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Amanda Friell

Onalaska,WI

Summary

Focused Psychology student proudly offering over 7 years of experience working with individuals seeking substance abuse recovery. Flexible professional with knowledge of psychopharmacology, addiction recovery, and offering emotional support. Skilled and smart leader who remains calm in stressful environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Sober Living Services

Minnesota Sober Homes Association
Minneapolis , MN
2019.01 - 2020.04
  • Assessed each resident's psychosocial needs.
  • Enabled each member of staff to receive development opportunities by implementing workshops, seminars, and regular training.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground, and building relationships.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

Manager of Sober Living Services

Timberline Knolls Rehabilitation Treatment Center
Lemont , IL
2015.01 - 2016.06
  • Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
  • Developed and incorporated community-based programs to meet various needs and monitored each program's effectiveness.
  • Assessed each resident's psychosocial needs.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Promoted emotional, intellectual, and social well-being of clients.
  • Ensured clients' were sober and administered drug testing and breathalyzers.
  • Worked collaboratively with psychologists, and psychiatrists to ensure clients' well-being

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI
05.2023

Skills

  • Client Meetings
  • Community Outreach
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Well-Trained in Substance Abuse
  • Trained in Drug Testing and Breathalyzers
  • Well-Trained in spotting when someone is under the influence of a substance
  • Compassionate
  • Empathetic

Timeline

Manager of Sober Living Services

Minnesota Sober Homes Association
2019.01 - 2020.04

Manager of Sober Living Services

Timberline Knolls Rehabilitation Treatment Center
2015.01 - 2016.06

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Viterbo University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Viterbo University
Amanda Friell