Richard N Brodbeck
Lawrence,STATE_US
Summary
Dynamic social worker with extensive experience at Sarah's Place Adult Day Health, adept in crisis intervention and case management. Proven ability to advocate for clients while fostering trust and empathy. Skilled in developing tailored treatment plans and facilitating support groups, enhancing client well-being and promoting holistic recovery.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Sarah's Place Adult Day Health
10.2021 - 04.2026
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
Driver and Monitor
Surrimassini
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Certified Peer Specilist
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts-DMH
2009 - 06.2013
- Used personal experienced in Mental Health and Substance Abuse to help clients understand issues and move toward recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of organizational policies and procedures by attending ongoing training sessions and participating in internal program evaluations.
- Used skills such as modeling, education, and implantation to teach daily living and coping skills.
- Advocated for client needs within mental health services systems, promoting access to appropriate care options.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients using shared lived experience as a foundation for meaningful connections.
- Developed and implemented innovative peer-led programming that focused on holistic wellness, including physical fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness activities.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to ensure client safety and stability during challenging situations.
- Maintained professional ethical standards by adhering to guidelines set forth by the Certified Peer Specialist Code of Conduct and respecting client confidentiality at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Salem State University
Salem, MA05-2009
Skills
- Case management
- Individual and group counseling
- Social services
- Crisis intervention
- Client confidentiality
- Client documentation
- Attention to detail
- Client needs assessment
- Case documentation
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy building
- Mental health training
- Referrals and networking
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Cooperative
- Motivational interviewing
- Mandatory reporting procedures
- Efficient under pressure
- Staff development
- Substance abuse expertise
- Medicare and medicaid applications
- Elder care
- Family dynamics
Accomplishments
- Managed a caseload of between 30 and 60 individuals and families.
Timeline
Social Worker
Sarah's Place Adult Day Health
10.2021 - 04.2026
Driver and Monitor
Surrimassini
04.2019 - 04.2021
Certified Peer Specilist
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts-DMH
2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Salem State University