Brian Kirk
Medford
Summary
Experienced with conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and developing tailored treatment plans. Utilizes strong communication skills to build trust and rapport with clients. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and therapeutic relationship management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
Salem Hospital: Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psy
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient care through the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
- Supported patients in crisis situations, providing immediate intervention and connecting them with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of care for patients with complex psychiatric needs.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation to track patient progress and inform future treatment planning decisions.
- Led group therapy sessions focused on topics such as stress reduction, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills development.
- Conducted psychosocial evaluations for new clients, gathering essential information needed to determine appropriate level of care.
School Social Work Intern
Marshall Middle School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathetic listening and open communication, fostering trusting relationships conducive to growth.
- Enhanced student well-being by implementing effective social-emotional learning strategies in group sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to create a supportive and inclusive school environment for all students.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
- Supported the development of social skills and conflict resolution techniques among students through targeted group activities and discussions.
Group Leader
Somerville YMCA
06.2017 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
Education
Master of Social Work - Children, Youth And Families
Boston College
Boston, MABachelor of Arts - Criminology and Psychology, Sociology
Stonehill College
Easton, MA05.2023
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Rapport building
- Verbal and written communication
- Mental health assessments
- Individual counseling
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Salem Hospital: Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psy
09.2024 - 04.2025
School Social Work Intern
Marshall Middle School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Group Leader
Somerville YMCA
06.2017 - Current
Master of Social Work - Children, Youth And Families
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Psychology, Sociology
Stonehill College
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