Anthony Davis, LMSW
Smyrna
Summary
Dynamic social work professional with a strong foundation in conflict resolution and risk assessment. Experienced in supervising teams and delivering patient care, committed to fostering therapeutic relationships and enhancing clients well-being through targeted interventions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker
Appoquinmink School District
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with school administrators, guidance counselors, nurses, and other stakeholders to implement comprehensive student support plans.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support student Behavior and at-risk students.
- Facilitated crisis intervention services, ensuring timely support for students in distress.
- Developed and maintained relationships with families to foster communication and engagement in student progress. Connect families with external support systems such as housing, food pantries, and local mental health resources.
- Conduct home visits to assess living situations, deliver resources, and reengage families who have disconnected from the school.
- Address chronic absenteeism by providing families with supports to assist students with improving attendance and pressing truancy charges as a last resort.
Social Worker/Service Supervisor
Vision Quest- Residential Alternative to Detention Center (RAD)
07.2018 - 11.2025
- Supervised Service workers and Direct care workers, in addition to overseeing program operations in the evening, ensuring program fidelity, safety, and efficient program operations.
- Supervise and build therapeutic relationship with youth.
- Facilitate Clinical Groups and Complete intake describing rules and regulations of program.
- Improved employee morale and engagement by developing team building activities and encouraging open communication among staff members.
- Managed daily operations in a fast-paced environment while ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
- Conducted thorough pre-sentence investigations and prepared detailed reports for the courts, aiding informed decision making.
- Improved community safety through proactive risk assessment and management of high-risk offenders.
Mental Health Technician- PRN
Dover Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Provide direct patient care to adults and adolescents with a wide range of disorders, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Monitor patients closely and conduct observation rounds, prioritizing patient safety as the top concern.
- Participate in treatment planning by identifying patients problems, needs, and strengths.
- Assist in the admission process, including vital sign assessment, safety searches, specimen collection, and patient orientation.
- Plan, prepare, and conduct group therapy programs for patients, and document accurately.
- Participate in hospital codes as necessary for unit safety, partnering with the Charge Nurse to ensure successful shift operations and maintaining an engaging, therapeutic environment for high patient satisfaction.
Social Worker
Caesar Rodney School District- Kent Elementary ILC
02.2021 - 09.2024
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Assessed the effectiveness of social work interventions through ongoing evaluation and reflection, making necessary adjustments to better serve student needs.
- Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
- Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
- Established supportive relationships with at-risk students through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent follow up.
- Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Trained staff in deescalation techniques and hands on physical restraint methods, delivering instruction in a professional, safety-first manner and ensuring adherence to applicable policies.
3.1 Men's Residential Program Supervisor
Care Coordinator L IOP/DUI Counselor L OP/MAT Counselor - CCSP Harrington Withdrawal Management Center (Now CORAS Wellness & Behavior Health)
06.2016 - 02.2021
- Support client growth through coordination of all program areas including record keeping, treatment planning discharge/transition planning and crisis management.
- Supervised daily operations of residential programs, ensuring compliance with state regulations and organizational standards.
- Managed daily operations of the residential facility to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for residents.
- Enhanced staff performance through ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring for continuous professional development.
- Maintained accurate records of resident progress, incidents, and other relevant information in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Implemented effective communication strategies among staff members to foster a cohesive work environment focused on delivering high quality care.
- Handled conflict resolution among residents promptly and professionally, promoting a harmonious living environment for all parties involved.
- Coordinated with community resources to provide additional support services for residents such as mental health counseling or vocational training opportunities.
- Served as a key liaison between the residential facility and regulatory agencies during inspections or audits, demonstrating full compliance with established standards.
- Support client growth through coordination of all program areas including record keeping, treatment planning discharge/transition planning and crisis management.
- Managed daily operations of the residential facility to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for residents.
- Enhanced staff performance through ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring for continuous professional development.
- Maintained accurate records of resident progress, incidents, and other relevant information in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Implemented effective communication strategies among staff members to foster a cohesive work environment focused on delivering high quality care.
- Handled conflict resolution among residents promptly and professionally, promoting a harmonious living environment for all parties involved.
- Coordinated with community resources to provide additional support services for residents such as mental health counseling or vocational training opportunities.
- Served as a key liaison between the residential facility and regulatory agencies during inspections or audits, demonstrating full compliance with established standards.
Social Worker
Northnode Counseling Group
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Improved clients well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing, assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Social Work Intern
MOT Charter High School
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted students in identifying personal and academic challenges, fostering a supportive environment.
- Coordinated individual counseling sessions, tailoring approaches to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to implement intervention strategies for at-risk students.
- Developed and maintained case notes, ensuring accurate documentation of student progress.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Delaware State University
Dover, DE05-2017
Bachelors of Social Work -
Delaware State University
Dover, DE05-2016
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Verbal and written communication
- Strong work ethic
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Adaptable to policies and procedures
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment planning
- Risk Assessment
- Referrals and networking
- Efficient under pressure
- Conflict Resolution
Affiliations
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. - Dover DE Alumni Chapter Polemarch (President) from 2024-2026
- National Association of Social Workers
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker
Certified School Social Worker - Certified Personal emergency
Interventions Trainer (Devereux) - Certified Safety Techniques Trainer
(Devereux) - CPR Certified
- LLAM Certified
Timeline
School Social Worker
Appoquinmink School District
09.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician- PRN
Dover Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 09.2025
Social Worker
Caesar Rodney School District- Kent Elementary ILC
02.2021 - 09.2024
Social Worker/Service Supervisor
Vision Quest- Residential Alternative to Detention Center (RAD)
07.2018 - 11.2025
Social Worker
Northnode Counseling Group
06.2017 - 02.2018
3.1 Men's Residential Program Supervisor
Care Coordinator L IOP/DUI Counselor L OP/MAT Counselor - CCSP Harrington Withdrawal Management Center (Now CORAS Wellness & Behavior Health)
06.2016 - 02.2021
Social Work Intern
MOT Charter High School
07.2015 - 05.2016
Masters of Social Work -
Delaware State University
Bachelors of Social Work -
Delaware State University