employee spotlight
Paul Mancia, MS - Vice-President of School-Based Initiatives and Development
When did you start working for Folium, Inc.? While you were in school or right out of school?
I began working at Folium in 2005 about a year out of graduate school. I was not a resident of the area, nor had I spent much time in the area so taking the job was quite the leap of faith. Once I was exposed to the organization and core values, it made the decision very easy.
What positions have you held throughout your career at Folium, Inc?
I began working for Laurel Life Services division as a TSS and within about a month had added MT/BSC work. About two years after that I helped begin the Family Based program in Franklin/Fulton county service as Program Coordinator/Family Therapist. In 2008, I accepted the position of Program Coordinator over all the Family Based Programs (Franklin/Fulton and York/Adams and the sprouting Brief Treatment program in York/Adams and JUMP programs.) As the Brief Treatment program rapidly grew, around 2011 my primary focus was the Brief Treatment program. As the organization grew, I was able to begin developing within the Transition Classroom model, adding these programs to my role. In 2016, my position expanded to that of Regional Director and then in 2018 to Managing Director to help sustain the rapid growth the organization experienced.
What helped you pave your way up the company? More schooling, experience, timing?
I know it is cliché, but relationships. I feel I have been blessed to have had such amazing supervisors and that Folium values good leadership. Knowing I had those relationships and support from the organization, I was able to grow professionally and personally to make decisions that helped us grow.
Advice to anyone else thinking of continuing their education or to work their way up in the company.
Don't be shy about letting people know what your goals are. There are a number of employees I hired that now serve in a leadership role. If this is your goal, go for it! Make relationships and don't treat whatever you are doing as just another job.
Lindsey Ensminger, MEd., NCC, LPC - Vice-President of Community Wellness and Development
When did you start working for Folium, Inc.? While you were in school or right out of school?
I began working at Folium in the fall of 2004. I had recently finished by Bachelor's degree in Psychology and was working at a childcare center. I was looking forward to find a job in my field, and began working as a TSS. That year, I also began graduate school, so I continued my job as a TSS for about 3 years while taking grad classes.
What positions have you held throughout your career at Folium, Inc?
I started as a TSS in Franklin County, after completing my Master's in School Counseling, I had the opportunity to move into a BSC/MT position. I was in that role for about 2 years when a very unique position as a contracted school counselor for Chambersburg Area School District became available. For several years I was in this role at Benjamin Chambers Elementary School. One summer I worked in Cumberland County. as STAP Clinician planning therapeutic groups and taking clients on community outings. Over time, I built a small caseload doing Outpatient Therapy. Experience in all of these roles were extremely valuable as I moved into the role of BHRS Director in 2015 and then in 2018 the Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services.
What helped you pave your way up the company? More schooling, experience, timing?
Throughout changing positions, I had supervisors who were supportive and encouraging of pursuing internal opportunities that were of interest to me. I wanted to pursue my LPC and needed additional classes, as well as, clinical supervision to obtain this. While working full time, I finished the remaining credits I needed for licensure by completing a post Master's certification in couples and family therapy.
Advice to anyone else thinking of continuing their education or to work their way up in the company.
Set goals for yourself. Some may take longer to achieve, but don't give up and don't be afraid to try new things. Consistently doing your best will pay off in the long run.