Brian Turk
Windsor,OH
Summary
Dynamic Lead Counselor with proven expertise in crisis intervention and employee performance evaluation. Skilled in clinical quality improvement and resource coordination, enhancing team capabilities and client outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
Critical Incident Stress Management of Ashtabula County
Geneva, OH
12.2021 - Current
- Led crisis intervention initiatives to support individuals affected by traumatic events.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff on stress management techniques.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance outreach and resource accessibility.
- Mentored team members in best practices for emotional support and crisis resolution.
Lead Primary Counselor
Glenbeigh
Rock Creek, OH
08.2010 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to promote recovery and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented tailored treatment plans based on client assessments and progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Mentored junior counselors, enhancing their skills in therapeutic techniques and client management.
- Educated clients and families about addiction recovery resources and coping strategies.
- Led workshops focused on life skills, relapse prevention, and emotional regulation techniques.
Fire Captain/EMT-Basic
Windsor Fire Department
Windsor, OH
05.2002 - Current
- Supervised emergency response operations, ensuring safety and efficiency during high-pressure situations.
- Coordinated training programs for firefighters, enhancing skills and operational readiness across the department.
- Collaborated with local agencies to improve interdepartmental communication and coordination during crisis responses.
- Analyzed fire incident reports to identify trends, informing policy changes for improved public safety measures.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH05-2010
Skills
- Budget oversight
- Clinical quality improvement
- Employee performance evaluations
- Direct patient care
- Resource coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical education
- HIPAA
- Performance improvement
Certification
- Licensed Independent Social Work with Supervisor Endorsement-Active
- Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor-Active
- Certified First Responder Counselor-Active
- Internally Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor-Active
Timeline
Clinical Director
Critical Incident Stress Management of Ashtabula County
12.2021 - Current
Lead Primary Counselor
Glenbeigh
08.2010 - Current
Fire Captain/EMT-Basic
Windsor Fire Department
05.2002 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lake Erie College