Mental Health Assistant
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Amy J. Brinkman
Celina, Ohio 45822
Phone 419-***-****
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SUMMARY: Dedicated to the field of Occupational Therapy and Gerontology through extensive life-long education and training. Thirteen years clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist with treatment focused on mental health, general adult and geriatric orthopedics, physiology and function in geriatrics with varied co-morbidities. Varied experience as a clinical fieldwork educator and supervisor for masters level occupational therapists and entry level assistants. Research and clinical interests include all areas related to aging, mental health and chronic disease management. Specialization in geriatrics with advanced study in occupational therapy and behavioral health with special interests in disease management, compliancy, patient empowerment and cultural diversity.
EDUCATION
Expected Doctor of Behavioral Health
2020 Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona
Program Focus: Behavioral Health and Integrated Healthcare
2006 Master of Occupational Therapy
Shawnee State University, Ohio
Concentration: Occupational Therapy, Focus in Geriatrics
Thesis: Impacts of pain on function among community dwelling older adults with arthritis related conditions: The benefits of warm water aquatics. Commissioned by the Arthritis Foundation, Cleveland Chapter
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Glenn Goodman, Dr. Stephen Slane
2004 Bachelor of Science
Cleveland State University, Ohio
Major: Psychology, Gerontology Minor: Social Work
Certification: Gerontology
Honors in Psychology Thesis: Self Efficacy as a predictor of
successful aging amongst geriatrics in varied domestic settings.
Honor Faculty Advisor: Dr. Boaz Kahana, Dr. Stephen Slane
LICENSURE Occupational Therapy – Master’s Occupational Therapist
Ohio Board of Physical & Occupational Therapists – Ohio #7112
Expiration: 06/30/2021 Specialization: Geriatrics
Skilled Nursing, Home Health
Occupational Therapist-Master’s Occupational Therapist
National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists - #240278
Expiration: 03/31/2020 Specialization: Geriatrics
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
April 2010 Training Workshop for Treatment of Mental Health Disorders in Geriatrics
Richmond, Virginia
2007 Certified Occupational Therapist
National Board for Occupational Therapists
Bethesda, Maryland
2004-2006 Certificate
Gerontological Studies
Completed at Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
2004 to 2007 Cleveland State University
Graduate Assistant to Dr. Bette Bonder
Collaborated and assisted Dr. Bonder in NIH grant focused on higher education in gerontology and gerontological studies. Health Care Compliance Association Conference, Keynote: Dr. Bonder. Personal Assistant to Dr. Bonder, organized and managed Careers in Aging Week, Cleveland State University 2005 & 2006, assisted and attended local conferences, assisted in the development of grant proposals, renewals, and progression reports.
2002-2004 Meyers Research Institute; Dr. Cameron Camp
Beachwood, Ohio
Montessori Methods as Treatment Interventions for Geriatrics with Memory Disorders
2002-2004 Cleveland State University
Assistant to Dr. Mellegrano, Department of Athletics & Sports Medicine, Chairperson
2004 – Ongoing Participate in numerous trainings and conferences related to gerontology, occupational
therapy, health literacy, cultural competence in healthcare integrated healthcare, social work, and psychology in various clinical and academic domains.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
June 2006-Present Occupational Therapist
Provided traditional occupational therapy treatment using focused on mental health,
orthopedic medicine and rehabilitation and general disease management in varied settings.
Treatment focused on physiology and function with general adult populations, however
primary focus on geriatrics with co-morbidities including depression, anxiety, panic
disorder, pain management, medical crisis counseling, relaxation/stress management, and
teaching how to cope with chronic illnesses. Collaborated with patients on a Self-Care Plan
to facilitate disease self- management, improve coping skills and distress tolerance, reduce
stress, and increase relaxation. Educated patients and their support systems on chronic
illness. Fieldwork educator and clinical instructor for 12 years for Masters Level
Occupational Therapy students and entry level occupational therapy assistants.
November, 2018 – Occupational Therapist, Clinical Manager, Regional Clinical Specialist
Present Buckeye Home Healthcare
Centerville, Ohio
December, 2015 – Occupational Therapist, Clinical Manager, Regional Clinical Specialist
November 2018 American Nursing Care, skilled nursing
Centerville, Ohio
August 2009 – Regional Clinical Specialist, Senior Occupational Therapist
December 2015 HCR Manor Care, skilled nursing
Cleveland, Akron, Greenville, Eaton
Employer/practicum site contracted with Shawnee State University
January 2007- Occupational Therapist, Regional Clinical Specialist
January 2012 Rehab Care (Previously Peoplecare Rehabilitation), skilled care, m
Beachwood, Cleveland, Lyndhurst, Akron, Kent, Solon, Cuyahoga Falls
January 2006– Occupational Therapist
August 2011 Robinson Memorial Hospital, Acute care, LTAC, outpatient clinic, mental health
Fulltime 2006-2007, Contract 2007-2011
Ravenna, Ohio
Employer/practicum site contracted with Shawnee State University.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Cleveland State University
Graduate Assistant Lecturer 2004-2007
Gross Anatomy, Physiology, and Physiology and Function in Geratrics
Collaborated in development of syllabus and overall course structure, including weekly lab practicum, administered all grades, exam development, met with students upon request, graded all work including final exam papers
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
■American Occupational Therapist Association (AOTA)
■Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA)
■Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA)
■Northwest Ohio Gerontological Association
■American Gerontological Association
■Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE)
■National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
■Parity Implementation Coalition
■National Center for Integrated Behavioral Health (NCIB)
■Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SHAMSHA), PCSS-MAT
■American Psychological Association (APA)
■Psi Chi, The National Honor Society in Psychology
PRESENTATIONS
Diversity in Healthcare Colloquium, Presenter
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio, 2005
The Culture of Aging: Understanding the diversity and culture of aging.
Healthcare Compliance Conference, Presenter
Cleveland State University
Beachwood, Ohio 2006
The Cultural Competency in Aging: Diversity across cultures.
Scholarship in Higher Education Conference, Presenter
Shawnee State University Representative
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
November, 2006
Impacts of pain on function among community dwelling older adults with arthritis related conditions: The benefits of warm water aquatics. Commissioned by the Arthritis Foundation, Cleveland Chapter
Numerous presentations through employers to multi-level students, healthcare administration teams, nursing, facility staff, corporate team members and public officials related to clinical occupational therapy and advocacy, health issues, case management, and in-services.
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL REFERENCES
Steve Slane, Ph.D.,
Professor Emeritus, Psychology
Assistant Dean College of Science
Chairperson Health Sciences
Cleveland State University
30611 Ashton Lane
Bay Village, Ohio 44140
Michelle Billerman COTA
Manor Care, Greenville, Ohio
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Brian Hardesty, PTA
Varied Companies and settings
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