Brittany Banks

• Currently provides individual clinical services to a large portion of the facility’s TRP population, supporting patients with SMI, trauma, substance use, and complex co-occurring mental health needs through individualized, trauma-informed treatment.
• Provide individual therapy to patients with substance use, co-occurring mental health, trauma, and complex psychosocial needs.
• Conduct clinical assessments and contribute to individualized treatment planning based on patient needs, strengths, risks, and recovery goals.
• Coordinate and facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups addressing substance use, recovery, mental health, trauma, relationships, coping skills, relapse prevention, and emotional regulation.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to support engagement and behavioral change.
• Provide family and couples counseling to address communication, relationship patterns, boundaries, support systems, and recovery-related concerns.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to monitor patient progress, address barriers to recovery, and support appropriate transitions between levels of care.

● Provided individual and group therapy within a residential substance use treatment setting.

● Conducted individual therapy and supported patients in developing treatment goals, coping strategies, recovery skills, and relapse prevention plans.

● Coordinated and facilitated co-ed therapeutic and psycho educational groups addressing substance use, recovery, mental health, coping skills, relationships, and relapse prevention.

● Completed intake assessments to identify presenting concerns, treatment needs, strengths, and appropriate clinical interventions.

● Utilized Motivational Interviewing, CBT, person-centered, and trauma-informed approaches to promote engagement and readiness for change.

Recognition & Performance

● Most Valuable Clinician (MVC), November 2024 — Recognized by colleagues and management for clinical contributions and commitment to patient care.

● Earned quarterly performance bonuses for maintaining 24-hour documentation compliance over a six-month period.

• Provided outpatient individual therapy to a full caseload of clients diagnosed with Substance Use Disorders.
• Addressed substance use, relapse prevention, motivation for recovery, coping skills, emotional regulation, and psychosocial stressors.
• Developed individualized treatment goals and interventions based on client needs and readiness for change.
• Utilized evidence-based approaches including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, person-centered therapy, and trauma-informed interventions.
• Supported clients in identifying triggers, strengthening recovery supports, developing healthy coping strategies, and maintaining progress in recovery.

• Provided individual and school-based therapy to students in grades K–8 experiencing behavioral concerns, complex trauma, and other mental health challenges.
• Collaborated with students, families, educators, and community providers to address emotional, behavioral, academic, and psychosocial needs.
• Utilized trauma-informed, person-centered, and evidence-based interventions to improve coping skills, emotional regulation, and overall functioning.
• Supported students in developing healthy coping strategies and navigating challenging circumstances at school, home, and within their families.

• Targeted Case Manager (TCM)- Wraparound Services 2021–2022
• Provided family-centered case management to at-risk youth and families impacted by parental substance use, behavioral concerns, and other psychosocial challenges.
• Supported the needs of the entire family system rather than focusing solely on the child, connecting families with community resources, referrals, and supportive services.
• Advocated for youth and families across home, school, and community settings while coordinating services to address identified needs.
• Built supportive relationships with youth and caregivers and assisted families in navigating barriers to behavioral health and community resources.

• Monitor and assist the school guidance counselor with scheduled student/client sessions.
• Conducted small group sessions focused on social skills and conflict resolution.
• Facilitated individual counseling sessions for students to address personal challenges.
• Assisted school counselor with providing middle school-aged students with a self-harm seminar.