Brianna Brown
Labadieville,United States
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need. Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Master Social Worker
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Completes Socials determinants of health assessments to determine immediate needs of patients upon discharge
- Attends interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, social needs and discharge plans
- Reviews patient care surveys to determine if discharge needs are effectively being met, directly improving patient discharge rates by 15%
- Verbally communicating with 25-30 patients weekly
- Assisting with difficult discharges by providing each patient with specialized interventions.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
Child Welfare Specialist (Foster Care)
Department of Children and Family Services
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed a caseload of 20 families each month
- Generated case plans for families to accomplish specific goals in order to eliminate risk factors
- Prepared cases for presentation to the multi-disciplinary team for consultation
- Provided supportive counseling and other supportive services for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on the case plan
- Conducted regular home visits to assess safety factors and work with families, resulting in 25% reunification rates
- Interviewed clients and families to compile social histories for psychosocial assessments
- Composed and presented appropriate reports to the court and the district attorney on cases in compliance with state laws and agency policy
- Prepared and submitted required affidavits and testified in court proceedings.
Psychiatric unit Social work Intern
Thibodaux Regional Health Systems
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Completed intake assessments, psychosocial assessments and assisted with beneficial discharge planning
- Facilitated weekly psychoeducational therapy group sessions to promote healthy coping skills, emotional processing
- Collaborated with treatment team to assess, diagnose, and develop an effective treatment plan for patients.
School Social Work Intern
Pupil Appraisal
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Completed suicide risk assessments on students with positive risks
- Conducted weekly student social groups, resulting in 30% improved behavior from students
- Prompted the creation of individualized safety plans for students at risk for suicide
- Provided weekly individual counseling sessions for youth, ages 12-14, using cognitive behavioral therapy.
Mental Health Specialist
Cognitive Development Centers of Seaside Healthcare
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided psychosocial and rehabilitation services to clients possessing mental health issues 2-3 times weekly
- Monitored client therapy progress weekly by getting feedback from what they accomplished from their long term goal list
- Created and updated treatment plans for 8-10 clients monthly
- Attended interdisciplinary meeting to discuss efficiency of services proved.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2020
Bachelor's degree - Family and Consumer Sciences
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12.2017
Skills
- Well versed in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Assessment
- Client Needs Assessment
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Intervention Planning
- Family Case Management
References
Erin Jackson, ( ), (504) 248-9021, emarts21@gmail.com Alexis Johnson, ( ), (985) 228-4922, alexis.johnson.dcfs@la.gov Tonya Holloway, (985) 414-0366, holleratholloway@aol.com
Timeline
Licensed Master Social Worker
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Child Welfare Specialist (Foster Care)
Department of Children and Family Services
01.2021 - 10.2022
Psychiatric unit Social work Intern
Thibodaux Regional Health Systems
08.2019 - 05.2020
School Social Work Intern
Pupil Appraisal
08.2018 - 05.2019
Mental Health Specialist
Cognitive Development Centers of Seaside Healthcare
08.2017 - 10.2018
Master's degree - Social Work
Southern University At New Orleans
Bachelor's degree - Family and Consumer Sciences
Nicholls State University
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