Dennis Wright
Abilene, TX,TX
Summary
Experienced Clinical Social Worker specializing in crisis intervention for families, conducting swift assessments and providing actionable insights to commanders. Delivers trauma-informed counseling and behavioral assessments while ensuring thorough documentation. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to support Active Duty families in high-stress environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
FAP Intervention Specialist
Dyess Air Force Base
Abilene, Texas
2017.06 - Current
- - Led men's batterer group, couple's counseling, and individual counseling sessions to promote healing and recovery.
- - Provided crisis intervention and referral support.
- - Assessed behavioral needs and implemented tailored support strategies.
- - Conducted intakes using best practices to effectively address needs of families in abusive relationships.
- - Worked with counselors, agency partners, and command staff.
Inpatient Social Worker
Ocean's Behavioral Health
Abilene, Texas
2016.01 - 2017.06
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during acute psychiatric episodes.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments for inpatient behavioral health patients at Ocean's Behavioral Health.
- Developed discharge plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Collaborated with nurses, psychiatrists, and therapists on care planning.
- Documented patient progress, treatment plans, and discharge needs in clinical records.
Clinical Counselor
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Big Spring, Texas
2007.06 - Current
- Delivered individual and group therapy using evidence-based counseling methods for a veteran with PTSD, and other mental health disorders. Moved to Vet Center in Midland for the last 5 years and worked with combat vets with mostly PTSD using group and individual counseling.
- Conducted crisis intervention for veterans experiencing acute mental health needs.
- Facilitated communication among healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive support for veterans. with psychiatrists, social workers, and interdisciplinary VA teams.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX1998-08
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene, TX1996-05
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Intake assessment
- Behavioral assessment
- Psychosocial assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Mental health counseling
- Group facilitation
Timeline
FAP Intervention Specialist
Dyess Air Force Base
2017.06 - Current
Inpatient Social Worker
Ocean's Behavioral Health
2016.01 - 2017.06
Clinical Counselor
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
2007.06 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Hardin Simmons University