Anthony Dussard
Mount Vernon
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Counselor with experience providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to individuals and families with complex behavioral-health needs. Skilled in psychosocial assessments, motivational interviewing, CBT-based interventions, treatment planning, and trauma-informed care. Background includes in-home therapy, outpatient mental-health services, residential support, and community-based behavioral-health programs. With strong documentation, administrative, and leadership abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Planner, Foster Care
EFFC
01.2025 - Current
- Develop proactive, prevention-oriented service plans with families to strengthen safety, stability, and overall functioning while addressing behavioral, educational, psychological, and permanency needs
- Conducts regular casework contacts to monitor early signs of risk, promote child well-being, and ensure timely intervention before concerns escalate, documenting progress in detailed case notes
- Coordinates with internal and external providers to ensure families receive preventive support, community resources, and evidence-based services that reduce the likelihood of crises or placement disruptions
- Participate in Family Court hearings, Family Team Conferences, and multidisciplinary meetings to advocate timely permanency and support long-term family stability
- Completes additional prevention-focused responsibilities to enhance family engagement, reduce system involvement, and support positive outcomes
Family Centered Clinician
Sevita Health
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided In-Home and community-based person-centered therapy in the areas of behavioral health, education, personality, community engagement, vocational needs, relationships, and family interaction
- Established and maintained therapeutic relationship by building rapport with the person served
- Created tailored treatment plan goals and interventions based on assessment of strengths, needs and collaboration with the individual served
- Mediated an aftercare and safety plan for each family and or individual served
- Ensured documentation meets the performance specifications set forth by the state and is submitted in a timely manner
- Adhered to company policies, administrative directives, therapy guidelines, codes of conduct and all clinical, recommendation office and administrative procedures
Senior Therapeutic Case Planner (FS)
Children's Aid Society
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed a caseload of 10–12 families presenting with mental-health, substance-use, behavioral, and trauma-related challenges
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial, safety, and risk assessments using a trauma-informed, integrated approach
- Provided counseling, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support using TF-CBT and person-centered modalities
- Collaborated with clients to develop SMART treatment goals and implement trauma-sensitive interventions
- Researched and analyzed case conceptualizations to support reframing maladaptive beliefs and coping patterns
- Mentored and supervised four case planners, supporting performance and service delivery
- Completed diagnostic records, progress notes, and all required documentation in compliance with agency standards
Mental Health Case Manager
Project Renewal
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided case management and counseling to 25+ adults diagnosed with mental-health disorders, substance-use disorders, and chronic homelessness.
- Conducted psychosocial, mental-health, and substance-use assessments during intake and ongoing treatment
- Delivered individual counseling using motivational interviewing and CBT-based interventions for dual-diagnosis clients
- Coordinated referrals for medical, psychiatric, substance-use, housing, and employment services
- Developed individualized care plans (Independent Living Plans) based on client needs, strengths, and goals
School-Guidance Counselor (Practicum)
Vauxhall High School
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided personalized career counseling and guidance, supporting students personal and academic development, as well as social and emotional support
- Collaborated with colleagues and co-facilitated the in-school suspension program with the goal to discouraged repeated offences and improved academic and behavioral problems
- Provided one on one and group counseling as well as documented student progress and behavior with effective recommendations
- Conducted personal development workshop on identifying at-risk youths and also taught guidance twice weekly to 7th and 8th graders
- Consulted with teachers, parents’ administrators and other stakeholders
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health and Wellness
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Guidance Counseling
International University of the Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica06-2017
Skills
- Psychosocial evaluations (Comprehensive)
- Critical thinking and problem solving to determine best care practice
- Great planning and organizational skills- conduct on-site and community based social and recreational activities
- Collaborative – good listening skills; loyal and discreet
- Crisis intervention and empathetic care relation
Certification
CASAC-T (Pending) – New York State OASAS
COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEER WORK
Unity Fellowship Jamaica Ministries Kingston, Jamaica, Youth Support Counselor (Residential), Kingston, Jamaica, 2011-04, 2016-11, Provided case management and counseling to LGBTQ+ adults experiencing homelessness, trauma, HIV/AIDS, substance-use disorders, and co-occurring mental-health conditions, Facilitated daily therapeutic groups focused on life skills, stress management, positive self-talk, and emotional regulation, Utilized diverse counseling interventions to model coping strategies and support adaptive behaviors, Delivered individualized behavioral reinforcement and coaching to promote stability and improved functioning, Completed formal assessments, evaluated mental-health and substance-use needs, and contributed to individualized care planning, Coordinated distribution of meals, care packages, and essential resources to support client well-being and engagement
Timeline
Case Planner, Foster Care
EFFC
01.2025 - Current
Family Centered Clinician
Sevita Health
04.2024 - 10.2024
Senior Therapeutic Case Planner (FS)
Children's Aid Society
06.2022 - 01.2023
Mental Health Case Manager
Project Renewal
04.2019 - 10.2020
School-Guidance Counselor (Practicum)
Vauxhall High School
02.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Guidance Counseling
International University of the Caribbean
Master of Science - Mental Health and Wellness
Grand Canyon University