Rodney Da Silva
Virginia Beach
Summary
Behavioral health and case management professional with progressive experience in crisis services, community stabilization, forensic mental health, and high-acuity care coordination. Trusted partner to hospitals, courts, community providers, law enforcement, and state systems, with a strong record of managing complex cases, improving continuum of care, and supporting successful community reintegration. Known for leading service coordination, strengthening collaboration across disciplines, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and documentation standards. Adept at balancing client needs, operational priorities, and community resources in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Crisis/Community Stabilization Team Clinician III
City of Virginia Beach
03.2023 - 04.2026
- Conduct face-to-face behavioral health assessments for individuals experiencing serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders, identifying crisis risk, service needs, and functional limitations.
- Coordinate individualized stabilization and treatment plans with hospitals, community providers, law enforcement, and supportive systems to support safe discharge and continuum of care.
- Perform crisis intervention, supportive counseling, discharge planning, and community stabilization services to reduce psychiatric hospitalization and support recovery in the community.
- Provide supportive service to individuals with serious mental illness and individuals not guilty by reason of insanity to promote stability and continuum of care.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records and ensure compliance with DBHDS and agency standards.
- Connect clients to housing, transportation, psychiatric care, and behavioral health services to address barriers to stability.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve discharge barriers and improve community reintegration outcomes.
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Clinician II
City of Virginia Beach
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed a high-acuity caseload of individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders.
- Performed biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, medication coordination, and discharge planning.
- Supported assessment and service coordination for individuals involved in forensic mental health matters, including cases related to not guilty by reason of insanity determinations and community-based treatment needs.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary team to provide community support and care plan to improve treatment outcome.
- Linked clients to independent living supports and community resources to promote long-term stability.
- Produced detailed clinical documentation and service plans in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Housing Crisis & Stabilization Specialist I
The Housing Resource Center
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed complex housing stabilization and case management services for chronically homeless individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
- Conducted assessments and coordinated crisis intervention, community-based services, discharge planning, and housing stabilization efforts for vulnerable populations at risk of homelessness and institutionalization.
- Facilitated housing assistance by connecting vulnerable individuals and families to shelter options, benefits, supportive housing resources, and community-based behavioral health services.
- Partnered with hospitals, law enforcement, DBHDS-affiliated programs, and community agencies to align services and increase continuum of care.
- Maintained compliance documentation, reports, and records in accordance with licensure and regulatory standards.
- Advocated for access to housing, benefits, behavioral health services, and supportive resources for vulnerable populations.
Housing Specialist Case Manager
Judeo-Christian Outreach Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed a high-volume caseload while providing trauma-informed case management and crisis support.
- Conducted client assessments to determine eligibility for housing and behavioral health services.
- Coordinated referrals and service planning with outside agencies and community providers.
- Helped clients access housing resources, benefits, and supportive services in a timely manner.
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Second Chances Comprehensive Services / Pathways to Life
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Delivered intensive counseling and behavioral interventions for adolescents and families.
- Collaborated with families, schools, and providers to strengthen treatment participation and family stability.
- Supported coping skills development, crisis response, and community resource coordination.
Residential Counselor II
Barry Robinson Center
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided therapeutic support, behavioral management, and psychoeducation for adolescents in residential treatment.
- Documented interventions, behavioral observations, and client progress in compliance with clinical standards.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Clinical Social Work
Saint Leo University
St. Leo, Florida01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Leo University
St. Leo, Florida01.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY01.2014
Skills
- Team Coordination and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention and Community Stabilization
- High-Acuity Case Management
- Behavioral Health Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning and Care Transitions
- Forensic Mental Health and Conditional Release Support
- Housing Stabilization and Community Resource Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance and Clinical Documentation
- Trauma-Informed and Person-Centered Care
- Stakeholder Communication and Conflict Resolution
Websites
Certification
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), 2018
- Licensed Clinical Social Work — Supervisee, Commonwealth of Virginia
Timeline
Mobile Crisis/Community Stabilization Team Clinician III
City of Virginia Beach
03.2023 - 04.2026
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Clinician II
City of Virginia Beach
05.2022 - 03.2023
Housing Specialist Case Manager
Judeo-Christian Outreach Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
Housing Crisis & Stabilization Specialist I
The Housing Resource Center
04.2018 - 05.2022
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Second Chances Comprehensive Services / Pathways to Life
10.2017 - 08.2018
Residential Counselor II
Barry Robinson Center
07.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Clinical Social Work
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Leo University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Borough of Manhattan Community College