Bridget Butler-Brazil
Old Forge
Summary
Dynamic Treatment Counselor with extensive experience in addiction counseling and crisis management. Expertise in developing customized treatment plans and facilitating group therapy sessions, leading to improved client recovery outcomes. Strong commitment to professional development and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations and fostering effective therapeutic relationships.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Counselor and Case Manager
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services
Scranton
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted individualized assessments to evaluate client substance use history and mental health, creating tailored treatment plans.
- Work closely with community partners connecting patients to external resources in efforts to assist with medical, housing, benefits and employment.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, offering a supportive environment for clients to share experiences and strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions, monitored progress, and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, maintained accurate records, and ensured compliance with ethical standards and confidentiality regulations.
- Provided crisis intervention and support, empowering clients towards sustained recovery and improved well-being.
- Continuously engaged in professional development to stay current with best practices in the substance use counseling field.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services
Scranton
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Evaluate substance use for individuals and recommend appropriate treatment options based on DSM guidelines.
- Conduct individual evaluations for adolescent and adults.
- Utilize EMR system for intake evaluations in timely manner to ensure billing practices are to State regulations.
- Time management, coordination and organizational skills used interchangeably for effective work environment.
Adult Case Manager
Scranton Counseling Center
Scranton
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Coordinate community services for Mental Health consumers.
- Ensure adequate medical services are obtained.
- Establish medical and mental health services for consumers and assist in ability to maintain appointments.
- Encourage medical and therapy appointments are met for continuum of care.
- Design individual services plans meeting the needs of consumer and outlining the services of providers to obtain goals.
- Enhanced consumers daily living skills by linking them to service providers.
- Create daily progress notes as well as mandated forms for Pennsylvania State compliance.
- Adhere to HIPPA regulations.
Prevention Consultant
South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
Columbia
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Develop and implement worksite wellness program in coordination with state health benefits.
- Representative for Working Well state team to develop collaborative plans for state agencies.
- Implementation of state prevention efforts for substance abuse.
- Research and develop wellness activities for providers and substance abuse counselors.
- Contact and co-contributor for technology initiative with substance abuse treatment.
- Working Well Committee Member.
- Campaign Manager for United Way of the Midlands Corporate Campaign.
- Assistant for SNYAR Coverage Study through SAMSHA.
- Planned and provided wellness activities for staff meeting.
- Planned worksite health screening and provided to department staff.
- Coordinated tobacco-free policy efforts for implementation in January 2016.
- Grant award for AED purchase for agency.
- Scheduled and coordinated educational opportunities for staff and providers on e-cigarette and vapor use with the Centers for Disease Control.
Personal Trainer
Personally Fit
Columbia
10.2011 - 04.2015
- Educator of health and wellness information.
- Filled leadership role of marketing community through Board Membership, community event participation and social media distribution.
- Counsel clients on nutritional habits and assist in modified behavioral changes.
Wellness Director
Central Florida YMCA
Orlando
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Operations Manager for Wellness Department, including membership coordinator, wellness coaches, group exercise instructors and personal trainers.
- Increased monthly bank draft by holding retention rate and decreasing cancelations.
- Wellness coach for Get Fit Club and TRX Suspension Training implementation.
- Manager for Get Moving Downtown.
Membership Coordinator /Group Exercise Instructor
Central Florida YMCA
09.2008 - 01.2010
- Instructor responsible for multi-level fitness classes.
- Managed budget for income and goals of individual facility; Assistant to Membership Director.
- Conducted new member orientations.
- Successfully lead Scholarship Campaign for 2009 and 2010.
Restaurant Guest Service Manager
Walt Disney World Company
Crystal Palace Restaurant
05.2005 - 09.2006
- Operations Manager of restaurant.
- Partnered with leaders throughout company to maintain food, safety and health regulations.
- Managed staff to ensure the safety, organization and efficiency of cast members and guests.
- Communicated effectively with management team and cast through bulletins, emails and daily meetings informing them of changes and developments within the location and park.
- Time management, professionalism, and strong communication skills used interchangeably.
- Trained and nominated award recipients.
- Scheduling liaison for location, managing and meeting payroll targets.
- Partnered with external locations for special events and cast member activities.
Education
Master's of Science - Public Health
Kaplan University
Online 01.2014
Bachelor's - Communication Studies
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA05.2001
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Crisis management
- Addiction counseling
- Personal training
- Public health expertise
- EMR systems proficiency
- Individual assessments
- Evidence-based interventions
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Client relationship management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Community resource coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Progress monitoring
- Group therapy facilitation
- Cultural competence
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Professional development
- Motivational interviewing
- Self-care promotion
- Therapeutic alliance
- Recovery planning and support
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Treatment Counselor and Case Manager
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services
01.2021 - Current
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services
08.2017 - 02.2019
Adult Case Manager
Scranton Counseling Center
09.2016 - 08.2017
Prevention Consultant
South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
07.2015 - 04.2016
Personal Trainer
Personally Fit
10.2011 - 04.2015
Wellness Director
Central Florida YMCA
09.2008 - 10.2011
Membership Coordinator /Group Exercise Instructor
Central Florida YMCA
09.2008 - 01.2010
Restaurant Guest Service Manager
Walt Disney World Company
05.2005 - 09.2006
Master's of Science - Public Health
Kaplan University
Bachelor's - Communication Studies
East Stroudsburg University
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