Marisa Schultz Erickson
Rice Lake,Minnesota
Summary
Dynamic social services professional dedicated to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being through a strong commitment to advocacy and support. Expertise in providing resources to diverse populations while upholding high ethical standards ensures a compassionate and effective approach. A collaborative mindset, adaptability to evolving needs, and a focus on delivering impactful results drive success in case management, crisis intervention, and communication. Proven ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism enhances overall effectiveness in service delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker-Care Coordinator
Aspirus St. Luke's
Duluth, MN
09.2019 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services for clients, ensuring holistic support.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to resources within community services and healthcare systems.
- Completed complex discharge planning for individuals with mental health, SUD, and developmental disabilities.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Behavior Therapist
Accend Services
Duluth, MN
03.2019 - Current
- Provide intervention services in the comprehensive multi-disciplinary evaluation and identified in the person’s individual treatment plan
- Participate in monitoring the person’s progress on goals and objectives and treatment outcomes
- Collaborate with treatment team including clients, parents, caregivers, outside professionals, and other providers
- Receive clinical supervision and intervention observation and direction
Recovery Case Manager
Fond du Lac Human Services
Duluth, MN
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Record contacts and field notes in client files
- Facilitate immediate access to assessment, treatment, and other services for clients, assuring those contacts support the client’s treatment plan
- Serve as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support clients in reaching their goals
Behavioral Health Technician
Essentia Health-Duluth
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of selected technical aspects of patient care in both the Adult and Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health Units
- Meet the goals and mission of the Behavioral Health Department and Medical Center
- Meet the requirements of the Joint Commission
- Provide safety and intervention for patients in a mental health crisis
- Developed and implemented crisis intervention strategies, enhancing client safety and well-being during emergencies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Northeast Regional Corrections Center
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Monitor and record resident movements, activities, and problems
- Supervise recreation time for residents
- Maintain ongoing security
- Counsel residents
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI12-2014
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Efficient under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Cooperative
- Analytical thinking
- Risk assessment
- Case needs assessments
- Multicultural competence
- Motivational interviewing
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker
- MN Board of Social Work, 2019
Timeline
Social Worker-Care Coordinator
Aspirus St. Luke's
09.2019 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Accend Services
03.2019 - Current
Recovery Case Manager
Fond du Lac Human Services
02.2018 - 01.2019
Behavioral Health Technician
Essentia Health-Duluth
02.2016 - 02.2018
Northeast Regional Corrections Center
03.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Wisconsin-Superior