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Patricia Wright, LCSW
898 Shiloh Ridge Run, Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 330-8591
xwrite@hotmail.com
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW), Substance Abuse Concentration G.P.A. 3.8
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA May 2009
Bachelor of Arts in English Magna cum Laude
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA May 2005
Experience
DeKalb Addiction Clinic Oct. 2012- Present
Proficient in the use of evidence based treatment modalities including Motivational Interviewing and CBT. Work
with both homeless veteran and civilian populations with substance abuse, PTSD and mental health disorders.
Provide group, individual and family therapy to clients with substance dependence and co-occurring disorders.
Perform behavioral health assessments to determine appropriate ASAM level of care. Create client driven treatment
plans and case management. Enjoy fast-paced work environments. Strong multi-tasking skills.
Family Intervention Specialists- Cobb County DUI Court July 2011 – Oct. 2012
Facilitated advanced relapse prevention groups for DUI court clients. Provided individual, and family therapy
targeting criminal and addictive thinking patterns. Extensive knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic
interventions. Coordinated with DUI court multidisciplinary team to insure and enhance program integrity. Fluent in
12 Step programs and principles. Provided Clinical Supervision for the Seven Challenges program (teen substance
abuse program) group facilitators on a weekly basis. Presented group facilitator training for the Seven Challenges
program for Master’s level Clinicians.
Family Intervention Specialists July 2009 – July 2011
Provided group and individual therapy in behavior modification skills including relapse prevention, anger
management, coping and life skills to children, youth and families. Utilized person centered therapy to collaborate
with clients in setting goals, identifying services needed to reach their therapeutic goals, and assess progress.
Trained and mentored Master’s level professionals and students in effective group facilitation, motivational
interviewing and best practices as a Seven Challenges certified trainer. Facilitated weekly Seven Challenges teen
substance-abuse groups
Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital April 2010- January 2011
Social Services Provider- Facilitated group therapy for co-occurring substance abuse and mental health consumers
using motivational interviewing as well as cognitive behavioral therapies. Authored biopsychosocial assessments
and treatment plans using the recovery model. Strong clinical skills including person-centered treatment planning,
crisis plan development, case management and coordination of needed services for consumers. Utilized crisis
management skills to insure personal empowerment techniques for patients and staff. Assisted clients in setting
goals, identifying services needed to reach goals, and assessing progress. Experienced in actively participating in
multidisciplinary teams for treatment planning and clinical intervention.
MSW Graduate Internship C & T Counseling Services Fall 2008- May 2009
Provided case management and therapeutic intervention services to youth and adults using individual and group
treatment for chemical dependency, anger management, family violence intervention and life skills. Evaluated
clients using interviewing and psychological testing tools. Co-facilitated substance abuse groups. Counseled clients
in individual sessions (under professional supervision).
MSW Graduate Internship The Extension Fall 2007- May 2008
Co-facilitated anger management classes and support groups to help empower clientele towards self-sufficiency.
Developed community resources for clients to utilize. Interviewed and created biopsychosocials for incoming clients
and performed in-taking tasks.
Honors
Member of Phi Alpha Omicron Zeta Social Work Honors Society
Member of Sigma Tau Delta- English Honors Society
Recipient of the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program, March 2009
Community Service Activities
• English as a Second Language Volunteer, First Episcopal Church 2004-2005
• President’s or Dean’s list every semester attended KSU
• Recipient of two citations from Governor for Junior Achievement mentorship

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Pwright2015

  • 1. Patricia Wright, LCSW 898 Shiloh Ridge Run, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 330-8591 xwrite@hotmail.com Education Master of Social Work (MSW), Substance Abuse Concentration G.P.A. 3.8 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA May 2009 Bachelor of Arts in English Magna cum Laude Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA May 2005 Experience DeKalb Addiction Clinic Oct. 2012- Present Proficient in the use of evidence based treatment modalities including Motivational Interviewing and CBT. Work with both homeless veteran and civilian populations with substance abuse, PTSD and mental health disorders. Provide group, individual and family therapy to clients with substance dependence and co-occurring disorders. Perform behavioral health assessments to determine appropriate ASAM level of care. Create client driven treatment plans and case management. Enjoy fast-paced work environments. Strong multi-tasking skills. Family Intervention Specialists- Cobb County DUI Court July 2011 – Oct. 2012 Facilitated advanced relapse prevention groups for DUI court clients. Provided individual, and family therapy targeting criminal and addictive thinking patterns. Extensive knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic interventions. Coordinated with DUI court multidisciplinary team to insure and enhance program integrity. Fluent in 12 Step programs and principles. Provided Clinical Supervision for the Seven Challenges program (teen substance abuse program) group facilitators on a weekly basis. Presented group facilitator training for the Seven Challenges program for Master’s level Clinicians. Family Intervention Specialists July 2009 – July 2011 Provided group and individual therapy in behavior modification skills including relapse prevention, anger management, coping and life skills to children, youth and families. Utilized person centered therapy to collaborate with clients in setting goals, identifying services needed to reach their therapeutic goals, and assess progress. Trained and mentored Master’s level professionals and students in effective group facilitation, motivational interviewing and best practices as a Seven Challenges certified trainer. Facilitated weekly Seven Challenges teen substance-abuse groups Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital April 2010- January 2011 Social Services Provider- Facilitated group therapy for co-occurring substance abuse and mental health consumers using motivational interviewing as well as cognitive behavioral therapies. Authored biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans using the recovery model. Strong clinical skills including person-centered treatment planning, crisis plan development, case management and coordination of needed services for consumers. Utilized crisis management skills to insure personal empowerment techniques for patients and staff. Assisted clients in setting goals, identifying services needed to reach goals, and assessing progress. Experienced in actively participating in multidisciplinary teams for treatment planning and clinical intervention. MSW Graduate Internship C & T Counseling Services Fall 2008- May 2009 Provided case management and therapeutic intervention services to youth and adults using individual and group treatment for chemical dependency, anger management, family violence intervention and life skills. Evaluated clients using interviewing and psychological testing tools. Co-facilitated substance abuse groups. Counseled clients in individual sessions (under professional supervision). MSW Graduate Internship The Extension Fall 2007- May 2008 Co-facilitated anger management classes and support groups to help empower clientele towards self-sufficiency. Developed community resources for clients to utilize. Interviewed and created biopsychosocials for incoming clients and performed in-taking tasks.
  • 2. Honors Member of Phi Alpha Omicron Zeta Social Work Honors Society Member of Sigma Tau Delta- English Honors Society Recipient of the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program, March 2009 Community Service Activities • English as a Second Language Volunteer, First Episcopal Church 2004-2005 • President’s or Dean’s list every semester attended KSU • Recipient of two citations from Governor for Junior Achievement mentorship