AMANDA BARRETT
Pittsfield,VT
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Counseling Intern with a strong ability to build rapport and create a supportive, comfortable environment that fosters client progress. Skilled in gathering valuable insights through engaging conversations, thoughtful questions, and thorough interviews. Highly observant and analytical, with a keen understanding of clients' emotional and mental well-being, enabling tailored approaches to care and support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Intern
Invest EAP
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Counseled individuals and assisted in skill building for adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, and connected clients to appropriate resources.
- Collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
Associate Vocational Counselor and MI Coach
DAIL, HireAbility Vermont
01.2022 - Current
- Assist in the facilitation of independence, integration, and inclusion of people with disabilities in employment and the community by providing vocational rehabilitation assessment and counseling.
- Establish and maintain effective partnerships with participants, peers, and community partners statewide.
- Maintain the leadership role of MI Coach including mentoring, coordination, and support to all district staff and partners.
- Develop and facilitate monthly MI coaching circles and co-facilitate statewide bi-monthly MI coaching for vocational counselors.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Studio Arts
Vermont State University
Castleton05.2006
Skills
- Vocational guidance
- Counseling treatment intervention
- Assessment
- Case Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Consultation
- Relationship building
- Confidentiality practices
- Resource advocacy
- Telehealth
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Invest EAP
09.2024 - 12.2024
Associate Vocational Counselor and MI Coach
DAIL, HireAbility Vermont
01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Studio Arts
Vermont State University
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