Daniel Marcus
Milwaukee
Summary
Social worker with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families across behavioral health and community-based settings, with a clinical focus on eating disorders. Skilled in engagement, assessment, psychoeducation, and care coordination, and experienced in developing and facilitating support programming, including launching ANAD’s first ARFID peer support group and leading ongoing sessions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Group Intern
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and launched ANAD’s first ARFID peer support group, building a new support offering to address a major gap for an underserved eating disorder population.
- Facilitated ongoing ARFID group sessions, guiding check-ins, reinforcing group guidelines, and supporting a safe, supportive space for peer connection.
- Recruited, screened, and coordinated volunteer facilitators and co-facilitators to staff the group and support expansion from biweekly to weekly meetings.
- Planned and moderated an ARFID caregiver workshop, overseeing logistics, promotion, and live session flow to strengthen caregiver education and support.
- Led cross-organization collaboration to secure speakers, share caregiver resources, and increase visibility of new ARFID programming.
Admissions Specialist
Equip Health
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive intake assessments, including mental health screenings and preliminary diagnostic evaluations, to determine clinical eligibility for eating disorder treatment.
- Served as the primary liaison for patients and families throughout the admissions process, providing guidance on treatment expectations, medical clearance, insurance requirements, and ROI documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to gather clinical data needed for insurance authorization and coordinated care transitions to ensure timely program entry.
- Supported vulnerable populations by brokering access to evidence-based eating disorder care, aligning services with individual treatment goals and psychosocial needs.
Community Outreach Specialist
Reema Health
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Leveraged data insights from Reema’s platform to design and execute targeted outreach strategies that supported new member acquisition and improved engagement outcomes.
- Applied in-depth knowledge of diverse health plans and regional healthcare resources to effectively connect members with appropriate services across multiple U.S. markets.
- Managed a high-volume outbound call load to consistently meet or exceed monthly outreach and enrollment targets.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams to align outreach efforts, streamline workflows, and ensure the successful implementation of engagement strategies.
Community Guide
Reema Health
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Built trusting, collaborative relationships with members by employing a trauma-informed, empathetic, and strength-based approach to support holistic well-being.
- Engaged members through consistent outreach via text, phone calls, and home visits, tailoring communication methods to individual needs and accessibility.
- Facilitated connections to community-based resources, provided ongoing follow-up, and accompanied members to appointments to ensure access and continuity of care.
- Empowered members to foster independence, self-efficacy, and personal growth by reinforcing their strengths and promoting self-advocacy.
Family Support Advocate
Acelero Learning
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Partnered with families to promote children’s healthy development and school readiness through culturally responsive engagement and collaborative goal-setting aligned with Head Start performance standards.
- Delivered individualized, strengths-based support to high-need families in the Head Start program, addressing barriers to stability and promoting long-term resilience.
- Built and sustained strong relationships with community providers to connect families with critical resources, counseling, treatment, and interventions that support overall well-being and self-sufficiency.
Family Case Manager
Children’s Wisconsin
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted comprehensive safety assessments and developed individualized safety plans to mitigate risk and ensure child and family well-being.
- Created and managed detailed case and service plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary teams to promote goal-driven progress and long-term stability.
- Prepared and presented case updates, recommendations, and documentation in court proceedings, demonstrating strong advocacy and legal reporting skills.
- Facilitated Family Team Meetings to engage families and stakeholders in collaborative decision-making, goal setting, and coordinated care planning.
Case Manager
Southwest Key Programs
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Monitored compliance with court-ordered conditions through regular home and school visits, ensuring youth accountability and early intervention when concerns arose.
- Conducted initial client and family intakes to assess needs, gather background information, and establish rapport to support individualized service planning.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08-2026
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social Work
Winona State University
Winona, MN12-2016
Skills
- Trauma Informed Care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client engagement and rapport building
- Strengths-based approach
- Group facilitation
- Care coordination
- Crisis Intervention
- Resource navigation
- Workflow optimization
- Sales and Marketing
Timeline
Support Group Intern
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
09.2025 - Current
Admissions Specialist
Equip Health
04.2024 - Current
Community Outreach Specialist
Reema Health
01.2023 - 04.2024
Community Guide
Reema Health
05.2021 - 12.2022
Family Support Advocate
Acelero Learning
08.2018 - 05.2021
Family Case Manager
Children’s Wisconsin
12.2017 - 08.2018
Case Manager
Southwest Key Programs
12.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social Work
Winona State University
Master of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee