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TROY KEATH

Hanford

Summary

Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience at the Department of Veteran Affairs, specializing in communication and crisis intervention. Demonstrated success in developing individualized treatment plans and coordinating care to improve patient outcomes. Proficient in Microsoft Office, committed to promoting respect and diversity in all professional interactions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Readjustment Counselor

Department of Veteran Affairs
Fresno
06.2020 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for providing services to eligible individuals who are experiencing a variety of military related psychological and psychosocial problems
  • Completed Intake screening and assessment: Complete all readjustment counseling intake procedures, including an assessment of risk for self-harm, military history and military related psychosocial stressors, and assess family readjustment stressors and document identified behaviors or symptoms
  • Readjustment counseling goal setting and service planning: Develop and periodically update an individualized readjustment counseling service plan that reflects a course of therapeutic and psychosocial interventions, including identification of achievable goals and measurable outcomes
  • Direct readjustment counseling service provision: Incorporate complex multiple causation in differential psychosocial assessment and direct service delivery to eligible Veterans, including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnostic inferences within the clinical scope of practice
  • Risk assessment and crisis intervention: Conduct timely assessment of Veterans in crisis to identify immediate needs, evaluate risk, and initiate safety planning as appropriate
  • Care coordination: Links the Veteran with other community services, resources, and opportunities to maximize the Veteran's independence, health, and well-being
  • Coordinating readjustment counseling and outreach: Maintain active coordination with Vet Center outreach workers to ensure seamless referral to Vet Center services for those individuals engaged in the community at outreach events that may require follow-up readjustment counseling
  • Documentation/administrative responsibilities/consultation: Document all clinical interactions with eligible individuals and episodes of care coordination on their behalf as required by policy

Medical Social Worker (ASW # 80143)

Adventist Health Hospital
Hanford
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • As a Medical SW, I assessed patients' social and emotional needs, collaborated with medical staff and families, developed discharge plans, and provided support and resources to patients and families to navigate the healthcare system and address their needs. Worked evening shifts in the Emergency Department.

Clinical Social Worker (ASW # 80143)

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Corcoran
12.2018 - 11.2019

As a Clinical Social Worker, I was a member of a multidisciplinary mental health team, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, monitoring progress, and coordinating patient placements with community services, all while adhering to ethical guidelines and legal frameworks.

Assessments and Case Summaries: Conduct comprehensive assessments and summarize case information to understand the needs and circumstances of incarcerated individuals.

Treatment Planning: Develop, monitor, and modify individualized treatment plans to address specific needs, focusing on risk assessment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other relevant interventions.

Treatment Progress: Document and evaluate treatment progress, ensuring that interventions are effective, and that individuals are making progress toward their goals.

Community Services Coordination: Coordinate patient placement with community services, facilitating transitions, and ensuring access to resources after release.

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, contributing to the overall treatment plan and care coordination.

Clinical Social Worker (ASW # 80143)

Coalinga State Hospital
Coalinga
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • As a Clinical Social Worker under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provided clinical social work to patients with mental, physical and developmental disabilities and their communities
  • I facilitate therapeutic groups on grief, PTSD, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP)
  • I conducted one on one interviews with patients and provided counseling on the discharge planning process
  • I’m currently assigned to the Admissions unit where I conduct 7-Day assessments, 30 Day Biopsychosocial assessments and quarterly assessments
  • I develop patients Dynamic Risk Factors using the STATIC-99 and STABLE 2007 assessment tools
  • I accurately update treatment plans for patients that are on my individual case load
  • Daily I worked with a multi-disciplined treatment team on monthly, quarterly and yearly patient treatment plans

Analyst (Captain)

United States Army Reserves
Dublin
08.2014 - 02.2018
  • Assists units with the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of realistic and doctrinally correct lanes training exercises, mobile training teams, and functional assistance visits, IAW the Training & Evaluation Support System
  • Provides MOS specific and functional area assistance to units on doctrinal matters related to mobilization, deployment, combat readiness, training, logistics, and administration
  • Provides feedback to units through professional After-Action Reviews and written reports

Graduate Student Assistant

Coalinga State Hospital
Coalinga
07.2016 - 09.2017
  • As a Graduate Assistant under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provided clinical social work to patients with mental, physical and developmental disabilities
  • I facilitated and co-facilitated therapeutic groups on grief, PTSD, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP)
  • I conducted one on one interviews with patients and provided counseling on the discharge planning process
  • Accurately updated treatment plans for patients that were on my individual case load
  • In the shortage of Clinical Social Workers, I fill in as the treatment team’s primary Clinical Social Worker
  • Successfully worked with a multi-disciplined treatment team on monthly, quarterly and yearly patient treatment plans

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs
Mather
02.2013 - 06.2016
  • As a Peer Specialist I promote self-determination, personal responsibility and empowerment and assist others in regaining control over their own lives and over their own recovery process
  • I support and encourage each Veteran to see themselves through their capabilities not their limitations, to embrace themselves as they are and celebrate all they long to be, and find their own unique pathway to recovery based on their individual strengths, needs and experiences
  • I have established and successfully ran small and large groups of Veterans ranging from 2 Veterans up to as many as 30 Veterans at times
  • I have created a great Veteran's social relationship by reconnecting the Mather VA and the Mather Golf Course by establishing the 'PTSD Peer Support Golf Group' on Wednesday afternoons for all Veterans
  • The Veterans really enjoy taking advantage of the free professional golf lessons, free golf play and free-range balls that the course provides for us
  • I also have co-facilitated groups with Social Workers and Psychologists that work with Veterans that are going through treatment modalities such as Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) Prolong Exposure (PE), and In-Vivo training

