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
Montgomery, Alabama
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
Tuskegee, Alabama
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
Tuskegee, Alabama
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
Tuskegee, Alabama
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
Tuskegee, Alabama
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
Kilby Correctional Facility - Montgomery, AL
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, AL05-2005
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
The Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama05-2003
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