Brandon Goldsmith
Dover,OH
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with experience in working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist III
Ohio Guidestone
Dover, OH
07.2023 - Current
- Monitor client symptoms as well as response to treatment; communicate changes with treatment team to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions.
- Develop and maintain a service relationship with a client, family, and caregivers to provide support as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention consultation in times of emergency for coordination and assistance in crisis management and stabilization as needed.
- Coordinate community resources including school, referral sources, and outpatient behavioral health providers to ensure continuity of care; act as an advocate for the client as needed.
- Facilitate appointments to ensure overall physical well-being including basic mental health and substance use needs.
- Accurately and promptly document and maintain the confidentiality of client and family interactions including legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
Intern
New Destiny Treatment Center
Clinton, OH
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Communicate with patients during group therapy sessions and provide opportunities for participants to share personal experiences.
- Listen to personal stories, ask probing questions and offer knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Assist clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
- Address complex histories with substance abuse, mental health issues and other concerns.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Malone University
Canton, OH05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Malone University
Canton, OH05.2023
Skills
- Group Counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Case Management
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Behavior Modification
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Treatment Plans
- Discharge Planning
- Support Services
Affiliations
- Malone University Academic Dean's List
- Started creative process of Malone University's Community Hub
- Received CDCA certification - June 2023
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist III
Ohio Guidestone
07.2023 - Current
Intern
New Destiny Treatment Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Malone University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Malone University
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