Dione Paul, MSW, LCSW, C-SSWS
Slidell,LA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate professional providing excellent psychological services to individuals of all ages. Skilled in identifying, assessing, and diagnosing mental health and emotional concerns. Capable of developing and executing comprehensive treatment plans, offering counseling and therapy for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Provider
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
- Implemented restorative intervention and strategies in an education environment
- Provided individualized therapeutic services to diverse populations.
- Led group therapy sessions focused on enhancing social skills
- Managed the coordination and completion of Functional Behavior Assessments
- Regularly participated in collaborative staffings with diverse professionals.
- Worked closely with educators to address each student's specific needs and objectives on a daily basis
- Implemented research-proven verbal de-escalation methods to effectively manage interactions with students displaying intense behaviors.
- Facilitated interactive sessions to teach vital life skills to students aged 7-13.
- Coordinated care with outside providers such as primary care physicians or psychiatrists when necessary, ensuring seamless continuity of care for clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
Licensed Master Social Worker
Five Heart Health Care
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted adolescent clients in gaining insight into their diagnoses and devised effective solutions for addressing their requirements
- Evaluated client mental status using a combination of mental status observations and client interviews
- Assisted clients through challenging circumstances
- Worked with team members to evaluate patients and create personalized treatment strategies.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening and empathetic communication for improved mental health outcomes.
- Evaluated client progress through regular follow-ups, adjusting treatment plans as necessary for optimal results.
- Established trusting relationships with families through home visits, providing education on parenting strategies and resources available within the community.
Master Social Worker Internship
Daughters of Charity
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided guidance and assistance to patients seeking access to social and behavioral health services.
- Adhered to social work ethics while engaging in case consultation.
- Identified numerous referral resources for patients' programs
- Implemented practice-informed policies while utilizing evidence-based therapy approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Documented notes in EHS accurately and created psychosocial assessments with diagnosis.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Master Social Worker Internship
Pupil Appraisal Services, STPPS
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted family interviews
- Collaborated with cross-functional team members to conduct evaluations
- Completed waiver and re-evaluation documents
- Participated in a range of professional development events
- Observed and actively participated in Student Assistance Teams (SAT) and Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings
- Gained insights from professionals in various disciplines such as Educational Diagnosticians, Speech Language Pathologists, and School Psychologists through assessment observation.
- Conducted scoring and interpretation of adaptive behavior assessments
- Collaborated with diverse teams to achieve project goals.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Southern University
New Orleans, LA05.2017
Bachelors of Arts in Sociology -
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2010
Skills
- Stress Management Strategies
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Telehealth Proficiency
- Mental Health Assessment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Assessment skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
Accomplishments
- Member of Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
- Recipient of Integrated Behavior Health Grant
- CPR Certified
- Crisis Prevention Institute's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI)- Instructor
Professional Development
- Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Program
- Promoting Individual, Family, and Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Program
- Serve One Another Customer Service Training
- Custody Evaluation training
- Managing Depression in a Primary Care Setting Program
- Foundations of SBIRT online course
- Ethics and Boundaries Issues online course
- Child Welfare Basics training
- Symposium on LGBT Health & Aging training
References
- Lisa Tadlock, LCSW, Mental Health Provider, 321 N. Theard Street, Covington, LA, 70433, 985.290.9676
- Amanda Alonzo, LPC, School Guidance Counselor, 31820 HWY 190 W, Slidell, LA, 70460, 985.640.7275
- Megan Thiel-Mack, LCSW-BACS, Director of Behavioral Health at Baptist Community Health Services, Inc, 4960 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70117, 504.318.5509
Certification
- Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS) - National Association of Social Workers.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
Timeline
Mental Health Provider
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
Licensed Master Social Worker
Five Heart Health Care
09.2017 - 06.2020
Master Social Worker Internship
Daughters of Charity
08.2016 - 05.2017
Master Social Worker Internship
Pupil Appraisal Services, STPPS
09.2015 - 07.2016
Masters of Social Work -
Southern University
Bachelors of Arts in Sociology -
University of New Orleans
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