Matthew Perez
Tampa,FL
Summary
I was born in raised in the state of New Jersey. I moved to the state of Florida to obtain my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Tampa. What drives me to wake up every morning is my passion for acquiring a broad range of skills to equip my tool belt.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager - Children's CSU
Gracepoint Wellness
12.2023 - Current
- Conduct psychosocial assessments on youth patients in crisis and frame a productive treatment plan in line with the circumstances surrounding the admission.
- Participate in treatment team meetings with clinical staff to determine if a patient is eligible for discharge; coordinate with outpatient service providers to organize extended care.
- Collaborate with licensed clinicians to identify whether a child meets the criteria to be placed under the Florida Baker Act.
Dependency Case Manager
Family Support Services
06.2023 - Current
- Manage a caseload of children and families involved in the Florida Dependency Court to enforce safety and permanency.
- Assess the family unit and assign the appropriate services relevant to the reason for removal; collaborate with service providers in the community by referring clients in need of assistance per their court-ordered case plan tasks.
- Compile legal documentation and testify in court on behalf of a case; report on compliance with services and provide recommendations in line with the best interest of children.
Behavioral Health Technician - Children's CSU
Gracepoint Wellness
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised and built rapport with a unit of 30 children in crisis who have been placed under the Florida Baker Act.
- Assisted patients with intakes, discharges, and activities of daily living; promoted engagement with group activities in efforts to achieve treatment outcomes.
- Partner with clinical staff to de-escalate the behavior of unruly patients through crisis intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL05.2023
Skills
Child Welfare
Court Proceedings
Referrals
Psychosocial Assessment
Discharge Planning
Crisis Intervention
Certification
Certified Child Welfare Case Manager
Timeline
Care Manager - Children's CSU
Gracepoint Wellness
12.2023 - Current
Dependency Case Manager
Family Support Services
06.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician - Children's CSU
Gracepoint Wellness
06.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tampa