Brittney Sniezak
Florissant,MO
Summary
Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
COVENANT HOUSE
ST. LOUIS, MO
08.2021 - Current
- Provide crisis intervention counseling to youth
- Support individuals to identify youth needs and assess relevant services and identify the best possible approach to providing services to the youth
- Complete Psychosocial and Risk assessments to identify the needs of youth for 30 days or two-year TLP program.
- Provide information or refer individuals to established and preferred public or private agencies or community services for assistance
- Provide case management services as appropriate; coordinate additional services for youth as needed
- Knowledge in mental health, trauma, substance abuse, homelessness, etc
- Develop and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and other psychosocial issues.
- Guide clients in the development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Maintain and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
- Work with aninterdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Consult with other therapists, public and private service agencies, and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
- Recommend therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
College Completion Coach
COLLEGE-BOUND
ST.LOUIS, MO
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Assisted first-generation college student in completing a degree
- Educated students on effective time management organization and study skills
- Established a holistic approach to wellness, self-efficacy, and autonomy for students
- Provided support and nurturing atmosphere for students to thrive academically and emotionally
- Specialized in Motivational Interviewing to enhance self-awareness in critical thinking and evoking positive change
- Clarified information related to financial aid, degree audits, registration, and career planning
- Recruited students to attend school-related events that would enhance their knowledge about additional resources on campus
- Examined student needs to create detailed academic interventions to focus on each semester
- General thought-provoking discussion with students on each situation to access the outcome
Counseling Intern
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
St. Louis, MO
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided empathy, warmth, and understanding to collegiate students with a range of concerns
- Focused on solution brief outcome to enable clients to reach attainable goals
- Implemented strategic interventions to guide clients within the therapeutic process
- Collaborated with staff to consult specific student needs to find best practices
- Worked on consistent notes to examine the progression of each session
- Co-facilitated groups with staff to increase client awareness about their behaviors
- Established a strong connection with staff, faculty to generate cohesion within the organization
- Utilized resources to focus on set issues to enhance client’s self-awareness skills
Education
MASTER’S - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Webster University
2021
B.A - STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Maryville University
2013
Skills
- Psychological Interventions
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Intervention planning
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Therapist
COVENANT HOUSE
08.2021 - Current
Counseling Intern
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
08.2020 - 05.2021
College Completion Coach
COLLEGE-BOUND
07.2016 - 07.2021
MASTER’S - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Webster University
B.A - STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Maryville University
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