Brittany Knight
Savannah,GA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate professional with a strong commitment to making a positive impact in the field of social work. Proficient in conducting client assessments, managing cases, and implementing therapeutic interventions. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and readily adapting to evolving needs. Known for exceptional empathy, effective communication, and adept problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Social Work Internship
Mental Health America - Island House
10.2023 - Current
- Manages caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Offers community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Conducts outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Facilitates group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
- Improves client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized service plans.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Technician
Coastal Carolina Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Provides care for patients under anesthesia after post-surgical procedures.
- Educates patients on self-care practices and provide resources to ensure successful transitions from hospital to home environments.
- Contributes to unit efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized environment, ensuring proper equipment functionality and availability.
- Improves patient safety through diligent observation of changes in condition and prompt reporting to appropriate medical personnel.
Lead Mental Health Technician and Discharge Planner
Hilton Head Regional Healthcare
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided behavioral therapy to geriatric patients who were suffering from a wide range of psychological disorders
- Provided effective leadership to junior mental health technicians through mentorship, guidance on best practices, and constructive feedback.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help patients develop coping skills, build social connections, and improve overall wellbeing.
- Supported family members in understanding their loved one''s mental health condition through clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and available resources.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatric nursing staff in monitoring patient medication adherence rates for improved outcomes.
Internship
Britelife Recovery
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided rehabilitation to individuals whom have issues with substance use disorders
- Shadowed under the physician and participating in group and individual therapy sessions, reviewing labs, and discussing and becoming educated on different methods of intervention and medications
- Developed presentations for team meetings, enhancing communication and collaboration.
- Maintained records and files for easy access and reference, facilitating information sharing.
Line Therapist
Agapi Behavioral Consultants
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided behavioral therapy to children who are on the autism spectrum
- Provided parent education and support, empowering families to actively participate in their child''s therapy process.
- Built rapport with clients, creating a trusting environment conducive to effective therapy sessions.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC12-2025
Master of Arts - FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-2021
Bachelor of Science - PSYCHOLOGY, WITH A MINOR IN BIOLOGY
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Charleston, SC01.2019
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Adaptable Learner
- Efficient Knowledge Acquisition
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Results-Driven Approach
- Prioritization and Task Management
- Effective Communication Skills
- Research Analysis Expertise
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)/Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Affiliations
- Gamma Beta Phi
- Phi Sigma Pi
Quote
"It is not your job to save everyone. Some people are not even ready to be helped. Focus on being of service to those who are, and be wise and humble enough to know when the best service you can offer is to guide them toward help in another direction."
Anna Taylor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Social Work Internship
Mental Health America - Island House
10.2023 - Current
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Technician
Coastal Carolina Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Internship
Britelife Recovery
08.2020 - 02.2021
Lead Mental Health Technician and Discharge Planner
Hilton Head Regional Healthcare
09.2019 - 05.2022
Line Therapist
Agapi Behavioral Consultants
05.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Social Work
Winthrop University
Master of Arts - FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - PSYCHOLOGY, WITH A MINOR IN BIOLOGY
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
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