This document is a resume for Brittany N. Foster, who seeks full-time employment incorporating her clinical experience in mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and working with clients with various disabilities. She has over 5 years of clinical experience providing individual and group counseling using various therapy models. Her experience includes treating conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and substance abuse issues. She also has experience conducting assessments, treatment planning, and collaborating with social services.

1. Brittany N. Foster
1336 State Route 56 East  Apollo, PA 15613
Phone: 724.882.8869  E-Mail: bnf7020@gmail.com
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 - Current
Southwest Behavioral Care
Position: Counselor 2
Supervisor: Sherry Anthony
Supervising 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 Therapist
Supervisor: 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 Proloquo2Go
Some experience using and communicating with sign language
 Create Interagency Service Planning Team Summary and present at (ISPT) meeting
Collaborate with school personnel in the creation and implementation of an IEP
 Complete and analyze Functional Behavioral Assessments
Create treatment plans and program materials
 Provide supervision and clinical support to the TSS on case
Provide assistance and guidance to school personnel on managing behaviors

2. Brittany N. Foster
1336 State Route 56 East  Apollo, PA 15613
Phone: 724.882.8869  E-Mail: bnf7020@gmail.com
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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 service
Complete 240 hours of direct service with clients
Complete at least 10 hours of individual counseling
Facilitate at least 4 consecutive group therapy sessions
 Complete psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations
Co-Facilitate treatment groups and cover therapy groups on an as needed basis
See individual clients at least one time per week
Attend 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 05/2011-08/2011
Clinical 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
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 08/2012 – 08/2014
Master of Arts: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CACREP Accredited Program
GPA: 4.0

3. Brittany N. Foster
1336 State Route 56 East  Apollo, PA 15613
Phone: 724.882.8869  E-Mail: bnf7020@gmail.com
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 08/2008 - 05/12/2012
Bachelor of Science: Psychology
GPA: 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 Ray
724.840.3421
Behavior Specialist at Family Behavioral Resources
Stacy Harsh
412.601.4168
Autism Support Teacher at Penns Manor Elementary; Penns Manor, PA
Sean Manning
724.961.6154
Counselor II at Southwest Behavioral Care
Kevan Schnieder
724.630.5563
Admissions Counselor at EDMC