Brittney M. Smith
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
Skilled clinician well-versed in co-occurring populations with individuals of all ages. Trained and specialized in ERP treatment, crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. I thrive in high-acuity environments dedicated to support and maintain safety of all individuals. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans and enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician - Intensive Outpatient Program/Outpatient Program (Co-Occurring)
Forge Health
Paramus, USA
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for substance use and mental health disorders to determine appropriate care levels.
- Provided individual therapy and facilitated group sessions in an intensive outpatient program using evidence-based interventions.
- Developed and coordinated individualized treatment and discharge plans, including crisis intervention and collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams.
Mental Health Counselor Intern - Partial Care Program
Vantage Health System
Englewood, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated high-acuity psychoeducational and process groups, delivering CBT- and DBT-informed interventions to support emotional regulation and crisis stabilization.
- Supported milieu management and real-time crisis intervention while maintaining accurate, regulation-compliant documentation.
Mental Health Counselor Intern - Outpatient Program
The Center for Therapy and Counseling Services
East Brunswick & Edison, USA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults addressing a range of mental health issues.
- Managed documentation and drop-in counseling services for immediate client support.
- Administered emergency counseling via crisis hotline (TALKLINE).
Mental Health Technician - Float
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
Belle Mead, USA
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Supported nursing staff in high-acuity patient care, including vital signs, skin assessments, and assistance with ADLs.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups, leading discussions and activities to promote patient engagement and recovery.
- Served as the frontline resource for crisis intervention, de-escalation, and the implementation of seclusion and restraint protocols to ensure patient and staff safety.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05-2019
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Skills
- Clinical assessment and diagnosis
- Crisis intervention
- Exposure and response prevention therapy
- Case management and coordination
- Group facilitation for IOP
- Oncology-focused psychotherapy
- Substance use treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Anxiety disorder specialization
- Medical record compliance and documentation
Certification
• Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), State of New Jersey, 02/08/24-11/30/26
• National Certified Counselor (NCC), The National Board of Certified Counselors, 11/01/23
• National Certified Counselor (NCC), The National Board of Certified Counselors, 11/01/23
Credentials
- LAC
- NCC
Timeline
Clinician - Intensive Outpatient Program/Outpatient Program (Co-Occurring)
Forge Health
03.2024 - Current
Mental Health Counselor Intern - Partial Care Program
Vantage Health System
05.2023 - 08.2023
Mental Health Counselor Intern - Outpatient Program
The Center for Therapy and Counseling Services
05.2022 - 08.2022
Mental Health Technician - Float
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
08.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ramapo College of New Jersey