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Marius Patton

Hartford,CT

Summary

I am a highly motivated professional social worker/therapist seeking to advocate and support justice-involved individuals transitioning back into the community. With my combined 23 years of federal service I have been committed to rehabilitation and community reintegration for U.S. Veterans. I believe my clinical expertise, case management experience, and genuine passion for helping others make me well-suited to contribute greatly to your team.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Readjustment Counseling Therapist

Dept. of Veteran Affairs - Montgomery Vet Center
10.2016 - Current
    • Establish strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
    • Engage in providing therapeutic treatment for individuals, groups, and family counseling services for issues related to the readjustment of military Veterans.
    • Maintain detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
    • Establish clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
    • Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions to clients suffering from mental health issues.
    • Possess a comprehensive knowledge base of community resources for internal and external stakeholders.
    • Independently provide psychosocial assessments to identify the functionality and needs of the client to formulate and implement a treatment plan.
    • Effectively function in the role as peer support, mentor-mentee coach, group facilitator, or agency liaison for internal and external stakeholders.
    • Provide outreach, community education and referrals to internal and external stakeholders, appropriate agencies/programs.

VA Supportive Housing Case Manager

Department of Veteran Affairs
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • Assisted clients in developing budgeting skills and financial planning strategies necessary for maintaining stable housing situations long-term.
  • Established partnerships within the community to address various barriers faced by clients seeking stable housing opportunities, such as employment or mental health support services.
  • Empowered clients to make informed decisions related to their housing needs by conducting comprehensive assessments and providing tailored guidance.
  • Enhanced client self-sufficiency through the coordination of relevant community resources and services.
  • Contributed to the overall success of the housing program by participating in regular staff meetings, sharing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
  • Developed effective time-management skills while juggling multiple caseloads concurrently without sacrificing quality of care provided.
  • Provided crisis intervention services as necessary to ensure client safety while addressing urgent issues related to shelter or transitional living arrangements.
  • Ensured program compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through diligent monitoring of policies and procedures.
  • Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.

Supervisory Social Worker/Program Manager

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
06.2008 - 09.2011
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Provided direct and indirect supervision over the clinical care management team.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
  • Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
  • Supervised interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.
  • Ensure service members and veterans received patient-centered integrated care.
  • Ensure all service members and veterans were screened for nurse and/or social work care management services.

MHICH Social Work Team Leader

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
05.2006 - 06.2008
  • Coordinate with community residential care agencies relative to placement of Veterans.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
  • Provide case management to seriously mentally ill Veterans and family members.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.

Psychiatric Unit Social Worker

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
01.2006 - 05.2006
  • Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
  • Conduct admission interviews with Veterans and formulate psychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Coordinate discharge and aftercare treatment plan.
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.

Correctional Officer

Alabama Department of Corrections
08.1999 - 08.2000
    • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
    • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
    • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
    • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
    • Oversaw security, custody and control of inmate population.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05-2005

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

The Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama
05-2003

Skills

  • Proficient in various software programs
  • Self-motivated
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Keen critical thinking skills
  • Punctual
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Highly Effective Communication and Listening Skills
  • Crisis intervention
  • Team Player
  • Individual /Group therapy facilitation
  • Supportive Advocate/Community Liaison
  • Optimistic leader with a desire to positively influence growth and transformation

Timeline

Readjustment Counseling Therapist

Dept. of Veteran Affairs - Montgomery Vet Center
10.2016 - Current

VA Supportive Housing Case Manager

Department of Veteran Affairs
01.2016 - 10.2016

Supervisory Social Worker/Program Manager

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
06.2008 - 09.2011

MHICH Social Work Team Leader

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
05.2006 - 06.2008

Psychiatric Unit Social Worker

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
01.2006 - 05.2006

Correctional Officer

Alabama Department of Corrections
08.1999 - 08.2000

Master of Social Work - Social Work

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

The Alabama State University
Marius Patton