Manuel McCree

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About Manuel McCree

I am a clinical behavioral health professional specializing in integrated interventions for high-acuity populations experiencing housing instability, with expertise in veteran services and co-occurring disorders. With dual clinical roles and advanced education in social work practice: Clinical Practice U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – ECHCS CRRC | Social Worker (Masters Intern) Providing comprehensive case management for veterans experiencing homelessness through HUD-VASH, SSVF, and GPD frameworks. I conduct standardized HOMES assessments, implement trauma-informed interventions, and facilitate interdisciplinary care planning through VA's CPRS. My clinical outreach spans multiple settings including Denver Rescue Mission facilities and municipal transitional housing programs. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless – Stout Street Recuperative Care Center | Behavioral Health Technician Delivering clinical support in a 75-bed medical respite facility for individuals with acute medical comorbidities. I perform biopsychosocial assessments, implement crisis de-escalation protocols, and facilitate resource coordination within an interdisciplinary treatment model addressing psychiatric symptomatology, substance use disorders, and psychosocial rehabilitation needs. Previous Experience: Renaissance at Civic Center Apartments | Integrated Behavioral Health Intern Delivered crisis intervention services and comprehensive psychosocial assessments under licensed supervision within permanent supportive housing, enhancing clinical documentation skills and multidisciplinary collaboration competencies. Education & Professional Development Pursuing MSW with clinical/medical concentration at Metropolitan State University of Denver (4.0 GPA, anticipated completion May 2025). Selected for VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System MSW Intern Cohort and recipient of the Behavioral Health Professional Preparation Project Scholarship. Lifetime member of Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Workers. Clinical Specializations My practice focuses on evidence-based interventions for co-occurring disorders, psychotic spectrum conditions, complex trauma presentations, and veteran populations. I employ Motivational Interviewing techniques, trauma-informed modalities, and integrative case management approaches to address complex biopsychosocial needs within high-acuity settings, combining clinical assessment expertise with systems-level advocacy.