ROYAL G. BROWN, LCSW
Albany New York 12203
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OBJECTIVES
Duties included primary patient care under supervision To find a position utilizing my clinical and creative experience to assist children to increase self-awareness and resilience through direct and family interventions and program development. EXPERIENCE
Internships
Hudson Mohawk Recovery Center, Troy, NY
June-September 2004
Duties included primary patient care under supervision Pine Bush Elementary School
Sept-June, 2005
Duties included primary individual and group counseling for elementary school children under supervision Hudson Mohawk Recovery Center/Rensselaer Probation Sept-June 2006
Duties include primary individual and group counseling for individuals under probation for DWI in an outpatient treatment setting under supervision Volunteer and temporary positions
Albany Barn
August 2017-present
Volunteer and compensated work
Light maintenance and utilitarian goods fabrication. Custodial duties
Hudson Valley Community College
September – March 2010
Adjunct Professor, Cultural Competence for Human Services Professionals. EMPLOYMENT
Whitney M. Young Health Center April 2022-Present
Clinical services provided for adults with opioid addictions utilize CBT, DBT and Motivational interviewing to improve the daily functioning of individuals. Primary problems include severe addiction, PTSD anxiety and depression. Northern Rivers Family Services -September-2020-April 2022 Clinical services provided to children and families ages five to twenty-five years of age. Implement psychoanalysis, CBT, DBT and other behavioral health interventions to improve the functioning of children suffering from trauma and other psychosocial challenges. Alliance for Positive Health – April 2018-Sept. 2020 Case management in Substance use referral services, HIV and STI testing and referral services. Outreach services including mobile testing van and on site multi community organization coordination. 3/30/20 promotion to Program Manager for the Criminal Justice Initiative. Overall QA of staff charting and performance. Veteran’s Administration Medical Center – November 2007 – Sept 2015 Social Worker in outpatient and inpatient chemical dependency treatment settings. Also, in PTSD and in primary medical care settings. Duties included case management, therapeutic interventions in individual and group settings. Program and group development in addictions, cultural healing and diabetes support groups.
Performance of intake screenings, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning and goal setting. Interdisciplinary team functions to include diagnosis and family assessment. Hudson Mohawk Recovery Center June 2005 – September 2007 Social worker in outpatient treatment setting. Duties included case management, therapeutic interventions in individual and group setting. Program and group development in addictions, cultural and family therapy settings. Interdisciplinary team functions to include diagnosis and family assessments.
Pahl Transitional Apartments 9/2002-6/2005
Alcoholism Counselor (CASAC) in outpatient chemical dependency treatment settings. Duties included case management, therapeutic interventions in individual and group settings. Program and group development in addictions for adolescents ages 16-23. Performance of intake screenings, psychosocial assessments treatment planning and goal setting. Interdisciplinary team functions to include diagnosis and family assessments.
Center for the disabled 4/2000-6-2001
Classroom Supervisor and direct care for profoundly mentally handicapped adults. Developed and implemented individual care plans for day rehabilitation program. Education
SUNY, Albany NY. MSW 2006
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy NY. Alcoholism Counseling (CASAC), 2004 SUNY, Albany NY, BA Fine Arts. 1995.
Sage JCA, Albany NY. AAS Fine Arts. 1993
References
Janice Houston-Little. (Personal/Professional)
175 S. Swan St. Apt 6K. Albany NY 12210
Phone: 518-***-****
Joyce Parkhurst, Program Manager. (Former Supervisor). Alliance for Positive Health. 155 Erie Blvd. Schenectady NY 12901
Phone: 518-***-****
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Amber Alonzo, Program Supervisor, Alliance for Positive Health. Currently in new agency. 518-***-****
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Amy DeRamio Program Director
Northern Rivers Family Services
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Heather Thorpe Clinical Supervisor
Northern Rivers Family Services
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