Elijah Murphy, Msw
About Elijah Murphy, Msw
Elijah Murphy, MSW, is a Family Support Coordinator at MAXIMUS in Greater New York City Area, with a background in social work and extensive experience in mental health counseling and support services.
Company
Elijah Murphy is currently working at MAXIMUS as a Family Support Coordinator. He has been in this role since 2019 and works in the Greater New York City Area. MAXIMUS is known for providing essential services to support individuals facing various challenges, ensuring that they receive the necessary aid to improve their quality of life.
Education and Expertise
Elijah Murphy holds a Masters in Social Welfare from the University at Albany, SUNY, achieved in 2017. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh in 2016. Throughout his education, he acquired a deep understanding of social work principles and intervention strategies. His expertise includes working with individuals with traumatic brain injuries, developmentally disabled individuals, and those with substance use disorders.
Profession Background
Elijah Murphy has held several significant positions in the social work and mental health fields. Prior to his current role, he was a NYSTART Coordinator at Services for the UnderServed in Brooklyn, NY, from 2018 to 2019. Before that, he worked as a Mental Health Counselor (PROS) at Northeast Career Planning in Menands, NY, from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Counselor at the North County Regional TBI Center under the Center for Neurobehavioral Health in Plattsburgh, NY, from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he held a position as an Associate with Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services from 2013 to 2016.
Approach to Family Support
Elijah Murphy employs a person-centered approach to intervention strategies, focusing on understanding clients on both a human and professional level. His methodologies prioritize the individual needs and contexts of the clients, ensuring personalized and effective support. By providing education about the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) assessment and associated programs, he helps clients navigate available services.
Referral and Resource Identification
In his role as Family Support Coordinator at MAXIMUS, Elijah Murphy is responsible for identifying appropriate referrals and community resources to support clients' plans of care. He ensures the scheduling process and workflow run efficiently, meeting all program objectives and identifying areas for improvement. His ability to connect clients with relevant services and resources is a key aspect of his work.