Dena Shafer
The Center for Child and Family Advocacy
Defiance,OH
2027
years of professional experience
Experienced Clinical Outreach Supervisor with a strong background in behavioral health, emergency mental health screening, and outpatient treatment. Skilled in clinical supervision, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Supports clinicians and interns while delivering thoughtful, client-centered care.
Work History
Clinical Outreach Supervisor
- Supervise Clinicians and Interns
- Complete Clinical Work
Clinician
- Conducted Diagnostic Assessments to identify individual needs and guide treatment planning.
- Facilitated Outpatient Individual and Family Counseling
- Developed Individualized Service Plans aligned with individual goals and clinical recommendations.
- Completed Transfer and Discharge Summaries
Emergency Mental Health Screener
- Conducted Emergency Mental Health Assessments to assess suicide risk, emotional distress, and immediate safety needs.
- Facilitated Individual and Group Counseling on the Crisis Stabilization Unit
- Participated in interdisciplinary team collaboration for better patient care by regularly communicating with healthcare providers about patient needs, progress, and discharge planning.
Mental Health Technician
- Delivered direct care to clients in the Crisis Stabilization unit and Horizon Apartments
- Conducted hotline, teen line, information and referral phone calls
Education
Master's Degree in Social Work - Social Work
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Associate's Degree in Human Services
Skills
Clinical Supervision
Problem-solving
Active listening
Clinical leadership
Professionalism
Empathetic Leadership
Trainings
- Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Instructor
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Timeline
Clinical Outreach Supervisor
The Center for Child and Family Advocacy
2022 - CurrentRead More
Clinician
The Center for Child and Family Advocacy
2015 - 2022Read More
Emergency Mental Health Screener
First Call for Help / Comprehensive Crisis Care
2008 - 2015Read More
Mental Health Technician
First Call for Help
2005 - 2008Read More
University of Toledo
Master's Degree in Social Work from Social Work
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Defiance College
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
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Northwest State Community College
Associate's Degree in Human Services
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