Brent M. Seusy

• Conducted 100's of biopsychosocial assessments.
• Counseled over 5000 clients.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds, tailoring counseling approaches to respect unique spiritual traditions and practices.
• Provide on-call and crisis management services for the center.
• Establish and direct a training program for clergy and laity preparing to become licensed mental health professionals and pastoral counselors.
• Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
• Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans aiding clients in overcoming mental issues as they pursue greater satisfaction from their work, family and faith.
• Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Bowen Family Systems Theory and spiritual resources.

• Provided coverage for therapists on acute units for adults and adolescents.
• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments.
• Provided individual and group therapy for adolescents and adults.
• Worked with a multidisciplinary team to provide rapid stabilization.
• Worked with hospital professionals, patients and family to ensure continuity of care.
• Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
• Improved client coping mechanisms with cognitive behavioral techniques.
• Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.

• Lead the church in researching, starting and a growing a worship service that grew to an average of over 100 in attendance weekly.
• Provided pastoral care and counsel to individuals and families preparing for marriage, couples experiencing conflict, separation, divorce, parenting issues, grief and transition.
• Served as a Stephen Ministry Leader for laity preparing to provide Christian caregiving.
• Lead a grief support group.
• Conducted funeral services designed to meet the needs of grieving families.
• Visited individuals and clients in the hospital.
• Supported individuals and families facing issues associated with death and dying.
• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Coordinated special events such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals, providing pastoral care during significant moments in congregants'' lives.
• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Conducted home visits to offer prayerful support during times of crisis or illness, demonstrating compassion towards those in need.
• Delivered dynamic sermons that effectively communicated biblical truths while addressing contemporary issues faced by today''s Christians.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
• Assisted in the recruitment and training of new volunteers, ensuring a strong support system for ongoing ministry efforts.
• Facilitated weekly Bible studies aimed at deepening understanding of Scripture while fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Championed diversity and inclusion within the church by promoting open dialogue.
• Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia elements into sermons and presentations.
• Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.

.Provided Christian Education for 6-12th grade adolescents.

• Supervised Sunday school teachers and youth leaders.
• Organized and lead students into mission experiences locally and regionally.
• Coordinated and attended annual church events to foster and build intergenerational fellowship and outreach.
• Organized successful fundraising events that increased financial support for youth-focused initiatives.
• Increased youth engagement by developing and implementing innovative programs tailored to their interests.
• Assisted in creation and implementation of missions strategy for youth to get involved in local and global missions.
• Mentored staff members to enhance their professional growth and ability to support young people''s needs more effectively.
• Administered volunteer recruitment efforts, resulting in an expanded pool of dedicated mentors for our programs.
• Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources efficiently towards program development and improvement initiatives.
• Led training sessions for staff members to ensure they were equipped with essential knowledge in areas such as youth development best practices and conflict resolution strategies.
• Led integration of youth into worship and other ministry areas at church and church events.
• Attended staff meetings and submitted announcements to church newsletter and calendar of events to facilitate open communication with church congregation.
• Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.

• Consulted with local churches in the area of youth ministry.
• Wrote the manual and administrated the discipleship program that sought to integrate academic coursework, covenant group Bible studies and service projects to aid students in finding ways to faithfully articulate and live out their Christian faith.
• Supervised and instructed students participating in ministry internships.
• Provided strategic planning services to local congregations.
• Counseled college students as they considered their call and vocational plans.
• Cultivated relationships with local churches, preparing and ensuring their readiness to mentor students who would intern in their youth ministry programs.
• Collaborated with professors, clergy, and administrators to establish common goals and work toward a shared vision.

• Recruited, interviewed, trained and managed 12 staff members.
• Constructed a comprehensive student development program to help college students develop the competencies necessary to be successfully socially and academically.
• Wrote the policy and procedures manual for the residence life department.
• Developed a leadership training program to teach staff members listening skills, student development theory, crisis management and customer service skills.
• Evaluated and adjusted policies as needed, promoting a safe, healthy, and positive living environment on campus.
• Mentored professional staff members in their career development by providing regular feedback and opportunities for growth.
• Managed budget allocations effectively, ensuring optimal use of resources for residence life programming and staffing.
• Increased collaboration among university departments by creating partnerships that enhanced the overall residential experience.

• Developed programs to meet the spiritual needs of adolescents in 6th-12th grade.
• Coordinated fundraising events, outreach ministries, retreats and mission experiences.
• Recruited and trained adults to serve in leadership positions.
• Managed twenty-five adult volunteers who led Bible studies, a youth choir, drama team and Sunday night youth activities.
• Organized an ecumenical monthly gathering of youth groups.
• Implemented bible study and faith and life issues and social responsibility topical studies to foster effective ministry for youth education.
• Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all participants by establishing clear guidelines and behavioral expectations.
• Led training sessions for staff members to ensure they were equipped with essential knowledge in areas such as youth development best practices and conflict resolution strategies.
• Backbone of supportive network by providing individualized guidance to youths facing personal challenges.

• Mental Health Diagnosis: Oppositional Defiant, intermittent explosive disorder, conduct disorder.
• Assisted a team of eight in developing a residential life program for adolescents transitioning back into their family of origin.
• Provided case management services to clients and their families.
• Taught life skills to adolescents.
• Served clients daily in the group home by working with them to create a safe and healing living environment.