Phillip Brisco
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proven Case Manager with a track record of developing comprehensive treatment plans and crisis intervention strategies, honed at Drexel Counseling Services. Skilled in substance abuse counseling and empathetic client engagement, consistently achieving positive outcomes through individualized counseling and effective case management. Demonstrates strong self-awareness and multicultural competence, ensuring client needs are met with professionalism and care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Residental Aid/Counselor-in-Training
Albert Ellis
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Energetically participated in recess, games and physical activities with camp children.
- Deescalated conflicts among campers and sought assistance from seniors for permanent resolutions.
- Devised and enacted team-building exercises.
- Supported Lead Counselor in lesson plan creation and field trip planning.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Haymarket Center
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Case Manager/Residential Counselor
Bobby E. Wright Community Health Center
04.2013 - 06.2019
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Case Manager
Drexel Counseling Services
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL12.2014
No Degree - Substance Abuse Education
Lincoln Trail College
Robinson, IL05.2005
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL01.1994
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Multicultural Competence
- Empathy Development
- Boundary Setting
- Substance abuse awareness
- Motivational Techniques
- Anger Management
- Grief counseling
- Counseling techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Treatment Plan Development
- Treatment Planning
- Substance abuse support
- Individualized counseling
- Case Management
- Case Notes
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Counseling
- Treatment Plans
- Client Needs Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Timeline
Residental Aid/Counselor-in-Training
Albert Ellis
11.2023 - 04.2024
Substance Abuse Counselor
Haymarket Center
03.2020 - 10.2023
Case Manager/Residential Counselor
Bobby E. Wright Community Health Center
04.2013 - 06.2019
Case Manager
Drexel Counseling Services
03.2011 - 10.2013
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Lakeland College
No Degree - Substance Abuse Education
Lincoln Trail College
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Lewis University
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