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Robin Brown

Franklin,IN

Summary

Dedicated professional with 19 years of experience working with children and families. Offer comprehensive academic and work background in social services and strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills.


Caring therapist skilled in communication, planning and problem-solving. Passion for working with different populations and motivated to help diverse patients transform lives through effective treatment plans.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Staff Therapist

Adult And Child Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive patient care, participating in team meetings and sharing insights.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure timely completion of patient records while maintaining confidentiality requirements.
  • Increased patient satisfaction with tailored interventions, addressing specific needs and adjusting therapy approaches as needed.
  • Promoted a supportive therapeutic environment, fostering open communication and trust between patients and staff members.
  • Contributed to the ongoing quality improvement initiatives by staying current on industry trends and best practices in therapy services.
  • Achieved successful discharge planning through consistent monitoring of patients'' progress towards established goals during therapy sessions.
  • Expanded clinical skills through regular participation in continuing education opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses focused on emerging therapy techniques or advances within the field of mental health treatment options.

Child Welfare Specialist

Adult & Child Health
12.2012 - 12.2022
  • Worked to improve and enhance adult and children's lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Increased family participation in pro-social activities through collaboration with home based services and community resources.
  • Developed rapport with adults, children and families to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.

Behavior Coach

Johnson County Special Servicers
12.2010 - 12.2012
  • Readied special needs children to be able to integrate into general classroom population.  
  • Worked with children one on one to provide appropriate guidance and skills development.  
  • Introduced appropriate behavioral interventions , which helped students to better develop coping skills.
  • Evaluated individuals knowledge, skills, and ability to function in a classroom setting and maximize on their strengths.  

Special Education Assistant

Edinburgh Community School Corporation
12.2007 - 12.2010
  • Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
  • Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
  • In the absence of the regular teacher, took over to lead all classroom instruction and management.
  • Met with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
  • Documented behaviors, interventions and results.
  • Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
  • Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to a strong learning community.
  • Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
  • Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
  • Implemented curriculum with life-based approach.

ISTEP Remediation Co Teacher

Franklin Community School Corporation
09.2000 - 12.2007
  • Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
  • Met with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
  • Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
  • Conducted individualized assessments to determine students' academic progress.
  • Facilitated curriculum lessons in a positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.
  • Implemented curriculum with life-based approach.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design And Housing

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
05.1983

Skills

  • Clinical skills working with adults and children
  • Providing evidence-based practices
  • Report writing
  • Conflict resolution
  • Client Assessment/Intervention and Treatment Planning
  • Grief therapy
  • Individual/Family/Couples therapy
  • Child and adolescent therapy
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Conflict resoulution
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Case management
  • Self-motivated

Timeline

Outpatient Staff Therapist

Adult And Child Health
01.2023 - Current

Child Welfare Specialist

Adult & Child Health
12.2012 - 12.2022

Behavior Coach

Johnson County Special Servicers
12.2010 - 12.2012

Special Education Assistant

Edinburgh Community School Corporation
12.2007 - 12.2010

ISTEP Remediation Co Teacher

Franklin Community School Corporation
09.2000 - 12.2007

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design And Housing

Indiana State University
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