Brandy Barefield
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Compassionate social worker with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Counselor (Substance Use Services)
Preferred Behavioral Health
04.2015 - Current
- Provide individual counseling to individuals with substance use disorders for caseload of 12 clients.
- Facilitate group therapy for clients with substance use disorders.
- Create treatment plans to assist clients in meeting their treatment goals.
- Revise treatment plans periodically according to clients progress and goal changes.
- Maintain detailed case notes, allowing for efficient tracking of client progress over time.
- Create therapeutic and collaborative environment for clients to work through issues and needs.
- Advocate for client to ensure client's needs are being met.
- Seek supervision to maintain ethical counseling.
CPSAI Assessment Counselor
Preferred Behavioral Health
01.2005 - Current
- Provide substance abuse assessments on parents/caregivers with DCP&P involvement to determine if substance use treatment is needed and assess their level of care.
- Refer clients to appropriate level of care and work with various substance use agencies to ensure client's admittance into treatment.
- Case conferencing with DCP&P workers and supervisors, treatment providers, and Board of Social Services.
- Generate monthly tracking reports.
- Seek supervision to maintain ethical counseling.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
Integrated Case Management
Preferred Behavioral Health
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Assisted clients released from state psychiatric hospitals reintegrate back into their community.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to share insights, discuss challenges, and develop collaborative solutions for enhanced patient care delivery.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients medical, social, and emotional needs to create well-rounded care plans.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate resources and support services, facilitating access to necessary interventions.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
Partial Care Program Counselor
Preferred Behavioral Health
05.2001 - 01.2004
- Facilitated intake assessments for clients experiencing symptoms of substance use and mental health disorders.
- Lead group therapy and psychotherapy groups for both mental health and substance use disorders.
- Provided individual counseling to individuals with co-occurring disorders for caseload of 12-15 clients.
- Create treatment plans to assist clients meeting their goals.
- Revised treatment plans periodically according to clients progress and goals changes.
- Created therapeutic and collaborative environment for clients to work emotional and behavioral issues.
- Advocated for clients to ensure their needs were being met.
- Received supervision to maintain ethical counseling.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05.2001
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ05.1998
Skills
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Professional boundaries
- Collaborative team member
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Empathetic, compassionate, and adaptable
- Knowledge of various counseling theories and techniques
- Excellent time management skills
Licenses
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) 2021
License #44SL06645300
Timeline
Program Counselor (Substance Use Services)
Preferred Behavioral Health
04.2015 - Current
CPSAI Assessment Counselor
Preferred Behavioral Health
01.2005 - Current
Integrated Case Management
Preferred Behavioral Health
01.2004 - 12.2004
Partial Care Program Counselor
Preferred Behavioral Health
05.2001 - 01.2004
Master's Degree - Social Work
Rutgers University
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
Georgian Court University
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Mercer County Community College
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