Moses Dixon
Summary
Accomplished Clinician with a proven track record at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based therapeutic techniques and clinical assessments. Expert in fostering multidisciplinary collaborations and mentoring new clinicians, demonstrating exceptional clinical documentation skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
05.2022 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Served as a mentor to new clinicians, providing guidance on techniques, documentation standards, and ethical considerations in practice.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Developed tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, CBPT, Theraplay, and DBT.
- Supported timely discharge planning by collaborating with case management teams to identify appropriate post-acute care options for patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care by coordinating necessary services and providing appropriate referrals when needed.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
Group Therapist
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
05.2020 - Current
- Utilized creative modalities such as Theraplay or play therapy techniques when appropriate to enhance expression within the group context.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, and counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans utilizing CBT, CBPT, Theraplay, and DBT techniques.
- Collaborated with insurance companies and managed care organizations as needed to secure authorization for services, advocating for necessary support on behalf of clients.
Recreation Therapist
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
04.2015 - Current
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
- Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
Mental Health Technician
Devereux
04.2014 - Current
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Biology Tutor
Rosemont College
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Developed and executed daily lesson plans to engage and challenge student understanding and involvement.
- Offered constructive feedback on lab reports, essays, and other written assignments to improve clarity, organization, and accuracy of scientific content presented by students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted open communication between students and tutor, enhancing overall academic achievement in biology courses.
- Provided at-risk students with study strategies and test-taking strategies in preparation for exams.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rosemont College
Bryn Mawr, PA05.2014
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Therapeutic Techniques
Certification
- Licensed professional counselor - 2023
- Theraplay Trained - Level I and II - 2017 and 2022
- DBT Trained - 2022
- Play Therapy Trained - 2022
Timeline
Clinician
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
05.2022 - Current
Group Therapist
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
05.2020 - Current
Recreation Therapist
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
04.2015 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Devereux
04.2014 - Current
Biology Tutor
Rosemont College
09.2012 - 03.2014
Master of Arts - Counseling
Immaculata University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rosemont College