Brandon L. Terrell LLMSW
Brandon L. Terrell, LLMSW
8775 SPINNAKER WAY, APT C2, YPSILANTI, MI 48197
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EDUCATION
Master of Science: Social Work; Mental Health and Chemical Dependency. Limited Licensed Social Worker
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI | Graduation Date: April 28, 2019
GPA 3.91
Vice President, Association of Black Social Workers.
Guest Lecture/Researcher- SWRK “Aging Population”
Guest Lecture- SWRK “People of Color”
Bachelor of Science: Psychology; Minor in Communication
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI | Graduation Date: April 26, 2015
GPA 3.2
Dean's List Honoree, 4 semesters.
Awarded " The Road to Completion Scholarship."
Featured Keynote Speaker; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
Michigan State Captain, Students for Education Reform.
Volunteer, Parkridge Community Center.
Member, Inspired Motivated Activist Geared Toward Education.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Michigan Medicine; Department of psychiatry Clinical Research Therapist:Research Area Specialist | Ann, Arbor |April 2019 - Current
Conducted a total of 100 fidelity checks to ensure adherence to manualized interventions and to measure the quality of the therapist(s) CBT skills while providing therapeutic services to Veterans via Telehealth.
Member of an interdisciplinary team in the psychiatric research department assisting with developing manualized evidence-based interventions and modified documents to submit to the Internal Review Board.
Conducting individual therapy sessions for a total of 30 participants via Telehealth on four research projects while utilizing CBT-Insomnia and CBT for depression, anxiety, and pain management.
Traveled weekly to CPI Meridian in Waterford, Michigan, to conduct a total of 15 individual therapy sessions.
Program Consultant; Brotherhood organization Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, Michigan | September 2019 - April 6, 2019
Reviewed the budget and policy initiatives, program event proposals, and marketing materials.
Presented program metrics and best practices during a statewide event in Michigan, and advised the brotherhood coordinator in the development of the organization's curriculum and events.
Participated in monthly board meetings to provide coordinators with evidenced-based tools to best serve their specific population.
Advanced Field Placement; Adolescent Diversion Program ( 500 HRS) Graduate Level Intern | Ypsilanti, Michigan | September 2018 - Current
Supervised 2 BSW level interns on developing S.M.A.R.T goals and providing specific evidence-based services to their youth.
Provided the families of the youth with psych education about addiction, mental health, the adolescent stages of development. Offered available community services and/or applicable groups for youth while also issuing community referrals to families, when necessary.
Designed and implemented an evidenced-based anger management group for the adolescent population using the STOP method.
Interviewed guardians and wards, reviewed records, conferred with court personnel to evaluate individual's safety, living, mental and physical conditions to determine eligibility for specific guardianship programs.
University Health Service, University of Michigan Program Assistant | Ann Arbor, MI | November 2017 - August 2018
Designed intake assessment forms for prospective clients and external partnerships seeking services.
Conducted research on mental health, including elder and substance abuse applicable to the geriatric population.
Composed, implemented and analyzed clients and employee evaluations using Qualtrics database system.
Coordinated and facilitated social events for the aging population ( e.g., senior resource week, free tax clinic.)
Co-facilitated a media project for U of M geriatric departments.
Filed and maintained completed intake and client documents on computer hard drive to store, retrieve, update and delete documents when necessary.
Field Placement; The Home of New Vision Engagement Center (250 HRS) In-Patient and Detox Program Assistant | Ypsilanti, MI | September 2016 - December 2017
Administered prescribed medications and transported 8 to 10 consumers to therapeutic weekly meetings and special appointments.
Monitored more and recorded more than 50 client's vital signs and facilitated multiple AA and NA non-therapeutic group sessions.
Prepared meals, washed clients clothing and documented clients progress notes.
Completed and maintained accurate documentation of the patients SUD history and progression while in detox services provided.
Field Placement; Home of New Vision Main Facility (250 HRS) Graduate Level Intern | Ann Arbor, MI | September 2016 - April 2017
Facilitated an intake group orientation session for protective clients seeking inpatient and or outpatient mental health and or chemical dependency services.
Participated in weekly clinical meetings with faculty and staff, including all BSW & MSW level interns.
Administered a total of 40 biopsychosocial assessments in addition to developing diagnostic impressions based on the client's biopsychosocial report and the presenting symptoms related to mental health and/or substance use disorder.
Facilitated a six-week transitional aftercare group (T.A.G.), for clients completing in-patient services. The purpose of the group is to review and evaluate the client completion of their treatment plan and readiness for termination of services.
Facilitated paperwork for the termination of services for more than 50 impatient clients and assigned the appropriate follow-up services as needed.
College Support Program; Eastern Michigan University Social Event Coordinator | Ypsilanti, Michigan | September 2013 - January 2016
Designed and implemented student interest assessments, conducted academic research and fostered community partnerships.
Organized, scheduled, and coordinated bi-weekly on and off-campus social events.
Conducted individual academic advising and academic sessions with more than 5 students.
American Promise Camp; Eastern Michigan University Program Coordinator/ Lead Teacher | July 2013 - January 2017
Recruited, hired and trained chaperones to manage a group of 21 high school aged students.
Designed and implemented a goal/vision-oriented curriculum, materials, tools and resources including the facilitation of classroom discussions and hands-on activities.
PUBLICATIONS:
Author and Publisher – “From a Child's Perspective.”
