Joseph Quesenberry, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

United States

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Piloted new role within VCUHS’s Care Coordination Department as consultant on VCU's Pediatric Psychiatry Consult/Liaison Service for all pediatric patients (<18 years) presenting to the ED with psychiatric concernsConducted psychiatric assessments to identify problem behaviors, differentially diagnose, and provide recommendations for the appropriate level of care as well as providers in the communityCollaborated with patients and families with sub-acute concerns to complete safety plans for discharge planning homeProvided crisis-based and ongoing psychotherapy services for patients in the ED and patients who are medically admitted throughout the VCU Health System

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Provided direct diagnostic planning and therapeutic interventions to patients as part of an interdisciplinary team within the Department of PsychiatryConducted clinical biopsychosocial assessments, created therapeutic treatment plans, and provided support, education, and safe discharge planning for all patients (ages <18)Conducted individual, group and family therapy sessions with children, adolescents and their families in an inpatient setting

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Manage clinical office, triage referrals, coordinate patient admissions, manage patient care needs while at CSU and collaboratively plan discharges with patientsAssist patients in identifying their treatment goals and prepare individualized services plansConduct mental health, substance use disorder assessments and diagnostic interviewsFacilitate psychoeducational co-occurring and symptom recognition/management groupsProvide crisis intervention and ongoing individual counseling services to CSU patientsDevelop and sustain collaborative relationships with community partners and providers

Richmond, Virginia Area

Provided direct clinical services to dually-eligible individuals (Medicaid and Medicare recipients) with co-occurring medical, severe mental illness, and substance use disorders as part of the Enhanced Coordinated Care Program, a CCC-sponsored programPerformed intakes, mental health assessments, diagnostic interviews, and developed and wrote comprehensive intake, diagnostic summaries and other reportsProvided supportive counseling services Coordinated individual treatment/medical appointments from other community and healthcare providers to close gaps in care, minimize ER admissions/hospitalization rates, promote client resiliency and independenceReferred clients, based upon their needs, to specific community resource providers Developed and maintain detailed electronic medical records and progress notes.

Hospice Of Virginia

- Assessed psycho-social needs of patients admitted into hospice services.- Developed individualized plans of care of each patient in consultation and collaboration with interdisciplinary medical team in both general in-patient and in-home settings.- Referred patients to community resources based upon their identified needs.- Provided counseling and bereavement services, on-call crisis stabilization and support for patients and families experiencing grief, loss, and changes in roles and responsibilities.- Created and executed hospital discharge plans in consultation with hospice physician, patients and their families.- Advocated on behalf of patient and family and observed, recorded in progress notes, and communicated any changes in patient and family functioning to interdisciplinary team

- Provided diagnostic assessments of client behavioral and emotional disorders in consultation with program director using both DSM-IV-TR and DSM 5 criteria. - Collaborated with individuals with severe psychotic, mood, and trauma-induced disorders to cultivate positive working relationships in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.- Provided behavioral interventions and case coordination as a member of an interdisciplinary team.- Facilitated co-occurring substance abuse group as well as various in-service trainings- Maintained detailed documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and reports. - Referred individuals, based upon their identified needs, to appropriate community resources.

The School Of Social Work

- Collaborated with research professor on multiple projects.- Analyzed the existing research surrounding the areas of childhood maltreatment, substance use/abuse, and emotion regulation. - Extracted new published research and submitted for department dissemination.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Orchestrated summer programs for camp attended by over 500 children and adolescents. Collaborated with parents, children, and camp administrative personnel to relay pertinent information and communicate needs. Standardized procedures of organization and program operations.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Assessed client situations, needs, and strengths using in-depth interviews. Maintained case records from program entry to exit using Homeward Community Information System. Referred clients, based on their needs, to community resources.

Hampton, Va

Conducted regular research surrounding initiatives to elevate families out of poverty. Administered standardized surveys to local small business owners. Coordinated logistics for a conference attended by 120 businesses.

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Clinical/Medical Social Work, 3.75

B.A., Sociology