Andrea Brito, AMFT, MSCP
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Committed and well-educated therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples and families in non-profit and private practice settings. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, termination summaries and other reports. Analyzes and responsively reviews psychological diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes. I am dedicated to be a part of success in an environment of growth and excellence in order to fulfill my employer’s goals, and succeed in every assignment I encounter. As an AMFT I am trained in multiple modalities focused on marriage and family therapy. Helps couples,children and family groups work through trauma, disfunction and individual disorders affecting mental health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
MFT Trainee
Mighty Oak Community Counseling Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Rendered mental health and counseling services to Children and families , focusing on development of healthy relationships.
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
- Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage couples and promote therapeutic progress.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
- Performed individual and family psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Regional Program Supervisor
City Net Homeless Outreach
03.2023 - Current
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Directed team of 12 personnel, overseeing records, performance and quality assurance.
- Assisted with community resources for healthcare and mental health.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
Field Program Supervisor
City Net Homeless Outreach
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Helped oversee case managers and ensure all services to clients of target populations currently experiencing homelessness are delivered in a professional way
- Offered care and service coordination in partnership with other nonprofits, County and City entities, law enforcement, behavioral health services, and medical providers to ensure clients receive the help they need
- Collected, revised and distributed daily paperwork to corresponding to budgets and data analytical reports on behalf of the organization
- Collaborated with Regional Supervisor in rotating staff assignments with the
- Developed, evaluated and implemented team goals for case plans
- Trained multiple case managers using supportive coaching in all areas for growth and development in different projects
- Performed needs assessments and risk assessments, in order to educate and train staff with the harm reduction model for individual clients
- Maintained Riverside County Contacts in collaborative efforts for target populations and acted as a liaison between City Net and professional entities
- Created new ways for data collection and data analysis for the outreach teams
- Supported project supervision and oversight of staff
- Delivered different communication training strategies for staff to increase team efficiency and skill development
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
Lead Collaborative Case Manager
City Net Homeless Outreach
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Implemented intense case management services to clients of target populations currently experiencing homelessness
- Offered care and service coordination in partnership with other nonprofits, County and City entities, law enforcement, behavioral health services, and medical providers to ensure clients receive the help they need
- As a Lead CM, I collected, revised and distributed daily paperwork to corresponding management for approval on budgets and data analytical reports
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Collaborated with Program Manager in rotating client visits/assignments with the treatment team
- Developed, evaluated and implemented treatment goals for IAP plans in conjunction with the case management team
- Trained multiple case managers using supportive coaching in all areas for growth and development in different projects
- Performed needs assessments and risk assessments, in order to apply the harm reduction model for individual clients
- Maintained Riverside County Contacts with collaborative resources for target populations and acted as a liaison between City Net and professional entities
- Created new ways for data collection and data analysis for the outreach teams
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Science - Public Health Education
California State University of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.2018
Skills
- Therapy and Counseling
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Powerpoint
- Outlook
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Crisis Situations
- Psychological Evaluations
- Presenting Cases
- Individual Therapy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Regional Program Supervisor
City Net Homeless Outreach
03.2023 - Current
MFT Trainee
Mighty Oak Community Counseling Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
Field Program Supervisor
City Net Homeless Outreach
03.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Collaborative Case Manager
City Net Homeless Outreach
01.2020 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science - Public Health Education
California State University of San Bernardino
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