DeMarcus Martin
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Masters of Social Worker with 6 years of experience and training in child/family social work, school, and community based social work. With a strong passion on building on the client's existing strengths, assets, and resources and the support available in their relationships and community. Authorized to work in the US for any employer Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Peachford Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
Intake Assessment Counselor
Peachford Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct bio-pyscho-social assessments to evaluate the acuity and clinical urgency of patients, intervene in crises, and engage in case consultations with peers and supervisors while demonstrating strong clinical judgment in assessment & application of diagnostic criteria, clinical formulations, and triage decisions
- Respond to crisis calls and manage patient escalations from internal and external parties that require additional assessment, intervention, and immediate support in adherence to the hospital's service standards
- Conduct substance abuse assessments to determine appropriate levels of care and ensure timely referrals to medical, detoxification, or other treatment resources as needed
- Educate patients in identifying and managing personal, familial, and occupational factors that are potentially impacting functioning, work performance, quality of life, and/or well being
- Maintain ongoing familiarity with a wide range of community resources, self-help groups, and employer-specific benefits to ensure appropriate referrals
- Perform insurance benefit verifications and pre-authorizations for treatment as needed.
Juvenile Detention Case Manager
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Performs and/or directs intake services to youth
- Provides counseling to individuals, groups, or families, to effect positive change in the youth's behavior and/or social situations
- Provide collaborative meetings with other agency stake holders for discharge recommendations
- Leads or participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify youths' strengths, resources, symptoms, and behavioral challenges to develop and monitor an effective implementation of the service plan
- Prepares and submit required reports and other documentation
- Attend continuing education course geared towards trends and professional development in the field of Case Management Services
- Maintain confidentiality of Case Record and release information as required by policy.
Case Manager
Covenant House Georgia
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs
- Introduced, negotiated and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement
- Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures
- Developed and implemented case plans
- Referred clients to social services agencies
- Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments
- Developed strong connections with patients, their families and peers through effective listening and interpersonal skills.
Case Manager Intern
The Salvation Army, Red Shield Services
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse
- Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals
- Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Behavior Analysis Criminal Justice Applied Behavior Analysis
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA05.2013
Skills
- EXCEL (Less than 1 year)
- MICROSOFT WORD (Less than 1 year)
- NETWORKING (Less than 1 year)
- POWERPOINT (Less than 1 year)
- THERAPY (Less than 1 year)
- Case Management
- Counseling
- Microsoft Office
- Documentation
- Mental Health
- Social Work
- Utilization review
- Typing
- Motivational interviewing
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Networking
- PowerPoint Leadership
- Active Listening
- Customer and Personal Service
- Time Management
- Service Orientation
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Treatment planning
- Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
- Life skills counseling
- Family reunification specialist
- Case Documentation
- Organization and Multitasking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Attitude
- Email and Telephone Etiquette
- Client Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Community Resources
- Case Planning
- Documentation proficiency
- Records Management
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Crisis Intervention
- Emotional awareness
- Treatment Planning
- MS Office
- Case Management Tracking
- Patient support
- Case Needs Assessment
Personal Information
Title: Master Social Worker (MSW)
Timeline
Case Manager
Peachford Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Intake Assessment Counselor
Peachford Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Juvenile Detention Case Manager
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
08.2019 - 06.2023
Case Manager
Covenant House Georgia
10.2017 - 08.2018
Case Manager Intern
The Salvation Army, Red Shield Services
08.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Science - Behavior Analysis Criminal Justice Applied Behavior Analysis
Savannah State University