Justin J. Drakos, Licsw Email & Phone Number

Dennis, Ma, Us

Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

• Cover different social work contracts in the community.• Work with a wide variety of vendors offering social worker services. • Working with individuals who struggle with mental illness in a community setting. • Consultant in a variety of social work positions.• Current position as ACCS LPHA Clinician

South Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

• Managed the Social Service Department.• Trained and supervised BSW Intern.• Completed audits identifying areas of weakness and developed solutions to strengthen.• Member of the Clinical Team. Facilitated and sat as a member of Care Plan meetings. • Managed and resolved all grievances building-wide. Involved in abuse prevention and reporting.• Completion and monitor care plans quarterly and as needed. • Worked collaboratively with vendors, private help agencies, and local assisted living facilities.• Completion of short-term admissions, care planning, referrals, and discharge planning. • Ongoing advocacy for all residents. Offer 1:1 emotional support/counseling to residents.

Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States

• Monitored, tracked, and supervised 60-80 long-term care residents. • Monitored and tracked all psychiatric services in the building. • Managed, tracked, and referred to all Health Drives Services (Audiology, Eye Care, Dental, and Behavioral Health).• Member of the Clinical team. Facilitated and sat as a member of Care Plan meetings.• Development of trauma training for new employees and annual staff training. • Completion of quarter MDS’s and MDS’s as needed. • Completion and monitored care plans quarterly and as needed. • Knowledge of Medicare policies, procedures, and guidelines including how to deliver a Medicare letter and discuss appeals rights.• Worked collaboratively with vendors, private help agencies, and local assisted living facilities.• Completion of short-term admissions, care planning, referrals, and discharge planning.

Hyannis, Ma

• Maintained a caseload of 13-18 clients.• Partnered with interdisciplinary teams i.e. schools, court, primary care doctors.• Completed Child Comprehensive Assessments, CANS, Care Plans and additional paperwork as required.• Tracked and monitored client’s progress, needs, and barriers to progress.• Facilitated monthly meeting with treatment teams as Team Leader.• Identified the needs of a client and make appropriate referrals for services.• Maintained weekly contact with clients, families, and all team members to assess progress, needs, and barriers.• Provided crisis stabilization to families and clients.• Performed conflict resolution when required.• Collaborated with all caring systems i.e. hospitals, courts, school and mental health clinics.• Well-regarded in knowledge of community resources and how to access them to meet client’s needs.

Cape Cod

• Maintained a caseload of 15-30 clients.• Diagnosed clients using DSM-TR IV and DSM V codes.• Conducted client intakes, assessments, and weekly sessions with individual in their home. • Completed Adult Comprehensive and Individual Action Plans as well as other paperwork as needed.• Formulated treatment plans designed to effectively manage and treat symptoms.• Provided on-going counseling.• Facilitated referrals for psychiatric services as needed. • Managed crisis situations including: client hospitalizations, manic/psychotic episodes, and client distress by following proper agency protocol, ensuring client safety and assisting with coping skills. • Referred individuals to community-based resources.

Hyannis, Ma

• Provided supervision for Department of Child and Family services (DCF) visitation sessions.• Provided parent support for parents involved with DCF. • Provided Therapeutic mentoring. • Served as a Community support case manager. • Maintained a caseload of 10-15 cases.

Hyannis, Ma

• Maintained caseload of 8 -10 individuals and families.• Conducted client intakes, assessments (including: ACA, TOPS, CANS) with individual, family and couples in clinic and in-home therapy settings. • Diagnose clients using DSM-TR IV and DSM V codes.• Completed Adult Comprehensive and Individual Action Plans as well as other paperwork as needed.• Formulated treatment plans designed to effectively manage and treat symptoms.• Facilitated referrals for psychiatric services as needed. • Managed crisis situations including: client hospitalizations, manic/psychotic episodes, and client distress by following proper agency protocol, ensuring client safety and assisting with coping skills. • Collaborated with other providers and services including DCF, Therapeutic Mentors, Schools and Educators. • Attended ICC and IEP meetings to collectively meet the needs of child and adolescent clients utilizing a wrap-around system of care.• Provided on-going counseling.• Referred individuals to community-based resources.• Therapeutic models preferred: Solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Art therapy, Play Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive Psychotherapy.

Hyannis, Ma

• Maintained a caseload of 8-25 clients.• Assisted clients in finding and developing positive relationships with Therapist, Psychiatrist and Primary Care Physician as well as other treatment providers. • Accompanied clients to various appointments to provide comprehensive care as well as providing transportation as needed.• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, therapists, psychiatrists, DMH workers, and other treatment team provides to ensure and coordinate care of the client. • Referred clients to services that fit their needs as well as ensuring connections and relationships are made with the client and services. • Attended crisis meetings for clients as needed. • Encouraged and provide psychoeducation counseling to support independent living and promoted empowerment and self-sufficiency.

South Dennis, Ma

• Maintained caseload of 3 - 5 students.• Developed and ran social skills curriculum for two groups with ~ 5 - 8 students/ group.• Handled student crises as needed.• Made quick and informed assessments in a short period of time. • Assessed and implemented appropriate interventions for students. • Attended monthly district-wide social worker meeting. • Participated in IEP and administrative meetings.

Masters Degree In Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology, Highest Honors