Demetrius Anita Beasley
Forney,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Chaplain with a proven track record of providing spiritual guidance and support to individuals facing challenging circumstances. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds—effective communicator and empathetic listener who understands how to facilitate meaningful connections and promote emotional well-being. I am currently working as a social Work Intern. I assist in conducting client assessments, providing support, maintaining documentation, participating in team meetings, pursuing continuing education, and upholding ethical standards to contribute effectively to the field of social work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Chaplain
Hospice Plus Terrell
Terrell, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct spiritual assessments of patients and families to identify their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
- Provide pastoral care for the patient and family members through visits, phone calls, and other means of communication.
- Develop individualized plans for spiritual care based on each patient's unique background and beliefs.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide holistic care that meets patients' physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals and progress toward those goals.
Hospice Chaplain
New Century Hospice
Dallas , Texas
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Facilitated grief counseling sessions with individuals or groups to help them cope with grief and loss.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals and progress toward those goals.
- Provided bereavement support services, including follow-up visits after a patient has passed away.
Director of Admissions
Remarkable Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Dallas, TX
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed all inquiries from hospital discharge planners, Doctors' offices, case managers, families, etc., and provided appointments that included a presentation and tour of our Dallas Facility.
- Prepared daily census reports for corporations.
- Communicated regularly with the internal team regarding the business development plan and progress regarding targets, resulting in an improved overall admission process.
Chaplain Fellow
VA North Texas Health Care System
Dallas, TX
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Proactively participated and collaborated with others as a member of interdisciplinary teams to establish an integrated plan of care to meet the patient's holistic needs through departmental meetings and family conferences.
- Created an individualized treatment plan of care for patients in the Substance abuse treatment program and provided aftercare services to them after they completed the program.
- Helped facilitate interfaith dialogues among different religious groups within the organization.
- Taught classes on grief, anger management, and emotional regulation topics.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12-2025
Clinical Pastoral Education
ACPE
Dallas, TX09-2014
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Human Relations
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05-2007
Skills
- Spiritual Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Providing Customer Support
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Emotional Support
- Empathetic Communication
- Active Listening Skills
- Written And Verbal Communication
- Individual Counseling
- Mental Health Assessment
- Family Support
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Mental Health Support
- Treatment program guidance
- Community resource knowledge
- Records Management
- Crisis Response
- Life Skills Development
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain
Hospice Plus Terrell
06.2023 - Current
Hospice Chaplain
New Century Hospice
08.2021 - 09.2022
Director of Admissions
Remarkable Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
12.2015 - 01.2017
Chaplain Fellow
VA North Texas Health Care System
08.2011 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - Social Work
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Clinical Pastoral Education
ACPE
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Dallas Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Human Relations
MidAmerica Nazarene University
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