Brianna Martin
LMSW
Dobbs Ferry,NY
Summary
Motivated Licensed Master Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating individualized therapy services to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical with proven ability to build strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Psychiatric Service & Treatment Provider
Green Chimneys
Brewster, New York
07.2020 - Current
- Provided ongoing counseling to help clients deal with conditions and processes relative to their specified S.E.D's (severe emotional disturbance) diagnosis.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Performed short-term and long-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual-diagnoses such as Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Schizophrenia and Autism.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
Master of Social Work Intern (Trauma Therapist)
JCCA
Pleasantville, New York
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
- Received consistent educational trainings to enhance social work clinical skills to expand on knowledge and utilization od different interventions, including play therapy, art therapy, and psychodrama interventions.
- Provided social work services to victims of childhood sexual abuse, including psychosocial assessments, mental health assessments, risk assessments, individual and group therapy, case management, discharge planning and referrals.
- Required to utilize trained experience in TF-CBT focused interventions to provide trauma therapy to sexually abused and trafficked children.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Required to work in compliance and with CPS, ACS, and law-enforcement to ensure the safety of special victims.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Program Coordinator
Green Chimneys
Brewster, New York
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan, including ensuring availability of appropriate resources.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Conducted consistent evidence-based research to effectively prepare for group(s) based on current trends and needs to ensure efficiency in facilitation of groups.
- Determined target demographics and collaborated with the team to devise strategic marketing initiatives to reach target audiences.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Responsible for providing psychoeducational-based presentations for local school districts and in Albany for NYS Youth Bureau providers.
- Required to utilize skills and methods of Traumatic Crisis Intervention daily.
- Required to provide on-call counseling services through a 24-hour crisis hotline.
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Green Chimneys
Brewster, New York
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, neglect, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
- Attended over 75 hours of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
- Provided psychosocial rehabilitation services to a minimum of eight clients weekly which included interpersonal skill building and community integration
- Attended and completed intake assessments, evaluations, and case files in compliance with agency timeline
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY 09.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
New York University
New York, NY 09.2020 - 05.2021
Skills
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Additional Information
Completed Trainings in 2020/2021: ACS SRH Policy, Birth Control & Pregnancy Options, Understanding Sex Trafficking, Law Enforcement & Legal Perspectives on Human Trafficking Panel, The Virtual Reality of Safety Enhancement, Mitigating Trauma Through Psychodrama: A Skills Focused Workshop, Inclusivity in Social Work Practice- Discussing Race Concious and LGBTQ Work With Our Clients and Families, Homeland Security Investigations, TF-CBT Webinar, TF-CBT Introductory 10-Hour Course, CSEC 101: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, CSEC 102: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, Child Sexual Abuse & Children With Disabilities, Healthy Sexual Development of Children, Child Sexual Abuse Foundational: Breaking The Uncomfortable Silence
Timeline
Master of Social Work Intern (Trauma Therapist)
JCCA
09.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Social Work - Social Work
New York University
09.2020 - 05.2021
Community Psychiatric Service & Treatment Provider
Green Chimneys
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Green Chimneys
09.2019 - 05.2020
Program Coordinator
Green Chimneys
05.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Mercy College
09.2018 - 05.2020
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