Dominique Woods

• Conducted and interpreted comprehensive clinical assessments in-person or via tele-mental health for the Emergency Departments and acute care units.
• Provided a level of care recommendation appropriate for the clinical, medical and biopsychosocial presentation and resource needs of the patient.
• Worked with patient's family members and identified supports to determine a safe discharge plan.
• Assessed, referred, and coordinated care for patients with unique and complex psychiatric conditions, including assisting with legal holds and referrals to the identified level of care.
• Participated in service line functions and initiatives, as directed by Behavioral Health leadership.
• Verified insurance eligibility for patients and entered information into the system.
• Coordinated with medical staff to provide appropriate documentation when needed for pre-authorization requests.
• Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy of diagnosis codes prior to submitting claims.

• Conducted assessments and interviews with clients to determine eligibility for services.
• Wrote individual service plans that meet Medicaid, insurer, CARF, and other required standards for diagnoses, content, justifications for treatment, evidence of consumer input, and treatment time frames
• Provided crisis intervention services when necessary including emergency assessments, short-term counseling, referral to appropriate services or hospitalization if needed.
• Facilitated psychoeducational groups in order to increase awareness of mental health issues.
• Collaborated with psychiatrists and other professionals to coordinate care for clients.
• Coordinated community follow up contacts with individuals post crisis.

• Conducted intake interviews, case recording and test interpretation to assist in obtaining treatment for clients.
• Met with each family a minimum of one time per week.
• Maintain assigned caseload of 25 clients.
• Participated in bi weekly clinical supervision.
• Participated in treatment team case reviews.
• Administered BHA and clinical screening tools.
• Developed, implemented, monitored, and maintained consistency with the treatment plan.
• Worked with at risk youth in DFCS custody and coordinated with youth’s caseworker, attorneys, and attended court when necessary.
• Worked with SA clients with dual diagnosis in the community setting.
• Provided Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services.
• Provided biweekly written and or verbal reports to referral agents (DFCS, DJJ, Probation Officer, etc.).

• Conducted psychological assessments and evaluations (intake assessments) for city of Atlanta employees.
• Recommended specialized treatment and wellness resources. Recommended communication needed with the family or other appropriate City personnel.
• Monitored substance abuse policy to protect the City from liability and reported non-compliance.
• Provided Outreach wellness programming to employees.
• Provided trauma informed care & counseling to first responders, (APD, AFRD).
• Provided clients with individual counseling.
• Conducted phone Triage Assessments
• Case management
• Human Resource consultancy to improve workplace functioning.
• Process and Psycho-Educational group facilitator.
• Submitted crisis intervention documentation
• Clinical note writing and documentation
• Managed a caseload of 15 individual clients.

• Supported department faculty with administrative assistance, as well as curriculum and research support.
• Analyzed data to assist professors with various projects.
• Collaborated with faculty on special projects related to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Assignment grading for upper-division undergraduate psychology courses
• Guest lecturer for Undergraduate psychology courses.

● Facilitated substance abuse groups (The Seven Challenges)

● Partook in on YCRT (Youth Centered Re- Entry Team) meetings

● Worked with Juvenile Detention Counselor on developing treatment plans for incarcerated youth.

● Assisted with treatment team meetings.

● Worked in the RSAT (Residential Substance Abuse Treatment) Unit at Atlanta YDC under the RSAT director.

● Documented inmate progress in RSAT program via S.O.A.P. notes in Juvenile Tracking System.

● Administered substance abuse assessments.

● Administered drug screens.