Amanda Espigh
Objective
To obtain an employment opportunity relevant to my education and work experience.
Experience
*/*/****-*/**/2015 Gaudenzia-Concept 90 Harrisburg, PA
Lead Counselor
Treatment planning
Individual and group counseling
Facilitate morning meetings, seminars, sessions, family sessions, and admission interviews.
Provide service documentation in accordance with licensing, funding and contract requirements which requires use and knowledge of PCPC and managed care.
Provide direct support and assistance and troubleshoot clinical issues on the floor.
Supervision of clinical staff member under the close supervision of the clinical supervisor
Attend management and supervisory level trainings
Provide counseling services, case management, and treatment planning to clients considered to be of higher than normal need or difficulty
Work closely with clinical supervisor, program supervisor, and director as management staff to develop resolution and developments within the facility and program.
7/28/2014-5/31/2015 Gaudenzia-Concept 90 Harrisburg, PA
Counselor III/Graduate Internship Student
Manage a caseload of clients which includes:
Treatment planning
Individual and group counseling
Facilitate morning meetings, seminars, sessions, family sessions, and admission interviews.
Provide service documentation in accordance with licensing, funding and contract requirements which requires use and knowledge of PCPC and managed care.
4/14/2014-7/24/2014 ARC Harrisburg, PA
Alternative Rehabilitation Communities
Counselor/Graduate Practicum Student
Complete individual service plans in accordance to applicable guidelines and timelines.
Provide one on one counseling to adolescent adjudicated students.
Facilitate and co-facilitate curriculum based group counseling.
Manage a caseload of clients independently wich includes female adjudicated females.
Provide service documentation in accordance with licensing, funding and contract requirements Provide assistance in making activities structured and interesting.
5/9/2013-4/9/2014 TW Ponessa Counseling Inc. Harrisburg, PA
Therapeutic Staff Support
Provide one-on-one support to emotionally disturbed children or adolescents.
Follow treatment plans in order to help children or adolescents eliminate inappropriate behavior, provide emotional support to the child, and assist those responsible for the child in fostering greater independence and socially responsible behavior.
Transfer skills to parents or natural caregivers
Encourage social integration and participation in group activities.
Provide encouragement to children to eliminate disruptive and or dangerous behavior.
Provide assistance in making activities structured and interesting.
11/9/2013-5/8/2013 YWCA of Greater Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA
Domestic Violence Children’s Counselor
Manage a caseload of clients which includes:
-Adult female shelter resident counseling
-Child shelter resident counseling
-Child and Adult outpatient counseling
Treatment planning
Individual and group counseling
Facilitate children’s activities
Provide assistance and advocacy services for individuals experiencing crisis situations including: accompaniment to court, police stations, hospitals, information and referral, and direct crisis counseling.
Provide service documentation in accordance with licensing, funding and contract requirements which requires use and knowledge of PCADV and PCAR.
Assist with case management to shelter residents in finding safe and appropriate housing, income, and legal obligations.
9/20/2011-9/8/2012 Gaudenzia-Concept 90 Harrisburg, PA
Counselor I and II
Manage a caseload of clients which includes:
Treatment planning
Individual and group counseling
Facilitate morning meetings, seminars, sessions, family sessions, and admission interviews.
Provide service documentation in accordance with licensing, funding and contract requirements which requires use and knowledge of PCPC and managed care.
9/20/2010-9/20/2011 Gaudenzia-Concept 90 Harrisburg, PA
Counselor Assistant III
Manage a caseload of clients under close supervision which includes:
Treatment planning
Individual and group counseling
Facilitate morning meetings, seminars, sessions, family sessions, and admission interviews.
Provide service documentation in accordance with licensing, funding and contract requirements which requires use and knowledge of PCPC and managed care.
Education
10/2006-1/2011 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
Psychology/Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science with dual major’s Criminal Justice and Psychology
6/2011-12/2014 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
Professional Counseling
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling.
References
Available upon request
Contact Information 202 Cherrington Drive
Harrisburg PA 17110
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