Brittany Johnson
Charlie Health
Oxon Hill,USA
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
As a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania, I have a deep understanding of social work principles, ethics, and best practices, specifically within the field of mental health. With a Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in the direct practice of mental health from the University of Pittsburgh, I am well-equipped to develop evidence-based treatment strategies tailored to individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs. My ability to effectively manage crisis situations, creates a positive and safe environment for patient care. My commitment to fostering collaborative patient relationships, not only results in the enhancement of client outcomes but also exemplifies my dedication to mental health advocacy and professional development.
Work History
Associate Primary Therapist
2 Years 1 Month- Provide virtual intensive outpatient therapy treatments for children, adolescents and adults (ages 8-64) in the state of PA.
- Facilitate curated peer groups, individual therapy and family therapy.
- Develop personalized, evidence based treatment plans to provide long-term and short-term care.
- Integrate a variety of modalities and interventions into treatment approaches to meet the needs of clients with diverse backgrounds.
- Perform biopsychosocial assessments, the Columbia Suicide Severity Risk Scale (C-SSRS) assessment, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessment and the Suicide Assessment Five-step Evaluation, and Triage (SAFE-T).
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for each client.
- Nominated and selected for PT Powerhouse: A cohort of standout primary therapists who serve as thought partners, solution seekers, agents of change across company departments, represent primary therapist needs and shape organization wide innovation.
- Provide mentorship for graduate students to support with professional development and increasing insight into real-world clinical practice.
- Facilitate therapeutic modality focused training to the Charlie Health Psychiatry Team (60+ members present at a time).
- Support with discharge planning.
Milieu Therapist I
8 Months- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with diverse diagnoses, including emotional and behavioral issues.
- Managed crisis situations effectively using positive and least restrictive approaches.
- Demonstrated effective milieu management skills, which promoted positive patient experiences, maintained a safe and therapeutic environment, and provided clinical interventions assessed by client needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation regarding client progress towards goals within Electronic Health Record system.
- Facilitated psychoeducational group therapy sessions focused on enhancing communication, recovery, problem solving, and socialization skills.
Program Manager
1 Year 9 Months- Responsible for the administrative and clinical leadership and direction of the program.
- Responsible for overseeing daily progress of 30+ participants, ages 14-21 (60%) and ages 22-65 (40%) and overseeing daily operations of 7 FTE certified peer specialists.
- Facilitated the Camberwell and CAGE assessments, weekly Autism support groups, and crisis interventions.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while managing programs.
- Analyzed program performance utilizing acquired programmatic data and identified areas for improvement.
- Monitored progress towards goals and adjusted plans as necessary in order to meet changing requirements and participant needs.
- Successfully managed multiple program developments simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables were met on time and within budget.
- Designed training materials for new staff members joining the program team.
Graduate Intern Counselor
6 Months- Provided individual and group therapy to students.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of staff and student early intervention, harm reduction and trauma-informed response training.
- Implemented effective mentoring techniques to motivate and encourage student success.
- Assessed student needs by administering biopsychosocial assessments.
- Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively collaborate with faculty members and students.
Graduate Research Assistant
4 Months- Assisted in the development of qualitative research based websites, surveys, consents and provider and patient scripts.
- Conducted research and reviewed published literature on intimate partner violence in children, transitional age youth and adults.
- Collected, analyzed and managed data.
- Assisted with procedures for obtaining patient screening and recruitment.
Clinical Intern
7 Months- Observed and noted 8 individuals and 5 groups (4-8 clients in each group) a week (SEC specializes in diagnosis in autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, developmental delays, trauma, etc. from ages 2-21+).
- Assisted with planning and facilitating small group sessions.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with clients, their families, and colleagues in a professional manner.
- Effectively collaborated with healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines while providing client care.
Education
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Skills
Treatment Planning
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Biopsychosocial Assessments
Crisis Intervention
Psychoeducation
Group Facilitation
Motivational Interviewing
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker - Association of Social Work Boards
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CMM) - UPMC
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Red Cross
Timeline
Associate Primary Therapist
Charlie Health
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Milieu Therapist I
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
08.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Graduate Intern Counselor
La Roche University
02.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Graduate Research Assistant
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh General Academic Pediatrics
09.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Program Manager
Mental Health Partnerships
12.2021 - 09.2023Read More
Clinical Intern
Social Enrichment Center
01.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Psychology
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University of Pittsburgh
Master of Social Work
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