Patricia Parks, LCSW

Experience

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  Community Health Resources

  May 2011 - May 2014

  Supportive Housing Specialist

  • Worked directly with individuals with severe mental health, developmental and intellectual disabilities to secure stable housing• Manage treatment plans by coordinating with outside agencies to determine appropriate referrals for clients treatment• Ensured compliance with the policies and procedures of the housing program was adhered to by clients• Monitored clients to increase ability to understand and cope with problems while facilitating their entry back into society

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  Department of Social Services

  May 2014 - Jun 2016

  Eligibility Worker

  • Determined financial eligibility for State and Federal Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, and financial benefits for low income families• Ensured compliance of CT Medicaid and Medicare standards for Health Care providers and Nursing Homes• Analyzed and investigate all assets for individuals and families applying for Medicaid benefits• Implementation of Medicaid policy and procedures relevant to HCBS to ensure compliance of Medicaid standards• Acted as a champion for individuals and families being served by the identified Health Care providers• Daily written and verbal communication with individuals, family members, Attorneys, Conservators, etc. Show less

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  Connecticut Department of Children and Services

  May 2016 - Jan 2017

  Social Worker

  • Performed highly skilled counseling and case management services for children and families• Obtained medical, mental and physical histories to provide maximum services to families and individuals• Independently prepare case plans, legal reports and forms• Conducted and interpret results of CPS investigations• Consulted with psychiatrist, physicians, schools and other staff to ensure linkage to appropriate services• Evaluated and made recommendations to Juvenile Court on petitions alleging neglect or abuse of children• Presented cases at case rounds/conferences to obtain a multidisciplinary perspective and recommendations in order to achieve optimal outcomes for families and children• Ongoing assessment of the family substance abuse, mental health, high risk medical issues etc. Show less

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  Bristol City Public Schools

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

  School Social Worker

  • Facilitated group and individual counseling for students struggling with emotional and behavioral needs• Developed treatment plans, behavior intervention plans, and ongoing assessments• Prepared discipline reports, data analysis to implement strategies and recommendations• Interviewed students and parents to discuss issues related to mental health and behavior to develop a plan of action• Actively participate in monthly attendance and truancy meetings; make referrals to DCF and as needed• Facilitated and oversee Scientific Research Base Intervention (SRBI) program within the school to increase emotional and behavioral awareness• Responsible for oversight of interns from various colleges and universities• Evaluated the effectiveness of school climate initiatives• Taught and support classroom teachers and staff how to support students with emotional and behavioral needs Show less

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  Town of Glastonbury, CT

  Jul 2018 - now

  Clinician
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  A Better You Outpatient Mental Health Services, LLC

  Sept 2019 - now

  Owner