Timothy Murphy
Social Worker
Beverly,MA
Summary
Social Worker with over twenty years of experience working with high risk populations. Comfortable working with clients of all social, economic and cultural backgrounds. Strong case management skills with in depth knowledge of substance abuse, mental health, and domestic violence. Excellent oral and written communication ability. Emerging conversational ability in American Sign Language.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Response Worker/Investigator
Massachusetts Department Of Children And Families
09.2012 - Current
- Investigate reports of suspected child abuse, neglect, and human trafficking. Managing 10 families monthly.
- Interview alleged perpetrators, children, professionals, and those with relevant information about alleged incident.
- Work collaboratively with multiple agencies, such as local District Attorney, local police departments, and state police to complete investigation.
- Refer family members to community based interventions such as substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, family violence intervention, and parenting support.
- Apply departmental policy, and critical thinking skills to determine if abuse or neglect has occurred.
- Formulate written reports documenting all actions, recommendations, and outcome of investigation.
- Write and file written court reports with local Juvenile Courts.
- Testify in court proceedings.
- Respond to emergency reports of child abuse or neglect.
Child Protection Social Worker
Massachusetts Department Of Children And Families
08.2002 - 09.2012
- Provide ongoing case management to families involved with Department of Children and Families due to supported allegations of abuse or neglect.
- Managed caseload of 18-20 families.
- Refer families to community based interventions based on assessment of clinical needs. Services including substance abuse treatment, parenting education, mental health treatment, and family violence intervention.
- Gather information to write comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments
- Write individualized action plans for the family. These plans outlined the family's assessed strengths, needs, and interventions necessary to resolve Department of Children and Families' intervention.
- Maintain case record by documenting all interactions with families, service providers, and collateral.
- Initiate court intervention when necessary. Provide written court reports and oral testimony.
Transition Team Supervisor
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
01.2001 - 07.2002
- Oversaw Transition Team covering Massachusetts Department of Correction's Northeast Region which was comprised of five correctional facilities.
- Ensured staff coverage and routine facilitation of structured workshops surrounding reintegration issues for inmates.
- Maintained monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports regarding inmate participation and completion of reintegration workshops.
- Participated in monthly meetings with Department of Correction staff to prevent homelessness for inmates upon release.
- Led weekly meetings with staff to discuss progress updates, address concerns, and maintain open lines of communication
Transition Planner
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
08.2000 - 01.2001
- Facilitated five day workshops for inmates approaching release at Sousa-Baranowski Correctional Center and MCI Shirley. Covered such issues as employment, substance abuse treatment, budgeting, health care resources, and victim empathy.
- Provided ongoing case management for inmates who successfully completed workshop until their release. Assisted inmates with community based referrals for substance abuse treatment, outpatient mental health counseling, psychiatric services, employment aide, housing assistance, and residential treatment in effort to reduce recidivism.
- Provided written and oral updates to Massachusetts Department of Correction staff regarding post release plans of inmates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA 09.1995 - 05.2000
Skills
Excellent Written and Oral communicator
Accomplishments
- Member of state wide team tasked with developing and writing DCF Protective Intake Policy (2012)
Timeline
Response Worker/Investigator
Massachusetts Department Of Children And Families
09.2012 - Current
Child Protection Social Worker
Massachusetts Department Of Children And Families
08.2002 - 09.2012
Transition Team Supervisor
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
01.2001 - 07.2002
Transition Planner
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
08.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
09.1995 - 05.2000
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