporation · Cleveland, Ohio · 2004–2006
  • Supervised restaurant operations, customer service, staffing, inventory management, and operational workflow.
Customer Service Representative
Electronic Merchant Systems · Cleveland, Ohio · 2004
  • Provided customer service and support for merchant processing systems.
Administrative Office Assistant | Graphic Artist
Ohio Central School System · Orient, Ohio · 2000–2003
  • Provided administrative support, office operations assistance, and records management.
  • Delivered graphic design services; completed Commercial & Graphic Art and Administrative Office Technology training.
06 — Roots

Creative and Educational Foundation

Long before entering healthcare and behavioral health, Charles developed a strong foundation in the creative arts, music, design, communication, and administrative systems. His background includes Commercial & Graphic Art, Interior Design studies, Administrative Office Technology, publishing, curriculum development, branding, educational content creation, and music composition. This multidisciplinary foundation contributes to his ability to think creatively, recognize patterns, develop systems, communicate complex ideas clearly, and build educational and organizational frameworks that integrate both structure and innovation.

Creative disciplines have remained a consistent thread throughout his life and continue to influence his approach to leadership, organizational development, curriculum architecture, coaching, publishing, and ministry.

07 — Study

Education

08 — Credentials

Professional Credentials & Training

Clinical & Operational

Executive & Ministerial Leadership

09 — Recognition

Honors & Distinctions

Academic

National Dean's List Honoree · Honor Roll Student · GPA: 3.86

Professional

Published Author · Organizational Systems Builder · Curriculum Architect · Healthcare Operations Leader · Quality Assurance Professional · Behavioral Health Professional

10 — Works

Publishing & Intellectual Property

Author

Grace Reclaimed (2024)

Curriculum Development

Professional Mental Health Coaching Programs · Sexual Addiction Recovery Programs · Leadership Development Programs · Ministry Development Programs · AI Governance Training Systems · Educational Curriculum Systems

11 — Philosophy

Professional Philosophy

Throughout my career, I have approached individuals, organizations, programs, and systems from a holistic perspective. Whether conducting a biopsychosocial assessment, reviewing a clinical chart, auditing a program, developing curriculum, coaching an individual, or leading an organization, my focus has remained the same: understanding the complete picture.

I believe sustainable transformation occurs when people, processes, documentation, compliance, technology, leadership, and organizational culture are aligned toward a common purpose. This systems-based approach has guided my work in healthcare, behavioral health, quality assurance, coaching, education, publishing, ministry, and organizational development.

Administrator by training. Counselor by gifting. Systems builder by experience.