BRANDON CAULDER
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS-A), Group Facilitator and Outpatient Therapist. Compassionate and results driven with a trauma informed understanding, a psychodynamic perspective, and a person-centered approach. Clinical prowess in substance use disorders and crisis management. Passionate and devoted to providing meaningful support and services to clients. Human rights advocate, seeking opportunity to demonstrate capabilities via evidence-based therapeutic approaches while honing aptitudes and acquiring auxiliary experience, knowledge and skill, all the while advancing towards becoming a fully licensed mental health professional.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LCAS-A / SAIOP Facilitator & Outpatient Therapist
Coastal Horizons, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills, coping skills, and improve communication; facilitate workshops in accordance with Federal and State guidelines, requirements, and criteria
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services, involving clients in developing treatment plan
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients and monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly
- Utilize diverse therapeutic modalities, activities, and discussions to motivate clients towards engaging in recovery-based lifestyles
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization
- Worked independently and collaboratively in team environments, while managing time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention to clients in emergency situations
Master of Social Work Intern
Coastal Horizons
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions, and conversations
- Counseled clients individually, and in groups, in efforts to motivate clients to engage in treatment and recovery-based lifestyles
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients, offering community resource guidance, if needed and/or available
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services
- Assisted in facilitation of SAIOP group sessions, managing over 15 clients per group
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
D&A Assessment Services
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided clients with necessary means and services with which to complete court-ordered mandates in order to reacquire licenses to drive
- Facilitated and managed group sessions with over 25 clients per session
- Educated clients on alcohol and substance use disorders and worked to assist clients with establishing ways to maintain abstinence
- Submitted written statements to County Courthouse entailing client progress and completion of program certificates
Client Experience Specialist
CastleBranch, Inc.
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Worked with University department heads to design and create platforms to which students could comply for submission of documentation
- Represented team during major installation projects and provided project management as dictated by sales team and team needs
- Interacted with team members across departments to research and resolve customer issues
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington05.2022
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2021
Skills
- MS Office 365 Programs
- Athena/Centricity EMR
- Crisis Intervention
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Identifying Client Goals
- Creative Problem Solving
- Compassionate and Genuine
Timeline
LCAS-A / SAIOP Facilitator & Outpatient Therapist
Coastal Horizons, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Master of Social Work Intern
Coastal Horizons
10.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
D&A Assessment Services
08.2020 - 05.2021
Client Experience Specialist
CastleBranch, Inc.
03.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Social Work -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of North Carolina Wilmington