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BRITTANY JENKINS
Clinical Social Work Intern; Psychotherapy
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced Clinical Social Work Intern with a strong background in addiction counseling, trauma-informed care, and community mental health services. Skilled in employing Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy to support diverse client groups. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance client well-being. Eager to contribute to effective therapeutic interventions and client support in a dynamic clinical setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Work Intern
Legacy Counseling & Workforce Connection
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - Current
- Accumulated extensive experience as a clinical social work intern in community mental health.
- Supported recovery journeys through advanced knowledge in psychology and addiction counseling.
- Utilized advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy techniques to help clients process trauma and promote healing.
- Utilized Internal Family Systems methodology for emotional well-being improvement.
- Trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT and EFIT), extending attachment-based interventions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Delivered counseling services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
- Enhanced client services by fostering partnerships within the community.
- Facilitated regular discussions with psychiatric professionals about client medication choices.
- Maintained strict ethical standards when working with vulnerable populations.
- Attended industry-led workshops, emphasizing modern techniques and methodologies in the field.
- Created goal-oriented treatment strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted crisis interventions in emergencies.
- Guided clients through mental health system processes.
- Attended weekly sessions with the clinical supervisor to enhance treatment plans.
- Kept detailed records of client sessions, noting progress toward objectives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
- Performed in-depth assessments for individuals facing complex social and psychological issues.
- Utilized ICD-10 codes to document diagnoses accurately.
Administrative Assistant
Envision Legal Solution
Las Vegas, NV
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Effectively communicated with clients, court reporters, and vendors through verbal and written communication.
- Scheduled depositions and coordinated with vendors.
- Managed accounts receivable.
- Handled collections.
- Provided comprehensive staff support.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Created travel arrangements and distributed travel details to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
Professional Nanny/Behavioral Support
Las Vegas, NV
11.2010 - 12.2016
- Implemented behavior management techniques to support children's emotional and social development.
- Created and maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children by implementing appropriate safety protocols.
- Collaborated with parents and other caregivers to develop and implement individualized care plans for children with behavioral challenges.
- Facilitated and supervised educational and recreational activities to enhance children's cognitive and physical development.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, promoting positive self-esteem, and resilience.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Created a positive atmosphere that encouraged growth, exploration, creativity and independence in the child.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Social Services Assistant
Unity Family Services
Las Vegas, NV
09.2007 - 11.2008
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized treatment plans to address mental health concerns.
- Provided counseling and support to clients, facilitating their recovery, and promoting overall well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to enhance social skills, and foster community integration.
- Evaluated client treatment progress, and adjusted treatment strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Assessed eligibility requirements for various public assistance programs and verified application documents.
- Provided support to clients in developing independent living skills, such as budgeting and time management.
- Collaborated with staff from other departments within the organization on projects related to social services programming.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide counseling services.
- Functioned as a treatment team member, interpreting social, emotional, and family system problems, and strengths to other members.
- Performed ongoing monitoring of care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions and goal achievements and suggesting changes accordingly.
- Advocated for clients' best interests in school settings, at juvenile court, and in other systems that interfaced with clients and families.
- Monitored client progress and updated case files accordingly.
NGO Intern
Global Childrens Movement
Los Angeles, CA
- Provided essential aid to at-risk children and impoverished individuals domestically and globally.
- Collaborated with local and government agencies to enable the distribution of humanitarian aid.
- Facilitated aid delivery for children and impoverished populations internationally.
- Assisted with event planning and execution for fundraising initiatives or other special events held by the organization.
- Researched best practices from similar organizations in order to inform decisions made within the NGO.
- Participated in meetings with staff members to discuss program objectives, strategies, and outcomes.
- Coordinated volunteers who were involved with projects undertaken by the NGO.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Education
Master's - Social Work
School of Social Work
University Of Nevada, Reno05.2023
Bachelors - Psychology with Addiction Counseling
Nevada State College
Henderson05.2019
Skills
- Client Engagement
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Therapy
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis Experience
- Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT & EFIT)
- Internal Family Systems
- Strengths-Based Practices
- Individual Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Multicultural Competency
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Working as an Interdisciplinary Team Member
Certification
- CAQH
- QMHP
- Healing Trauma with Emotion Focused Individual/Couple Therapy, 10/24
- Eating Disorders: Etiological Factors, Assessment & Diagnosis, 08/24
- Emotion Focused Therapy Externship, 06/24
- Master Accelerated Therapy Practitioner, 03/24
- Basic Accelerated Therapy Practitioner, 08/23
- Licensed Master Social Worker, 05/23
- Understanding Eating Disorders, 09/22
- Complex Trauma and Dissociation, 05/22
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) - Various State Agencies.
Volunteer Experience
- Global Childrens Movement, Los Angeles, CA, and Quito, Equador: Provided essential aid to at-risk children and impoverished individuals domestically and globally.
- University of Nevada - Reno, Reno, NV
- Nevada State College at Henderson, Henderson, NV
Personal Information
Title: LMSW, Clinical Social Work Intern
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Affiliations
- Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery
- International Society for Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Southern Nevada EFT
- Internal Family Systemsc
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k match4-day work weekInterests
Walking and Hiking
Learning
Networking
Languages
English
Native language
Software
Microsoft
Excel
ICANotes
Quote
“You Are The Greatest Project You Will Ever Work On”
Brittany Jenkins
Timeline
Clinical Social Work Intern
Legacy Counseling & Workforce Connection
01.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Envision Legal Solution
02.2018 - 04.2020
Professional Nanny/Behavioral Support
11.2010 - 12.2016
Social Services Assistant
Unity Family Services
09.2007 - 11.2008
NGO Intern
Global Childrens Movement
Master's - Social Work
School of Social Work
Bachelors - Psychology with Addiction Counseling
Nevada State College
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