1. Brandon deSean Newkirk
Qualified Mental Health Professional
1040 42nd Newport News, VA 23607
b.newkirk910@gmail.com
(910) 747-7179
Certifications
CPR/AED
First Aid
Food Handler License
Negative TB Test
TOVA, Crisis Wave, and CPI Trained
Medication Administration Certification
Valid Driving License
Clean Driving Record
Education
2004-2009 North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University Greensboro, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
2009 Mr. Psychology Club
Chairman of the Psychology Club
Member of the History Club
Vice President of the Poetry Club
Employee of the Month for August 2013 at S.C.Y.S
Work Experience
1/17 – Quality of Life Counseling Center, LLC QMHP-A&C
➢ Provided immediate therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and adult patients
diagnosed with psychiatric disorders; mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders
in times of crisis.
➢ Facilitates a variety of therapeutic groups addressing topics that includes substance abuse, self-
injurious behavior, family dynamics, and impulsive behaviors. Encouraged patients to utilize new
skills acquired in a crisis situation.
➢ Keeps accurate and timely documentation on individuals that are utilized by multi-disciplinary
team in the development of clinical planning and to measure individual’s compliance toward
treatment.
3/15-1/17 Creating Scholars Through Therapy, LLC QMHP-A&C
➢ Facilitated care coordination to enlist existing supports in determining and meeting service
objectives and to identify additional resources and supports. Prepared written service plan,
incorporating input from clients, involved service providers, and wraparound team members, and
clearly identifying problem areas and needs, strategies, and service objectives
➢ Provided direct clinical services to clients, including individual and family interventions, and
issue-specific or educational groups (parenting skills, anger management, substance abuse
interventions) Participated in Child Specific Team, Family Assessment and Planning Team, and
other interdisciplinary, diagnostic, or planning meetings.
➢ Linked clients with external programs or services, such as health services, recreational activities,
child care services, financial resources, employment resources, child care, AA/NA groups,
transportation resources, and others. Implemented creative therapeutic interventions for at-risk
youth diagnosed with mental health disorders such as: ADD, ADHD, Anxiety Disorder, Conduct
Disorder, and Depression.

2. 2/12 – 2/15 Community Alternatives, Inc. Residential Care Specialist
➢ Responsible for providing hands-on direct care and assistance to individuals in all activities
relating to; daily living skills, personal hygiene, and social integration within a community based
residential program.
➢ Assisted individuals with Activities of Daily Living including; bathing, dressing, feeding,
walking, positioning, toileting, preparing meals, and safety of individuals complying with OSHA
regulations.
➢ Documented the activities and interactions with client, and any related observations about each
consumer throughout the shift in their respective progress notes using the BIRP format.
Administered medications to individuals during the shift as prescribed and in accordance with
pharmaceutical instructions and proper guidelines. Provided services with individuals diagnosed
with Intellectual Disabilities and other health issues such as high blood pressure, acute seizures,
and diabetes.
2/13 – 2/14 Second Chances Youth Services QMHP-C
➢ Provided first responder crisis response to ensure that each individual served have access to first
responder crisis response twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week, and three hundred and
sixty-five days a year.
➢ Consulted with identified medical (for example, primary care and psychiatric) and non-medical
(for example, DSS, school, DJJDP) providers, engage community and natural supports, and
including their input in the person centered planning process. Provided and coordinated
behavioral health services and other interventions for the individual served or other family
members with other licensed professionals and Child and Family Team members.
➢ Implemented creative therapeutic interventions for at-risk youth diagnosed with mental health
disorders such as: ADD, ADHD, Anxiety Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Depression.
6/11 – 2/13 Bakers Home, Inc. QMHP-A
➢ Worked with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. Provided services with
individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s
disease.
➢ Provided mental health support pertaining to customers: family and parenting, marital problems,
and suicide. Held structured sessions to help client cope with stress management, problems with
self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and emotional health.
➢ Aided with facilitating all aspects of implementation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) for each
client. Including 30-day, semiannual and annual Individual Service Plan reviews; attend weekly
meetings as well.
06/10 - 1/11 The Pines Residential Treatment Center Residential Counselor
➢ Provided therapeutic monitoring and intervention for co-ed adolescents placed in residential care
for the treatment of psychopathology and conduct problems not successfully treated in a Level 7
residential facility. Implemented creative therapeutic interventions for at-risk youth diagnosed
with mental health disorders such as: ADD, ADHD, Anxiety Disorder, Conduct Disorder,
Depression, also Bi-Polar Disorder.
➢ Facilitated daily group therapy sessions for youth on a variety of topics that included social skills,
anger management, coping skills, relationship issues, and issues specifically relevant to a
population of gay and transgendered youth. Monitored the health, safety, and location of
adolescent males with multiple mental diagnosis and HIV/AIDS also counsel sexually abused
adolescent females.
➢ Monitored clients on one-on-one suicide prevention status and with adolescent females with a
history of deliberate self-harm. Transported residents to meet with their: families, probation
officers, police, and other interested parties.