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Brittany Menke

Oviedo,FL

Summary

Compassionate MFT therapist with hands-on experience in client assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Proven strengths in psychoeducational and group therapy facilitation, crisis intervention, and utilizing innovative therapeutic techniques to improve clients' communication skills. Collaborative team player contributing positively to overall patient wellbeing. Thrives under pressure, excels at adapting to new situations and challenges, enhancing the organizational brand. Developed skills in behavioral analysis and intervention within collaborative and supportive environment. Demonstrates strong abilities in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and excels in communication and problem-solving. Seeking to transition to new field, bringing valuable experience in fostering positive outcomes and adaptive behaviors.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Specialist

Behavioral Change
01.2025 - Current
  • Worked closely with school administrators to address systemic issues contributing to problem behaviors within the school setting.
  • Streamlined data collection processes for monitoring student behavior, ensuring accurate and timely intervention adjustments.
  • Informed parents of evaluation methods used to guide instruction and document progress.
  • Initiated peer mentoring program that promoted positive behaviors and peer relationships among students.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
  • Led workshops on behavior management strategies, empowering educators with effective tools to improve classroom atmosphere.
  • Developed social skills curricula tailored to individual student needs, enhancing peer interactions and fostering positive relationships.
  • Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
  • Conducted ongoing professional development in evidence-based practices for behavior intervention, staying current with industry trends and best practices.
  • Guided integration of technology in behavior monitoring and intervention, increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Enhanced staff understanding and skills in behavior analysis through regular professional development sessions.
  • Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
  • Designed and addresses strategic goals by creating and introducing frameworks for department support.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
  • Planned and facilitated needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.
  • Analyzed behavioral data to adjust interventions dynamically, optimizing outcomes for students.
  • Promoted a positive school climate by fostering collaborative relationships between staff members, families, and community partners in support of student success.

MFT Intern

No Limit Counseling
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Building Trust: Strong interpersonal skills help therapists create a safe and supportive environment, allowing clients to feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings
  • Effective Communication: Therapists must convey empathy, understanding, and validation, ensuring clients feel heard and respected
  • Active Listening: This skill enables therapists to fully engage with clients, picking up on verbal and non-verbal cues that may reveal deeper issues
  • Problem-Solving: Therapists guide clients in identifying and addressing their challenges, equipping them with practical strategies to cope and thrive
  • Cultural Competence: Understanding diverse backgrounds and perspectives allows therapists to tailor their approach, ensuring relevance and respect for each client’s unique experiences
  • Emotional Intelligence: High emotional intelligence helps therapists recognize and manage their own emotions, as well as those of their clients, fostering a more effective therapeutic alliance
  • Adaptability: The ability to adjust techniques and approaches based on individual client needs ensures that therapy remains relevant and impactful
  • Ethical Practice: Strong ethical skills ensure therapists maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and integrity, which are crucial for client trust and safety
  • Developed treatment plans to address identified needs and goals of the client.
  • Assisted in providing individual and family therapy for clients with a variety of mental health issues.
  • Maintained accurate records of all clinical activities according to agency policies and procedures.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and develop treatment plans.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational classes on topics such as parenting skills, anger management, stress reduction techniques, coping strategies.
  • Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for clients.
  • Conducted assessments, screenings, and psychosocial interviews to determine appropriate level of care.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices when working with clients including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy.
  • Adhered to ethical standards set forth by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • Attended weekly supervision sessions with an approved supervisor and mentor in accordance with AAMFT guidelines.
  • Conducted research on various topics related to marriage and family therapy as assigned by supervisor.
  • Communicated effectively with clients' families or caregivers regarding progress or changes in treatment plans.
  • Documented progress notes accurately within 24 hours of each session according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Maintained current knowledge of family therapy treatment modalities by attending training and studying relevant journals and updated treatments to optimize clients' recovery.
  • Formulated and implemented individualized family treatment plans designed to strengthen intact families, reunite divided families and support personal growth.
  • Conducted individual, couples and family counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psychotherapeutic interventions and establish and assess treatment goals.
  • Helped couples and individuals develop proper communication techniques.
  • Constructed progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations to maintain individual case files.
  • Evaluated parents and children for assistance in custody cases.
  • Completed, submitted and verified accuracy of clinical and psychosocial assessments and therapy notes to develop and implement treatment plan.
  • Created clean, organized therapeutic space to help clients feel welcomed and safe.
  • Compiled information from clients through in-depth interviews.
  • Analyzed client response to counseling programs and recommended adjustments to determine intervention effectiveness.
  • Created behavioral modification programs for couples, families and individuals to provide appropriate therapeutic services to assist clients in coping with symptoms and problems.
  • Assisted clients in setting achievable goals, increasing their motivation and engagement in the therapeutic process.

