Mental Health Service
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DORTHEA LYNN CRENSHAW
LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C (Pending)
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Fort Washington, Maryland 20744
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Licensed, Clinical Social Worker, and seminary-trained Licensed Minister, with a proven ability to integrate theory and practice in order to enhance the quality of client service delivery by establishing and meeting measurable outcomes. Repeated success in motivating individuals with co-occurring disorders through the Stages of Change. Specializing in the integration of spirituality, religious and non-religious, in the client treatment process.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND TRAINING
Fields of Practice: Behavioral Health, Family and Child Welfare, Gerontology
Additional Areas of Expertise: Pastoral Care and Counseling; Program Evaluation
Certifications: Working with clients with Co-Occurring Disorders; Former FD-12 Agent for DBH
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hospice Social Worker February 2017-April 2018
Community Hospices Washington, DC
Act a Supervisor to Social Workers preparing for Clinical Licensure
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
Complete Bereavement Risk Assessments
Provide limited grief counseling to patients and their families
Participate in weekly interdisciplinary treatment rounds
Psychiatric Social Worker April 2014-February 2017
George Washington University Hospital Washington, DC
Provide psychiatric case management and psychotherapy services for patients with co-occurring disorders throughout the hospital
Conduct psychotherapy groups
Complete psychosocial assessments, crisis and suicide risk assessments
Coordinate care and services for psychiatric patients through the acute care episode and across the continuum by developing comprehensive Safety and Discharge Plans
Complete utilization reviews
Ensured compliance with quality patient care and regulatory standards
Serve as a member of the Ethics Committee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker January 2006 – April 2014
Self -Employed Washington, DC
Conduct psychosocial assessments, render DSM-V diagnoses and create treatment plans
Provide individual and family-focused therapy, counseling and aftercare planning services as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team for clients across the lifespan in varied venues
Conduct risk assessments and develop Safety and Discharge Plans
Manage clients’ transition to Emergency and end-of-life services
Consult and collaborate with courts, schools, and other social service agencies
Coordinate services with healthcare providers to ensure the efficient utilization of clients’ resources
Identify appropriate long-term residential placements and facilitate end of life care
Evaluate programs and draft Strategic Plans to make recommendations for improvement of service delivery
Supervised a staff of 15 workers providing comprehensive behavioral health support for 680 clients
Provided telephonic and home-based case management services for as many as 75 clients
Provided social service guidance to families and individuals seeking disability support services
Offered training and assistance to operating officials concerned with case management activities and to other program staff
Made recommendations for the planning, organizing, development and implementation of family and individual services for clients with intellectual and physical disabilities
Completed a 2-year backlog of Social Work Assessments within 2 months
Participated in bi-weekly eligibility determination meetings
Psychiatric Evaluator April 2005 - January 2006
Suburban Hospital Bethesda MD
Assessed and formulated diagnoses for client’ admission to the psychiatric unit
Provided psychiatric intervention for clients in crisis
Confirmed patients’ diagnoses with hospital psychiatrists
Obtained authorization for admission from patients’ insurance carriers
Licensed Graduate Social Worker March 2003- April 2005
Self-Employed Silver Spring MD
Assessed clients’ psychosocial development
Provided consultation and education to staff members regarding general or case specific psychosocial interventions
Provided home and agency based case management and therapeutic mental health services
Provided individual and group counseling
Established client treatment, permanency and discharge plans
Facilitated family meetings and support groups
Procured and manage resources to support the care of patients with co-occurring disorders
Coordinated services with mental health agencies to ensure the efficient utilization of healthcare resources
Advised church-based social service ministries
Community Social Worker February 2002 - March 2003
The North Capitol Collaborative, Inc. Washington DC
Conducted risk assessments
Developed treatment plans to assist families in modifying conditions that contribute to child abuse and neglect, and to modify the behaviors of students in a Level Five classroom setting
Provided individual and group therapy for special education students in a Level Five school setting
Advocated for clients in court hearings, Administrative Review Hearings and with the local school systems
Made recommendations to Family Court Judges
Monitored clients for compliance with court-mandated directives
Independent Contractor July 2001 – February 2002
Self-Employed Silver Spring MD
Assessed clients’ psychosocial development
Provided consultation and education to staff members regarding general or case specific psychosocial interventions
Provided home and agency based case management and therapeutic mental health services
Provided individual and group counseling
Established client treatment, permanency and discharge plans
Facilitated family meetings and support groups
Procured and manage resources to support the care of patients with co-occurring disorders
Coordinated services with mental health agencies to ensure the efficient utilization of healthcare resources
Advised church-based social service ministries
THEIRS Case Manager August 1999 - June 2000
Hannah House Washington DC
Facilitated support groups and counseled clients in crisis
Established treatment plans for client
Provided case management services for homeless women in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction
Implemented the services necessary for family reunifications
Conducted intake and admission interviews
Provided follow-up services for clients who moved into independent living settings
Intern, Juvenile Diagnostic Division January 1998 - May 1998
District of Columbia Superior Court Washington DC
In conjunction with Probation Officer, prepared social studies on juvenile offenders for the court system
Interviewed clients and family members
Conducted home, school and prison visits to compile client profiles
Submitted final recommendations to presiding judges
Attended court hearings on behalf of juvenile offenders
Monitored offenders for compliance with mandated treatment plans
EDUCATION
Master of Theological Studies, Governor’s Scholarship
Wesley Theological Studies, Washington DC (Degree Pending)
Master of Social Work, Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement
Howard University, Washington DC
B. A. With a Concentration in Social Work, Highest Honors
Minors in Religion and Philosophy
The Catholic University of America, Washington DC
AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS
Ethics Committee, George Washington University Hospital
Person of the Week, Washington Hospital Center
Center Star (3x), Washington Hospital Center
Kudos, Amerigroup
Mentioned in Cambridge Who’s Who
USA Honor Society
Shining Star, Ft. Washington Medical Center
Ad Hoc Bioethics Committee, Ft. Washington Medical Center
North American Christian Social Workers
National Association of Black Social Workers
Governor’s Scholarship, Wesley Theological Seminary
Leadership Award, North Capitol Collaborative Incorporated
Mentioned in The Dean’s List (2X)
Clinical Service Award, The Children’s Guild
Pi Gamma Mu International Social Science Honor Society
Alpha Delta Mu National Social Service Honor Society
United States Achievement Award
Award for Academic Excellence, Montgomery College
Employee of the Month, WGMS Radio (3X)
National Negro Merit Scholar
COMMUNITY SERVICE
College Connection, First Baptist Church of Glen Arden
Volunteer Chaplain, Holly Hall Retirement Community
Sunday School Teacher, First Baptist Church of Silver Spring
Deacon, First Baptist Church of Silver Spring
Intern, Young Life Youth Ministry
Volunteer, Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen and Resource Center
Pastoral Care Provider, Visitation Ministry, Evangel Church
Church Musician, Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Youth Group President, Mt. Zion Baptist Church
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