Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Britanny Novicky

St.Cloud,MN

Summary

Professional counselor with expertise in substance abuse treatment, delivering impactful support and guidance to clients. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving client needs. Highly skilled in motivational interviewing and relapse prevention, known for reliability and flexibility.

Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

(Pool Aid) Certified Nursing Assistant

Grapetree Medical Staffing
05.2019 - Current
  • Using my leadership skills to direct residents throughout the day keeping them happy and healthy
  • I use my excellent bedside manners to keep my residents satisfied
  • I give a helping hand to nursing home that are in need of extra help
  • I exceed expectations and go beyond what is expected of me

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Northstar Behavioral Health
Saint Cloud, MN
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse clientele, promoting peer support and healthy coping mechanisms.
  • Established strong rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and demographics, fostering an atmosphere of trust for open communication during counseling sessions.
  • Conducted substance abuse assessments and screenings to accurately identify client needs and appropriate levels of care required.
  • Enhanced communication with medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients with co-occurring disorders.

LADC Internship-Student

Nystrom and Associate
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • I learned and used the 12 core functions during my spring internship at Sobriety First.
  • Patient Screening
  • Patient Intake
  • Patient Orientation
  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient education
  • Referral
  • Record-keeping and reporting
  • Cross-consultation

LADC Internship- student

Sobriety First outpatient
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • I learned and used the 12 core functions during my spring internship at Sobriety First.
  • Patient Screening
  • Patient Intake
  • Patient Orientation
  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient education
  • Referral
  • Record-keeping and reporting
  • Cross-consultation

LADC internship - student

Meridian Behavioral Health
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • I learned and used the 12 core functions during my summer internship at Meridian.
  • Patient Screening
  • Patient Intake
  • Patient Orientation
  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient education
  • Referral
  • Record-keeping and reporting
  • Cross-consultation

Home Health care attended

Home instead Senior Care
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • I helped elderly with running errands, took them to doctor appointments, and did light cleaning in their homes
  • I held conversations with my clients and gave them some companionship
  • I helped them with making meals for themselves throughout the week and gave medication reminders

Child care Assistant

St. Cloud YMCA, Rainbow Room
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • I kept playing equipment and toys clean a safe for the children
  • I checked children in and out of the daycare, ensuring the proper check in procedures were in place
  • I created a coloring space where the children could color and use their own imagination.

Education

Social work program

St. Cloud State & University

Addiction counseling

St. Cloud State & University
05.2023

Liberal Arts & Sciences Degree - undefined

St. Cloud Technical & community college
St. Cloud, MN
12.2018

Child Adult Care & Education Diploma - undefined

St. Cloud Technical & community college
St. Cloud, MN
05.2015

Skills

  • I am a strong willed and goal oriented individual I prioritize my tasks in order to complete them in a timely and organized manner Logical thinking comes easily for me I have an extreme sense of emotional intelligence Listening to and understanding others is what I strive for on a daily basis
  • Active learning
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Clinical documentation
  • Professional boundaries
  • Relapse prevention
  • Client advocacy
  • Judgment and decision making

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Northstar Behavioral Health
08.2024 - 10.2024

LADC Internship-Student

Nystrom and Associate
09.2023 - 10.2023

LADC Internship- student

Sobriety First outpatient
01.2023 - 03.2023

LADC internship - student

Meridian Behavioral Health
05.2022 - 07.2022

(Pool Aid) Certified Nursing Assistant

Grapetree Medical Staffing
05.2019 - Current

Home Health care attended

Home instead Senior Care
05.2016 - 06.2017

Child care Assistant

St. Cloud YMCA, Rainbow Room
03.2015 - 07.2016

Addiction counseling

St. Cloud State & University

Liberal Arts & Sciences Degree - undefined

St. Cloud Technical & community college

Child Adult Care & Education Diploma - undefined

St. Cloud Technical & community college

Social work program

St. Cloud State & University
Britanny Novicky