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Dennis O. Nweke

501 Slaters Lane, Alexandria,VA

Summary

Compassionate professional in mental health care known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and group therapy facilitation. Excel at empathy, active listening, and communication, ensuring effective support and positive outcomes for clients.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Services Assistant

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
Washington, DC
10.2006 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed during periods of emotional distress or mental health crises.
  • Collaborated with team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual clients' plans.
  • Monitored medication compliance among those prescribed psychotropic medications.
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
  • Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
  • Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues.
  • Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Psychiatry Technician

Providence Hospital
Washington, DC
05.2001 - 06.2005
  • Worked with clients with Substance Use Disorders in a residential setting
  • Intake and referrals, Developed and maintained working knowledge of 12 steps Based on self-help and center confidentiality
  • Provided consultations and case Management
  • Provided direct care, training and supervision of clients in need of Transitional living program

Residential Counselor

Vesta Foundation Inc.
Adelphi, MD
08.2003 - 05.2005

National Children Center for Residential Services
Washington, DC
07.1998 - 10.2003
  • Provided direct support to staff and family, advocated for persons choice and order Needs
  • Helped individuals identify needed services and ensured that appropriate services are provided or coordinated
  • Kept records of services and progress made towards stated outcomes for each individual in compliance with all pertinent policies
  • Adhered to Medication Administration policies

Education

Mental Health Counselor -

12.2024

Certified Addiction Counselor -

12.2024

M. Div. - Master of Divinity

NADAI
P.A, USA
01.2006

Dip.Th. - Theology

Trinicol
01.1993

Dip. Th, B.A. - religious Studies

University of Calabar, Nigeria
Nigeria
01.1993

Skills

  • Tracking client progress
  • Client goal planning
  • Clinical documentation mastery
  • Clinical interventions
  • Adept at treatment and discharge planning
  • Addictions specialist
  • Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Suicide precautions expertise
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Crisis intervention
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Treatment Planning
  • Anger management
  • Safety and risk assessments
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expert
  • Grief counseling
  • Family counseling

References

References are available upon request.

Timeline

Social Services Assistant

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
10.2006 - Current

Residential Counselor

Vesta Foundation Inc.
08.2003 - 05.2005

Psychiatry Technician

Providence Hospital
05.2001 - 06.2005

National Children Center for Residential Services
07.1998 - 10.2003

Mental Health Counselor -

Certified Addiction Counselor -

M. Div. - Master of Divinity

NADAI

Dip.Th. - Theology

Trinicol

Dip. Th, B.A. - religious Studies

University of Calabar, Nigeria
Dennis O. Nweke