Matthew Smith
Summary
Experienced clinician specializing in holistic patient evaluations and diverse treatment modalities. Proven ability to improve patient outcomes through tailored care strategies in virtual and in-person settings. Skilled in crisis intervention and group therapy, fostering strong therapeutic alliances. Dedicated to integrating evidence-based
practices for comprehensive mental health support.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Social Worker
Mount Carmel Health System
2025 - Current
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations, and issues, and implement services to address needs.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments with patients arriving by ambulance and police, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Maximized client engagement in treatment by employing motivational interviewing techniques, building rapport, and addressing barriers to change.
- Intervene with patients presenting complex psychosocial needs, providing assessment and support for issues such as housing instability, substance use, domestic violence, and mental health concerns.
- Assist patients in determining eligibility for social programs, financial assistance, and community resources; connect patients to appropriate funding sources, and external agencies.
- Provide crisis intervention services to patients and families in acute distress, ensuring immediate support and safety planning.
- Coordinate and facilitate individualized discharge plans for high-risk populations to ensure continuity of care post-discharge, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Receive and act on referrals from physicians, nurses, case managers, and other care team members, primarily within the emergency department, with additional support provided to inpatient units as needed.
Health Officer
Appleseed Community Mental Health Center
2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive safety assessments for individuals in acute psychiatric crisis within secure environments to determine appropriate level of care.
- Delivered Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) services, promoting stabilization and recovery through individualized interventions.
- Performed diagnostic assessments to inform treatment planning and service coordination.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely referrals and continuity of care.
- Maintained detailed clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and agency standards.
- Demonstrated crisis management skills and clinical judgment in high-pressure situations.
Associate Primary Clinician
Charlie Health
2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services in a virtual intensive outpatient program, including assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge coordination for diverse age groups.
- Integrated evidence-based modalities into treatment, including CBT and motivational interviewing (MI); adapted approaches to meet individual client needs.
- Facilitated engaging and clinically effective group therapy sessions using both process-oriented and didactic styles; passionate advocate for the healing power of group work.
- Conducted family therapy sessions, and maintained regular, clinically informed communication with families and referents to support continuity of care.
- Provided referrals and resources to families for community-based support services.
- Collaborated across departments to ensure seamless care coordination and treatment progress.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in compliance with the Joint Commission, state, and internal standards.
- Demonstrated creativity and warmth in virtual sessions, fostering strong therapeutic alliances with clients across age ranges.
- Confidently supported teens and young adults through complex emotional and behavioral challenges in a virtual setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary staff conferences to evaluate and refine treatment plans.
- Available for evening sessions to accommodate client schedules, and maximize accessibility.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for patients with mental health challenges.
Acute Care Float Pool Tech
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
08.2021 - 09.2025
- At a level 1 hospital in the Float Pool department, providing care to 40 units within the hospital to remain flexible, determined, and retain clinical knowledge and adaptability within med-surg to surgical trauma intensive care units.
- Following directions from the nursing staff for blood draws, electrocardiography, and vitals.
- Offered support and comfort to families during challenging times for terminally ill and critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes, and streamlined communication among healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated empathy and de-escalation when dealing with patients experiencing pain or distress.
Trauma Clinical Intern Social Worker
OhioHealth Grant Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted new admissions, as well as mental health and drug assessments for trauma-intensive care unit patients.
- Strong ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, to communicate effectively, and to collaborate with a team, patients, and reps to improve patient recovery times.
- Completed interventions with the patients for the basis of emotional support, as it pertains to their discharge and recovery from trauma.
- Offered addiction counseling and trauma therapy in an adult intensive care unit.
- Solid understanding of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic, and traumatic conditions; familiar with common medications, their effects, and side effects, as well as medical terminology.
- Participated in regular supervision sessions, receiving feedback to improve professional skills and knowledge continually.
- Actively engaged with patients on mental health, sourced from admission in the TICU.
- Well-practiced in implementing treatment goals and objectives when working with individuals, families, and groups to address crisis assessments and emergent needs, ensuring comprehensive support and effective interventions.
- Supported multidisciplinary teams in daily operational meetings and case reviews.
Clinical Social Worker Intern
Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Thoroughly performed assessments with primary care and walk-in patients on emergent biopsychosocial issues.
- Skilled in identifying and utilizing community resources, making referrals, and coordinating the service needs for the patient.
- Proficient in assessing the psychosocial needs of veterans, and developing tailored treatment plans to address their specific concerns.
- Applied strong counseling techniques to address veterans' unique needs.
- Facilitated end-of-life planning for patients by managing healthcare power of attorney documentation.
- Conducted pain outcome assessments for active-duty military personnel and veterans, enhancing personalized care.
- Recruited and coordinated with new VA patients to help implement the LGBTQ veteran care initiative.
- Worked with patients to ensure overall health and coordinated, if needed, including medication disbursement, home support, and mental health.
- Established therapeutic alliances with clients by utilizing active listening skills, and demonstrating empathy during sessions.
- Skilled in working with veterans and their families from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
- Applied strong counseling techniques to address their unique needs.
- Skilled in identifying veterans' challenges, strengths, areas for improvement, coping mechanisms, and the support needed to enhance their well-being.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client social and emotional well-being.
- Educated clients about available community resources and support services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The Ohio State University
Mansfield, OHMaster's of Science - Social Work
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Community resource identification
- Psychiatric assessment
- Treatment planning
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Team was nominated for Spirit of Teamwork award for working together with respect and professionalism to provide the best care possible with multiple specialties for a critical patient in a high acuity and emotional situation.
Certification
- OH Licensed Social Worker, S.2511813
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Acute Care Float Pool Tech
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
08.2021 - 09.2025
Trauma Clinical Intern Social Worker
OhioHealth Grant Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
Clinical Social Worker Intern
Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Master's of Science - Social Work
The Ohio State University
Emergency Room Social Worker
Mount Carmel Health System
2025 - Current
Health Officer
Appleseed Community Mental Health Center
2025 - Current
Associate Primary Clinician
Charlie Health
2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The Ohio State University