BRIANA HARRIS
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Facilitator
Certified Safe Space
04.2023 - Current
- Facilitate monthly virtual group sessions with individuals seeking community-based support
- Develop, plan, and deliver group session curriculum and activities tailored to support women's mental health
- Maintain positive group dynamic amongst participants
- Collaborate with leadership to assess program deliverables
- Establish guidelines for client participation in group sessions
- Develop rapport with clients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns
Outpatient Therapist
Carolina Outreach
06.2023 - Current
- Provided weekly individual psychotherapy for adults seeking mental health treatment
- Conduct initial Comprehensive Clinical Assessments to determine if mental health diagnosis and treatment criteria are met
- Complete timely and accurate documentation which includes progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge paperwork
- Participate in weekly supervision and case consultations
- Collaborate with community-based agencies to support clients in navigating complex issues that may interfere with achieving treatment goals
- Implement crisis intervention when necessary and provide community resources to support client’s needs
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans focused on identified client goals
- Maintain client caseload of 24 individuals per week
Program Manager & Improvement Advisor
The Center for Child and Family Health
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw day-to-day management of Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS) Learning Collaboratives
- Managed over 80 trainees across CPP and SPARCS
- Developed and maintained project management system (e.g., schedules, task lists)
- Planned, coordinated, and facilitated virtual training sessions for SPARCS and CPP
- Managed weekly continuous quality improvement meetings with training team
- Partnered with SPARCS training facilitators to develop improvement measures (monthly metrics)
Family Services Specialist
Charlottesville Department Of Social Services
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Maintained confidential records and documentation in OASIS database
- Conducted home, school, and community visits to assess client’s level of care and provide guidance toward meeting treatment goals
- Completed required assessments for youth and young adults ages 18-21 in the Independent Living program
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to establish permanency goals and identify necessary services for youth and their families
- Intervened during client crisis and developed safety plans to minimize risk factors
- Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits
- Served as a liaison between immigration attorneys and immigration-related service providers to ensure quality of client services
Youth Counselor
UNITED METHODIST FAMILY SERVICES
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Served as treatment team member in therapeutic residential program to meet social, recreational, behavioral, and educational needs of youth
- Planned, implemented, and participated in psychoeducational and recreational activities consisting of 8-10 youth
- Provided safe and therapeutic milieu that met physical and emotional needs of clients
- Completed administrative functions including attending treatment meetings, required documentation, and actively participating in professional development opportunities
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for adolescent youth from ages 12-17
Graduate Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed methodology for research proposal exploring ecological factors that contribute to academic self-competence for adolescents
- Partnered with local alternative high school to conduct qualitative research through observation and student engagement with over 15 students
- Attended weekly research team meetings
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor's request
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices
Program Group Leader
Communities In Schools
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Delivered curriculum and programming for CIS' after-school and summer program
- Provided individual and group teaching to 13 students to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Demonstrated passion and commitment to students, families, and community
- Communicated with staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral needs
- Developed and implemented after-school mindfulness activities to encourage student participation
Education
Master of Social Work - undefined
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Richmond, VA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Howard University
Washington, DC12.2017
Licensure
NC- Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate
Expiration: September 2024
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Carolina Outreach
06.2023 - Current
Group Facilitator
Certified Safe Space
04.2023 - Current
Program Manager & Improvement Advisor
The Center for Child and Family Health
05.2022 - 06.2023
Family Services Specialist
Charlottesville Department Of Social Services
11.2020 - 12.2021
Graduate Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
09.2019 - 04.2020
Youth Counselor
UNITED METHODIST FAMILY SERVICES
06.2019 - 04.2020
Program Group Leader
Communities In Schools
02.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Social Work - undefined
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Howard University
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