Brittany Jones
Bethlehem,GA
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate counseling professional; with experience counseling persons of all ages. Excel in communication with a dynamic ability to build rapport and ensure positive outcomes. I currently hold a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management, in addition to a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician
Advantage Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Athens, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and group psychotherapy services, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and trauma-focused CBT.
- Worked with patients and other clinical professionals to develop treatment plans for speech impediments and issues.
- Referred patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies to hospital for immediate care.
- Engaged in ethical decision making processes when determining best course of action for clients.
- Determined most appropriate treatment plan and implemented course of action.
- Provided crisis intervention services in a timely manner to ensure safety of clients.
- Actively participated in supervision sessions with Program Director or Clinical Supervisor on a regular basis.
- Maintained accurate client records and documentation according to agency policy and procedures.
- Advised individuals regarding medication compliance, lifestyle changes, stress reduction techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
- Conducted initial assessments, including mental status exams, to determine appropriate level of care for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
Developmental Specialist
DPH Northeast Health District
Athens, US
12.2015 - 02.2022
- Evaluating and monitoring children to determine physical and mental development, including social, motor development, self-help, cognitive and language skills
- Billing clients insurance
- Securing proper ICD 10 Code for referrals and billing purposes
- Developing treatment plans, referrals, and follow up documents for DFCS, court hearings, educational facilities, and other community-based agencies
- Conducted assessments of clients' behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and physical abilities.
- Collaborated with families, schools, and other professionals to create comprehensive care plans for individuals.
- Maintained and developed community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy in individual and group settings.
Youth Counselor/After School Teacher
Walton County BOE/21ST Century Community Learning
Monroe, US
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Provide information and ongoing support to students and parents
- Enter notes and data
- Prepare and implement weekly lessons
- Coordinate and direct activities and educational field-trips
- Provide academic, social, emotional, and behavioral support to foster success
- Work collectively with school administrators, special support personnel, and colleagues
Intern/Contract Rehabilitation Counselor
Walton County BOE/21ST Century Community Learning
Conyers, US
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions
- Conduct assessments and clinical evaluations
- Type up case notes, report summaries, and treatment plans
- Prepare files and enter data
- Client Consultations
Youth Counselor
Decatur Youth and Children Services/Oakhurst Elementary
Decatur, US
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Promote academic enrichment
- Advise parents on how to assist children in improving their grades
- Empower children on how to make positive life choices
- Counsel children with behavioral problems/teach how to avoid conflict
- Supervise field-trips/outings
Intern/Behavioral & Mental Health Assistant Counselor
Pathways Ctr. for Behavioral and Develop
Carrollton, US
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Facilitate group therapy sessions
- Supervised consumers during community outings and breaks
- Performed drug tests
- Typed case notes and summary reports
Education
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management
Fort Valley State University
Warner Robins, GA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05.2010
Skills
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Therapy
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Social Work
- Billing
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Clerical Experience
- ICD-10
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Web Services
- Behavioral Therapy
- Therapeutic techniques
- Clinical assessment
- Evidence-based practice
Assessments
- Medical billing, Proficient, 12/01/20
- Medical terminology, Completed, 12/01/20
- Work style: Reliability, Familiar, 12/01/20
Personal Information
GACE School Counseling Assessment Passed
CPI Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Clinician
Advantage Behavioral Health Crisis Center
03.2024 - Current
Developmental Specialist
DPH Northeast Health District
12.2015 - 02.2022
Intern/Contract Rehabilitation Counselor
Walton County BOE/21ST Century Community Learning
08.2013 - 05.2014
Youth Counselor/After School Teacher
Walton County BOE/21ST Century Community Learning
01.2013 - 12.2015
Youth Counselor
Decatur Youth and Children Services/Oakhurst Elementary
07.2011 - 05.2012
Intern/Behavioral & Mental Health Assistant Counselor
Pathways Ctr. for Behavioral and Develop
01.2010 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling and Case Management
Fort Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of West Georgia
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