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Brian Lipnick Resume Updated 9.2021

Brian A. Lipnick is an experienced mental health professional specializing in eclectic therapy, primarily using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals, couples, and families. He holds multiple degrees and certifications, including a Master's Degree in Social Work, and has worked in various clinical roles since 1977, focusing on mental health disorders and substance abuse. Lipnick is a member of several professional associations and is known for his adherence to social work ethics and regulations.

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Brian Lipnick Resume Updated 9.2021

Brian A. Lipnick is an experienced mental health professional specializing in eclectic therapy, primarily using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals, couples, and families. He holds multiple degrees and certifications, including a Master's Degree in Social Work, and has worked in various clinical roles since 1977, focusing on mental health disorders and substance abuse. Lipnick is a member of several professional associations and is known for his adherence to social work ethics and regulations.

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Brian A. Lipnick, LCSW/LIMHP has worked in the mental health field for many years in various capacities.

His approach to therapy (ies) is eclectic adapting to the unique needs of each specific client, although his

primary therapeutic technique is CBT. He addresses issues of major mental illness with individuals,

couples and families.


BRIAN A. LIPNICK, LCSW/LIMHP
13917 Gold Circle
Omaha, NE 68144
402.991.9630

EDUCATION:
Monmouth College- West Long Branch, New Jersey 1971-1975
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
N.D.A.D.A. -Certified Professional Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor 1982
Rutgers University- New Brunswick, New Jersey 1986-1987
Graduate School of Social Work
University of Nebraska - Omaha, Nebraska 1992
Masters Degree of Social Work

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES:


Certified Master Social Worker #658 7-94
Licensed Menta1 Health Practitioner #60 9-94
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner #182 11-07
Certified to administer and interpret Adult & Adolescent SASSI-3

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
EAP Provider and Certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:
Highly motivated, compassionate and dedicated professional equipped with broad-based years of
experience in social work and psychotherapy. Show exemplary case management skills and keen
expertise in diagnosis and treatment of emotional disturbances and mental health disorders.
I am accustomed to working with multidisciplinary teams and other health professionals, such as
including social workers, psychologists/psychiatrists, therapists, and student interns. I am known for
proficiency and strict adherence to professional protocols, social work values and ethics, and
Federal/State regulations .

EMPWYMENT EXPERIENCES:

Omaha Insomnia and Psychiatric Services: Clinician 11/15-Present

Better Decisions Counseling, LLC: Clinician 9/15--Present


Better Living Counseling Services, Omaha, Nebraska 7/92 - 9/15
Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Therapist: Therapy with dual diagnosis population i.e.
major menta1 illness and intellectual developmental disorder; provide in-office and home-based
therapy; child and adolescent services utilizing play and art therapy techniques; Couples,
individual, and family therapy. Conduct psychosocial evaluations and mental status
exams. Supervise LMHP's, PLMHP's, visitation specialists and family support workers. EAP
provider.

Immanuel Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 8/90-9/92


Medical Social Worker: Provide direct casework services to patients and their families.
Interventions were related to the individual's needs according to illness or disability.
Worked with various professional modalities including individual and/or family
counseling, coordination of services, interdisciplinary collaboration along with group
process and integrated community organization skills.

Immanuel Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 8/89 ---8/90, 7/77 – 9/80


Active psychotherapy group leader and co-therapist: management of alcohol and drug
withdrawal; participation in planning and implementation of patient care programs for the
emotionally disturbed; one-to-one, family, group and adolescent counseling; crisis
intervention.

Rutgers Community Mental Health Center, Piscataway, New Jersey 10/84 – 8/88
Mental Health Specialist Supervisor, Adolescent/Child Inpatient Unit: Responsible for
supervising mental health staff within a therapeutic milieu setting; member of a multi-
disciplinary treatment team responsible for clinical planning and case review; counseling
and crisis intervention with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents; design and
implementation of groups and activities; initiated development of Token Economy
System; co-leader in Parent Counseling Group and family therapy sessions.

Equilibria Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 4/81 -5/84


Counselor, Effective, comprehensive counseling for substance abuse within a Methadone
maintenance setting: one-to-one and family counseling; crisis intervention; use of
community resources in assisting clients with rehabilitative processes.

Raritan Bay Mental Health Center, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 1974
Assistant Therapist: Working with groups and individuals, emotionally disturbed and
socially maladjusted children ages 10 to 15 years of age and their families.

OTHER APPLICABLE WORK EXPERIENCE:


Search Day Program for Autistic Children, Wanamassa, New Jersey 1973 - 1975
Volunteer: Working in a classroom setting with autistic children ranging from 5 to 13
years of age; use of behavior modification techniques for remedial learning and
educational deficits.

Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital: 1972 - 1973


Volunteer: Participation in drug rehabilitation inpatient units; observation and
participation in various types of psychotherapy groups for chemically dependent clients.
Membership In Professional Societies:

Nebraska Chapter, National Association of Social Workers


Children's Mental Health Advocates
Metropolitan Child Advocacy Coalition
Association for Play Therapy, Inc.

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