Dan Dumont, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

www.dandumontlcsw.com

Provided individual, family, and group counseling services, with a focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people and their families.

Nashville, Tn

Safe Haven Family Shelter empowers Middle Tennessee homeless families with children to achieve lasting self-sufficiency.- Engaged with residents of all ages throughout the day; provided orientation for dinner volunteers.- Utilized principles of Trauma-Informed Care and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy in engaging with families. - Completed phone intake with new potential residents, and communicated the intake policies and procedures.- Advised Program Director of any significant incidents, and maintained timely documentation per protocols.

Nashville, Tn

TriStar Parthenon Pavilion – the oldest and largest private psychiatric facility in Middle Tennessee -- was established in 1971 based on the belief that mental illness is treatable in a supportive, therapeutic environment. We have a long history of helping individuals with mental illness and chemical dependency lead fulfilling and productive lives.- Completed psychosocial assessments and assisted social workers with development of a treatment plan. - Facilitated therapy groups to guide patients in developing new skills, such as CBT-based relapse prevention.- Provided psychoeducation and referrals to community resources and outpatient providers as necessary. - Maintained timely, confidential documentation of all patient interviews and group sessions.- Participated in interdisciplinary recovery planning meetings with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and adjunctive therapists.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Youth Villages Interns work alongside Youth Villages' professional staff to make a difference in the lives of seriously troubled children. Interns receive several days training in Memphis, then work in one of our group homes, 40 hours a week for 10 weeks.- Developed trusting relationships with youth with severe emotional and behavioral problems.- Co-facilitated group activities on life skills, including mindfulness skills, assertive communication, and peer pressure, using the Teen Outreach Project (TOP) curriculum.- Monitored behavior of youth, giving directives and using verbal de-escalation techniques as needed per CPI training.

Nashville, Tn

Memorial Foundation Outreach Center, a drop in center for runaway, homeless, and street youth- Engaged in informal interviews with clients, developed trust and rapport over time. - Encouraged clients to set goals, and to use available resources such as referrals to clinical services, hygiene supplies, nutrition, and clothing.- Responsible for greeting new clients and completing the intake interview, assessment, and orientation.- Participated in case management, group activities, and observation of individual counseling sessions.- Monitored activities in the center and assisted in respectfully redirecting and verbally de-escalating youth when needed.- Organized and cleaned the space before opening and after closing time.

Nashville, Tn

- Called customers regarding past due invoices, worked out payment plans, and escalated collections when necessary.- Collaborated with Contracts and Sales teams to correct inaccurate billing. - Prepared reports for management as needed.- Reviewed accounting records for accuracy and completeness, followed up on any deficiencies.

Families First, Tennessee’s welfare reform program, began in September 1996, under a federal waiver and replaced the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program. The federal waiver expired June 30, 2007. We currently operate our program in compliance with the Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. - Built ongoing relationships with clients and employers for regular verification of clients’ employment status.- Streamlined systems using mail merge to send customized verification requests via e-mail, fax, and mail.- Collaborated with other staff members to obtain all required verifications before the agency deadlines.

LifeWorks is a youth development and mentoring program at the L.A. LGBT Center. We offer one on one, peer, and group mentoring opportunities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth ages 12-24. Our goal is to help LGBTQ youth to realize their goals and dreams with a safe space, positive and affirming role models, and workshops & activities that are fun and educational.- Recruited new youth through networking, tabling, and partnering with local schools and agencies. - Designed weekly & monthly events to develop specific life skills & assets in five achievement areas. - Delivered trainings in active listening, goal achievement, and other life skills. - Assisted clients and managed volunteers during afterschool drop-in hours. - Recorded accurate electronic and hard copy documentation for clients, events, volunteers, and budget.

Master Of Social Work (M.S.W.)

Activities and Societies: MSSWO Treasurer

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), French Language And Literature