Brittany Ross, LMHC
School Mental Health Counselor at Framingham Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human ServicesFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid/CPR Certification
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
NARCAN Certified
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
Suicide Prevention Trainer
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Experience
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Framingham Public Schools
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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School Mental Health Counselor
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Mar 2023 - Present
●Providing interventions and counseling to students struggling with mental health challenges in a high school setting ● Meeting weekly with students on Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or other modified support plans ● Collaborating with interdisciplinary team of teachers, school psychologists, school administrators, nurses, and guidance counselors ● Making community referrals for students and their families ● Responding to crisis situations by assisting school administrators with de-escalating students, debriefing incidents, and providing ongoing clinical evaluation Show less
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Wellpath
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Mental Health Professional
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Jun 2023 - Present
● Providing per diem crisis intervention services in a correctional setting (MCI Framingham) ● Providing per diem crisis intervention services in a correctional setting (MCI Framingham)
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Jan 2022 - Present
● Providing therapeutic intervention services to children, adolescents, and young adults using individual therapy in a private outpatient setting ● Utilizing a combination of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychoeducation, and Motivational Interviewing ● Completing intake assessment and diagnostic process ● Maintaining electronic documentation in compliance with Massachusetts standards ● Providing continuous treatment planning and reviewing of progress to ensure effective treatment Show less
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Justice Resource Institute
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Juvenile Justice Clinical Director
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Jan 2022 - Mar 2023
● Oversaw all clinical services offered at the Central Region Reception Center, a juvenile justice community-based alternative for youth facing charges ● Coordinated all intake referrals and deeming youth appropriate for Department of Youth Services (DYS) foster care placement ● Assessed level of risk for each youth placed in the community by evaluating mental health history, elopement risk, gang involvement, child sexual exploitation risk, and other safety concerns ● Engaged youth in weekly sessions and provided case management ● Completed court ordered 68A diagnostic evaluations on youth in DYS custody Show less
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Eliot Community Human Services
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Juvenile Justice Clinical Director
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Feb 2019 - Jan 2022
● Oversaw standards set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) in a male juvenile detention facility● Managed all program clinical services while maintaining individual caseload● Provided individual and group supervision to clinical staff● Coordinated with Program Director and other administrative staff to ensure effective programming while upholding safety and security of the program● Responded to and intervened in program or youth crises through use of de-escalation techniques or by physical means through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Show less
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Juvenile Justice Clinician
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Jul 2016 - Feb 2019
● Adhered to standards set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) in a male juvenile detention facility● Facilitated weekly Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Substance Abuse Prevention group curriculum● Provided clinical support in a residential environment ● Completed intake assessments for newly detained youth, engaged youth in weekly clinical sessions, and created behavioral treatment plans
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Education
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Boston University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Mental Health Counseling -
Providence College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Spanish -
Scarborough High School
Diploma