Brittany Davis
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia since 04/15/20. Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in the state of Virginia since 10/03/18. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Lifestance Health
11.2022 - Current
- Maintain a full-time caseload at 32 client contacts per week working with clients with a variety of mental health concerns with primary concentration in trauma and substance abuse. Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients
- Implement various treatments and protocols to provide therapeutic services to appropriately address client concerns and promote positive behavior change.
- Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary
- Maintain client records including treatment planning, client notes, & safety planning in a timely manner
- Maintain all required licenses and the appropriate insurance
- Assist administrative staff by relaying client account messages and information to client and schedule all follow-up appointments.
- Provide case management and referrals as needed.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Conducted evaluations to help clients develop measurable treatment goals and developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Assessed client behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Sunrise Counseling and Psychological Services
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals.
- Implement various treatments and protocols to provide guidance and appropriately address client situations
- Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments
- Record and maintain adequate notes about client visits
- When required, refer clients to outside sources or agencies that can better address their specific needs
- Maintain the strictest confidentiality of every client
- Maintain all required licenses and the appropriate insurance
- Make client contacts once patient is established
- Review informed consent with clients
- Printing and copying materials needed for sessions
Clinical Director
Crossroads Treatment Center of Suffolk
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained a caseload of 50+ clients providing counseling services.
- Completed intakes, treatment plans, reassessments, and discharges for the program
- Provided supervision to the counselors and monitored all high-risk clients.
- Responsible to ensure quality care for clients and to ensure counselors maintained their caseloads, documentation, charting, and monthly requirements
- Responsible for completing monthly chart audits to ensure accuracy and quality care
- Address and oversee patient rights, responsibilities, and complaints
- Train all new counselors on job requirements and front desk operations
- Responsible to perform program director duties when applicable.
- Implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Provide ongoing case management to clients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with program director to raise standards of practice.
- Trained all staff, providing direct supervision and ongoing staff development.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive client care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Crossroads Treatment Center of Suffolk
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained caseload of 50+ clients and provided counseling and case management services
- Responsible for charting/documentation requirements
- Completing all Medicaid requirements
- Complete coordination of care in the community for clients
- Collect urine drug screen for all clients in program
- Assess for suicidality and safety planning.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
Group Facilitator
Tidewater Psychotherapy Services
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Facilitated 3 weekly group therapy sessions for clients on Medication Assisted Treatment or court ordered to attend treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Group size ranged from 12-25 per group.
- Responsible for charting all progress notes and treatment planning.
- Coordinated care with probation officers and other community services.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning and efforts in recovery.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
Clinician/Social Work
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy for clients.
- Completed intake assessments, treatment planning, charted progress notes, and participated in treatment teams.
- Worked with diverse set of mental health concerns including depressive disorders, suicidal and homicidal ideations, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, bipolar and related disorders, substance use and addictive disorders, and personality disorders.
- Provided clients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Offered regular and quality contact with clients to maintain trust, assist in crisis prevention and meet individual needs.
- Worked with medical teams, clients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Education
Master of Arts in Counseling, Major in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling -
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (minor in English) -
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2012
Skills
- Utilize evidenced based practices for counseling (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy) Provides substance abuse counseling
- Experience providing individual, family, and group counseling
- Crisis intervention and management
- Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment Programs including Methadone and Suboxone
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Grief counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Client Records Management
- Client Counseling
- Client Advocacy
- Mental Health Assessment
Leadership Experience
- Provided supervision to counselors and maintained a caseload.
- Oversee all patient screening, assessment, and admission services.
- Ensuring all treatment plans, discharge, and aftercare plans are compliant.
- Ensuring compliance for documentation/charting of counselors.
- Monitors and addresses, where needed, day to day clinical aspects and needs of the program
- Assisted with clinical aspects of CARF requirements.
- Established, maintained, and oversee a clinical treatment team and its operation.
References
references available upon request
Additional Information
Job descriptions for my work listed include:
LPC/CSAC: to help clients identify and overcome mental, behavioral, and emotional issues. To provide counseling services, assessment, treatment planning, interventions, and maintain appropriate documentation. Special focus of substance abuse disorders and treatment protocols.
Clinical Director: oversees clinical operations, staff management, and regulatory compliance in healthcare organizations. Ensure high-quality patient care, develop policies, and maintain accurate records. Leadership skills drives improvement and supports the organization's success.
Group Facilitator: to help clients achieve desired changes through group counseling, with a focus on substance abuse and psychoeducation. Create a safe and trusting environment for clients work together to support one another and increase their own self-awareness.
Social Worker: support patients and their families dealing with mental health concerns and help them navigate the healthcare systems. Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, group, individual, and family counseling, as well as discharge planning. Case management services.
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Lifestance Health
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Sunrise Counseling and Psychological Services
01.2022 - 11.2022
Clinical Director
Crossroads Treatment Center of Suffolk
12.2020 - 12.2021
Substance Abuse Counselor
Crossroads Treatment Center of Suffolk
12.2019 - 12.2020
Group Facilitator
Tidewater Psychotherapy Services
06.2018 - 07.2020
Clinician/Social Work
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
05.2016 - 11.2019
Master of Arts in Counseling, Major in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling -
Regent University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (minor in English) -
Regent University
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