Mental Health Substance Abuse

AMANDA RUSH I NG

*************@*****.*** **** F M 3459, Onalaska, TX 77360 936-***-****

ALCO HOL A ND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COU NSELOR / CERT I F I E D ANGER RESOLUT IO N TH ERAP IST

Specialties: Crisis I ntervention, Abnormal Psychology & Pharmacology of Addiction

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Aspi ring Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor w ith demonstrated successes providing strategic non-

judgmental counseling to adolescents and adults impacted by mental illness and/or Psychosocial stresses. Proven

ability to provide short- and long-term t reatment goals for patients. Successfully completed 300 practicum hours

w hile enrolled at Angelina College.

PROF I L E & KEY OF FE R I NGS

Successfully accomplished two inte rnships a t the Burke Center and Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Council of Deep East Texas.

Acknowledged as a Top Performer w ith an ability to lead and motivate others cultivating high-energy

environment for all patients.

Honorably discharged f rom the United States Army in 2002.

Recognized by W ho’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

Catapulted Angelina College into becoming f ive-star chapter after 20 years following successful

i nterview w ith Eugene K ranz, Chief of M ission Cont rol for NASA.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Planning –Patient Relations – Anger Resolution Therapy – Mentoring & Coaching

Case Management – Patient Intake –Counseling Skills –Interpersonal Communications – Child Psychology

E D UCAT IO N & O NGO I NG P ROFESSIONAL D EVE LOP M E N T

Associate Degree in Alcohol/Drug Counseling – Angelina College – Lufkin, TX

Related Coursework: Pharmacology of Addiction, Crisis In tervention, Assessment in Case

M anagement, Abnormal Psychology, Child Center Psychology, In terpersonal Communications,

T reatment Modalities, Counseling Alcohol and Other Addictions

Certified in Human Services/ Certified Anger Resolution Therapist/ Certified Grief Counselor

Vice President – Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor’s Society)

Kaplan University Student-Bachelor of Science in Psychology( Addictions)

R E LATE D E XPER I E NCE

ALCOHOL A ND DRUG ABUSE COUNCIL DEEP EAST TEXAS – LUFK I N & LIV I NGSTON, TX

OF

J ANUARY - J UNE 2013

Servicing 13-county area looking to substance abuse and dependency within East Texas

I n te rn

Directed court-mandated adult and child patients assisting counselors in executing adult and adolescent intakes

and screenings.

Coordinated with parole officers across Texas keeping all parties informed of patients’ progress.

Fostered highly motivated environment for patients allowing patients to keep clean and sober.

Guided patients in individual and group counseling enrolled in outpatient substance abuse programs.

BURKE CENTER MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY CENTER ( MHEC) – LUFK IN, TX A UGUST-D ECEMBER 2012

Provider of diverse services servicing 12 counties specializing in mental health crisis, substance abuse and other

mental health i l lnesses for patients of all ages

I n te rn

Engaged patients impacted by drug abuse, depression, schizophrenia, and suicidal/homicidal ideations. Utilized

acquired knowledge to provide assessments and screenings.

Formulated key relationships with ongoing patients ensuring non-judgmental counseling at all times.

Thoroughly reviewed all medical charts to garner additional information concerning patients’ medical

h istory.

Delivered short-term and long-term roadmap to patients allowing for eventual t reatment.

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