Brian O'Keefe

Experience

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  Boy Scouts of America

  Sept 2003 - Jun 2012

  Eagle Scout

  Assistant Scoutmaster, Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

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  Needham Park and Recreation

  May 2011 - Sept 2015

  Summer Recreation Supervisor

  • Managed nine summer youth programs and supervised ten seasonal Program Directors.• Developed curriculum and led all pre-season trainings for Program Directors, Counselors, and Volunteers. • Ran weekly meeting for Program Directors and formally evaluated Director performance.• Monitored and resolved conflicts between staff, children, parents, and other town departments.• Completed all pre-season preparation for nine summer programs for children ages 3-13, including supply and medical inventories and orders, transportation, and special events planning. • Assisted with weekly Arts in the Parks concert series focused on community engagement through music. Program DirectorMay 2013 – August 2014 (1 year 4 months) Needham, MADirector of daily Summer Program. Managed five counselors and up to six Volunteers. Created detailed daily and weekly schedules and oversaw all camp activities. Maintained communication with Supervisors and parents daily, and was responsible for up to 130 children every day. Recognized as Director of the Week for two consecutive years.Program CounselorMay 2011 – August 2012 (1 year 3 months) Needham, MAResponsible for creating and running activities with children ages 5-10 and managing Volunteer counselors. Watched up to 120 children every day. Reported directly to the camp directors weekly and helped plan weekly themes and activities for the children with the directors. Recognized as Counselor of the Week for two consecutive summers. Show less

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  Fairfield University

  Sept 2011 - Mar 2012

  First Year Mentor

  Teacher and mentor. Taught seminar class for the Fall 2011 academic year at Fairfield. The class taught incoming freshman students about course registration, campus culture, and theUniversity’s Jesuit values. Class consisted of 21 freshman students. Responsibilities also included being a mentor to all students in the class for the entire year, for any all questions or comments related to the University and beyond.

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  Fairfield University

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Athletics Department - Sports Assistant

  Athletics ticket manager. Oversaw various tasks such as handling tickets, guests, pass lists, and help with any active promotions for NCAA Division 1 basketball, lacrosse and soccer teams. Accountable for areas such as seating, running contests, greeting customers, working the ticket booth, and operating stadium banners and scoreboards at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT. In addition, helped with mailings, athletic events, banquets, senior night and other related athletic events that came up. Show less

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  State of Connecticut

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Victim Services Advocate - Derby Superior Court

  Participated in the intern program for the State of Connecticut's Judicial Branch. As an advocate, assisted supervisor in profiling all victim cases and plans of support. Communicated directly with victims of crimes such as sexual assault, child molestation, and physical assault. Walked victims through the entire judicial process, updating and maintaining contact with them as their trials continued. Also provided case management to assure victims were provided the services they needed.

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  Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services, Inc.

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Clinical Intern

  • Directed fuel assistance program (LIHEAP) to help low-income families secure heat for the winter.• Managed LIHEAP program scheduling and reorganized paperwork filing to improve processing. • Led two social-emotional wellness groups (Way to Go Guys!) for youth in 5th, 6th, and 7th grades.• Provided direct case management services to clients in the community addressing a wide range of issues including unemployment, domestic violence, immigration services referrals, and securing affordable housing. Show less

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  The Home for Little Wanderers

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2018

  • Delivered school-based therapy at a Boston Public High School (Community Academy of Science and Health in Dorchester) and a Boston Public K-8 (F.D. Roosevelt School in Hyde Park).• Provided outpatient counseling to a caseload of 30+ clients at Child and Family Counseling Center (CFCC). • Facilitated DMH-funded mental health groups and led various camp activities throughout the year. Provided outpatient counseling and school-based services for a caseload of between 8-12 clients. Served as clinician at CASH High School. Clients were ages 6-22 and presented with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and conduct issues. Interventions utilized include but are not limited to: CBT, TF-CBT, Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused. Completed all annual MSDP paperwork (CA, IAP, CANS).

  • School-based Clinician

    May 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Clinical Intern

    Sept 2015 - May 2016
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  Justice Resource Institute

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2022

  Licensed Clinician

  • Provided individual therapy to 10 students referred from public school districts with mental health and academic issues via weekly therapy sessions and check-ins when dysregulated.• Communicated with guardian and collaterals, completed IEP assessments, and participated in all IEP meetings.• Facilitated semester-long group sessions for students, such as Identity & Social Media, Young Men’s Health, and Music Production; and monitored student behavior and therapeutic milieu settings in the school. • Leadership roles included Educational Technology Ambassador for the Day School Division, Field Trip & Tournament Committee Chair, and teaching P.E., Graphic Design, Coding, CAD Design, and 3D Printing. Show less

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  Riverside Community Care

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  Clinical Supervisor

  • Provide Supervision to 10 outpatient clinicians and clinical interns, meeting weekly to review client cases along with documentation, productivity, insurance mandates, performance evaluations, and as crises occur.• As Trauma Specialist designee, deliver outpatient and telehealth psychotherapy to a caseload of roughly 15 clients, including specific referrals for complex trauma as well as sexual assault survivors.• Facilitate Adult Team weekly meetings with roughly 12 clinicians to assess cases and best practices in therapy.• Lead bi-weekly Internship Supervision group with all interns at the Riverside Outpatient Center at Somerville. Show less

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  O'Keefe Counseling, LLC

  Aug 2023 - now

  President, Licensed Clinician

  • Providing individual outpatient Telehealth therapy sessions to roughly 20 clients. Focusing on trauma-informed care with particular emphasis on individuals experiencing eco anxiety, climate anxiety, and solastalgia.• Currently accepting new clients through BCBS MA or private pay.