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Brian Monahan

Psychotherapist
Cañon City,CO

Summary

Caring Psychotherapist with employment in diverse mental health settings. Background serving adult, youth, and familial populations in clinical and nonclinical environments. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through self discovery.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychotherapist

GoodNeightbot LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2021 - Current
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
  • Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
  • Documented all patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Utilized individualized techniques to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.
  • Distributed research documents, published journals, presented findings to psychology industry experts, and applied in practice areas.

Group Facilitator

Circle Of Parents
Canon City , CO
01.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program.
  • Collected data on program effectiveness through surveying, data analysis and other methods and implemented solutions for improvement.
  • Educated participants on potentially beneficial wellness services.
  • Help parents discover the best practices as a parent for their specific familial situation.
  • Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns.
  • Maintained positive environment through open and respectful communication which created a safe and inviting to all clients.
  • Implemented group buy in to maintain strict confidentiality of client information.

Peer Coach

Green Thumb Initiative
Canon City, CO
12.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
  • Provided special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
  • Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
  • Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Psychotherapist

GoodNeighbor LLC
Canon City , CO
03.2020 - Current

· Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.

· Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.

· Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.

· Documented all patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.

· Documented client progress in confidential files.

· Utilized individualized techniques to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.

· Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

· Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.

· Distributed research documents, published journals, presented findings to psychology industry experts, and applied in practice areas.

Business Director

Green Thumb Initiative
Canon City, CO
10.2018 - Current
  • Strategic Business Administrator with 4 years of experience successfully leading diverse teams through both routine and sustainable growth opportunities. Cooperative facilitator of collaborative organizational structures and sustained productivity. Fiscally responsible budget and finance supervisor, providing oversight in collaboration with Executive Director and other financial supervisors.
  • Developed strategic plans and initiatives.
  • Directed business processes from conceptualization through end-user delivery.
  • Increased accuracy through improved processes for fiscal monitoring, payroll and operational expenses.
  • Fostered strong rapport with clients, vendors and stakeholders through consistent follow-up and communication.
  • Developed monthly reports.
  • Prepared operational and salary budgets.
  • Worked with stakeholders to drive product and service definition and design.
  • Oversaw HR training, coaching, mentoring and staff retention.
  • Executed training programs.

Special Forces Communication Sergeant

US Army
Ft. Carson , CO
07.2007 - 05.2014
  • Organized and supervised staff personnel in installation and utilization of radio equipment, satellite communications, networks and wire communications systems.
  • Supervised communication functions for special operations and secret missions.
  • Utilized conventional and unconventional warfare methods in communications and tactics.
  • Recruited, evaluated, selected, trained, counseled and lead indigenous soldiers.
  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
  • Handled administrative requirements smoothly and efficiently, including maintaining records and submitting time sensitive reports.
  • Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
  • Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
  • Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
  • Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

MacMurray College
Jacksonville, IL
08.2003 - 05.2007

Associate of Science - Psychology

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2012 - 12.2012

Skills

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Timeline

Psychotherapist

GoodNeightbot LLC
03.2021 - Current

Group Facilitator

Circle Of Parents
01.2021 - Current

Peer Coach

Green Thumb Initiative
12.2020 - Current

Psychotherapist

GoodNeighbor LLC
03.2020 - Current

Business Director

Green Thumb Initiative
10.2018 - Current

Associate of Science - Psychology

Pikes Peak Community College
05.2012 - 12.2012

Special Forces Communication Sergeant

US Army
07.2007 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

MacMurray College
08.2003 - 05.2007
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