BRP CONSULTING SOLUTIONS
Whole Person Clinical Supervision and Consulting
ABOUT ME
Brookeita R. Payne: I’m a licensed independent clinical social worker and certified recovery coach supervisor with over 15 years of experience. Here is a snapshot of my expertise:
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Working with diverse populations is my specialty. This includes children and families, adolescents, young adults, adults, elderly, and people in recovery, all while providing whole person trauma informed care.
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Coordinated second offender aftercare programs.
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Facilitating various groups including mental wellness, anger management, recovery, relapse prevention, parenting in recovery, grief, intensive outpatient and partial hospital programs.
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Development of a successful behavioral health program within a skilled nursing home. I decreased overdoses by 80% and increased engagement in therapy and psychiatric services while decreasing behavioral health symptoms, increased access to care in the community and supported planned discharges for all clients.
This varied work experience led to several leadership positions within my field. I’ve developed several group curriculums, developed and implemented policies directly related to clinic operations. Created and led monthly staff training on co-occurring disorders, recovery, overdose prevention, and safety planning. I’ve supervised and coached individuals, teams and organizations. I’ve supervised MSW interns for several universities and organizations. Through supervision and coaching I’ve assisted several women working in healthcare achieving well deserved promotions, which span from roles of office admins, therapist, clinic administrators, and nursing.
Currently, I work in behavioral healthcare providing clinical supervision, coaching to 20 clinicians and non-clinicians.
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What’s Being Said
Hello all, my name is Paola Penn and I am a licensed drug and alcohol counselor for the state of Massachusetts. I am here today to talk to you about my experience with Brookeita, who is my direct supervisor. I have been working with Brookeita for many years are we both have served different roles. The first thing I can share with you is that Brookeita's true and genuine care is not exclusive to her clients, actually, she brings that to her leadership, during my supervision, I am able to talk about my caseload and my needs to her, and each time she meets me with care and understanding. Brookeita uses her expertise to build you up, never to make you feel inadequate and that is very important to me. Often, other team members will say that talking to Brookeita does not feel like you are talking to your boss, but rather, that you are talking to a friend. Brookeita is a go-getter, and she will help you see and show your value so that you can go and get what you deserve, nothing else. My growth has been exponential since I started working with Brookeita as my direct supervisor and mentor, I am forever grateful.
Paola Penn, LADC II
For many years I’ve worked in large community mental health organizations an abundance of support; while seeing private practice clients on the side. In the wake covid 19 in 2020, I made the decision to see more clients in my private practice than ever before, adding about 10-20 more patient slots. With the growth of my private practice, I knew I needed further support and consultation to work with a diverse population. I begin working with Brookeita for assistance in how to authentically show up for my clients. Brookeita was able to identify the problem areas of my practices and provide problem formulations with overarching goals to grow and scale my business. She assisted me with the confidence and guidance to articulate and add processes into my clinical practices; which overall changed the influence I had within business systems. I am blessed and grateful to have had the ability to collaborate and work with Brookeita to achieve my goals.
Theronda Myers, LICSW
Brookeita is a proven leader and visionary in the fields of clinical social work, substance use disorder treatment, and social justice. Brookeita has extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise in these areas. I worked closely with Brookeita in a direct healthcare setting. Daily, we were tasked with balancing our passion for client advocacy with the requirements of state and federal regulatory compliance, while navigating complex ethical concerns. Through both structured meetings and casual pick your brain sessions, Brookeita is able to help create a space for present and real conversations. Brookeita is a thoughtful communicator who takes a thoughtful, deliberate, and unbiased approach to problem solving. She continues to be my go-to resource when I find myself needing to navigate difficult professional situations.
Sara Vasquez, LSW
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