Daphene Woods
Frisco,TX
Summary
Adept at getting to the root of infrastructure problems within mental health care field and helping patients develop effective coping skills for different life situations, triggers, and traumas. Well-versed in collaborating with teams of practitioners to positively impact patient lives with a comprehensive approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Administered psychological assessments across patient population for Mood Disorders
- Gathered, prepared and maintained appropriate information required by the IRB regulations and guidelines relating to the Texas Resilience against Depression Research study program.
- Collected, processed and delivered specimens from volunteering participants.
- Spearheaded the Care Intake Pilot Study from enrolled volunteers and meetings through completion in accordance with schedule and study objective.
- Obtained informed consent from research subjects and guardians to explain possible side-effects and potential outcomes of 10 year observational research program.
- Created systemized recruitment program to increase target population enrollment.
TX-YDSRN Assessment Training Specialist
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted various Texas out-patient clinics in training assessors in Neuropsychiatric interviews for diagnostic research purposes.
- Adequately overseeing training infrastructure for the TX-Youth Depression and Suicide Network.
- Assisted in the development of new methods for assessing student learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records relating to performance evaluations and test scores.
- Developed training materials related to assessment processes for assessors.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that assessment protocols are followed correctly.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on clinical assessment, diagnosis, and prognosis.
- Assisted in creating an effective onboarding program for new employees.
- Developed and maintained training materials, including mock assessment materials, handouts, and 1:1 training.
Assisting Psilocybin Research Therapist
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Assist research lead therapist in administration of evidence based psychotherapeutic approach of Psilocybin use with Treatment Resistant Depression across adults.
- Implement the Psychological Support Model to increase autonomy across patient experience
- Displaying clinical equipoise
- Provide psychological support to client
- Provide psychological support with use of psychoactive psychopharmalogical approach in clinical trial.
Behavioral Activation Interventionist
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Activ8 and Behavioral Activation interventionist trained for teletherapy services for adults and adolescent
- Identified opportunities to optimize existing activation methods and procedures.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify the causes of challenging behaviors in adolescents and adults with depression.
- Developed and implemented effective activation strategies for patients.
- Worked with educators to outline intervention plans, establish goals and develop progress benchmarks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful activations.
- Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
- Participated in regular case reviews with other clinicians to discuss client progress.
Care Counselor
Cerebral Health
The Colony, TX
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 10-15 sessions per week.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients diagnosed with various conditions.
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
- Conducted 30-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
Lead Program Therapist
Eating Recovery Center
Plano, TX
04.2017 - 02.2021
- Provides persistent assessment of physical/mental condition of patients.
- Ability to facilitate evidenced based therapy approaches for psycho education such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Restructuring Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
- Assist in providing intervention, support, and therapeutic education during nutritional meals with assessment of maladaptive Eating Disorder behaviors.
- Experience in behavioral assessment and providing therapeutic and management skills for Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Mood disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive disorders.
Senior Handle With Care Region Instructor
Eating Recovery Center
Plano, TX
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Trained Instructor certifying all applicable staff annually.
- Educated staff on compliance regarding Behavioral Management System.
- Facilitate comprehensive knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching regarding patient population needs.
- Illustrated Crisis intervention and prevention through training structure.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARMaster of Science - Social Work
University Of Texas
Arlington, TXSkills
- Microsoft Suite
- Psychoeducation
- Training & Development
- Leadership
- Psychological assessment
- Data gathering and organization
- Research protocol development
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Proficient in therapeutic modalities: BAT, CBT, ACT, CRT, and research-based therapy
- Proficient in neuropsychiatric interviews in research
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker 2021
Timeline
TX-YDSRN Assessment Training Specialist
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Behavioral Activation Interventionist
UT Southwestern Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Assisting Psilocybin Research Therapist
UT Southwestern Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
UT Southwestern Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Care Counselor
Cerebral Health
02.2021 - 08.2021
Senior Handle With Care Region Instructor
Eating Recovery Center
09.2017 - 02.2021
Lead Program Therapist
Eating Recovery Center
04.2017 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Arkansas
Master of Science - Social Work
University Of Texas
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