BRIANNA WOLFGANG
Erie
Summary
Compassionate counselor who's dedicated to helping individuals identify and achieve meaningful therapeutic goals. Committed to creating a supportive, collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to guide the direction of treatment and take an active role in their growth. Recognized for being empathetic, understanding, and mindful in clinical practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Therapist I
Safe Harbor
Erie
05.2024 - Current
- Under direct supervision, conducts assessments of new patients using the identified format for documentation and clinical decisions regarding treatment, interventions, and referrals, as instructed.
- Implements, improves, and adapts concepts, models, and constructs of treatment for application in service delivery to patients.
- Documents all assessments, treatment sessions, contacts, case management, and other work done on behalf of patients according to guidelines.
- Creates a treatment plan that includes an effective continuum of therapeutic, supportive, and other services for the patients a variety and complexity of needs serviced by the program.
- Participates in regular treatment team meetings to discuss clinical cases, review and update patient treatment plans, monitor therapeutic progress, and initiate recommendations for referral and continuing care.
- Provides individual and group therapy to patients in the program
Mental Health Professional Intern
Stairways Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Practicum hours completed: 140 | Internship hours completed: 600 (expected)
- Identification of symptoms and determination of DSM-V-TR diagnosis(es)
- Planning and facilitation of individual and group counseling sessions
- Conduct ongoing psychological assessments of client progress throughout client treatment
- Development, implemention, and renewal of individualized treatment plans throughout client treatment
- Evaluation and ongoing documentation of client progress
- Utilization of biopsychosocial assessment instruments during intake evaluations
- Ongoing collaboration with other behavioral health services to conduct contingency of care planning
- Maintainence of accurate and relevant client charts
- Provide psychoeducation to clients and their families
Behavioral Health Social Services Intern
Millcreek Community Hospital
Erie
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Completed 600 hours of internship in a clinical setting.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and assessments during intake process.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and general physicians to address and fulfill client needs
- Advocated for both inpatient and outpatient client needs during daily treatment team conferences
- Assessed and coordinated appropriate referrals for post-discharge care and collaborated on discharge planning with clients and their physician team
- Delivered psychoeducation to clients and families to reduce mental health stigma and enhance understanding of client diagnoses
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Gannon University
Erie, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05-2021
Skills
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention
- Client-centered approach
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- National Board for Certified Counselors, 11/23
- ACT 31, 05/23
- Mental Health First Aid: Crisis Intervention Certification, 04/23
Coursework
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Group Psychotherapy
- Crisis and Disaster Counseling
- Family Systems
- Career Counseling
- Multicultural Counseling
- Professional Ethics and Counseling Strategies
- Addictions Counseling
- Research and Assessment
Timeline
Behavioral Health Therapist I
Safe Harbor
05.2024 - Current
Mental Health Professional Intern
Stairways Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 05.2024
Behavioral Health Social Services Intern
Millcreek Community Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Gannon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania