Overview
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BRANDI RICKETTS

Oklahoma City,OK

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist & Licensing Supervisor

Private Practice Setting
01.2021 - Current
  • Apply a variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients, develop client-centered treatment plans with specific goals and objectives, provide therapeutic counseling in accordance with such plans, provided referrals to other social service agencies or other agencies as appropriate, provide supervision and mentoring to individuals in a group and individual setting seeking LPC licensing, LADC licensing, or knowledge in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community partners, including other mental health providers, first responder wellness and medical provider contacts, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Oklahoma State Co-Coordinator Volunteer

Postpartum Support International
06.2013 - Current
  • Provide education, social support, information, reassurance, and resources to moms and their families through informational meetings, phone support and email
  • Collaborate with other community partners to help promote awareness of programs, education about PMADS, promote education programs and bring training for professions to the area
  • Served as Subject Matter Expert in the development of the PMH-C exam in 2018

Treasurer

Postpartum Support International - Oklahoma Chapter
01.2018 - 06.2022
  • Attended all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation, chaired the finance committee and oversaw the finance budget, maintained bank account and financial records, assisted in fundraising programs to assist mothers and families to receive counseling doula, and breastfeeding support during pregnancy or postpartum, provided education and training to other professionals and members of the community about PMADS and resources available

Area Manager/Site Director

CREOKS Behavioral Health Services
01.2014 - 06.2021
  • Overseeing daily functions of site and staff, Providing Clinical supervision to MHPs, Conducting assessments, providing home and office based individual and family therapy, Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community partners and referral sources, Responsible for implementing new programs and maintaining programs at up to three locations in central Oklahoma.
  • Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.

ADSAC Assessor/ Group Therapist

Total Life Counseling
06.2011 - 08.2019
  • Administering ADSAC assessments, Administering appropriate screenings, conducting ASI assessments and making recommendations for services, facilitating group therapy for drug court, DUI court and DHS referred clients on a fill-in basis

Clinical Director/Outpatient MHP

Covenant Youth & Family Services
03.2010 - 01.2014
  • Conducting assessments, Providing clinical supervision to MHPs, Providing home based individual and family therapy, Responsible for marketing and maintaining relationships with referral sources, Providing education on Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders to TANF clients, staff and other community partners

Social Service Specialist II

Dept. of Human Services
08.2007 - 04.2010
  • Determined eligibility and facilitated distribution for Medicaid, childcare and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs, maintain caseload of up to 450 families and conduct daily face-to-face interviews to help determine case management needs and provide immediate referrals when needed

Education

Master of Human Relations -

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Family Studies and Gerontology

Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK
01.2006

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Building rapport
  • Crisis Intervention
  • EMDR Certified

Licensescertificationstrainings

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S), # 6215
  • Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor w/ Mental Health Endorsement and Supervisor (LADC-MH-S), # 1118
  • EMDR Certified Therapist, # 169120
  • Certified Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), # PSI029
  • Certified Alcohol Drug & Alcohol Assessor (ADSAC), # 2181
  • Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor
  • Internationally Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomat
  • Addiction Severity Index & Teen Addiction Severity Index
  • The American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria
  • CAMS - The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Written Exposure Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • Seeking Safety
  • DC:0-5
  • CREOKS Play Therapy Institute

Timeline

Therapist & Licensing Supervisor

Private Practice Setting
01.2021 - Current

Treasurer

Postpartum Support International - Oklahoma Chapter
01.2018 - 06.2022

Area Manager/Site Director

CREOKS Behavioral Health Services
01.2014 - 06.2021

Oklahoma State Co-Coordinator Volunteer

Postpartum Support International
06.2013 - Current

ADSAC Assessor/ Group Therapist

Total Life Counseling
06.2011 - 08.2019

Clinical Director/Outpatient MHP

Covenant Youth & Family Services
03.2010 - 01.2014

Social Service Specialist II

Dept. of Human Services
08.2007 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Science - Family Studies and Gerontology

Southern Nazarene University

Master of Human Relations -

University of Oklahoma
BRANDI RICKETTS