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Bryan Evans

Houston

Summary

Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate who builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients, and advance change for communities in need. Proven ability to work collaboratively and adapt to evolving needs. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and therapeutic counseling.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Intern

Empathy First Clinical Counseling
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Verified client insurance benefits and coordinated sessions between clients and clinicians
  • Completing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to inform individualized treatment planning
  • Provided individual and group therapy using evidence based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy)
  • Delivered psychoeducational support on topics such as anger management, conflict resolution, and stress reduction techniques

Recovery Support Specialist

Houston Recovery Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Created educational powerpoints for first responders, community partners and clients about substance use disorders and the impacts of trauma
  • Provided client centered and trauma informed counseling to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders
  • Completed biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate client needs related to substance abuse, mental health, housing, legal issues, and trauma symptoms
  • Collaborated with clients to establish short and long term recovery goals and provided ongoing monitoring of progress

Registered Behavioral Technician Intern

Texas Young Autism Project
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Utilized reinforcement strategies to increase desired behaviors and reduce maladaptive behaviors
  • Delivered one on one therapy to clients with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities
  • Monitored daily client progress and communicated trends or concerns to the supervising BCBA
  • Conducted discrete trial training (DTT), natural environment training (NET), and task analysis strategies
  • Carried out behavior intervention plans targeting functional communication, self-regulation, daily living skills, and social interactions

Mentor

UH AMPED Mentoring Program
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Part of the mentorship team for students at Cullen Elementary School in Houston, Texas
  • Worked directly with mentees to provide a safe and inclusive environment
  • Collaborated with mentees to identify academic, personal, and professional goals and created actionable steps to support achievement
  • Weekly communication with the mentees teachers to resolve possible academic or behavioral issues
  • Completed program documentation, including session notes, attendance logs, and feedback surveys

Student Worker

Business Services at The University of Houston
03.2017 - 07.2017
  • Created financial statements and set up backup documents to ensure all information was provided
  • Utilized different software including Excel, Access and the company’s finance portal

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development and Family Studies

College of Education, University of Houston
Houston, Texas

Master of Social Work - undefined

Graduate School of Social Work

Licensed Master of Social Work - undefined

Skills

  • Microsoft Certifications: Word, Powerpoint, Excel
  • Clinical Certifications: Diversity Equity, and Inclusion, Humanistic/Client Centered Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Understanding EMDR, Understanding Personality Disorders, Bowen Family Systems Theory, Family Violence and Awareness
  • Clinical assessment
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Diagnostic skills
  • Individual counseling
  • Intake procedures
  • Patient care
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Certification

Currently working towards DBT, CBT, and ACT certifications in November 2025

Timeline

Clinical Intern

Empathy First Clinical Counseling
08.2024 - 05.2025

Recovery Support Specialist

Houston Recovery Center
08.2023 - 05.2024

Registered Behavioral Technician Intern

Texas Young Autism Project
07.2022 - 08.2023

Mentor

UH AMPED Mentoring Program
03.2019 - 07.2019

Student Worker

Business Services at The University of Houston
03.2017 - 07.2017

Master of Social Work - undefined

Graduate School of Social Work

Licensed Master of Social Work - undefined

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development and Family Studies

College of Education, University of Houston

Relevant Military Information

  • Grandfather, Step Dad, Uncles and Cousins all served in the United States Military (Air Force and Army)
  • Long time mentor served in the United States Military
  • Spent time in the JROTC program throughout high school

Awards

Dean’s List Fall 2022

Hobbies and Interests

Playing sports, Roller skating, Hanging out with friends, Meeting new people, Leadership engagement

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