KIMBERLY BETH BRANDT
Boiling Springs
Summary
Dedicated counselor committed to transforming the lives of individuals facing addiction and behavioral disorders. Compassionate advocate for recovering patients, providing essential guidance that fosters tangible improvements and effective relapse prevention strategies. Expertly implements tailored treatment plans addressing the unique needs of each patient, facilitating the achievement of long-term behavioral goals. Proven ability to create a supportive environment encouraging healing and personal growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG & ALCOHOL THERAPIST
PENNSYLVANIA COUNSELING SERVICES
Carlisle, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Develop Person-Centered Treatment Plans and Updates as needed, DA evaluations and MH evaluations to assess treatment needs and level of care, DDAP criteria for certification, Individual and Couples Counseling, motivational interviewing techniques, levels of change, lead DA groups on Substance Use/Abuse Intervention, Complete required paperwork assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case notes, drug and alcohol drug scans, ASAM’s, in time appropriate constraints
PROGRAM DIRECTOR/ TRANSITIONAL COORDINATOR
MERAKEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (FKA) NHS THE STEVENS CENTER
Carlisle, PA
07.2017 - 12.2024
- Independently develop program experiences based on individual needs of consumers aged 16 to 22 in their transition to adult behaviors and societal expectations, work one-on-one and in group settings with consumers to develop skills, overcome barriers, and navigate into adulthood while managing day-to-day life challenges, develop monthly, quarterly and annual summary reports for presentation to board of directors who control grant-funding, direct hiring of staff to support the program needs, conducted community meetings with families of program members to describe program, answer questions and address concerns, provide transportation to consumers in need to participate in program group meetings, create collaborative plans with each individual to support their educational needs, employment needs, interpersonal skill development and independent living skill development, coordinated community resources with program members including, but not limited to GED classes, parenting skills classes, employment opportunities, OVR programs, CareerLink programs, and extracurricular activities in their community including volunteer occasions
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST- INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, FAMILY THERAPY
MERAKEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (FKA) NHS THE STEVENS CENTER
Carlisle, PA
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Select case-by-case therapeutic interventions from various styles, independently operate a satellite Perry County office, develop individual measurable outcomes and strength-based treatment plans, research further sources of therapeutic intervention strategies, apply CBT, DBT, RLT, PCIT techniques and others with consumers, document thorough progress notes, maintain active clients' files and clearances, perform detailed monthly audits of client files, travel to and from Cumberland and Perry County Prisons for weekly individual therapy with inmate populations, participate in various trainings from child abuse detection and reporting to inter-agency training
TAE KWON DO INSTRUCTOR, LITTLE NINJAS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
CRONE'S TAE KWON DO SCHOOL
New Kingstown, PA
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Develop program guidelines for The Little Ninjas Program (children ages 3 years- to 7 years-old) and develop Program Curriculum for Ninja students, Director and head instructor of The Little Ninjas, teach basis tae kwon do skills as well as life skills including discipline, focus, teamwork and control, teach adult tae kwon do classes to develop students' basic skills and to develop life skills' utilization across settings
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST CONSULTANT / MOBILE THERAPIST
PENNSYLVANIA COUNSELING SERVICES
Carlisle, PA
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Provide behavioral health rehabilitative services to families and children with multiple behavioral issues, including autism spectrum disorder, reactive attachment disorder, and several others, lead individual therapy sessions and family therapy sessions on a weekly basis, effectively supervise and consult with therapeutic support staff regularly, as a mobile therapist, attend extensive trainings on behavioral health services, autism spectrum disorders, functional behavioral analysis, and several other diagnostic areas, continue acquisition of excellent therapeutic skills which prove effective with many families
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY
PABACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY
LASALLE UNIVERSITY
PASkills
- Proficient in outpatient mental health services
- Applied behavioral techniques
- Skilled in behavior intervention strategies
- Skilled in PCIT techniques
- Experience in dialectical behavior therapy techniques
- Experience with autism spectrum disorders
- Rational Living Therapy (RLT)
- Child-Centered Play Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Addiction assessment
- Emotional regulation
- Relapse prevention
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Client advocacy
- Self-care strategies
- Intervention planning
- Psychoeducation
- Communication techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG & ALCOHOL THERAPIST
PENNSYLVANIA COUNSELING SERVICES
01.2025 - Current
PROGRAM DIRECTOR/ TRANSITIONAL COORDINATOR
MERAKEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (FKA) NHS THE STEVENS CENTER
07.2017 - 12.2024
OUTPATIENT THERAPIST- INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, FAMILY THERAPY
MERAKEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (FKA) NHS THE STEVENS CENTER
01.2011 - 01.2020
TAE KWON DO INSTRUCTOR, LITTLE NINJAS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
CRONE'S TAE KWON DO SCHOOL
08.2009 - 08.2010
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST CONSULTANT / MOBILE THERAPIST
PENNSYLVANIA COUNSELING SERVICES
01.2008 - 08.2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY
LASALLE UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY