Malachi Matin
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
- Highly motivated and well-rounded Army Veteran, Licensed Master Social Worker with an Advanced CASAC Certification. Who has taken a boots-on-the-ground approach to Human and Social Services with a passion for serving all people of different demographics. I am dedicated and ready to contribute to more positive changes by supporting patients in understanding the emotional issues beneath substance abuse and how to overcome them. Utilizes a variety of theories and models, which are selected, integrated, and adapted to the given client's biopsychosocial situation. Which include but are not limited to MI and CBT.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Counselor
Urban Recovery
Brooklyn, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized counseling and case management services to inpatients struggling with substance abuse issues
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each patient
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide emotional support, education, and skill-building opportunities for patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, monitor progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Employed evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, to help patients achieve recovery goals
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient progress, treatment interventions, and discharge planning efforts
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education to enhance clinical skills and knowledge in the field of substance abuse counseling
- Engaged in ongoing professional development and training to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in addiction treatment
- Audited charts for compliance with CARF and OASAS standards
- Assign clients to clinical staff
- Provided feedback on performance evaluations for subordinate counselors.
- Provided training to newly hired counselors on the importance of accurate documentation and adherence to professional ethics.
FAMILY RESOURCE FATHERHOOD SPECIALIST
Healthy Families Brookdale
Brooklyn, NY
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for reviewing hospital or clinic records for the purpose of screening new families for services
- Performs street outreach to enhance program enrollment of high-risk families
- Interface with other agencies and participates in community initiatives to develop and maintain community relationships and identify families for enrollment
- Assist with scheduling and rescheduling participants for intakes, assessments, and programming with community-based partners
- Interview parents prenatally/ and or immediately after the birth of their child
- Provide support and advocate for access to community health and other related services
- Assist Family Support Specialists in team effort to strengthen parent-child relationships and Fatherhood engagement
- Attends all Hospital and HFNY trainings within the required timelines
- Provides documentation of all above activities in accordance with Hospital and HFNY requirements and timelines
- Utilized BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems
- Additional duties as assigned.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Samaritan Daytop Services
Brooklyn, NY
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals
- Assist with data entry and ensure the accuracy of information in the electronic case management system, including entering case notes and assessment, case management, programming and case outcome data
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness, and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support
- Participate in clinical group supervision, staff meetings, and trainings, as scheduled
- Manage and monitor compliance with service mandates, including care coordination with providers
- Assessed mental and physical conditions of clients by consulting with professionals, conducting interviews and completing assessments
- Assist with toxicology testing and reporting, as needed
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, as needed
- Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists.
HOSPITAL HOUSEKEEPER
Department Of Veteran Affairs
Brooklyn, NY
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and adhere to OSHA standards of safe working practices
- Provided detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
- Removed all trash from guest rooms, including emptying wastebaskets and properly disposing of all soiled linen
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and patrons when performing daily duties.
LEAD COOK
Veterans Canteen Service
Brooklyn, NY
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Training new employees
- Ensure that all VCS staff maintain VSC standards of sanitation and cleanliness
- Assist with weekly/monthly inventories
- Daily/Weekly ordering of food product and supplies
- Prepared and served made to order meals
- Set up Create station daily for service to over 200 students
- Prepare food for made to order A La Carte station
- Provide interactive displays of Chartwells menus for corporate events.
REPAIR and UPKEEP NCO
US Army
Fort Drum, NY
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Supervised 3-4 soldiers in the preparation and serving of over 300 meals daily
- Held daily inspections of soldiers, equipment, and dining facility
- Supervised in daily maintenance of buildings in my area
- Held daily inspections of uniforms, cooking equipment and utensils
- Issued tasking to soldiers daily
- Mentored and lead soldiers.
LINE COOK
US Army
Fort Hood, TX
01.2007 - 04.2012
- Prepared a variety of foods, meat, seafood, poultry vegetables and cold food items
- Upheld proper food safety and sanitation standards
- Worked short order station serving up to 300 soldiers daily.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Yeshiva University
New York, NY05-2024
Bachelors of Social Work in Mental Health and Human Services -
Medgar Evers College
06.2022
Associate of Science in Mental Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse Counseling
Kingsborough Community College
12.2019
Pastry/Culinary Arts Diploma -
Virginia College
06.2016
Skills
- Individual therapy
- Crisis management
- Empathetic Counseling
- Testing specimens
- Community resources
- Client evaluation
- Defining treatment objectives
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Supervision
- Solution-focused counseling
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Credentials And Training
- Advanced CASAC
- Licensed Master Social Worker
Timeline
Lead Counselor
Urban Recovery
02.2023 - Current
FAMILY RESOURCE FATHERHOOD SPECIALIST
Healthy Families Brookdale
07.2022 - 02.2023
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Samaritan Daytop Services
03.2020 - 07.2022
HOSPITAL HOUSEKEEPER
Department Of Veteran Affairs
09.2018 - 03.2020
LEAD COOK
Veterans Canteen Service
08.2015 - 01.2018
REPAIR and UPKEEP NCO
US Army
05.2012 - 10.2014
LINE COOK
US Army
01.2007 - 04.2012
Master of Science - Social Work
Yeshiva University
Bachelors of Social Work in Mental Health and Human Services -
Medgar Evers College
Associate of Science in Mental Health and Human Services - Substance Abuse Counseling
Kingsborough Community College
Pastry/Culinary Arts Diploma -
Virginia College
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