Brandie Aucoin

Certified substance use and behavioral health professional with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Business, credentialed as an MAADC II and CADC. Experienced in community behavioral health, recovery support, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, case management, treatment planning support, crisis response, and clinical documentation. Brings both professional expertise and valuable lived experience that provides a deeper understanding of the challenges, resilience, and personal growth involved in recovery and meaningful life change.

Approximately one year of specialized experience supporting participants and families involved in Family Treatment Court, with a focus on treatment engagement, accountability, stability, recovery, and connection to community resources.

Community Support Specialist at Burrell Behavioral Health (2025-03 – 2026-07)

• Provided community-based behavioral health and recovery support to individuals with substance use, mental health, and complex psychosocial needs using person-centered and recovery-oriented approaches.
• Used motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, skills coaching, and supportive interventions to strengthen engagement, readiness for change, relapse-prevention efforts, and progress toward individualized goals.
• Supported treatment planning and coordinated services with clinical providers and community partners based on ongoing client needs, progress, and identified barriers.
• Facilitated groups and individual skill-building related to recovery education, coping skills, healthy relationships, boundaries, daily living, employment, budgeting, and community integration.
• Provided case management and advocacy involving housing, benefits, identification, food resources, employment, medical care, court-related needs, and other social determinants of health.
• Maintained timely clinical documentation and communicated significant client needs, progress, barriers, and safety concerns within the treatment team.
• Used de-escalation, crisis-management, and professional boundary skills while supporting clients in community and clinical settings.

Family Treatment Court Community Support Specialist at Burrell Behavioral Health / Family Treatment Court (2025-03 – 2026-07)

Approximately 1 year within March 2025 - July 2026

• Provided dedicated community support to participants and families involved in Family Treatment Court, with emphasis on substance use recovery, behavioral health stability, treatment engagement, accountability, and successful participation in court requirements.
• Collaborated with treatment providers, court-system partners, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate services, identify barriers, reinforce treatment goals, and support continuity of care.
• Assisted justice-involved clients and families with recovery resources, appointments, transportation and community access, benefits, housing, employment, and other needs affecting treatment participation and family stability.

Server at Ziggie's Cafe (2021-08 – 2025-05)

• Delivered high-volume customer service while balancing competing priorities, resolving concerns professionally, and maintaining strong communication and teamwork.

Communications Specialist at Communication Solutions LLC (2020-05 – 2021-08)

• Managed client communication, complaints, promotional content, proofreading, outreach, and professional networking while maintaining accuracy and strong customer relationships.

Administrative Assistant at Aucoin Claims Service (2014-04 – 2020-05)

• Managed scheduling, client communications, records, data entry, correspondence, purchasing, and administrative coordination.

Bartender Shift Manager at Legacy Kitchen (2017 – 2020)

General Manager at Pizza Hut (2013 – 2017)

Shift Lead Bartender and Server at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (2010 – 2013)

Master of Science in Counseling – Missouri State University (2026-01)

B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Business – Missouri State University (2023)

Associate of General Studies – Delgado Community College (2019)