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Donnie Brown

Chicago,IL

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Coach

Metropolitan Family Services, US
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - Current
  • Researched relevant community services available to assist families in need.
  • Encouraged parents to build trust and foster a safe environment for their children.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
  • Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
  • Collaborated with other service providers to ensure continuity of care for clients.

Counselor

Teech Foundation
Chicago , Illinois
01.2011 - 12.2022
  • Utilized evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
  • Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
  • Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.

Crisis Counselor

Heartland Alliance
Chicago, IL
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Bus.Adminstration

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Social Work

Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL
05-2016

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • Mental health education
  • Collaboration with providers
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Community outreach

Accomplishments

  • High Honors Degree In Social Work,Advance Certificate Social Work

Timeline

Family Coach

Metropolitan Family Services, US
10.2023 - Current

Counselor

Teech Foundation
01.2011 - 12.2022

Crisis Counselor

Heartland Alliance
01.2011 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Bus.Adminstration

Chicago State University

Associate of Applied Science - Social Work

Kennedy King College
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