Matthew David Marquardt
Denver,CO
Summary
Compassionate and effective Licensed Professional Counselor with strong rapport-building and communication skills when working with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams from diverse backgrounds. Self-driven and highly effective working both independently and collaboratively with others. Known for creating a supportive therapeutic environment, maintaining a positive and professional approach, and consistently exceeding performance expectations through high quality client care and strong clinical outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Care Manager
Evolvedmd
06.2024 - Current
- Built and independently managed a high-volume behavioral health caseload within an integrated primary care setting, providing assessments and therapeutic interventions while maintaining an average of 6–8 patient visits per day.
- Collaborated and build strong relationships with Primary Care Providers (PCPs) to integrate behavioral health services into primary care, building significant trust and fostering teamwork.
- Presented and advocated for behavioral health services to providers, addressing concerns and gaining buy-in to drive referrals and program success.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based interventions and optimizing care delivery workflows.
- Developed advanced communication and leadership skills through the Collaborative Care Leadership Development Program (CCLDP).
Post-Graduate Counselor
Judi's House
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered quality, comprehensive and well-integrated clinical grief services in alignment with patient needs.
- Facilitated 3 group sessions per week
- Conducted assessments and provided recommendations for services
- Counseled clients in group, individual, and family sessions
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
Intern Therapist
Maria Droste Counseling Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed the ability to independently manage a clinical caseload, including conducting assessments, maintaining documentation, and providing therapeutic interventions under supervision.
- Completed 600-hour internship working with adolescents, adults, seniors, and couples.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
- Managed private pay and Medicaid billing processes while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and compliance with practice standards.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from PTSD, depression, and burn injuries.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary team to provide consistent care and minimize diversion in a hospital setting.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided evidenced based treatments such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure
Graduate Assistant
The Citadel
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Supported department members with administrative and academic assistance.
- Organized various course materials as directed by professor.
- Proctored and graded exams for undergraduate classes.
Student Research Assistant
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Listened to recorded therapy sessions to rate provider behavior and child engagement in treatment sessions.
- Observed various styles of building rapport and the therapeutic alliance.
- Received certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Lead Wilderness Field Instructor
Trails Carolina Wilderness Therapy
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Led field team in supervision of 6 to 12 student clients in Pisgah National Forest, NC while serving as mentor and field instructor.
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring and recording daily behaviors, expressed thoughts, and therapeutic outcomes for each student.
- Supported students in meeting therapeutic goals prescribed by their therapists
- Cultivated and maintained therapeutic relationships in culturally-diverse populations
- Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
- Conducted meditation, guided imagery, and breathing techniques to patients and families.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology: Clinical Counseling
The Citadel Graduate College
Charleston, SC05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2018
Skills
- TF-CBT certified
- Trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Trained in CBT
- Trained in DBT
- Trained in CBT-I
- Group therapy facilitation
- Leadership
- Relationship building
- Emergency Procedures
- Teamwork
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Supervision and Management
- Research and reporting
Additional Information
- AfterShock Community Leader 2020- Collaborated with local company to plan and implement nature clean up in community.
- Trails Carolina Employee of the Year 2019
- CPR, First Aid Certifications 2018
Certification
TF-CBT
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Timeline
Behavioral Health Care Manager
Evolvedmd
06.2024 - Current
Post-Graduate Counselor
Judi's House
05.2023 - 06.2024
Intern Therapist
Maria Droste Counseling Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2022 - 06.2022
Student Research Assistant
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2020 - 01.2022
Graduate Assistant
The Citadel
05.2019 - 05.2022
Lead Wilderness Field Instructor
Trails Carolina Wilderness Therapy
05.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Psychology: Clinical Counseling
The Citadel Graduate College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Mississippi