DeVonte Short
Durham,NC
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Manager
UNC Health Care
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
06.2026 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and coordinated support resources to enhance care delivery.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options to empower informed healthcare decisions.
- Documented patient interactions in electronic health record systems to ensure accurate and accessible health information.
Clinical Supervisor (Part-Time)
Frontline Crisis Stabilization
Colonial Heights
12.2023 - Current
- Provide clinical supervision to a team of 10 staff members, ensuring quality care and adherence to clinical standards.
- Delivered training and clinical oversight to frontline staff, improving service delivery and enhancing staff competencies.
- Conduct intake assessments to determine eligibility for crisis support or partial hospitalization programs (PHP) for substance use.
- Conducted continued stay reviews and collaborated with insurance care coordinators to address treatment requirements.
- Coordinated referrals to community supports and followed up on service integration for clients.
- Monitor and document client progress through detailed clinical notes and treatment updates.
Social Worker – Forensic Services (NGRI Reintegration)
Central State Hospital
Petersburg, VA
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Facilitated discharge planning and community reintegration for individuals adjudicated NGRI who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness.
- Conducted risk-informed assessments and facilitated conditional release planning, ensuring safe transitions to community living.
- Coordinated transitional services to ensure safe, clinically appropriate discharges from forensic psychiatric settings.
- Collaborated with CSBs, probation/parole housing providers, and outpatient teams for continuity of care.
- Linked clients to psychiatric services, therapy providers, medication management, and supportive housing resources, enhancing access to essential mental health support.
- Monitored compliance with court-ordered treatment requirements and coordinated communication among stakeholders, promoting accountability and continuity of care.
- Led 3-5 therapeutic groups each week, providing support and guidance to participants.
- Facilitated crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute distress.
- Documented daily progress notes to track patients care.
Clinician
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental (Part-Time)
Henrico, VA
03.2023 - Current
- Delivered community-based clinical services to adults with serious mental illness, employing recovery-oriented approaches to support individuals in mental health crisis.
- Performed comprehensive crisis assessments to identify and secure essential resources for individuals in need.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment and case management plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary providers.
- Deliver evidence-informed interventions focused on symptom stabilization, skill development, and community integration.
- Coordinate care and facilitate engagement in outpatient and agency-based services.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with agency, state, and Medicaid standards.
- Completed comprehensive assessments to evaluate individual needs. and Completed documentation for emergency custody orders to facilitate legal processes. and Temporary Detention Orders.
Recovery Specialist
Gateway Homes
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Delivered comprehensive case management services, ensuring timely referrals, appointment coordination, and accurate documentation to support client needs.
- Coordinated services with local community services boards and outpatient providers to ensure holistic support for clients.
- Support adults diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other serious mental health conditions in residential and community settings.
- Facilitate family sessions to strengthen communication and support systems.
- Supported clients in activities of daily living (ADLs), meal preparation, and skill development, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Administer and document medication in accordance with certification and agency protocols.
Social Worker
Central State Hospital
Petersburg, VA
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatry, nursing, and rehabilitation staff.
- Conducted initial and annual comprehensive assessments, including Uniform Assessment Instruments (UAI).
- Coordinated discharge planning with Community Services Boards and external providers to enhance continuity of care and support successful transitions.
- Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic groups focused on Men’s Issues, Healthy Habits, Coping Skills, and Mental Health Education to promote client engagement and skill development.
- Provided individual clinical interventions focused on restoration, symptom management, and adaptive functioning.
- Delivered services to individuals with co-occurring serious mental illness and intellectual/developmental disabilities, addressing complex needs through tailored interventions.
- Coordinated placement services and conducted site visits to support successful community reintegration.
- Documented patient progress in Electronic Health Records in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory standards.
- Served as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team within a state psychiatric hospital setting.
Community Specialist
Good Neighbor
Richmond, VA
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed caseload of six clients, providing structured interventions to enhance mental health skills.
- Coordinated care with physicians, psychiatrists, probation officers, and case managers to support client treatment plans.
- Provided intensive in-home mental health skill-building services to adolescents and families.
- Authored quarterly progress reports outlining treatment outcomes and tailored service recommendations.
- Maintained detailed daily documentation in compliance with Medicaid and agency standards.
- Transported clients to medical and behavioral health appointments to ensure treatment adherence.
Resident Flex Counselor
Intercept Health
Richmond, VA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated over 150 psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions for adolescents in a residential treatment setting.
- Assisted residents in developing social skills, emotional regulation strategies, and independent living skills.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to promote independence. and behavioral stabilization interventions.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment and safety plans to enhance resident care.
- Coordinated recreational and therapeutic outings to foster social skills and developmental goals.
Community Service Specialist III
Virginia Family Services
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed caseload of five clients, developing Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) tailored to each family's needs.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions addressing crisis behaviors and family conflict.
- Coordinated medical and behavioral health appointments to ensure clients received comprehensive and continuous treatment.
- Provided in-home counseling and skill-building services to youth and families.
- Completed daily service documentation and quarterly progress reports to track client progress and ensure continuity of care.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Case Western Reserve University
08-2018
Bachelor of Social Work -
James Madison University
05-2017
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Electronic health records
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Virginia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), North Carolina
Timeline
Care Manager
UNC Health Care
06.2026 - Current
Clinical Supervisor (Part-Time)
Frontline Crisis Stabilization
12.2023 - Current
Social Worker – Forensic Services (NGRI Reintegration)
Central State Hospital
10.2023 - 05.2025
Clinician
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental (Part-Time)
03.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Central State Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2023
Recovery Specialist
Gateway Homes
06.2020 - 10.2023
Community Specialist
Good Neighbor
06.2019 - 11.2020
Resident Flex Counselor
Intercept Health
03.2019 - 03.2020
Community Service Specialist III
Virginia Family Services
10.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Social Work
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Social Work -
James Madison University