Antonio Thompson
Baltimore
Summary
Respectful Social Worker and Clinical Therapist with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing
05.2021 - Current
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
Clinical Therapist
Chesapeake Treatment Center
07.2017 - 04.2021
- Provides individual, group and family therapy for a caseload of patients, to include case management, and development of Treatment Plans, Discharge Plans and Aftercare Plans in collaboration with the Treatment Team, families and Case Managers from the Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Social Services
- Applied various therapeutic methods to treat patients with sex offence and problematic sexual behavioral history.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care, ensuring optimal patient progress.
Lead Mental Health Specialist
Chesapeake Treatment Center
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Supervisor/Unit Manager(4years), Activity Coordinator(3years), Direct Care(3years)
- Trained new staff members on facility policies, procedures, best practices in mental health care delivery, ensuring consistent service standards across the team.
Internship
All Walks of Life Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assigned Tasks: Therapy, Advocacy, and Outreach
- Completed Assessments
- Served Community clients 5-65 years of age.
Internship
Time Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP)
- Case Documentation
- Individual, Group, Family Therapy
Mental Health Aide
Woodbourne Center
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate care and support to individuals with mental health challenges.
- Contributed to ongoing staff training by sharing best practices in mental health care provision during team meetings or workshops.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating tense situations and maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD12.2014
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
The Community College of Baltimore County
Essex, MD12.2010
Master of Arts - Theology
Philadelphia Bible College And Seminary
Baltimore, MD12.2003
Skills
- Grief counseling
- TF CBT, CBT, Multisystemic, Solution Focused Therapies
- Sex Offence Treatment (problematic sexual behaviors)
- Suicide Prevention
- Individual, Group, and Family therapies
- Facilitated Staff Trainer
- Case Documentation
- Relapse Prevention
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Research and evaluation
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Support
- Behavior Modification
- Discharge Planning
- Anger Management
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Excellent Communication
- LGBTQ Affirmative Therapy
- Victim Clarification
- Multicultural Competence
Certification
- LMSW, Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners, 2017-05-01
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - Social Workers, 2025-02-01
- Certified Sex Offender Treatment Professional, 2025-06-01
- CPR/First Aid, 2025-07-21
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing
05.2021 - Current
Clinical Therapist
Chesapeake Treatment Center
07.2017 - 04.2021
Internship
All Walks of Life Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2016
Internship
Time Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2015
Lead Mental Health Specialist
Chesapeake Treatment Center
01.2009 - 01.2017
Mental Health Aide
Woodbourne Center
01.1998 - 01.2008
Master of Arts - Social Work
Morgan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Baltimore
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
The Community College of Baltimore County
Master of Arts - Theology
Philadelphia Bible College And Seminary
- LMSW, Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners, 2017-05-01
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - Social Workers, 2025-02-01
- Certified Sex Offender Treatment Professional, 2025-06-01
- CPR/First Aid, 2025-07-21
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