Devron Washington
Springfield,Mass
Summary
Knowledgeable clinician successful at establishing treatment plans, assessing progress and continuously learning about conditions by completing training, evaluating studies and assessing new medication options. A passionate worker that is empathetic and a team player that enjoys working with adults. A worker that is self-driven professional with 8 plus-year background in the mental health field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Clinician 1
Servicenet inc Northhampton
Northampton, MA
11.2021 - Current
- Coordinate clinical interventions with staff, managers, therapists, psychiatrists, day program, service coordinators, families/guardians, etc.
- Collaborate with our internal care teams, which include nurses, direct-care staff, and management.
- Collect and analyze data.
- Write behavior or other treatment plans, and guide proper implementation.
- Train residential staff on a variety of clinical topics and interventions.
- Develop rapport with support teams and therapeutic relationships with the people receiving support.
- Crisis management assistance.
- Review shift notes and other documentation.
RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT
Berkshire Hills Music Academy
South Hadley, MA
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted with support services, including coordination of activities and resident programming
- Maintain and model appropriate professional behaviors both on campus and during community outings with clients
- Promote and assist with clients daily routines while encouraging and assisting in developing basic living skills, reinforcing appropriate social relationships and with clients community awareness and safety
RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISOR
The Village For Youth (BHN)
Springfield, MA
03.2017 - Current
- Performing intakes and discharges, creating safety plans, performing therapeutic 1:1 counseling sessions with individuals, answering phone calls ranging from families to referrals.
- Confirmed that all residents and staff members observed safety procedures and conducted inspections to identify and resolve any dangerous issues
- Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed, including serving as a member of the area on call team
- Creating, providing and performing therapeutic groups all while offering safety and comfortability for both staff and clients
- Working with youth ages 9 to 17 who are in crisis situations while providing crisis intervention and emergency therapeutic services as needed
OUTPATIENT INTERN THERAPIST
Renaissance Medical Group
Springfield, MA
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintain up-to-date clinical documentation for a caseload of 15 to 30 clients via electronic recordkeeping system
- Utilized empathy and active listening to build relationships with clients
- Promoted client awareness and growth with therapeutic interventions
- Created safe space for clients to experience therapeutic growth
- Performed therapy sessions with well-coordinated and safety-oriented approach
- Met with supervisor weekly to discuss cases and brainstorm new strategies
- Communicated with physician to create targeted care plan by considering patient age and population-specific needs
GROUP WORKER
Dept. Of Youth Services
Westfield, MA
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Built and maintained strong relationships with patients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries
- Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions
- Observed safety protocols to minimize accidents and spread of disease
- Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations
- Maintained thorough and accurate records outlining program operations and participant progress
DIRECT CARE WORKER
The Children's Study Home
Springfield, MA
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER
National basketball League
San Andrea's Island of Colombia
07.2011 - 10.2013
- Followed rigorous practice schedule, maintained dress requirements and always contributed to team improvements
- Maintained eligibility requirements to keep team position
- Exercised and practiced under direction of athletic trainers or professional coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition and prepare for competitions
- Completed media interviews with professional and engaging approaches
- Performed set exercises to improve skills, speed and agility
Education
Masters of Education in Mental Health And Counseling -
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA06.2021
Bachelors of Science & Marketing -
Post University
Waterbury, CT06.2015
Skills
- Ability to successfully coordinate and manage therapeutic groups
- Has the ability to show perseverance, and is highly self-motivated
- Team building and relationships
- The ability to understand and collaborate with DDS
- Supervisory Skills
- Experience in leadership
- Working well under pressure, while being productive
- Conflict resolution
- Computer skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Documentation review
Certification
- CPI Certification Able to perform Therapeutic Holds and Restraints.
- CPR Certification Able to perform urgent treatment to individuals with cardiac arrest.
- Computer skills (knowledge in Microsoft Office)
Timeline
Team Clinician 1
Servicenet inc Northhampton
11.2021 - Current
OUTPATIENT INTERN THERAPIST
Renaissance Medical Group
02.2020 - 12.2021
RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT
Berkshire Hills Music Academy
01.2018 - Current
RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISOR
The Village For Youth (BHN)
03.2017 - Current
GROUP WORKER
Dept. Of Youth Services
03.2015 - 12.2017
DIRECT CARE WORKER
The Children's Study Home
09.2014 - 03.2017
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER
National basketball League
07.2011 - 10.2013
- CPI Certification Able to perform Therapeutic Holds and Restraints.
- CPR Certification Able to perform urgent treatment to individuals with cardiac arrest.
- Computer skills (knowledge in Microsoft Office)
Masters of Education in Mental Health And Counseling -
Cambridge College
Bachelors of Science & Marketing -
Post University
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