Emma Briggs
The Center for Autism
Philadelphia,PA
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Results-oriented social work professional with experience leading program development, supervising clinical teams, and overseeing service delivery within behavioral health settings. Demonstrated success in building and refining programs, managing operations, fostering community partnerships, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Combines strong clinical knowledge with strategic leadership skills to improve systems, enhance program effectiveness, and support organizational goals. Seeking a program management or administrative role focused on advancing services at a broader systems level.
Work History
Program Lead
2 Years 3 Months- Oversee comprehensive program development and continuous improvement of outpatient social skills and life skills initiatives tailored for adolescents and young adults.
- Supervise and train clinical staff and interns, including onboarding, performance feedback, and professional development.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality assurance, documentation, and insurance authorization requirements through regular audits and oversight.
- Manage program operations including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, transportation coordination, and facility needs.
- Monitor program census, outcomes, and service delivery to ensure high-quality client care and operational effectiveness.
Outpatient Therapist
2 Years 11 Months- Delivered outpatient behavioral health services, including assessment, treatment planning, and individual/family therapy.
- Facilitated evidence-based group programs focused on social skills, life skills, and youth development.
- Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Supervised and mentored graduate-level social work interns.
- Collaborated across multidisciplinary teams to support client outcomes and program effectiveness.
Clinical Intervention Specialist
2 Years 2 Months- Conducted behavioral and diagnostic assessments to inform treatment planning and level-of-care recommendations.
- Partnered with families, schools, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized behavior support plans.
- Evaluated intervention outcomes through data-driven analysis across multiple settings.
- Supported diagnostic clarification and treatment decision-making through comprehensive assessment practices.
Intensive Care Coordinator
1 Year 10 Months- Coordinated multidisciplinary care and service planning for children with complex behavioral health needs.
- Assessed clinical and educational records to identify and secure appropriate supports and resources.
- Developed individualized care plans and facilitated referrals across behavioral health, educational, and community systems.
- Provided crisis intervention and advocacy to support client and family stability.
Education
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Skills
Program Development and Implementation
Training and Staff Development
Team Leadership
Problem-solving
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Facilitation of Groups and Meetings
Community Needs Assessment
Operations Management
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania- May 2021- Present
Timeline
Program Lead
The Center for Autism
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Outpatient Therapist
The Center for Autism
08.2021 - 07.2024Read More
Clinical Intervention Specialist
Child Guidance Resource Centers
06.2019 - 08.2021Read More
Intensive Care Coordinator
Eliot Community Human Services
07.2017 - 05.2019Read More
Simmons University
Master of Social Work
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Temple University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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