Health Assistant

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December 15, 2013

AMY MICHELLE LEONARD

************@*****.*** • 678-***-**** • 781 Barnett St SE. Atlanta, GA 30306

Professional Skills

• Group Therapy

• Dual-Diagnosis

• Cognitive-Behavior Therapy

• Addiction and Mental Illness Education

Education

Master of Community Counseling, 2010, Argosy University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts Psychology, 2006, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Professional Experience

Clinician for Outpatient Services, Peachford Behavioral Health, Atlanta, GA

2011-2013

• Lead Dual-Diagnosis and Psychiatric group therapy for Outpatient Services Program

• Conducted individual and family counseling sessions

• Prepared and presented lectures to educated patients about addiction and various mental illnesses

• Managed and addressed ongoing needs of patients throughout treatment process

• Prepared treatment and discharge plans for all patients

Mental Health Assistant, Peachford Behavioral Health, Atlanta, GA

2008-2011

• Provided direct patient care to adults and adolescents with psychiatric disorders as well as

chemically dependent patients to ensure the safety and well-being of patients

• Monitored patients and completed rounds as assigned

• Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify clients’ concerns, needs and strengths

• Ensured precaution protocols were followed, and encouraged patients to actively participate in all

program activities

• Maintained patient, program, department and related documentation to ensure that forms are

properly and promptly

• Completed and carried out clerical and administrative duties to support patient care.

Assessment Counselor, Metro Atlanta Recovery Residence, Atlanta, GA

2007-2008

• Conducted clinical assessments to determine appropriate level of care

• documented all clinical information to support ongoing treatment needs

• Collaborated with treatment on all relevant information regarding clients’ progress

• Documented clinical information