Mental Health Social Worker

B r i t t a n y C. L ewis, MSW

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(CANS) NY Training Certificate Clinical Support Role Training Certificate Family Peer Advocate Role Training Certificate Fundamentals of Clinical Risk Management Training Certificate HIPPA Training Certificate Licensed Mental Health Practitioner Role Training Certificate Pairing DEI and Harassment Prevention Training Certificate Program Assistant Role Training Certificate Program Assistant Role Training Certificate Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response

(SPARC) Training Certificate SPSS for Academic Research Training Certificate Step In, Speak Up: Training for Educators on Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Team Leader Role Training Certificate Think Cultural Health: Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals Training Certificate Working with People with Co-Occurring Disorders Part 1+2 (PROS, ACT, CFTSS, CORE) Training Certificate Youth ACT Foundational Training 1 & 2 Youth Peer Advocate Role Training Certificate

Experience

JULY 2024 – PRESENT

Registered Behavior Technician Apollo Behavior Marietta, GA Review and implement behavior plans, collect data, and complete daily progress notes. Conduct discrete trial training (DTT), natural environment teaching (NET), and other ABA techniques to promote skill acquisition in communication, social interaction, and adaptive behaviors. Work collaboratively with a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Supervisor to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy. Teach and reinforce replacement behaviors to reduce maladaptive behaviors using evidence-based interventions.

AUGUST 2023 - JULY 2024

Intern Behavioral Health Clinician Jewish Board Queens Youth ACT Rego Park, NY Provided therapy using problem-specific and goal-oriented, evidence-based practices such as cognitive- behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy as appropriate. Emphasized client's competence and agency, as well as addressed barriers that disrupted the developmental process while considering the client's strengths, needs, and cultural values. Addressed individual and family trauma, such as experiences of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, disrupted attachment, family conflict, significant loss, witness to violence, generational mental illness, and substance use disorders.

AUGUST 2023 - JULY 2024

Mental Health Case Manager Jewish Board Queens Youth ACT Rego Park, NY I meet with youth or their collaterals weekly in a community location of their choice to provide therapeutic interventions and encourage community-based engagement. I use strength-based and person-centered practices to assist clients in achieving their goals through targeted wellness interventions. I aid clients in accessing resources and services that promote recovery while decreasing the need for hospitalization and reliance on emergency services. I assist individuals and families in obtaining necessary medical, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational, housing, and other essential services. MARCH 2022 – AUGUST 2023

Counseling Specialist Queens Community House Jamaica, NY Performed individual counseling and case management duties for the school's most at-risk students. Conducted home visits and worksite visits to support and engage students. Provided assessments, counseling, and mental health referrals in addition to follow-up services. Constructed and led workshops and groups in areas relating to mental health such as abuse prevention, coping with stress, healthy relationships, peer pressure, etc.

APRIL 2019 - MARCH 2022

Day Program Coordinator Queens Centers for Progress Bellerose, NY Monitored employee productivity; provided constructive feedback and coaching. Completed monthly report summaries on individual goals, outings, and activities completed. Conducted life plan meetings with the individual’s support team to develop person-centered goals aimed at striving toward independence. Provide individuals with person-centered goals to help them integrate into the community. SUMMER - 2010, 2014 & 2016

Camp Counselor YMCA of Greater New York Talcott & McAlister, Flushing, and Beacon Constructed weekly lesson plans. Identified and responded to camper behavioral issues. Assisted with maintaining accurate program records, including reports and daily attendance. Organized a variety of small and large group activities each day. Created fun, safe and educational environment for the children. Skills

• Conflict management and crisis intervention

• Risk and needs assessments- Intake, biopsychosocial, CANS, CAIRS

• Case Planning- treatment plans, life plans, day habilitation and 504 plans

• Software Proficiency-Netsmart MyAvatar, Central Reach, Salesforce and Precision Care

• Therapeutic Approaches- Strength-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Practice, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focus Brief Therapy Education

MAY 2024

Master of Social Work CUNY York College Queens, NY 3.8 GPA

DECEMBER 2017

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology Delaware State University Dover, DE 3.14 GPA

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