Joanna Brandt, LCSW, LISW

Provide psychotherapy for adults 18 years and older. Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and apply appropriate, evidence-based therapy interventions for clients challenged with behaviors and diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use, adjustment issues, grief, and post-traumatic stress. Modalities include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. Complete and manage clinical notes and client case files.

Provide psychotherapy for adults via telehealth platform. Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and apply appropriate evidence-based interventions for clients presenting with diverse ranges of behaviors and diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, substance use, adjustment, personality disorders, divorce, grief, and post-traumatic stress. Modalities include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Complete clinical notes using the telehealth electronic medical record within 48 hours of the session.

Program Manager for a team of six clinicians and case managers, with caseloads totaling 180 clients. Provided trauma-informed clinical and administrative supervision. Facilitated case conferences for client conceptualization, psychoeducation, and clinician and case manager emotional support. Managed and provided quality assurance for clinicians and case managers' case notes, client files, and electronic databases. Worked with DHS, LACDA, and HACLA to support client housing applications, recertifications, and housing stability. Provided client crisis-intervention, consultation, and assessment. Provided coverage for multiple clients during clinician and case manager medical leave, and open positions, while continuing to meet deadlines and expectations of the program manager role. Screened applicant resumes and conducted potential new-hire interviews. Facilitated agency-wide new employee and People Leader trainings for safety, trauma-informed care, trauma-informed supervision, and difficult conversations. Collaborated with the department team of six program managers and directors to improve protocols, address barriers to housing, and develop training for clinicians and case managers. Member of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force to review and create trauma-informed policy and training for agency employees.

Managed a caseload of 20+ high-acuity clients, both housed and unhoused, with severe and persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use and medical disorders. Provided support for clients to complete and submit Los Angeles County Development Authority Section 8 housing certificate applications, and related documents. Worked with clients to identify available units, and complete rental applications. Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, and provided psychotherapy interventions with clients to support the management of mental health symptoms, and strengthen life skills to remain housed. Collaborated with clinicians, outreach case managers, and medical professionals to identify and address individual client needs. Maintained case files and case notes to track client activity and case management productivity. Participated in individual and group supervision for case conceptualization, and strengthening clinical and case management skills. Member of agency-wide committees, including the Harm Reduction Task Force and the Trauma-Informed Work Group. Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities. Completed trainings in motivational interviewing, psychiatric emergencies, Narcan administration, behavior de-escalation, hoarding behaviors, and case management.

Provided individual psychotherapy for clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, for a culturally and economically diverse population. Conducted full biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosed, created treatment plans, and implemented evidence-based interventions based on individual goals. Provided case management for clients to connect with outside services, including housing, legal aid, and psychiatry. Facilitated group psychotherapy, including process groups, mindfulness, substance abuse education, and parenting. Facilitated crisis intervention for clients experiencing suicidal and homicidal ideation, and domestic violence. Attended the Department of Child and Family Services hearings and provided reports on client progress. Provided quality assurance for counselors' clinical notes, intake assessments, and discharges.