DELLA WADE
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Outpatient therapist with 10+ years experience working with clients with chronic mental illness. Known for developing effective treatment plans and achieving meaningful client outcomes. Consistently collaborates with team members and adapts to changing clinical needs. Expertise in patient assessment and therapeutic interventions, coupled with compassionate and reliable nature.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Community Mental Health For Central Michigan
Midland, MI
09.2017 - Current
- Provides individual and group therapy for clients with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, bi-polar and personality disorder.
- Utilize evidenced-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in achieving their therapy goals.
- Quickly build trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
- Develop Individualized treatment plans according to the client needs and established goals.
- Encourage clients to express themselves freely during session by creating a safe space.
- Streamline documentation processes while maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring accurate and timely record management.
- Maintains a client caseload of 50 individuals per week.
Inpatient Therapist
Health Source
Saginaw, MI
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings by offering insight into psychological aspects of each case.
- Implemented crisis intervention services when needed to provide immediate assistance during times of distress or trauma.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for adults and adolescents with mental illness and emotional disorders using cognitive behavioral techniques.
- Guided patients through mindfulness exercises, enhancing their ability to manage stress and anxiety.
- Documented patient information with progress notes, recommendations and treatment plans.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
Case Manager
Community Mental Health for Central MI
Midland, MI
09.2004 - 07.2017
- Assisted clients with obtaining basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, transportation.
- Provided intensive therapeutic services through supportive counseling to adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities
- Provided linking and monitoring to services identified in person centered planning process
- Established and maintained relationships with other community agencies and organizations to meet community needs and avoid duplication of services.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and documentation of all contacts with client.
Therapist
CST Counseling
Saginaw, MI
07.2010 - 05.2016
- Facilitated 4 psychoeducational groups on topics such as stress managements, communication skills, substance abuse, retail fraud and anger.
- Engaged in multidisciplinary treatment planning process, encouraging patient and family involvement.
- Created individualized treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs to each client.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
Education
Master In Social Work(MSW) - Clinical Social Work
Michigan State University
Lansing, MIMaster of Arts(MA) - Public Administration
Saginaw Valley State
Saginaw, MIBachelor of Arts(BA) - Sociology
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MISkills
- Building client relationships
- Stress reduction techniques
- Case documentation
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Individual counseling
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
Credentials
Licensed Master Social Worker(LMSW)
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Community Mental Health For Central Michigan
09.2017 - Current
Inpatient Therapist
Health Source
01.2016 - 06.2020
Therapist
CST Counseling
07.2010 - 05.2016
Case Manager
Community Mental Health for Central MI
09.2004 - 07.2017
Master In Social Work(MSW) - Clinical Social Work
Michigan State University
Master of Arts(MA) - Public Administration
Saginaw Valley State
Bachelor of Arts(BA) - Sociology
Saginaw Valley State University