Lcsw-R Martin L Ricketts

Martin L Ricketts, LCSW-R, possesses extensive experience in the field of social work and behavioral health. Currently serving as a Behavioral Health Surveyor for The Joint Commission since April 2009, Martin Ricketts evaluates Joint Commission Accredited Healthcare Organizations nationwide. Previously, Martin Ricketts worked as a Mental Health Clinician at Rikers Island from January 1985 to September 2017, focusing on intake, assessment, and mental health treatment for incarcerated individuals. Additionally, Martin Ricketts held the position of Deputy Director of Rehabilitation Services at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from 1989 to 2011, overseeing staff training, program development, and regulatory compliance for contract agencies. Martin Ricketts holds a Master of Social Work degree in Community Organization and Social Planning from Boston College Graduate School of Social Work and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The City University of New York.