Vonda J. Wright

Vonda J. Wright ac7wy9@r.postjobfree.com

214-***-**** H

Objective: To obtain a position with a progressive organization

that will effectively utilize my acquired expertise and experience. I would like the opportunity to serve any population of clients although children and adolescents are my passion.

Work Experience

Primrose Health Solutions

8-14-12-1

Case manager/Recovery Manager

S: Keisha Heringly

1801 N Hampton Rd Ste 272

P: 972-***-****

DeSoto, Tx 75115

Case manager/recovery manager

Duties: Work with adult clients in the Dallas area with mental health issues. I make visits to the clients homes and assist clients in skills while conducting therapeutic sessions with clients.

MetroCare Services

5-17 – 4-18

QMHP

S: Diana Dusek

1625 Malcom X Blvd.

P: 214-***-****

Dallas, Tx 75247

MSW

Duties: Worked with the chronic homeless population, most with criminal charges pending or currently on probation or parole. I assisted clients with appointments, conducted therapeutic groups and individual sessions. Teaching clients skills to cope with mental illness and substance abuse.

Department of Protective Family Services

6-16 – 10-16

CPS Investigator

S: Janet Moore

N. Westmoreland Rd Ste. 200

P: 214-***-****

Dallas, Tx 75211

Social Worker

Duties: Investigator for Child Protective Services, conduct home and office visits. Close contact with local police departments and courts. Ensures safety for all children in the Dallas area. Interview children and family members. Complete computer intake/notes daily.

Hickory Trail Hospital

11/15 – 12/15

Psychiatric Inpatient and Outpatient

S: Amy Svoboda

2000 Old Hickory Trail

P: 972-***-****

Desoto, Tx 75115

LMSW

Duties: Conducted adolescent individual, group and family

therapy. Prepared pedi, child and adolescent discharges. Reviewed charts and conducted daily notes on my patients.

Worked closely with various school districts.

Intake specialist, working with nurses as well as Doctors to get patients in the inpatient program or the outpatient program. Completed psychosocial and needs assessments.

Reason For Leaving: I obtained my temporary LMSW, upon my employment I took my State Board Licensing Exam for the first time and did not pass. Therefore, I could not continue my employment but left on very good and respected terms.

Abagail’s Arms

01/13 – 11/15

Crisis center/shelter for women

S: Shirley Ward, MSW

1600 Aspen Rd

P: (940-***-*****

Gainesville, Tx 76240

MSW

Duties: Worked closely with the Cook County Police Department

concerning violent crimes against women. Provided individual and group therapy. Worked with the children such as play therapy, etc.

Assisted clients in safety plans, referral services, etc.

Coordinated with other agencies and community resources.

Terrell State Hospital

08/14-12/14

State Psychiatric Hospital

S: Bonnie Nichols, LCMSW

P.O. Box 70

P: 972-***-****

Terrell, Tx 75160

Internship for MSW degree 25/30 hrs/w

Duties: Worked with adult patients with criminal charges against them. Worked closely with various Police Departments, the Doctor as well as the other staff members. Insured all discharge items were ready for patients discharge. Weekly notes on each of my patients.

Demonstrated an understanding of race, gender, culture, and other patient characteristics and organizational skill.

Family Gateway

01/11-12/11

Homeless shelter for families

S: Shirley Ward, MSW

711 S Saint Paul St.

P: 214-***-****

Dallas, Tx 75201

Internship for BSW degree 25/30 hrs/w

Duties: Developed and maintained a client caseload. Conducted telephone and in-person interviews. Met with clients to complete intake paperwork. Provided referrals for resources and crisis intervention. Adhered to confidentiality and policies as they related to the institution and Social Work Code of ethics.

Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills. Outstanding organizational skill. Works well in a culturally diverse environment with families who are homeless regardless of the family dynamics.

Terrell State Hospital

11/97-09/04

State Psychiatric Hospital

S: Rose Henning, RN

P.O. Box 70

P: 972-***-****

Terrell, Tx 75160

Mental Health Worker

Duties: Worked on the child/adolescent unit. Conducted community groups. Worked closely with the nurses, Doctors, social workers and other staff members. Monitored up to 18 clients on the adolescent girl’s unit with assistance of other staff members.

Education

05/15 Master’s of Science in Social Work, GPA 3.00

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Tx 76019

12/11 Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work, GPA 3.00

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Tx 76019

Professional References

Blu Nicholson 936-***-****

Brandy Phillips 469-***-****

Shirley Ward 469-***-****

Other Information

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