Mental Health Care

D.J Wright, LICSW

Independent Mental Health Care Professional

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Summary

I am in the process of restructuring my clinical practice. After 25 years in a solo practice it is time to LLC and

devote more energy to teaching, writing and consulting. I have more of an interest in writing about what I am

learning. Next training interest is psychoanalysis.

Experience

Indep. Clinical Social Worker at D.J.. Wright, LICSW

September 1989 - Present (24 years 4 months)

Private psychotherapy practice. Services included individual, family and group psychotherapy. Community

based practice working with medical clinics, public and charter schools, government and non profit agencies

providing services to high risk and difficult and under served populations.

1 recommendation available upon request

Associate at Washington Assessment and Therapy Service

May 1985 - September 2008 (23 years 5 months)

Provide clinical social work services in a private independent community mental health center for Medicaid

and private insurance clients. Developed referral base with DC public schools and various agencies providing

services to youth, familes, women and the homeless. Maintained up to date clinical charts, participated in

clinical supervision and quality reviews.

Project Director at National Health Plan, Inc/Upper Cardoza Health Clinic

February 1986 - May 1989 (3 years 4 months)

Developed and implemented a supportive independent living program for 104 newly deinstitutionalized

chronically mentally ill with a history of homeless. Monitored intake and community placement of clients.

Wrote proposals and developed and implemented budgets. Supervised and trained staff including case

managers, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers, administrative assistants and housing

coordinator. Prepared staff performance appraisals. Acted as liaison between D.C. Commission on Mental

Health services, public and private community groups and community health care agencies. Facilitated staff

meetings and staff clinical conferences. Developed program and policy procedure manual. Implemented

quality reviews.

Skills & Expertise

Staff Training and Supervision

Strategic Management

Service Delivery/Community Resources

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Substance Abuse Prevention

Trama/Crisis Intervention

Program Design/Evaluation

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

High Risk Populations

Child Abuse Prevention

Diagnostic Assessments

Clinical Report Writing

Alturnative Sentencing Planning and

Implementation

Program Management

Group Facilitation

Family Therapy

Ethical Practices

Short -Term Intensive Psychodynamic Thearpy

Ericksonian Short-Term Psychotherapy

NLP

Therapists

Group Therapy

Nonprofits

Mental Health

Social Services

Clinical Research

Clinical Supervision

Facilitation

Facilitators

Ethics

Business Strategy

Policy

Psychotherapy

Diagnostic

Training

Proposal Writing

Education

Washington School of Psychiarty

Certiticate, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, 1987 - 1989

Howard University

Master of Social Work (MSW), Mental Health/Clinical, 1979 - 1981

Grade: 3.56/4.0

Activities and Societies: National Association of Social Workers,

Washington School of Psychiatry Alumni

Morgan State University

BS, Elementary Education, 1970 - 1975

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D.J Wright, LICSW

Independent Mental Health Care Professional

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1 person has recommended D.J

"After meeting Ms. Wright for the first time, you realize she is someone special. She is a seasoned

professional with a "no non-sense" approach to her work; tempered with true compassion." Ms. Wright is a

wonderful business advisor. She possesses a diverse range of skills and is an asset to any business/

organization. Her focus on social issues such as mental health, homelessness and the well-being of US

Veterans are very admirable. "Ms. Wright has a great deal to offer the community and the world.""

Stephanie Luster, Social Entrepreneur, Managing Partner, Luster Consulting, LLC, was with another

company when working with D.J at D.J.. Wright, LICSW

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