Brittany McConville
Monmouth Junction,NJ
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral and Supports Supervisor
Guided Steps NJ Corp.
Hackensack, NJ
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Led supervision, guidance, and mentorship for staff while managing day-to-day administrative and operational responsibilities, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Oversaw service delivery and staff performance to ensure adherence to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and individualized client needs.
- Conducted behavioral health and crisis assessments and developed individualized treatment, behavioral, and safety plans to address complex clinical and behavioral needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized 8-week behavior intervention plans utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, with measurable goals and progress indicators.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to advocate for clients, effectively connecting individuals and families with essential community-based resources.
- Monitored documentation and service delivery to promote quality, consistency, and compliance with program standards.
- Supported staff in problem-solving and crisis response, facilitating behavioral interventions and implementation of individualized service plans to enhance client outcomes.
Mental Health Counselor
Discovery Institute
Marlboro, NJ
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments, client goals, and discharge objectives.
- Provided individual counseling utilizing motivational interviewing and behavioral interventions while maintaining a caseload of up to eight clients.
- Coordinated comprehensive treatment and discharge planning with psychiatric and medical providers, probation officers, legal representatives, DCPP, families, and community professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitated individual and group programming, psychoeducational lectures, and emotional regulation workshops, enhancing participants' coping strategies and emotional well-being.
- Managed large-group programming, fostering an engaging and structured therapeutic environment that supported client participation and growth.
- Maintained timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and insurance requirements.
Mental Health Therapist
Silver Linings Recovery Center
East Windsor, NJ
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered individual, group, and couples therapy to clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, effectively managing a caseload of 13 clients to foster therapeutic progress.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial and clinical assessments, including GAD-7, PHQ-9, BAM, ASAM, and suicide risk screenings, to inform treatment recommendations and level-of-care decisions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans and monitored client progress through ongoing assessment, documentation, and clinical collaboration.
- Responded to complex behavioral health needs using crisis intervention, risk assessment, and therapeutic problem-solving skills.
- Streamlined admissions and discharge processes through comprehensive intake assessments, insurance verification, and transition planning, ensuring smooth client transitions and continuity of care.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, families, legal representatives, probation officers, and external providers to enhance treatment coordination and aftercare support.
Mental Health Specialist III (promoted)
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care- Children's Transitional Residence
Piscataway, NJ
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Led daily residential operations for youth with significant behavioral, developmental, and mental health needs while supporting staff in maintaining a structured therapeutic environment.
- Planned and implemented monthly clinical programming, including individual and group activities aligned with treatment goals, developmental needs, and therapeutic themes.
- Coordinated weekly Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings to share behavioral changes, treatment needs, and progress among families, clinical staff, program leadership, school personnel, and medical providers, enhancing collaborative care.
- Assisted with staff recruitment by participating in candidate interviews and assessing applicants for program fit and ability to meet the needs of the population served.
- Trained and onboarded new employees on program expectations, therapeutic approaches, documentation, and daily operations to ensure effective integration into the team.
- Delegated responsibilities to team members and monitored shift objectives to support program operations and maintain a high-quality therapeutic environment.
- Maintained communication and documentation across shifts to promote continuity of care and effective team functioning.
Lead Residential Counselor (promoted)
Hackensack Meridian Health- Carrier Clinic
Belle Mead, NJ
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led behavioral support initiatives in structured residential treatment setting for 20-25 adolescents with complex psychiatric and behavioral needs, enhancing therapeutic environment.
- Conducted initial and ongoing assessments of clients' behavioral, social, and clinical needs to support individualized treatment planning and monitor progress.
- Led therapeutic groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, interpersonal development, and behavioral stabilization.
- Documented client progress, interventions, and behavioral observations to ensure compliance with organizational and insurance standards, supporting effective treatment planning.
- Contributed as lead member of residential team to maintain structure, safety, and communication, ensuring continuity of care for all clients.
Treatment Associate
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
Marlboro, NJ
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, obtained required consents, and ensured compliance with HIPAA and organizational procedures during admissions process.
- Coordinated daily operations within behavioral health treatment program, ensuring seamless integration of meals, therapeutic programming, recreational activities, and recovery-based services.
- Promoted continuity of care and effective communication by collaborating with clinical and residential staff across treatment team.
- Led training and onboarding for new employees, providing guidance regarding program expectations, client support, and daily operations.
Education
Masters of Social Work (MSW) -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJBachelors of Arts (BA) -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS)
Crisis Prevention Institute
Nurtured Heart Approach ®
The Mandt System ®
CPR/ First Aid
Volunteer Experience
- 988 Crisis Textline, Volunteer Crisis Counselor, Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to individuals experiencing acute emotional distress., Connected individuals with appropriate crisis and community resources when needed.
- Antonia Maria Foundation, Group Home Manager – Volunteer, Supported residential operations and the daily needs of individuals in a group-home setting., Assisted with behavioral support, structure, and coordination of daily activities.
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Volunteer, Participated in suicide prevention and mental health awareness initiatives., Supported community education and advocacy surrounding suicide prevention.
- Comfort Zone Camp / A Little Hope Foundation, Volunteer/ Big Buddy, Supported children and adolescents navigating grief and loss on a non-profit camping trip., Assisted with programming designed to promote emotional expression, coping, connection, and peer support.
Timeline
Behavioral and Supports Supervisor
Guided Steps NJ Corp.
11.2024 - 09.2025
Mental Health Counselor
Discovery Institute
05.2024 - 10.2024
Mental Health Therapist
Silver Linings Recovery Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
Mental Health Specialist III (promoted)
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care- Children's Transitional Residence
01.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Residential Counselor (promoted)
Hackensack Meridian Health- Carrier Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2022
Treatment Associate
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
08.2018 - 01.2020
Masters of Social Work (MSW) -
Rutgers University
Bachelors of Arts (BA) -
Rutgers University