Briannà King
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced LMSW with over 2 years in case management and therapeutic support for diverse populations. Skilled in crisis intervention, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and using
evidence-based practices to enhance client well-being. Proven success in individual and group therapy, with a strong focus on improving access to resources. Eager to advance mental health care and community support through innovative, research-driven approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Therapist
Arrow Riverside School
Belcamp, MD
11.2024 - Current
- Attending IEP meetings to discuss progress and provide relevant information about the student's emotional functioning.
- Establishing trusting relationships with students through active listening skills and empathy.
- Collaborating with school personnel, parents and guardians, and community stakeholders to develop effective strategies for promoting student success.
- Facilitating group counseling sessions weekly focused on topics such as self-esteem, anger management, peer relationships.
- Providing crisis intervention services when necessary by responding appropriately to emergency situations.
Mental Health Clinician
Hope Health Systems, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
Baltimore, MD
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Counseled youths and provided group educational and vocational guidance services.
- Implemented evidence-based approaches to successfully reduce issues and improve coping mechanisms.
- Helped youths set realistic goals and establish plans to achieve each target.
- Utilized trauma-informed care to support youths in understanding traumatic events, trauma responses and healing techniques.
- Assisted youths with substance abuse, stress-management skills and mental health challenges.
Therapist
The Robert Sylvia Group Inc.
Baltimore, MD
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed relationships and built rapport with a caseload of 10-15 weekly clients (adolescents and adults) using active listening and client-centered counseling techniques.
- Counseled adolescents and adults to help each deal with life situations, triggering events and emotional disturbances.
- Provided culturally competent services, working with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds.
- Advocated for adolescents and adults to obtain new services and coordinated necessary referrals.
- Monitored adolescents and adults progress toward treatment goals to ensure appropriate clinical interventions and adjustments to overall plan.
1:1 Aide
St. Elizabeth School
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as those with physical and mental disabilities.
- Observe students' performance and behavior, and record relevant data to assess progress.
- Teach socially acceptable behaviors, employing techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modification.
- Facilitated student engagement through interactive learning methods and personalized attention.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom dynamics and enhance student focus.
Skills
Hard Skills:
Crisis Management
Microsoft Office
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
Psychosocial Assessment
Soft Skills:
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Emotional Intelligence
- Team Collaboration
- Social Skills
Education
Master of Social Work, May 2024
Columbia University-New York, NY
- Licensure: LMSW Certification
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
University of Baltimore-Baltimore, MD
Certification
- Professional Crisis Management
Timeline
School Therapist
Arrow Riverside School
11.2024 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Hope Health Systems, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
06.2024 - 05.2025
Therapist
The Robert Sylvia Group Inc.
03.2024 - 10.2024
1:1 Aide
St. Elizabeth School
11.2021 - 07.2022