Brian Freeman
Summary
Successful at providing both personalized and group psychotherapy and social support in outpatient and residential settings. Specializing in working with diverse populations to locate necessary resources. Obtains authorizations, presents cases and coordinates intervention strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director of Music Program
Guardian Revival
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Planned and executed therapeutic music groups for veterans.
- Collaborated with the Veteran's Administration and local veteran agencies to provide therapeutic music services to 120 veterans at their respective locations.
- Trained and mentored 10 new employees and volunteers on industry practices and daily operations.
Psychotherapist
Intercity Psychotherapy
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Developed crisis intervention protocols that effectively addressed emergent mental health concerns among the client population served by the agency.
- Interviewed 15 clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within various school settings such as school exemptions for or extended time needed for projects.
Director of Human Services
Guardian Revival
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for professional, administrative, and managerial duties planning, organizing, and coordinating programs and services that enhance the overall delivery of human services; oversees the development and implementation of policy and procedures regarding service delivery
- Coordinated with 25 veterans to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in organization programs
- Represented the organization at various state and local policy discussions
- Made presentations before various public and community groups regarding matters relative to the organization's mission
- Researched, developed, and executed an organizational stigma training program
- Acted as HIPAA Compliance Officer, ensuring the organization's HIPAA compliance
Social Worker
JCCA
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Perform ongoing clinical assessments and psycho-education for children and families
- Develop and facilitate support groups for clients including parents, foster parents, and children
- Attend Family Team Conferences to develop plans to keep children safe, support wellbeing, and achieve permanency
- Attend Individualized Education Program to ensure children receive special education and related services
- Conduct home assessments and attend court appearances
- Use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and various remote modes to conduct individual, family therapy, team meetings, and court appearances
- Evaluated and addressed individual needs and concerns of clients (ages 11-18), including mood disorders, autism spectrum disorder, grief counseling, family maintenance, and emergency response
- Wrote petitions, court reports, case plans, and other legal documents, maintained accurate and thorough case history records
- Advised families on community resources and referral programs; collaborated with the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement realistic treatment plans, to improve wellbeing and care of children
- Provided direct support to patients and families through counseling, and case management of social and practical environmental programs.
Social Work Intern
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Counseled and advised veterans and their families on short and long-term readjustment goals, future planning, and advanced directives
- Connected clients with resources and referred to continuing care programs as appropriate
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and assembled risk assessment reports; coordinated family planning meetings committees and work groups to analyze areas of improvement for the program; and evaluated program goals and success rates
- Provided both group and individual counseling to veterans with traumatic brain injuries and PTSD as well as their family support members
- Negotiated patient care in three separate settings; Primary Care, Community Living Center, and Transition Care Management Program, evaluating programs and plans to improve delivery to client
- As part of an interdisciplinary team, coordinated treatment plans and referrals ensured each client received necessary care
- Assisted team and family members with understanding the stressors related to death and dying
- Spearheaded the introduction of Telehealth Services to conduct therapy sessions with clients.
Social Work Intern
Emerald Isle Immigration Center
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Coordinated the case management and initial intake for clients from varying backgrounds
- Explored areas of outreach and advocacy for the Geriatric Mental Health Initiative and partnered with other staff to deliver aid and engagement opportunities for members of the community
- Continuously demonstrated a high quality of client care and regard while also balancing administrative and reporting duties
- Campaigned for and launched the first-ever men’s counseling group within the agency, aimed to support the needs of male clients
- Mobilized a “Meals on Wheels” program for forty seniors in the area, while also orchestrating five other groups, an Irish language group, a knitting group, a movie group, a book club, and a scrapbooking club in the community.
Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division
03.2011 - 10.2015
- Personnel monitoring and organization, team supervision and support, staff continuing education, quality improvement projects, program and staff scheduling, project management, and operational strategy.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University
West Harrison, NY08.2019
Bachelor of Science in Social Work and Theology -
Fordham University
New York, NY01.2018
Skills
- Policy Development
- Crisis Management
- Program coordination
- Support Group Organization
- Psychoeducational
- Clinical Assessment
- Trauma-informed care
- Individualized Education Program
- Child Advocacy
- Adoption support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Psychosocial assessment
Job Related Training
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2021)
- Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (2020)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (2020)
- Clinical Social Work Practice (2019)
- Death and Dying (2018)
- Advanced Clinical Assessment (2018)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Telehealth Services Training (2018)
- Equal Opportunity Leader’s Course (2010)
- Microsoft Office (2008)
- Foster Care Parent (2010-Present)
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers
Qualifications Summary
Personable and diligent social worker with a demonstrated track record of advocating for the health and wellbeing of others. In-depth experience across a variety of service settings, incorporating trauma-focused and cross-cultural counseling techniques into interactions with clients. Passionate about providing a holistic approach to therapy, including experiential, outdoor, and non-traditional techniques. Strong leader with success directing highly skilled teams and adapting programs to serve the social, psychological, and mastery needs of diverse communities. A proud and passionate Foster Care Parent who champions for the safety and security of foster children.
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - July 2023
- Dialect Behavior Therapy - September 2019
Timeline
Deputy Director of Music Program
Guardian Revival
02.2023 - 02.2024
Psychotherapist
Intercity Psychotherapy
02.2022 - 03.2023
Director of Human Services
Guardian Revival
01.2022 - 02.2023
Social Worker
JCCA
12.2019 - 01.2022
Social Work Intern
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2018 - 05.2019
Social Work Intern
Emerald Isle Immigration Center
07.2017 - 08.2018
Platoon Sergeant
U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division
03.2011 - 10.2015
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science in Social Work and Theology -
Fordham University
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