Diann Davis Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Ky

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

I worked at a Methodone Maintenance Treatment Program (MMTP) in Harlem and Brooklyn, NY. I supervised, educated and mentored counseling staff and provided supportive social work services to patients dealing with mental health, domestic violence and parenting issues.

Served as a primary case manager within an outpatient substance abuse treatment program for adultsManaged a caseload of 35-40 clients, met with clients for individual psychotherapy at least weekly, developed treatment goals and assisted clients in developing a sober support system for themselves, obtaining employment, addressing unresolved legal issues, developing a strong relapse prevention plan Facilitated process, chemical education, gender specific and dual focus groupsNetworked/interacted extensively with EAPs, Probation/Parole Officers, other community care agenciesWorked with third party payers to insure that clients received appropriate treatment services, advocated for clients on their behalfSupervised Master level social work students

Served as a primary counselor within an intensive outpatient domicile (IOP-D) program for chemically addicted adultsPerformed bio-psychosocial assessments and developed client centered treatment plansWorked on an inter-disciplinary team reviewing clients' progress and goalsConducted weekly individual psychotherapy sessions, assessing needs of clients and therapeutic approach best to suit their needsProvided mental and family therapy as neededFacilitated chemical education , relapse prevention and gender specific process groupsInteracted extensively with managed care/insurance programs, legal systems, EAPs, other treatment facilities and social service agencies.Case-managed clients during their duration of time in treatment (4-14 wks), assisting clients in establishing drug free aftercare housing, employment, schooling, addressing unresolved legal issues, and taking steps to re-gain custody of their children

Worked as a director of a volunteer mentoring program, which matched a team of volunteers with a low income family in the community to achieve their goals of self-sufficiency.Conducted numerous public speaking engagements to Churches, Social Service Agencies, Service Clubs, etc., as a way to promote the mentoring program in the community.Conducted all interviews of potential volunteers for Project Break-Through and maintained monthly contact with them once they entered the program.Coordinated all Volunteer Training sessions for new volunteers in the program.Attended monthly Team Meetings with the caseworker for the program. Added my support, encouragement, and resources to volunteers and families, especially based on my broad range of clinical social work experience.Worked with PBT caseworker to find resources for participants and discussed with PBT caseworker the participants progress on a regular basis.Tracked statistics and submitted them to Social Service Director.Began Enrichment Sessions/Support Groups for participants.Planned special events, e.g., Annual Picnic and Christmas Party.

C.L.E.A.R. House, Child and Family Services -Huron Services for Youth (Help Source; Worked as a team member in an intensive outpatient substance abuse program.Conducted individual psychotherapy sessions.Facilitated chemical education, gender specific process groups, advanced recovery groups and family education/process groups. Developed educational/process support groups for family and friends of C.L.E.A.R House clients.Interacted/networked with the following agencies; other chemical dependency programs in the area.Supervised Bachelor and Master level social work students.

As a caseworker, developed/implemented ongoing treatment with patients in the substance abuse unit.Developed short term/long term treatment goals for clients and the appropriate intervention techniques to accomplish such goals.Conducted extensive/intensive family and individual therapy sessions.Co-lead group therapy sessions with the entire substance abuse unit.

M.S.W., Interpersonal Practice, School Of Social Work

B.A, Psychology