Correctional Officer

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Mendota
03.2012 - 02.2013
  • I’ve supervised inmates in living areas and during recreational activities, supervised inmates and visitors during visiting hours in visitation areas
  • I have coordinated and monitored inmates’ movements daily
  • I Conducted accurate head counts, and responded immediately to any emergency calls
  • I continue to provide all round security supervision and medical security to inmates daily
  • I have ensured security of inmates during treatment periods
  • I keep accurate record personal data on required logs and files
  • I enforce prison rules and regulations in line with standard procedures and applicable state laws
  • I provide Instructions to inmates on BOP procedures and regulations
  • I continue to respond to emergency situations with presence of mind, in addition regular monitoring of movement of inmates within assigned area of prison
  • I have supervised work details on the compound, in the different housing units, and in SHU
  • I continue to influence the inmates to have a positive work ethic to accomplish their work assignment
  • I ensure that all tools and equipment are accounted for before I release the inmates back to the housing units

Logistical Staff Officer / Company Commander (Captain)

CA Army National Guard
Fresno
08.2003 - 10.2012
  • Directly responsible for tracking the use of a fleet of vehicles and for ensuring they have all necessary services, from routine maintenance such as oil changes to repairs
  • I was responsible for the transportation and housing of troops
  • This includes everything from booking and planning flights to arranging for U.S
  • Customs paperwork, if needed
  • I was directly responsible for the transportation of food, weaponry and other supplies throughout the battalion
  • I ensured that all financial transactions are recorded properly and briefed to the Battalion Commander daily
  • Research, plan, develop and teach educational classes for Soldiers consisting of religious, military and civilian courses
  • While being a Company Commander for 170 Soldiers for over 2 years, I have learned that Commanders wear many different hats
  • I assisted Soldiers with establishing educational goals using state and military educational resources that are available
  • I actively encouraged Soldiers to further their education
  • Being an Officer/Commander that Soldiers can come to for their educational needs and questions is my reward

Surface Maintenance Supervisor (Captain) Full Time Federal Technician Program

CA Army National Guard
Fresno
06.2008 - 03.2012
  • I plan the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a week to week or month to month basis
  • I establish deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by the area manager
  • I assign tasks to be performed based on readiness and explain and teach work requirements, methods and procedures on painting, fabricating, welding, general mechanical procedures and air conditioning installation on all military wheeled vehicles
  • I investigate work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determine causes
  • I implement corrective actions within authority to resolve work problems
  • I work directly with various vendors to purchase tools, parts and equipment using a government purchase card
  • I research account transactions, demonstrating a keen ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies
  • Follow through on timely and accurate month-end closing and financial reporting activities
  • Keep accurate time and attendance records for 25 employees
  • I evaluate and mentor all employees with writing bi-annual appraisals
  • I effectively, efficiently, and economically adjust as necessary to maximize production, accomplish specified tasks, and manage resources
  • Assures tools, special tools, test measurement and diagnostic equipment, personal protective equipment, repair parts, petroleum, oils and lubricants, and other materiel are available when needed and are accounted for always

Management Trainee

Enterprise Rent A Car
Fresno
08.2005 - 09.2009
  • Effectively communicate, influence and interact with all types of customers, vendors and co-workers
  • Provide sales and marketing techniques for generating clientele
  • I Addressed customer problems in a professional and tactical manner
  • Act as the evening supervisor in his absence
  • Assist with ensuring all financial documentation consisting of cash /credit receipts and insurance claims are properly coded in the digital ledger and turned in to store manager daily

Education

Masters of Social Work - Social Work

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
08.2017

Masters of Science - Organizational Management - Leadership

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2013

Bachelors of Science - Social Science - Criminology

California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
09.2005

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Integrity and loyalty
  • Respect and diversity
  • Mission-driven mindset
  • Decision-making expertise
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

References

  • Joyce C McIntosh, Supervising Psychiatric Social-Worker I, California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, 900 Quebec Avenue, Corcoran, CA, 93212-7100, 559-992-7100 ext 5955, Joyce.McIntosh@cdcr.ca.gov
  • Michael Polder, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California Department of Corrections, 24863 W Jayne Ave, Coalinga, CA, 93210, 559-309-9989, Michael.Polder@cdcr.ca.gov
  • Laurie Sheerer, Psychologist Supervisor, Department of Veteran Affairs, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA, 95655, 916-640-8078 / 916-995-0823, Laurie.sheerer@va.gov

Timeline

Readjustment Counselor

Department of Veteran Affairs
06.2020 - 09.2023

Medical Social Worker (ASW # 80143)

Adventist Health Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2020

Clinical Social Worker (ASW # 80143)

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
12.2018 - 11.2019

Clinical Social Worker (ASW # 80143)

Coalinga State Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2018

Graduate Student Assistant

Coalinga State Hospital
07.2016 - 09.2017

Analyst (Captain)

United States Army Reserves
08.2014 - 02.2018

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2013 - 06.2016

Correctional Officer

Federal Bureau of Prisons
03.2012 - 02.2013

Surface Maintenance Supervisor (Captain) Full Time Federal Technician Program

CA Army National Guard
06.2008 - 03.2012

Management Trainee

Enterprise Rent A Car
08.2005 - 09.2009

Logistical Staff Officer / Company Commander (Captain)

CA Army National Guard
08.2003 - 10.2012

Masters of Social Work - Social Work

University of Southern California

Masters of Science - Organizational Management - Leadership

Capella University

Bachelors of Science - Social Science - Criminology

California State University, Fresno
TROY KEATH
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