Marissa Salvati
Dayville,CT
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Social Worker with a strong focus on client advocacy and a deep understanding of community resources. With 10 years of successful performance in various social work roles, brings extensive knowledge and expertise to support individuals in need. Renowned for compassionate demeanor and exceptional social perceptiveness, dedicated to providing the highest level of care and support to those served. As an MSW student, my goal is to find a career in a setting that allows utilization of my skill set while offering opportunities for professional growth. I have a strong passion for family systems and am dedicated to supporting their connections.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern (MSW)
Hasbro Children's Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Interviewed clients and their caretakers to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Provide education to caretakers regarding eating disorders
- Provide therapeutic support in a bridge therapy setting
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
Social Worker
Hasbro Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centered care.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
Social Worker
Bayberry Commons
05.2022 - Current
- Case management
- Facilitate Care plan meetings with treatment team and residents and/or responsible party
- Set up outside services and aftercare
- Help residents and staff navigate complex situations
- Provide support, encouragement and active listening to residents, family and staff
- Build strong connections with colleagues and community
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Behavioral Health Therapist
Bradley Hospital-Children's Safe Quest Program
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Develop and facilitate therapeutic group activities
- Build report with children and families
- Assist with the development of incentive and skills programs
- Train and supervise behavioral health specialists
- Advocate for children and families
- Check in with children and families regarding helpful and unhelpful behaviors
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Milieu Therapist- Children’s Partial Program
Bradley Hospital
07.2014 - 01.2021
- Work closely with members of the support staff and treatment team
- Co-Facilitate/ Facilitate therapeutic activities and group therapy
- Assist with parent-child communication
- Help children adapt to routines/schedules
- Assist children with challenging transitions into their school, hospital or home setting
- Help support/ guide social interactions with peers and adults
- Teach and help implement coping skills/strategies to children and their care takers
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provide Academic and Therapeutic Support in a school and partial setting
- Support children with complex mental health diagnosis and children who range in abilities
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
Volunteer, Summer Program
The Autism Project
06.2016 - 08.2016
- 1:1 support to children and teens on the spectrum
- Assist with completing ADLs
- Follow through with behavioral plans and coping skills
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Rhode Island College
Providence, RIMaster of Social Work - Social Work
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2025
Skills
- Written/verbal communication skills
- Exemplary interpersonal skills
- Sensitive to social issues
- Knowledgeable on best practices
- Experience supporting children of all ages and abilities
- Behavioral plan management/ implementation
- Crisis intervention
- Client assessment
- Community resources
- Creative learning
- Activity planning
- Case records management
- Referrals and networking
- Individual counseling
Timeline
Social Work Intern (MSW)
Hasbro Children's Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Social Worker
Hasbro Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Social Worker
Bayberry Commons
05.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Therapist
Bradley Hospital-Children's Safe Quest Program
01.2021 - 01.2022
Volunteer, Summer Program
The Autism Project
06.2016 - 08.2016
Milieu Therapist- Children’s Partial Program
Bradley Hospital
07.2014 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Social Work -
Rhode Island College
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Grand Canyon University
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