Teacher

Lake Forrest Preparatory School
08.2022 - 12.2024
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Prepared weekly newsletters for parents outlining upcoming assignments or events at school.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
  • Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.

Psychiatric Facility Mental Health Technician

La Amistad
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
  • Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
  • Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
  • Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
  • Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of a mental health professional.
  • Conducted initial assessments of new clients to determine their needs and develop comprehensive care plans accordingly.
  • Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
  • Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
  • Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
  • Monitored patient behaviors and reported significant changes to supervising mental health professionals.
  • Employed motivational interviewing techniques to encourage patient engagement in treatment.
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions with patients to provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
  • Assisted patients in setting and achieving personal and therapeutic goals.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with mental health practices.
  • Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage and prevent patient crises effectively.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, providing a supportive environment for patient interaction.
  • Provided education and resources to patients and families about mental health conditions and coping mechanisms.
  • Tracked and replenished inventory of therapeutic supplies and materials.
  • Supported patients in developing life skills and independence through targeted interventions.
  • Coordinated with external agencies to facilitate community-based support for patients.
  • Conducted intake interviews to assess patient needs and determine appropriate care plans.
  • Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
  • Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
  • Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
  • Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
  • Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.

Education

Associates of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education

Seminole State College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Capella University

Masters - Marriage and Family Therapy

Capella University

Skills

  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Eating disorder treatment
  • PTSD treatment
  • ADHD treatment
  • Anxiety treatment
  • OCD treatment
  • ODD treatment
  • Autism
  • Bipolar treatment
  • Depression treatment
  • Assessment and diagnosis
  • Expressive arts therapy
  • Stress management techniques
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Grief counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • Solution-focused techniques
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Plan treatments
  • Coping skills
  • Cognitive processing therapy
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Parent-child conflict specialist
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability
  • Coordinate referrals
  • Case Management
  • Adolescent Counseling
  • Therapeutic relationship-building
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Behavioral support

Accomplishments

Graduated grad school in presidential honors

Certification

  • National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Telebehavioral Health for Counselors
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Assessing Suicide Risk
  • Youth Suicide Prevention
  • Security Awareness Training
  • Multicultural Counseling
  • Motivational Counseling
  • Motivational Interviewing for Behavioral Health Professionals
  • Minors and the Baker Act
  • Introduction to the Baker Act
  • Early Intervention in Adolescent Mental Health
  • Clinical Documentation and Treatment Planning
  • Creating a Culture of Engagement in Behavioral Health Services
  • Clinical Evaluation and Case Conceptualization
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Indicators
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Education Preschool Specialization
  • Infant/Toddler Specialization
  • Childcare Center Management Specialization

References

  • Melissa, La Amistad, 1650 N Park Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751, 407-647-0660
  • Yaschika Mims, Tuskawilla Middle School, 1801 Tuskawilla Rd, Oviedo, FL, 32765, 407-746-8550
  • Michele Purvis, Lake Forrest Prep, 866 Lake Howell Rd, Maitland, FL, 32751, 407-331-5144

Accomplishments

Graduated grad school in presidential honors. 

Timeline

Behavior Specialist

Behavioral Change
01.2025 - Current

MFT Intern

No Limit Counseling
01.2023 - 03.2025

Teacher

Lake Forrest Preparatory School
08.2022 - 12.2024

Psychiatric Facility Mental Health Technician

La Amistad
01.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Capella University

Masters - Marriage and Family Therapy

Capella University

Associates of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education

Seminole State College

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