Whitney Brown
Plainfield
Summary
Dependable and dedicated leader with over 20 years of diverse experience in mental health and addiction services. Proven expertise across multiple settings and levels of care, delivering direct service and clinical supervision while fostering team development. Seeking a management position that leverages strong leadership skills to drive innovative changes within an organization, ultimately enhancing client outcomes. Committed to creating an environment that prioritizes staff growth and exceptional client care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Therapeutic Services Manager
Aware Recovery Care
01.2022 - Current
- Started 1/4/22 as Indiana’s Therapeutic Services Manager and promoted to Regional Manager 8/8/23.
- Supervise Independently Licensed Therapists in Indiana, Ohio, Virginia and Ohio.
- Oversee the service line of individual therapy and family therapy, managing the census of each state, tracking data to increase engagement, auditing charts and adhering to Join Commission standards.
- Work closely with other departments within Aware, functioning as a multidisciplinary team in providing in-home addiction treatment.
- Also serve as the Senior Chair for our Code Lavender Committee, which supports staff in the event of a client, ally or staff member death.
Clinical Director
Evolve Indy, LLC.
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Completed all licensure with the state, program development, hiring of staff and facilitating of services for initial opening, April 2020.
- Monitored and revamped programming as needed to suit client/staffing needs, adding in more evidence based practices, fitness and nutrition, guest speakers and alumni speakers.
- Completed all requirements for Joint Commission accreditation October 2020.
- Conduct 90% of all client’s initial ASAM assessment and assign to staff based on best fit.
- Manage a personal caseload, while also conducting group sessions each week.
- Conduct regular audits of charts, provide supervision and evaluation of all clinical staff, including case managers and develop staff improvement plans when needed.
Clinical Director
Integrative Wellness, LLC
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Provide clinical supervision to master’s level therapists as well as interns.
- Provide oversight and clinical management of all therapists, including group supervisions.
- Facilitate orientation and training of all new therapists.
- Oversee a contractual relationship with Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home; supervising 4 therapists, develop new programs and provide training to other residential staff which must meet standards set forth by Medicaid, Department of Child Services and Probation.
Therapist/Yoga Instructor
Integrative Wellness, LLC
02.2014 - 02.2017
- Provided outpatient therapy for adolescents and adults.
- Focused on therapy skills related to CBT, CPT, DBT, SFT, MI and trauma.
- Managed and maintained full caseload as well as documentation requirements.
Yoga Instructor
Ultimate Fitness and Bariatric Center
08.2012 - 09.2013
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Monitored two outpatient adult rehabilitation programs and provided direct supervision to all staff.
- Monitored an adult group home, providing direct supervision and program development.
- Helped manage day to day operations of these teams to promote effective time management and billing practices.
- Performed monthly chart audits on every client enrolled in these programs and reviewed results with staff to improve quality of care.
Rehab Team Leader and Therapist
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
05.2008 - 07.2010
- Managed a team of Life Skills Specialists who provided skills coaching and case management within the community and home to adults with severe mental illness and addiction.
- Managed day to day functions of the team, kept track of caseloads, obtained and admitted all referrals, provided direct supervision to all staff and monitored direct service and billing.
- Maintained a caseload of adults requiring individual therapy, provided client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma and desensitization techniques and dual diagnosis therapies.
- Lead weekly staffing meetings, case conferences and discharges for all clients on our team.
Social Work Intern
Indiana University Adult Psychiatry Clinic
09.2007 - 05.2008
Rehab Team Leader/Day Treatment Group Leader
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Managed a team of Life Skills Coordinators who provided skills coaching and case management within the community and home to adults with severe mental illness.
- Lead a Day Treatment program for severely mentally ill adults - five days a week and six hours a day.
- Developed programs for this group, highlighting activities of daily living, illness management and recovery, coping skills and relaxation techniques, medication management and vocational development.
Social Work Intern
Indiana Women’s Prison
06.2007 - 08.2007
Day Treatment Group Leader/Case Manager
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
03.2004 - 01.2006
- Lead a Day Treatment program for severely mentally ill adults - five days a week and six hours a day.
- Developed programs for this group, highlighting activities of daily living, illness management and recovery, coping skills and relaxation techniques, medication management and vocational development.
- Managed a caseload of adults requiring case management services to help manage activities of daily life, coordinating additional medical services, payee services and advocacy for food, clothing, transportation and financial assistance.
Psychiatric Technician
Hamilton Center
03.2003 - 01.2004
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Indiana University-Purdue University, School of Social Work
Indianapolis, IN05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Indiana State University, School of Psychology
Terre Haute, IN12.2003
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Team leadership
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Employee training and development
- Conflict resolution
- Workflow management
- Employee supervision
- Staff motivation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Analytical thinking
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Indiana, 2014-03-01, Present
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Kentucky, 2024-08-01, Present
- Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, Ohio, 2025-04-01, Present
- Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, LCAC, Indiana, 2021-02-01, Present
- YogaFit Instructor, 2012-01-01
Credentials
- LCSW
- LCAC
Timeline
Regional Therapeutic Services Manager
Aware Recovery Care
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Director
Evolve Indy, LLC.
01.2020 - 12.2021
Clinical Director
Integrative Wellness, LLC
02.2017 - 11.2019
Therapist/Yoga Instructor
Integrative Wellness, LLC
02.2014 - 02.2017
Yoga Instructor
Ultimate Fitness and Bariatric Center
08.2012 - 09.2013
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
07.2010 - 08.2011
Rehab Team Leader and Therapist
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
05.2008 - 07.2010
Social Work Intern
Indiana University Adult Psychiatry Clinic
09.2007 - 05.2008
Social Work Intern
Indiana Women’s Prison
06.2007 - 08.2007
Rehab Team Leader/Day Treatment Group Leader
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
01.2006 - 05.2008
Day Treatment Group Leader/Case Manager
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems
03.2004 - 01.2006
Psychiatric Technician
Hamilton Center
03.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Indiana State University, School of Psychology
Masters of Social Work -
Indiana University-Purdue University, School of Social Work
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