David Wade
New Orleans
Summary
Compassionate and experienced inpatient psychiatric social worker with a proven ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention to acutely mentally ill patients within a hospital setting, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate optimal patient outcomes and discharge planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Case Manager/Therapist
Medical City Mental Health & Wellness Center
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Identified community resources to support clients.
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Gathered information from mental and physical health records to make recommendations and develop effective treatment plans.
- Conducted process and psychoeducational group therapy sessions.
- Enhanced community support for clients by establishing partnerships with local service providers and organizations.
- Increased client satisfaction, addressing concerns promptly and providing personalized solutions.
Behavioral Health Technician
Medical City McKinney
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents and support the safety of the therapeutic milieu.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
QMHP, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team
LifePath Systems
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Responded to crisis intervention calls in the community and at local hospitals to complete crisis assessments with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, psychosis, chemical dependency, and other significant behavioral health concerns.
- Utilized skills such as active listening in daily client assessments in order to build strong therapeutic alliances.
- Facilitated client placement into the appropriate level of care and made referrals for inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatment.
- Completed financial intakes, psychosocial assessments, and treatment plans with clients transitioning out of inpatient crisis stabilization facilities into outpatient services
- Collaborated with Assertive Community Treatment (ACT Team) staff and housing and consumer benefits specialists to secure permanent housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Education
Master of Social Work -
A&M Commerce
Commerce, TX05-2023
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2016
Skills
- Case Management
- Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Risk assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Group Therapy
- Time Management
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Written and verbal communication
Timeline
Social Services Case Manager/Therapist
Medical City Mental Health & Wellness Center
05.2023 - 10.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
Medical City McKinney
05.2021 - 04.2023
QMHP, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team
LifePath Systems
01.2017 - 10.2020
Master of Social Work -
A&M Commerce
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of North Texas
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