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B E I S P E L
Britt.beispel@gmail.com
(203)-434-2669
E D U C AT I O N
Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, NY
May 2015
Master of Science in Social Work, GPA 3.86
Concentration: Advanced Clinical Practice
Specialization: Health, Mental Health & Disabilities
University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Letters and Science, Madison, WI
May 2012
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Psychology, History
L I C E S N U R E A N D C E RT I F I C AT I O N S
Licensed Master Social Worker, New York State Certification, License Number: 095002
New York State Department of Health Certified Rape/Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Volunteer Advocate, 40+ hours of training
Family Engagement Toolkit Program: Coaching Family Visits; Sponsored by the New York State Office
of Children and Family Services, 20+ hours of training
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Institute for Family Health, New York, NY
September 2014-April 2015
Social Work Intern
Counseled a diverse population of patients in goal-oriented therapy utilizing evidence based
treatments including problem-solving therapy, behavioral activation, cognitive-behavioral therapy,
and mindfulness techniques
Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments, mental status exams, and patient histories
Assessed patients for safety using CSSRS assessment and clinical judgment and supported patients
throughout crisis
Co-facilitated Wellness Self-Management Plus group and facilitated Wellness Self Management
group by leading discussions integrating the topics of substance use and mental illness, directed
outreach to potential interested patients
Collaborated with mental health and medical professionals in patient evaluation and treatment to
enhance patient care
Mastery of EPIC Electronic Medical Record
Graham Windham, Bronx, NY
September 2013-May 2014
Social Work Intern
Facilitated developmental playgroup for birth parents and children ages 0 to 4
Supported birth parents to empower and enrich their parenting skills and to meet childrens needs
during visitation
Conducted home visits to birth and foster parents to assess for safety and enhance parenting skills
Utilized solutions-based training with parents to advance goals of reunification at the agency and in
the home
Outreached to agency employees to acquire referrals for participation in programs
Recruited parents and children within agency for participation in programs by creating incentives
Advocated for clients and their interests to case workers and supervisors
VO LU N T E E R E X P E R I E N C E
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R E L AT E D E X P E R I E N C E
Kids in Distressed Situations, New York, NY
June 2011- August 2011
Intern
Created fundraising presentations which led to donation increases and donor participation
Coordinated special events for fundraisers including annual luncheon and Socks for America event
Managed various projects including website creating, grant editing, social media
Researched potential areas of need for donations and companies to partner with
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; SPSS Data Analysis, EPIC electronic medical
record
Brittany Beispel
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