Deirdre J. Wright, LICSW, ACSW

Experience

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  Washington Assessment and Therapy Service

  May 1985 - Sept 2008

  Associate

  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.

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  National Health Plan, Inc/Upper Cardoza Health Clinic

  Feb 1986 - May 1989

  Project Director

  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. Show less

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  D.J.. Wright, LICSW

  Sept 1989 - now

  Indep. Clinical Social Worker

  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.