Brittany Jones

Dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in evidence-based mental health therapy. Demonstrated success in conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and tailoring treatment plans that improve client outcomes. Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams enhances holistic care delivery for clients of all ages in community-based settings.

• NC Early Care and Education Professional, 2018 - Present
• Integrated Behavioral Health Scholar, 2016 - 2017
• Member of Phi Alpha Honor Society, 2015 - 2017
• Member of Campus Association of Social Workers, 2015 - 2017
• Member of National Association of Social Workers – North Carolina Chapter, 2015 - 2017
• Member of Adolescents Transitioning to Leadership and Success (ATLAS) program, 2016 - 2017

• 03/16, Annual Social Work Symposium: Future Directions in Social Work, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC
• 03/17, Annual Social Work Symposium: Future Directions in Social Work, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC

• Robeson County Partnership for Children, Inc, Lumberton, NC, Early Care and Educator Professional, MSW, LCSWA, 11/17 - 06/18, Consulted and collaborates effectively with parents and guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational and community resources regarding students with identified needs and concerns., Educated teacher on child social emotional development, implementation of evidence based methods that could assist child in their development, Eckerd’s polices and guidelines., Assisted child care providers on applying promotion, prevention, and intervention when working with children who experience developmental and/or behavioral health symptoms., Utilized the Pyramid Model and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to incorporate positive, problem-focused, and goal-directed interventions., Assisted childcare staff in promoting a healthy environment for children to grow emotionally and developmentally., Provided leadership and calming techniques presence during crisis and consulted appropriate resources as needed., Provided coaching and support with problem solving and decision-making using a strength-based approach when students encounter barrier(s) to success., Ensured timely and proper follow-up on all referrals made to internal and external resources.
• Riverbend Services Inc., Lumberton, NC, Licensed Professional, LP, MSW, LCSWA, 05/15 - 06/18, Intensive In-Home and IDD services., Established and maintained effective therapeutic relationships with clients and their families., Actively planned and implemented daily psycho-educational and therapeutic activities in conjunction with the therapeutic needs of individual clients., Assisted in monitoring and progressing through the client’s individualized treatment outlined in their Person-Centered Plan., Provided counseling and/or psychotherapy for individuals and families., Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the client/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team., Coordinated community-based services, including information and referral services, other government programs and community agency programs., Possessed the skills to offer psychosocial interventions and measures outcomes to interventions., Conducted one on one therapy with adolescences diagnose with various mental illnesses and behavioral problems with children and adolescences., Responded to immediate needs of patients and families in emergency situations., Identified high-risk patients and provides case management services., Utilized word processing software to execute several office automation functions such as clinical documentation, storing and retrieving electronic documents and files; activating printers; formatting letters, reports, and memoranda; transmitting, and receiving e-mail.
• A Helping Hand of Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, Outpatient Therapist, 08/17 - 2020, Conducted intake assessments and substance abuse evaluations., Case management and coordination. Utilized community resources for outreach and advocacy purposes., Implemented evidenced based practices to consumers of all ages in an outpatient setting focused on substance abuse and mental health disorders., Provided individual and group counseling to adults, families, children and couples with mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues or who were experiencing difficult changes in their lives., Worked collaboratively with professionals from multiple disciplines to ensure clients' needs were being met., Implemented crisis counseling when necessary and provided community resource referrals.