Brooke OTT, LCSW
Rocky Hill,CT
Summary
Clinical Trainer with an extensive background in crisis intervention and stabilization. Skilled in formulating individualized safety plans and conducting biopsychosocial assessments, I excel in triaging clinical emergencies and fostering collaborative relationships with clients and families to enhance service delivery and outcomes. Equipped with a strong background in developing and delivering impactful training solutions. Known for enhancing individual and team performance through innovative instructional techniques and fostering collaborative learning environment. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on achieving measurable results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Clinical Trainer
Wheeler Clinic
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs for clinical staff, enhancing service delivery and client care.
- Streamlined the training process by creating efficient schedules and organizational systems for resources.
- Assessed training needs of staff through evaluations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
- Mentored new clinicians, fostering a collaborative training environment and improving onboarding efficiency.
- Established partnerships with external organizations to enhance training resources and expand professional development opportunities for staff.
- Coordinated closely with program managers & directors to develop customized learning plans tailored to the unique needs of each team member within their respective units.
Crisis Clinician
Wheeler Clinic
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Conducted program specific screening and evaluation, and formulated diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).
- Developed and documented, clear clinical formulations, crisis and treatment plans that were individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client, family, and/or others.
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychopathology, crisis theory and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention.
- Triaged clinical emergencies and implemented safety and consultation protocols.
- Responded mobile to community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) as defined by the program to provide service.
- Made clinically appropriate referrals for identified service needs in a timely manner.
Crisis Clinician Intern
Wheeler Clinic
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Responded mobile to community settings outside of office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) as defined by program to provide service.
- Provided consistent follow up care to active caseload and demonstrated ability to provide competent and clinically appropriate referrals to services that catered to specific needs of each child's presenting problems.
- Received weekly supervision from MCIS Program Manager and University of Saint Joseph's MSW Program's Preceptor to review active caseload and problem solve complex cases.
- Submitted all documentation and referrals in a timely manner that aligned with program and agency's documentation standards.
Intern
Vernon Center Middle School
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked under the supervision of the Truancy & Residency Officer to provide early intervention to students at risk of truancy.
- Assisted in running a Social Skills Group for sixth grade students alongside the school Social Worker.
- Implemented and ran a Girls Group consisting of 4-6 sixth & seventh grade girls that addressed social, emotional, behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with School Social Worker, School Counselors, parents, and teachers to address chronic absenteeism.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05.2019
Skills
- Suicide prevention
- Reflective listening
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Case management proficiency
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Clinical interventions
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Training delivery
Certification
- LCSW #13168
Timeline
Lead Clinical Trainer
Wheeler Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Crisis Clinician
Wheeler Clinic
06.2020 - 08.2023
Crisis Clinician Intern
Wheeler Clinic
08.2019 - 05.2020
Intern
Vernon Center Middle School
09.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Eastern Connecticut State University