Brandy Colson

Background

About Brandy Colson

I possess a strong, yet diverse background in social services, individuals & families experiencing homelessness, case management, crisis intervention, early education, medical social work, substance abuse, mental health, and coaching patients and their families as they transitioned from the hospital to their home. I equipped veterans with tools for independent and successful living, provided direct services to victims/survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault and to children/families, and educated clients on community and public advocacy. I have a passion for empowering people to lead/live successful lives. I am self-motivated, amiable, and innovative—always seeking ways to enhance program/process efficiency and effectiveness. I possess an innate sense of self-awareness, am a great communicator and have an undeniably/upbeat approach in all that I do. •Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) 12/2017 •Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Illinois, 10/2014; 2.5 years of combined internship and post-graduate experience • Masters of Social Work, 08/2013 • Bachelors of Science in Family & Child Sciences, 04/2011 • Bachelors of Science in Sociology, 04/2011 • Skilled in Intakes/Referrals, Case Management, Psychosocials, Crisis Intervention, Safety Planning • Educator, Facilitator, Public Speaker • Certified Mental Health First Aid USA • Certified Care Transitions Intervention (CTI) Coach • Trained in Medical Management Database Systems: e-MDs Chart, Profiler, MIDAS, MCARE, Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc, Alice: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Client Database and Reporting Tool • Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)