- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Mindfulness Practices
- Team Sports
- Gym Workouts
- Music
- Rock Climbing
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a assistant baseball coach
- Video Gaming
CHRISTIAN A. BRINEY
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Dynamic clinician with a robust foundation in clinical social work, dedicated to enhancing client confidence and building rapport. Expertise in addiction counseling and therapeutic theories, complemented by advanced interpersonal communication skills, enables effective support for diverse populations. Proven ability to manage challenging situations through strong crisis intervention techniques and comprehensive case management practices. Committed to developing and implementing tailored action plans that address individual needs while fostering resilience and growth in individuals and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Worker
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated skill-building groups for clients, focusing on coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing ongoing support.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within various legal settings such as court hearings or child welfare conferences to ensure access to appropriate services or supports.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Maximized client engagement in treatment by employing motivational interviewing techniques, building rapport, and addressing barriers to change.
- Conducted seven group counseling sessions each week.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing requirements through regular review of clinical practices and collaboration with regulatory agencies during audits or inspections.
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Promoted a safe therapeutic environment by maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional ethics.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Counselor/Behavioral Health Teacher
Horizons Academy
03.2023 - Current
- Worked with new supervisor Stacie Holderman for supervision hours through Horizons academy along with working as a emergency certification special education teacher in a behavioral health specific classroom
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Nelson County Strength and Conditioning
08.2022 - 03.2023
Counselor - Intern
THE CROWN RECOVERY CENTER
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Creating a therapeutic environment for clients for over 300 clients with co-occurring disorders and suffering from addiction
- Keeping tabs on the correct bed count and finding clients for medical and transportation
- Handing out as needed medication during 3rd shift
- Creating a much-needed rapport with as many clients as possible
- Searching rooms
- Drug testing
- Dealing with detoxes, psychiatric issues etc.
Mental Health Technician
THE BROOK HOSPITAL-DUPONT
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Catering to the needs of patients
- Monitoring behaviors every 15 minutes
- Admitting patients and searching belongings
- Verbally deescalating patients in a crisis situation to avoid physically restraining
- Physically restraining patients when appropriate and necessary
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Coaching
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KentuckySocial Work
Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky UniversitySkills
- Trauma-informed care
- Suicide risk assessment
- Case management
- Psychoeducation
- Motivational interviewing
- Evidence-based practices
- Treatment Planning
- Conflict de-escalation
- Facilitating groups
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Clinical assessments
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- HIPAA regulations
- Group counseling
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social worker with a focus on substance abuse and mental health
Interests
Timeline
Clinical Social Worker
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
11.2024 - Current
Counselor/Behavioral Health Teacher
Horizons Academy
03.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Nelson County Strength and Conditioning
08.2022 - 03.2023
Counselor - Intern
THE CROWN RECOVERY CENTER
02.2021 - 03.2022
Mental Health Technician
THE BROOK HOSPITAL-DUPONT
08.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Coaching
University of the Cumberlands
Social Work
Eastern Kentucky University
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