Joseph Usher, LCSW

Experience

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  Discovery School of Virginia

  Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

  Residential/Therapeutic Youth Counselor
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  Little Keswick School

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Residential/Therapeutic Youth Counselor
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  Dallas Metrocare Services

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

  • Service Coordination/Case Management Team Supervisor

    Sept 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Case Manager/Service Coordinator (MH/MR)

    Aug 2010 - Sept 2011
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  Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Community Living Specialist

  Facilitate wraparound meetings to ensure efficacy of treatment plan for adolescent mental health clients. Communicate electronically with client treatment team for updates and continuity of care. Research evidence-based interventions and utilize professional network to implement effective treatment modalities and refer families to appropriate community resources. Advocate for clients and their families in the educational, community and medical settings. Engage in weekly clinical supervision to discuss client progress and increase professional development. Present evidence informed interventions in peer-training sessions. Show less

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  University of Texas at Arlington

  Jun 2012 - May 2014

  Student Affairs Graduate Assistant

  Staff member in the Leadership Center, and involved with advising student leaders of the organizations that fall under the Leadership Center umbrella. Oversee the implementation of the Alternative Breaks programming; planning and managing logistics for regular week long service projects across the country. Directly advising and assisting in the implementation of the UTA Volunteers student organization that provides regular service projects in the local community for students. Foster and perpetuate collaborative relationships with local community agencies to provid volunteer service opportunities. Design, implement and analyze assessments geared to measure learning outcomes outlined by the Leadership Center's annual goals and objectives. Analyze student participation data for trends in comparison to the university's demographics. Assist in the facilitation and teaching of the Foundations of Leadership academic course. Plan and facilitate campus events to include Leadership workshops, a three day retreat including upwards of 250 students and various meetings to include students, faculty and staff. Show less

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  Region Ten CSB

  Jun 2014 - Oct 2022

  Coordinate the school-based TDT program to include administrative and clinical supervision of approximately 10 staff, monitor daily staff clinical services for the purpose of quality assurance and risk management, and develop and facilitate initial training and ongoing professional development for clinical staff. Analyze and interpret state policy and regulations, and implement necessary changes in programming. Develop and implement data capture and monitoring processes for the purpose of program evaluation, and effective analysis in order to ensure efficacious practice. Develop and foster collaborative relationships with community partners including local DSS and CSU, while representing the CSB in the Albemarle County MDT. Develop, coordinate, and implement clinical curricula to be utilized in direct service provision of staff. Provide clinical oversight of assessment of clients, crisis intervention, and group treatment. Research and implement evidence-based practices for the purpose of efficacious service delivery and staff success. Show less Facilitate the implementation of a Behavioral Health Medicaid Program at a public high school, served through the local Community Service Board, while fostering collaborative working relationships with school administration. Conduct initial history and individual assessments for psycho-social-emotional functioning and adaptive skills. Provide psychosocial interventions and training for at-risk youth. Maintain a caseload of up to 6th youth, spending approximately an hour per day of direct intervention. Use a systems approach to identify and implement interventions through evidence informed practices, collaborate with school administration and staff to better meet the needs of each student, and advocate for social supports. Provide peer training through the presentation of case summaries and evidence informed practices and therapeutic modalities, in supervision. Show less

  • Director - Adult SA Inpatient Program

    Apr 2018 - Oct 2022

  • Therapeutic Day Treatment Program Manager

    Nov 2015 - Apr 2018

  • Therapeutic Day Treatment Specialist

    Jun 2014 - Nov 2015
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  UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER

  Oct 2022 - now

  • Manager - Inpatient Social Work

    May 2023 - now

  • Supervisor - Inpatient Social Work Team

    Oct 2022 - May 2023