Anthony DiPaula LSW

• Responds to the emotional needs of those requesting assistance through screening, assessment, crisis intervention, and referral.
• Working with local police departments to collectively make the best decision for the patient's safety in the community.
• Working with psychiatrists to pursue Involuntary commitments for those who are deemed not safe for society.

Facilitated groups for primary mental health intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs for children, teens, adults, and perinatal clients. Verified that all candidates held LAC, LSW, or MFT credentials with one year of relevant experience. Mandated PMH-C, DBT, or ERP training for all mental health service providers.

• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, managed case documentation, facilitated referrals, engaged in community outreach, provided one-on-one therapy sessions, and coordinated care with prescribers.

• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services to clients and families; review cases with supervisor, formulate diagnosis, assess appropriate treatment and case management interventions and coordinate care to improve the mental health of the child.

• Obtain psychiatric patients in the ER who are undiagnosed that require excess verbal as well as physical de-escalation.
• Work with doctors and Therapists to educate patients on the process of psychiatric treatment.

• Supervised a full lodge of residents from Juvenile Detention Center and kept a safe and protected environment for all residents and employees.
• Represented and proudly upheld the mission of Carrier Clinic by serving as the first responder to address high-risk situations.
• Facilitated therapy groups, performed verbal de-escalation and practiced exemplary and safe physical intervention.
• Volunteered to transfer to Comprehensive Services Unit due to a need for experienced counselors with strong leadership abilities.
• Possess excellent and intuitive understanding of high-risk situations and high-acuity patient needs.
• Actively shadowed Social Work Team outside of scheduled working hours to better understand adult family issues and dynamics.

• Supervised recreational and work activities for male juvenile offenders ages 14-18.
• Issued disciplinary action for inappropriate behavior and assisted offenders with personal problems in a safe and controlled environment.
• Applied conflict resolution techniques to reduce physical and verbal confrontations.

• Directed sorting facilities involving P&D, road dispatch, productivity, quality assurance, specialty freight handling, claims prevention, load averaging and safety protocols.

• Managed and conducted employee interviews, tours and orientation.
• Acted as new employee liaison assisting with integration into the work environment and managing staff person.