Kimberly Brownell, LCSW #*****

**** ****** ****** **** #*, San Diego, CA 92109 847-***-**** ac7xha@r.postjobfree.com

Education

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK 2012 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS 2003 THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC AT BERKLEE

Certifications/Skills

I’m a seasoned Clinical Social Worker /Therapist. I have experience working with diverse populations in a variety of settings (Behavioral Health OP, IOP, School-Based, Milieu, Treating patients with Eating Disorders, as well as adult and child Inpatient Psychiatric Units). I currently hold certifications in Dialectical behavioral Therapy (The Linehan Institute-Behavioral Tech), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (NYC Academy of Cognitive Therapy), Trauma-Focused Positive Youth Development (ENACT, NYC/Big Brothers/Big Sister of NY), Arts Therapy for Self-Healing (Udemy)-Professional Healing Art Samples Available Upon Request. Additionally, I am earning my Clinical Certification in Family and Couples Therapy (The Gottman Institute). I take an eclectic approach to psychotherapy by combining traditional Evidence-Based models with creative, dynamic techniques including CBT, DBT, Structured Family Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Solution-Focused and Drama/Music/Expressive Art Therapeutic techniques.

Experience

SCHOOL-BASED CHILD/ADOLESCENT & FAMILY THERAPIST RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (DEPT OF PSYCHIATRY 2015-2018

Provided weekly private Individual and Family Psychotherapy for youth and families within an educational environment.

Assessed and diagnosed patients using criteria from the DSM 5 and the ICD-10 Diagnostic Classification of Mental and Behavioral Disorders

Developed individual and family treatment plans utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities.

Created State/County (BHA) Behavioral Health Analysis

Documented all patient and collateral notes via electronic and hard copy formats maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Presented a variety of clinical topics and evidence-based practices to school administrators, special education professionals, and families.

Developed and imported educationally-related goals and services based on patient needs within SEIS (Special Educational Information System)

Maintained consistent collaboration with other school-based and mental health professionals to facilitate continuity

OUTPATIENT CRISIS THERAPIST RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH URGENT CARE 2016-2018

Conducted safety risk assessments and brief therapy for youth ages 5-17 experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, and psychosis

Utilized evidenced based practice techniques of CBT and DBT techniques to increase distress tolerance, challenge cognitive distortions and regulate emotions

Provided crisis management, assessment, and linkage to providers congruent with patient insurance providers in a Behavioral Health Urgent Care OP clinic setting

DBT THERAPIST-INTENSIVE ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT ED PROGRAM UCSD CENTER FOR EATING DISORDERS 2014 - 2015

Utilized Milieu Therapy

Led/Co-led daily DBT-Based Therapy Groups

Supervised meals/Utilized food modeling

Ran Expressive Art Therapy Group (DBT-Based Mindful module)

Worked with families during Saturday "Family Meal Milieu"

Attended weekly seminars on clinical interventions and research studies in the field of Eating Disorders

Conducted/Co-Led Psycho-educational skill-building groups to parents to help foster an understanding of the etymology, root cause, and effects of eating disorders

OUTPATIENT CHILD/FAMILY PSYCHOTHERAPIST (FOSTER CARE) LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NEW YORK 2013-2014

Provided in-home Child and Family Psychotherapy, Mediation, and Crisis Intervention to children and adolescents throughout the New York Metropolitan Area

Developed (and executed) comprehensive treatment plans

Wrote Biopsychosocial Assessments

Created Initial, 30, and 90-day Service Plans, Session Notes, and Budgets for each individual/child/family

Coordinated, Assessed, and Linked Families to external resources (aid workers/insurance providers/ external mental health care providers

THERAPIST-INPATIENT ADULT PSYCHIATRIC UNIT WOODHULL HOSPITAL OF NEW YORK / NYC HHC 2012- 2013

Assisted multidisciplinary team with the development of treatment goals

Conducted Initial assessments and treatment plans

Administered weekly/bi-weekly individual therapeutic psychotherapy (CBT, Milieu, DBT, Art Therapy etc.)

Conducted Biopsychosocial Assessments

Administered Individual and Group Therapy

SCHOOL-BASED SOCIAL WORKER BELLVUE HOSPITAL SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINIC 2011-2012

Utilized Art therapy, DBT, and CBT-Focused interventions for children and adolescents

Led/Planned weekly individual and group psychotherapy sessions

Utilized Psychoeducation to faculty and students about a variety of topics.

Supporting/Helping LGBT teens connect with local LGBT community-based programs

Facilitated Career counseling/Goal planning

Worked with counselors and teachers to coordinate care

Connected students with external resources available to them in the Greater NY area

SCHOOL-BASED SOCIAL WORKER/DRAMA THERAPIST ENACT, NYC 2010-2011

Taught social, emotional, and behavioral skills through creative drama and drama therapy techniques.

Implemented Group and Family Therapy for children and families

Led and facilitated weekly individual and group therapy sessions

Co-facilitated the weekly after-school drama therapy-based program

Co-wrote, directed, coordinated, and performed with students in end of year after-school program’s theatrical performance

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