Mariah Henriques, LMSW
Hartford,CT
Summary
Experienced master's level social worker with 10 years of expertise serving diverse client populations. Proficient in crisis intervention and providing clinical support to individuals facing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Committed to utilizing extensive background to assist clients in need of comprehensive clinical support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HUD-VASH Case Manager
Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2023 - Current
- Provide case management services for a caseload of Veterans in the HUD-VASH Program with frequency congruent to their need and acuity scale determination.
- Review agreements between Section 8, landlords, Public Housing Authorities, contracted agencies and the VA in establishing appropriate referral sites for HUD-VASH placements.
- Perform residential site visits of HUD-VASH housing to ensure that Veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local housing codes.
- Coordinate care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the Veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery and linking and referring Veterans to the VA Medical Center, VA Regional Offices and community agencies.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members.
- Participate in discharge planning with other disciplines and is responsible for ensuring that discharge plans are executed in a manner that is timely and appropriate.
- Provide education to Veterans and families on community resources, Advance Directives and VA benefits.
- Liaison between VA and community resources, to include marketing and public relation duties as needed.
- Maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), The Joint Commission, VA and medical center policy and procedures.
Clinical Team Coordinator
Center for Human Development
11.2018 - 02.2024
- Provided 35 person-centered treatment plans within multidisciplinary team that support persons (age 18+) in community-based behavioral health program, known as ACCS (Adult Community Clinical Services)
- Provided clinical case management, counseling, care coordination, crisis intervention support and rehabilitative skill building to adults with co-occurring mental health illness and substance use disorder in community setting
- Coordinated rapid assessments, developing crisis management plans for admission to mental health inpatient programs
- Reviewed clients' historical records and providers' notes to accurately determine clients strengths and limitations prior to being referred for community mental health services
- Provided supportive counseling and assist individuals in developing effective coping strategies to manage social, economic, occupational, educational and familial stressors
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
MSW Social Work Intern
Rushford Behavioral Health
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Graduate internship under supervision of LCSW in Meriden adolescent and young adult PHP/IOP
- Assessed and planned patient care by evaluating psychiatric and psychosocial needs of clients; organizes and prioritizes care and treatment and advocates appropriate resources for clients and families
- Provided direct care to 20 clients utilizing individual, group and family therapy specific to each client's needs
- Provided continuous education to patient and family members and refers them to appropriate levels of care, to support groups and to other available resources in order to maximize care and facilitate recovery or treatment process
- Collaborated with colleagues and intercommunity agencies to provide integrated delivery of healthcare to all clients and families
MSW Social Work Intern
Newignton VA Medical Center
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Graduate internship under supervision of LCSW in HUD-VASH program working with veterans' population
- Performed eligibility assessments to determine veterans' eligibility for VA health care
- Identified housing opportunities (apartments, rental agencies and home owners) to begin process of finding local affordable housing for veterans
- Utilized Housing First approach to work with 15 veterans to ensure rapid housing placement and stability
- Engaged veterans in critical time intervention strategy during enrollment into HUD-VASH program
- Interviewed, counseled, and case managed veterans by conducting biopsychosocial assessments to identify treatment needs
- Established and maintained intensive therapeutic client-worker relationship with veteran, family, staff and community programs/agencies and formulated case management treatment goals and plans that addressed identified needs, stressors and problems
Child Development Specialist
Klingberg Family Centers
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Webster House, medical residential facility for (6-7) DCF care teenagers, that serviced clients whom have complex medical and behavioral needs including, diabetes, seizures, physical and developmental disabilities, sleep apnea etc
- Utilized therapeutic crisis and behavioral and cognitive interventions to ensure safe environment
- Provide education and support to parents as needed
- Performed 1:1 sessions to support children in transition to foster placement
- Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs
- Performed early intervention services and documented results
MSW Social Work Intern
Hartford High School
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Graduate internship under supervision of LCMSW in Support for Pregnant and Parenting Teens program working with teen moms' population
- Facilitated parenting and life skill groups with 10 pregnant teenage girls
- Groups included, engagement, wellness, self-esteem, anger management and trauma
- Conducted home and school visits
- Engaged in individual and family counseling
- Organized collaborative meetings with community support agencies and educational administrators to prevent truancy
Support Specialist
Community Mental Health Affiliates
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Community Support and Recovery Specialist that provided case management services to 25 adults with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance use disorders
- Coordinated and provided services within integrated and recovery oriented system of care
- Supported clients with achieving and maintaining highest degree of independent functioning
- Provided individual interventions, counseling, and coordinated appropriate services as directed in clients' treatment plan
BSW Social Work Intern
Community Mental Health Affiliates
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Undergraduate internship under supervision of LCSW in Jail diversion for Women program working with female offenders' population
- Co-facilitated women's groups with women involved in judicial system, post incarceration providing trauma informed, mental health and substance abuse treatment
- Groups included trauma, engagement, DBT (Dialectal Behavioral Therapy), and anger management
- Developed grief and loss curriculum and facilitated groups
- Accompanied staff to court to assess female clients for potential diversion engagement in services
- Managed caseload of 15 individuals
- Accompanied staff to court to assess female clients for potential diversion engagement in services
Education
Master of Social Work - Mental Health, Casework
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Criminal Justice
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT12.2015
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Risk Assessment
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Psychiatric Disorders
Certification
Initial Educator Certification
Additional Information - Awards And Acknowledgements
- Phi Alpha Honor Society Chi Upsilon Chapter - 2015
- City of Hartford Academic Success Award - 2013
Timeline
HUD-VASH Case Manager
Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Team Coordinator
Center for Human Development
11.2018 - 02.2024
MSW Social Work Intern
Rushford Behavioral Health
01.2018 - 05.2018
MSW Social Work Intern
Newignton VA Medical Center
09.2017 - 01.2018
Child Development Specialist
Klingberg Family Centers
09.2016 - 11.2017
MSW Social Work Intern
Hartford High School
08.2016 - 04.2017
Support Specialist
Community Mental Health Affiliates
01.2015 - 05.2016
BSW Social Work Intern
Community Mental Health Affiliates
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Criminal Justice
Central Connecticut State University
Master of Social Work - Mental Health, Casework
University of Connecticut
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