Briana Lyon
Geneva,NY
Summary
Accomplished Primary Therapist at Clifton Springs Behavioral Health Outpatient, adept in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and building strong therapeutic alliances. Enhanced client engagement and reduced relapse rates through innovative treatment plans and empathetic listening. Skilled in crisis intervention and patient documentation, consistently achieving improved treatment outcomes and promoting mental health awareness in the community. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives. Confident and highly organized individual with more than 2 years of experience as Primary Therapist for a Behavioral Health organization. Experienced in working with diverse cultures while managing multiple cases and overseeing interns, the Primary Care Program, and gaining experience and education in IP-ARCCT Leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Therapist
Clifton Springs Behavioral Health Outpatient
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals for therapy sessions, leading to improved overall satisfaction with treatment outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with various disorders.
- Increased client engagement in therapy sessions through the use of empathetic listening and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Promoted mental health awareness within the community through participation in outreach initiatives and educational presentations.
- Maintained constant knowledge of SPMI disorders, substance use disorders, and many other types of mental health and substance concerns through education, research and trainings to provide most effective patient care.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients in need, stabilizing the situation and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate effective treatment.
- Reduced relapse rates for substance abuse clients by providing comprehensive aftercare planning and support resources.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations promoting interpersonal growth and increased self-awareness among participants.
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the larger healthcare system ensuring access to necessary resources for ongoing wellness support.
- Implemented trauma-informed care approaches within therapy sessions leading to increased resilience among client populations.
- Evaluated client progress on a regular basis using objective assessment tools, ensuring appropriate adjustments were made to their treatment plans as needed.
- Empowered clients to take ownership of their recovery process by teaching essential coping skills and strategies for managing stressors outside of therapy sessions.
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic modalities based on individual client needs, enhancing overall effectiveness of interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
Rehabilitation Counselor
Lakeview Health Services, Inc
10.2015 - Current
- Administered preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening and clear communication skills, leading to increased trust in the therapeutic process.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with providers across disciplines during discharge planning processes.
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
- Evaluated clients'' progress regularly and adjusted rehabilitation strategies accordingly for better results.
- Streamlined case management processes by maintaining accurate records and effective communication among team members.
- Promoted client self-advocacy by teaching necessary skills for navigating various systems such as healthcare, employment, and housing assistance programs.
- Scheduled providers according to patient need to use resources efficiently.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology
Ashford University
Chandler, AZ08.2015
Skills
- Self-Esteem Building
- Anxiety treatment
- Client management
- Patient Diagnosis
- Depression Treatment
- Relapse Prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Competence
- Individual Therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Group sessions
- Behavioral assessment
- Treatment Plans
- Psychoeducation
- Grief counseling
- Anger Management
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- One-on-one counseling
- Patient documentation
- Electronic Charting
- Client Confidentiality
- Crisis Intervention
- Intervention Planning
- Building rapport
- Community Education
- Psychiatric evaluation
Accomplishments
- Supervised an intern for a period of one year.
- Managed the Primary Care Program at Health First Family Practice.
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker - 2 years
- IP-ARCCT Leadership certified for 1.5 months.
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Clifton Springs Behavioral Health Outpatient
11.2021 - Current
Rehabilitation Counselor
Lakeview Health Services, Inc
10.2015 - Current
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology
Ashford University
- Licensed Master Social Worker - 2 years
- IP-ARCCT Leadership certified for 1.5 months.
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