Brittany S. Monroe
Lexington
Summary
I am an accomplished social work professional with over 20 years of experience in child/adult protection, medical social work, and behavioral health services. I strive to use my expertise in trauma-informed practice, crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and supporting diverse, high-need populations on a daily basis. I am committed to advancing the education of students in secondary education settings by integrating real-world practice, ethical decision-making, and strengths-based approaches to prepare graduate students for competent, effective professional practice.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Coordinator/Social Worker Supervisor
Bluegrass Care Clinic
LEXINGTON
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinate mental health services within a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic.
- Manage new patient referrals, conduct patient screenings, and provide crisis intervention to address patient needs.
- Provide outpatient psychotherapy services and collaborate with our psychiatric medication management providers as indicated by patient need.
- Supervise the medical case manager associates team, lead regular team meetings, and facilitate and participate in cross-departmental collaboration to ensure patient needs are met.
Senior Social Worker
Bluegrass Care Clinic
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Coordinated medical case management services for patients living with HIV/AIDS.
- Performed bio-psychosocial assessments and assessed for the need for crisis interventions to assist patients when needed.
- Provided resource navigation and documentation to support interdisciplinary care.
- Coordinated grant documentation to ensure participants eligibility in our program.
Senior Social Worker
Kentucky Children's Hospital
01.2005 - 06.2019
- Supported families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Neonatal Abstinence Care Unit (NACU) through bio-psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, safety assessments, and crisis response.
- Provided support and resource assistance related to barriers faced by families with a hospitalized infant such as substance use, abuse/neglect, financial concerns, homelessness, transportation barriers, child welfare, etc.
- Coordinated discharge planning and collaborated with the hospitals multidisciplinary teams as well as child/adult protective services when needed.
Social Services Worker
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services
06.2001 - 01.2005
- Conducted child protective services investigations and court reporting.
- Connected families with counseling, childcare, and mental health resources.
- Responded to domestic violence and abuse reports.
- Accepted/assigned reports of child/adult abuse and neglect through the Centralized Intake Unit.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Family and Community Practice
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2001
Skills
- Crisis intervention and bio-psychosocial assessment
- Patient advocacy and resource navigation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication and empathy
- Team leadership and problem solving
- Referral networking
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), 260301, 04/25/28
- Public Child Welfare Certification Program, University of Kentucky College of Social Work, 2000, 2001
References
Available upon request.
Academic Leadership Experience
- Co-Chairperson, Case Management Employee Council, 2016, 2017
- Co-Chairperson, Case Management Employee Council, 2017, 2018
- Mentor, Mentor to new case management staff
- Field Supervisor, Field Supervisor for MSW student interns, University of Kentucky
Timeline
Mental Health Coordinator/Social Worker Supervisor
Bluegrass Care Clinic
11.2022 - Current
Senior Social Worker
Bluegrass Care Clinic
06.2019 - 11.2022
Senior Social Worker
Kentucky Children's Hospital
01.2005 - 06.2019
Social Services Worker
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services
06.2001 - 01.2005
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Family and Community Practice
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky