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Brittany N. Foster1336 State Route 56 East Apollo, PA 15613Phone: 724.882.8869 E-Mail: [email protected]
Objective
Obtain full-time employment incorporating my clinical experience with varying diagnoses, substance abuse disorders, and varying disabilities.
Clinical Experience
Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services 10/01/2014 - CurrentSouthwest Behavioral CarePosition: Counselor 2Supervisor: Sherry AnthonySupervising Psychiatrist: Umapathy Channamalappa, M.D.
Provide Mental Health and Substance Abuse counseling to adults in both group and individual settings.
Experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Person Centered Therapy
Experience with various diagnoses including but not limited to: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder I and II, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Impulse Control Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Complex Bereavement, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Schizo-Affective Personality Disorder
Clinical Responsibilities Include: Creation of plans of care, insurance authorizations, PCPC’s, initial psychosocial assessments for new clients, urinary substance analysis/breath analysis, and completion of individual and group progress notes.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with local outreach and assistance programs including, but not limited to: Case Management, Bureau of Disability, Social Security, Welfare, religious/spiritual associations, such as the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, Toys for Tots, and Section 8/HUD.
Family Behavioral Resources 08/2014-12/2014
Position: Behavior Specialist Consultant/Mobile TherapistSupervisor: Corrine Miller
Experience with individuals between the ages of 2-18 from diverse communities ranging from low to high functioning. Individuals have varying diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Experience with assistive technology such as: DynaVox and Proloquo2GoSome experience using and communicating with sign language
Create Interagency Service Planning Team Summary and present at (ISPT) meetingCollaborate with school personnel in the creation and implementation of an IEP
Brittany N. Foster1336 State Route 56 East Apollo, PA 15613Phone: 724.882.8869 E-Mail: [email protected]
Complete and analyze Functional Behavioral Assessments Create treatment plans and program materials
Provide supervision and clinical support to the TSS on caseProvide assistance and guidance to school personnel on managing behaviors
Field Experience 05/2014-08/2014
Supervisor: Megan Miller, MA, LPC
Field experience completed at The Open Door Alcohol & Other Drug Clinic in Indiana, PA Field experience will end on 08/07/2014
Complete 600 hours of direct and indirect serviceComplete 240 hours of direct service with clientsComplete at least 10 hours of individual counselingFacilitate at least 4 consecutive group therapy sessions
Complete psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment recommendationsCo-Facilitate treatment groups and cover therapy groups on an as needed basisSee individual clients at least one time per weekAttend triadic supervision for one hour a week and group supervision for two hours twice a week.
Family Behavioral Resources 04/2013-05/2014
Position: Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS)Supervisor: John Proch
Applied varying Behavioral Therapy techniques to children and adolescents with varying Autism Spectrum diagnoses and behavioral diagnoses
Experience using a Functional Behavioral Analysis
Experience with: Autism Spectrum Disorder (per DSM 5), Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Experience with individuals between the ages of 2-18 from diverse communities with a range from low to high functioning
The Open Door Alcohol & Other Drug Clinic 05/2011-08/2011Clinical Supervisor: Jay Mills
Undergraduate Internship: 05/2011-07/2011
Hired as Intake and Prescreen Specialist: 07/2011-08/2011 Completing client prescreen assessments and psychosocial assessments Diagnosis and treatment recommendations Completion of Initial Treatment Plans
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Brittany N. Foster1336 State Route 56 East Apollo, PA 15613Phone: 724.882.8869 E-Mail: [email protected]
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 08/2012 – 08/2014Master of Arts: Clinical Mental Health CounselingCACREP Accredited ProgramGPA: 4.0
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 08/2008 - 05/12/2012
Bachelor of Science: PsychologyGPA: 3.4
Certifications/Trainings
Nationally Certified Counselor Youth Mental Health/First Aid Certified Addictions 101 Training Functional Behavioral Assessment and Treatment Plan Development Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Confidentiality ASAM Ethics PCPC Third Edition
Affiliations
Psi Chi International Honor Society of Psychology NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors)
Professional References
Kristene Ray724.840.3421Behavior Specialist at Family Behavioral Resources
Stacy Harsh412.601.4168Autism Support Teacher at Penns Manor Elementary; Penns Manor, PA
Sean Manning724.961.6154Counselor II at Southwest Behavioral Care
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Brittany N. Foster1336 State Route 56 East Apollo, PA 15613Phone: 724.882.8869 E-Mail: [email protected]
Kevan Schnieder 724.630.5563Admissions Counselor at EDMC
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