Brian Nguyen, MSW, LCSW

Experience

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  UNC Family Medicine Center

  Feb 2015 - May 2017

  Administrative Assistant

  -Work closely with staff & faculty as well as work independently on a variety of projects and events.-Maintaining databases, copying, filing, and other general office tasks.

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Processing and Employment Programs Student Assistant - Office of Scholarships and Student Aid

  -Provide assistance to students, parents, and supervisors with questions about the Federal Work Study program via in-person, phone, and email interactions -Teach students how to search and apply for positions through the Federal Work Study program and provide materials to assist them in doing so-Support the Processing and Employment Program teams in the development of new tools and materials by reviewing and testing developed items-Assisting the team in making sure that students have all the paperwork needed for financial aid Show less

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  Lime & Basil

  May 2018 - Jul 2021

  Server

  -Help patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering beer; suggesting courses; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions-Protect establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety and alcohol beverage control policies-Obtain revenues by totaling charges; issuing bill; accepting payment; delivering bill and payment to host; returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons

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  Residential Services, Inc. (RSI)

  Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

  Direct Support Professional - Healthcare

  -Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing to their fullest potential-Assist individuals with transportation to get necessities such as prescription medications, groceries, and banks-Assist individuals with interacting with the community and its resources

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  Chapel Hill High School

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  School Social Worker

  - To provide academic and emotional support to students and their families - Help families have access and navigate resources within the community- Provide emotional support to students via individual counseling and group counseling- Serve as an advocate and link for students to teachers

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

  Social Work Intern - Office of Student Wellness

  - Facilitate Brief Alcohol Screening and Interventions for College Students (BASICS) via group sessions and motivational interviewing one-on-one sessions-Provide psychoeducation on substance use (alcohol & marijuana) and promote harm reduction strategies-Pioneered the first Vietnamese Wellness Program on campus-Collaborated with UNC's Learning Center with their Road 2 Resilience program

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  Holly Hill Hospital

  Nov 2021 - Mar 2024

  -Inpatient assessment skills for evaluating mental illness and substance use in the adult population.-Provides assessment, group treatment, family work, and discharge planning.-Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nursing staff, therapists, and recreational therapist-Work alongside patients to connect them with social and mental health resources-Experience working in a fast-paced crisis stabilization environment

  • Lead Therapist

    Jan 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Inpatient Psychotherapist

    Nov 2021 - Jan 2023
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  University of New England Online Master of Social Work

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Adjunct Community Faculty
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  Walden University

  Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

  Honorary Clinical Instructor
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  UNC Health Rex

  Apr 2024 - now

  Case Manager

  1. Identify Cases & Prioritize Day - Review and prioritize consults received. Participate in Daily Care Management Touchpoint per established protocols. If indicated, communicate with Care Management Assistant (CMA) to share priorities. In Communication And Patient Planning (CAPP) Meetings and Complex Care Meetings, identify patients who require a SW consult and collaborate with the CM regarding findings/needs.2. CAPP Meeting - Attend and actively participate in CAPP meetings for assigned units to provide and receive information on patients’ progression and psychosocial needs. 3. Complex Care Meeting - Attend weekly Complex Care Meeting (CCM) and discuss high risk patients. Formulate potential solutions with Utilization Manager and Social Worker and continuously monitor cases/follow up on all action items. 4. New Consults - Complete and document a psychosocial assessment within 24 hours of receiving the consult and communicate recommendations back to the Care Manager/Multidisciplinary Team. 5. Active Consults - Document social work note/reassessment as outlined per policy. Discuss with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team when there are barriers to discharge and psychosocial concerns impacting progression of care or readmission risk. 6. Professionalism - Demonstrates flexibility and professionalism in a dynamic environment with frequent re-ordering of priorities and assignments. 7. Documentation - Documents activities, events, and information per standards in established software systems in a timely, accurate, and complete manner. 8. Confidentiality - Uses established policies and processes to handle, discuss, and transmit protected health information in manner consistent with privacy and compliance expectations and policies.9. Compliance and Performance Improvement - Uses departmental guidelines and job aids to perform work in an accurate, compliant manner consistent with known and written expectations and work rules. Show less