Dawn Marie Grogan
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Dedicated and caring social work professional with a good understanding of evidence-based practices. Bringing 10 years' experience and good clinical knowledge. Team-driven, well-organized and resourceful with a demonstrated work ethic and good verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Department of the Army
Fort Stewart, United States
06.2017 - Current
- I have served as the intake and counseling worker for the Second Brigade Embedded Behavioral Health Clinic for the last 8 months
- I have passed the Clinical ASWB Examination and am fully licensed by the state of Illinois to practice independently
- On a daily basis I demonstrate advanced knowledge and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex mental illness and am able to incorporate multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of active duty soldiers, including making psychosocial diagnosis and psychiatric diagnosis within my approved scope of practice
- I possess advanced and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in the treatment of soldiers to include, CBT for Depression, EMDR (I & II), PE (Prolonged Exposure) and CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) , Drug and Alcohol Rehab Training, ERRT-M (Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy for Military and Veterans), and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
- I possess advanced knowledge and skill in implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in social work, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services
- Provide links to resources appropriate to the needs of the individual including individual and group counseling, education, and referral to community services, as indicated or directed
- Incumbent provides supportive counseling to aid individuals in stress management, problem solving, expanding and further development of coping techniques
- I work as part of a behavioral health team to provide counsel to a diverse adult population to include those with a wide range of behavioral health issues, case management services which include coordination of treatment services, documentation and maintenance of records according to Army Regulation
- Provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of soldiers, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills
- Teach and mentor staff and students in the area of social work and provide supervision for licensure or for speciality certifications
- I assess data received from medical, psychological resources and develop a individualized treatment plan
- I work with soldiers and their families to identify their abilities, aptitudes and interests to assist in their transition from the military
- Assist soldier and their families in identifying various resources pertaining to their future needs, goals, and objectives
- Incumbent provides and/or refers for individual and group counseling sessions to provide information and assistance based on their personal history and behavioral health needs.
Psychology Technician
Department of the Army
Fort Stewart, United States
10.2014 - 06.2017
- I have served as the intake and counseling worker for the First Brigade Embedded Behavioral Health Clinic for over two years
- I have passed the Clinical ASWB Examination and am fully licensed by the state of Illinois to practice independently
- On a daily basis I demonstrate advanced knowledge and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex mental illness and am able to incorporate multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of active duty soldiers, including making psychosocial diagnosis and psychiatric diagnosis within my approved scope of practice
- I possess advanced and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in the treatment of soldiers to include, CBT for Depression, EMDR (I & II), PE (Prolonged Exposure) and CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) and Drug and Alcohol Rehab Training
- I facilitate intake and triage of subjects by obtaining demographic, historical and clinical information to assess patient’s mental status to distinguish type of case and to discriminate between routine, complex or emergency cases
- Organize, consolidate, and analyze information in oral and written form for presentation to other licensed behavioral health provider for diagnosis and treatment disposition
- Assist with the collection, processing and distribution of intake forms to include initial evaluations
- I possess advanced knowledge and skill in implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in social work, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services
- Provide links to resources appropriate to the needs of the individual including individual and group counseling, education, and referral to community services, as indicated or directed
- Incumbent provides supportive counseling to aid individuals in stress management, problem solving, expanding and further development of coping techniques
- I work as part of a behavioral health team to provide counsel to a diverse adult population to include those with a wide range of behavioral health issues, case management services which include coordination of treatment services, documentation and maintenance of records according to Army Regulation
- Provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of soldiers, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills
- Teach and mentor staff and students in the area of social work and provide supervision for licensure or for speciality certifications
- I assess data received from medical, psychological resources and develop a individualized treatment plan
- I work with soldiers and their families to identify their abilities, aptitudes and interests to assist in their transition from the military
- Assist soldier and their families in identifying various resources pertaining to their future needs, goals, and objectives
- Incumbent provides and/or refers for individual and group counseling sessions to provide information and assistance based on their personal history and behavioral health needs.
Education
Master's Degree - Masters in Social Work
Valdosta State University
07.2013
Skills
- Group Therapy
- Clinical Services
- Crisis Intervention
- Coordinating Care
- Updating Treatment Plans
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Treatment Plans
- Individual Therapy
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Client Advocacy
Job Related Training
- United States Military Police School (01/01/2000)
- Certified State of Georgia Case Manager, 12/08/05 in the areas of Placement and Resource Development
- IMPACT instructor 02/20/2007
- What You Need to Know About Methamphetamine 12/08/2005
- The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children 11/16/2006
- Brains and Behavior: How Child Abuse Changes Child Brain Development
- Forensic Interviews with Children, 07/15/2007
- The Autism Spectrum and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 07/14/2007
- Reconstruction Techniques for Child Abuse Related Scenes 07/14/2007
- Family Violence Training, 09/12/2008
- Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities National Training Conference, 12/13-15/2011
- Instructor Course-Scream Free Parenting, (3/2012)
- EMDR (2014)
- Motivational Interviewing (2016
- Prolonged Exposure (2015)
- ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy (2023)
Day Phone
9124322980
Work Schedule
Full-Time, Shift Work
Job Type
Permanent
Languages
Spanish-Castilian, Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate
References
- Dr. Danny Dixon (
- Veterans Affairs, Social Worker, Practicum Supervisor, 478-494-1672
- Kacie Nencioni (
- Appling County Department of Family and Children Services, Social Services Supervisor, 912-366-1016, klnencioni@dhr.state.ga.us
- Mary Pye (
- Valdosta State University, Practicum Instructor, 229-269-6727, mfpye@yahoo.com
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois and Virginia
Affiliations
- Proud Mother of an Pediatric Nurse and Army Ranger Medic and grandmother to three
- I enjoy reading, Kayaking and hiking in my free time
- I am also an active member of church parish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Department of the Army
06.2017 - Current
Psychology Technician
Department of the Army
10.2014 - 06.2017
Master's Degree - Masters in Social Work
Valdosta State University