Briana Bush, LMSW
Maumelle,AR
Summary
Master level social worker successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering 7-year background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishing trust and rapport with patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
The Bridgeway Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Provided family therapy sessions that strengthened relationships and improved communication among family members.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating discharge planning and follow-up appointments for patients.
Mental Health Counselor
Pulaski County Detention Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided brief counseling and crisis intervention services to incarcerated individuals in detention facility.
- Assessed patients mental health need and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Conducted suicide watch assessments on patients through monitoring and intervention with therapeutic techniques.
Community Coordinator
Pulaski County Detention Center
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Coordinated with community resources to provide for currently incarcerated individuals.
- Assisted inmates with applying to substance abuse treatment centers in community.
- Provided discharge planning services to inmates by assessing needs of individual and offering appropriate resources.
Foster Care Case Manager
Great Circle
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Interviewed clients to assess situations, capabilities and problems
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by handling various tasks, including filing police reports and removal of child from family or foster placements
- Conducted home assessments to evaluate appropriate and conducive placement of child
- Prepared court reports and testified in court hearings.
Aftercare Counselor
United Family Services, Inc
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with Arkansas State’s Youth Service Center and Serious Offender’s Program to develop treatment plan while juvenile detained in facility
- Conducted weekly or bi-weekly home and school visits with juvenile
- Provided advocacy and supervision on behalf of juvenile in community upon release, and transportation to school, work, court and appointments as needed
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR05.2016
Skills
- Case Management
- Advocacy
- Professional Commitment
- Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Highly Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration/teamwork
- Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Therapist
The Bridgeway Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Pulaski County Detention Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
Community Coordinator
Pulaski County Detention Center
11.2020 - 02.2023
Foster Care Case Manager
Great Circle
05.2018 - 03.2020
Aftercare Counselor
United Family Services, Inc
05.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Aurora University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
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