Brenda Ucich, MSW

Experience

2004-Present: New England Pastoral Institute - Salem, NH

Staff Clinician

  • Co-facilitate Teen Emotions Management Group
  • Conduct individual therapy with adolescents and adults
  • Serve as liaison between client and outside resources

2003-2004: New England Pastoral Institute - Salem, NH

MSW Internship - Staff Clinician

  • Developed Teen Emotions Management Group
  • Conducted individual therapy with adolescents and adults
  • Attended various seminars on applicable counseling topics
  • Learned all aspects of setting up a private practice
  • Participated in family counseling and case management sessions

2002-2003: Timberlane High School - Plaistow, NH

MSW Internship - Student Assistance Counselor

  • Facilitated a series of Children of Alcoholics groups
  • Co-facilitated groups on Anger Management
  • Counseled students individually throughout the year
  • Participated in weekly administration team meetings
  • Attended and participated in bi-monthly adjudication meetings
  • Initiated family meetings

1996-2002: Baldbate Hospital - Georgetown, MA

Counselor in Acute Residential Program

  • Facilitated groups on topics related to substance abuse and mental illness
  • Participated and led individual and family therapy sessions
  • Implemented crisis management strategies
  • Coordinated aftercare, referrals and discharge planning
  • Participated in initial treatment team meetings

1994-1996: Samaritans - Methuen, MA

Telephone Volunteer

  • Supported callers with a variety of issues, including but not limited to mental health, substance abuse, relationship, sexual identity, homelessness, neglect, abuse and depression

Education

2002-2004: University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH

  • Masters in Social Work

1976-1980: Lesley College - Cambridge, MA

  • BA in Education

Committees

  • NASW
  • Healthy Minds and Bodies Committee

Organizations

  • Childrens Coalition