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Arnetta Brown

South Holland,IL

Summary

Dedicated professional with an experienced background in providing counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
2022.05 - Current
  • Completing all required documentation including high quality assessments, treatment plans, IM+CANS in a appropriate required timeframe.
  • Provide Individual and family therapy to clients including foster children, biological parents and/or foster parents.
  • Establishing effective treatment plans to address client’s needs.
  • Advocating for those served and working closely with other identified team members to meet needs of those served.
  • Acquiring ongoing skills and knowledge through participation in supervisory process, attending meeting and completing annual trainings as requested.
  • Adheres to ethics standards
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems

Masters Level Clinician

Breeze Counseling
2021.07 - Current

Master Level Clinician |May 2022 - Present

  • Individual Therapy and PTSD evaluations
  • Prepare for client session to promote structure.
  • Maintaining client records both written and electronic, including assessments, developed treatment plans evaluations and therapy notes.

Internship | July 2021-May 2022

  • Assists in client intake process for individual, family or couple's therapy.
  • Maintaining client records both written and electronic, including assessments, developed treatment plans evaluations and therapy notes.
  • Attend weekly supervision and reviewing transcripts of sessions upon request.
  • Reviewing policies, procedures, attending meeting staff and Identifying theoretical orientation
  • Participates in small group supervision/seminar preparation; previewing video tapes, and research
  • Prepare for client session to promote structure.

Field Care Coordinator

Independent Living Systems
2020.02 - 2021.09
  • Effectively manage caseload, complying with workflows, documentation requirements, and timelines
  • Engage eligible members and caregivers in the programs whilebuilding and strengthening relationships
  • Conduct face to face Health Risk Assessments (HRA) to identify member needs in a timely, engaging and professional manner
  • Develop and Coordinate member's Care Plan which includes connect member to community resources, social supports that may be needed, Advocating for the member, using motivational interviewing and trauma‐informed care practices.

Clinical Supervisor

Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2018.09 - 2020.02
  • Providing a firm leadership role to my peers.
  • Trained and oversee PRSC staff members
  • Consults with individual workers to promote staff development , while also helping provided effective solutions that will benefits the residents.
  • Ensured that all daily operational, day to day goals and priorities assigned are completed in a timely manner
  • Quickly responded to crisis situations when issues arise (interventions)
  • Evaluated performance and discipline employees when necessary
  • Created and implemented new in-house policies and procedures for resident (pass polices, smoking policy, drug and alcohol policy, etc)


PRSC| December 2015 -Sept 2018


Complete required daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual program documentation and other required reports in a timely manner.

  • Effectively managed a caseload of 40+ residents with Mental illness, Intellectual disabilities and health problems.
  • Run life skills and psychosocial groups for residents with Mental illness, Intellectual disabilities or dual Diagnosis.
  • Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues occur.
  • Developed, review and help residents understanding plan of care with multidisciplinary, including annual review, team meeting, subsequent documentation distribution, discharge planning, community referrals completing POLST forms, hospice and other resources the client may need to thrive.

Education

Master's - Psychology

Governors State University
University Park, IL
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
05.2015

Skills

  • Individual Therapy (CBT)
  • Care Coordination
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case Management
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
  • Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks

Certification

  • LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
  • CPI- Crisis Prevention


Timeline

Counselor

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
2022.05 - Current

Masters Level Clinician

Breeze Counseling
2021.07 - Current

Field Care Coordinator

Independent Living Systems
2020.02 - 2021.09

Clinical Supervisor

Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2018.09 - 2020.02

Master's - Psychology

Governors State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Central State University
  • LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
  • CPI- Crisis Prevention


Arnetta Brown