Brandon L. Terrell, LLMSW
8775 SPINNAKER WAY, APT C2, YPSILANTI, MI 48197
H:------------ | E: B------------
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Social Work; Mental Health and Chemical Dependency. Limited Licensed Social Worker
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI | Graduation Date: April 28, 2019
GPA 3.91
Vice President, Association of Black Social Workers.
Guest Lecture/Researcher- SWRK “Aging Population”
Guest Lecture- SWRK “People of Color”
Bachelor of Science: Psychology; Minor in Communication
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI | Graduation Date: April 26, 2015
GPA 3.2
Dean's List Honoree, 4 semesters.
Awarded " The Road to Completion Scholarship."
Featured Keynote Speaker; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
Michigan State Captain, Students for Education Reform.
Volunteer, Parkridge Community Center.
Member, Inspired Motivated Activist Geared Toward Education.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Michigan Medicine; Department of psychiatry Clinical Research Therapist:Research Area Specialist | Ann, Arbor |April 2019 - Current
Conducted a total of 100 fidelity checks to ensure adherence to manualized interventions and to measure the quality of the therapist(s) CBT skills while providing therapeutic services to Veterans via Telehealth.
Member of an interdisciplinary team in the psychiatric research department assisting with developing manualized evidence-based interventions and modified documents to submit to the Internal Review Board.
Conducting individual therapy sessions for a total of 30 participants via Telehealth on four research projects while utilizing CBT-Insomnia and CBT for depression, anxiety, and pain management.
Traveled weekly to CPI Meridian in Waterford, Michigan, to conduct a total of 15 individual therapy sessions.
Program Consultant; Brotherhood organization Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, Michigan | September 2019 - April 6, 2019
Reviewed the budget and policy initiatives, program event proposals, and marketing materials.
Presented program metrics and best practices during a statewide event in Michigan, and advised the brotherhood coordinator in the development of the organization's curriculum and events.
Participated in monthly board meetings to provide coordinators with evidenced-based tools to best serve their specific population.
Advanced Field Placement; Adolescent Diversion Program ( 500 HRS) Graduate Level Intern | Ypsilanti, Michigan | September 2018 - Current
Supervised 2 BSW level interns on developing S.M.A.R.T goals and providing specific evidence-based services to their youth.
Provided the families of the youth with psych education about addiction, mental health, the adolescent stages of development. Offered available community services and/or applicable groups for youth while also issuing community referrals to families, when necessary.
Designed and implemented an evidenced-based anger management group for the adolescent population using the STOP method.
Interviewed guardians and wards, reviewed records, conferred with court personnel to evaluate individual's safety, living, mental and physical conditions to determine eligibility for specific guardianship programs.
University Health Service, University of Michigan Program Assistant | Ann Arbor, MI | November 2017 - August 2018
Designed intake assessment forms for prospective clients and external partnerships seeking services.
Conducted research on mental health, including elder and substance abuse applicable to the geriatric population.
Composed, implemented and analyzed clients and employee evaluations using Qualtrics database system.
Coordinated and facilitated social events for the aging population ( e.g., senior resource week, free tax clinic.)
Co-facilitated a media project for U of M geriatric departments.
Filed and maintained completed intake and client documents on computer hard drive to store, retrieve, update and delete documents when necessary.
Field Placement; The Home of New Vision Engagement Center (250 HRS) In-Patient and Detox Program Assistant | Ypsilanti, MI | September 2016 - December 2017
Administered prescribed medications and transported 8 to 10 consumers to therapeutic weekly meetings and special appointments.
Monitored more and recorded more than 50 client's vital signs and facilitated multiple AA and NA non-therapeutic group sessions.
Prepared meals, washed clients clothing and documented clients progress notes.
Completed and maintained accurate documentation of the patients SUD history and progression while in detox services provided.
Field Placement; Home of New Vision Main Facility (250 HRS) Graduate Level Intern | Ann Arbor, MI | September 2016 - April 2017
Facilitated an intake group orientation session for protective clients seeking inpatient and or outpatient mental health and or chemical dependency services.
Participated in weekly clinical meetings with faculty and staff, including all BSW & MSW level interns.
Administered a total of 40 biopsychosocial assessments in addition to developing diagnostic impressions based on the client's biopsychosocial report and the presenting symptoms related to mental health and/or substance use disorder.
Facilitated a six-week transitional aftercare group (T.A.G.), for clients completing in-patient services. The purpose of the group is to review and evaluate the client completion of their treatment plan and readiness for termination of services.
Facilitated paperwork for the termination of services for more than 50 impatient clients and assigned the appropriate follow-up services as needed.
College Support Program; Eastern Michigan University Social Event Coordinator | Ypsilanti, Michigan | September 2013 - January 2016
Designed and implemented student interest assessments, conducted academic research and fostered community partnerships.
Organized, scheduled, and coordinated bi-weekly on and off-campus social events.
Conducted individual academic advising and academic sessions with more than 5 students.
American Promise Camp; Eastern Michigan University Program Coordinator/ Lead Teacher | July 2013 - January 2017
Recruited, hired and trained chaperones to manage a group of 21 high school aged students.
Designed and implemented a goal/vision-oriented curriculum, materials, tools and resources including the facilitation of classroom discussions and hands-on activities.
PUBLICATIONS:
Author and Publisher – “From a Child's Perspective.”