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Amanda Holden, MS.

Summary

Behavioral health therapist with a Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University. I am a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern (IMH 23649). Experienced with therapeutic techniques to support client mental health. Utilizes evidence-based practices to address diverse behavioral health and substance use concerns. Strong understanding of client-centered care and effective communication strategies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Therapist-ATIP

Baycare Behavioral Health
01.2025 - Current
  • Delivered evidence-based therapeutic interventions for diverse client populations.
  • Assessed client needs and developed individualized treatment plans to promote recovery.
  • Developed individualized rehabilitation plans to support inmate reintegration efforts.
  • Conducted assessments to identify inmates' needs and progress toward treatment goals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive client care and support.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
  • Advocated for clients' needs within the legal system, ensuring access to essential services and support during rehabilitation efforts.

Behavioral Health Therapist-Mobile Response Team

Baycare Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Provide crisis intervention support for children, adolescents, and adults utilizing assessments and intervention techniques.
  • Conduct emergency mental health screenings to assess for Baker Acts and determine appropriate level of care.
  • Provide follow up with families and individuals to assist with linkage to outpatient services and provide short term support.
  • Collaborate with Law Enforcement and schools in Pasco County.
  • Conducted crisis assessments to determine immediate needs and develop intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for individuals in crisis situations.
  • Provided emotional support and crisis management strategies to clients experiencing mental health emergencies.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, and service providers to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Implemented data tracking systems to monitor client progress and outcomes during crisis interventions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing acute emotional distress or suicidal ideation, promoting safety and recovery.
  • Reduced hospitalization rates by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate safety plans for clients in crisis.

Baker Act Assessment Specialist

Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services
08.2018 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for the diagnostic evaluation through Biopsychosocial Assessment and the disposition of adult and juvenile clients seeking mental health services.
  • Practices universal precautions at all times when involved in direct client care and the cleaning of bodily fluid spills.
  • Opening and closing clinical records for each client seen. Obtaining the required demographic, financial, and insurance information, and documenting accurately. Questioning and obtaining informing through contact via phoning family to obtaining needed information.
  • Competently assessed each client seeking mental health services through mental status exam, completed intake evaluation form, and biopsychosocial assessments on each client in timely manner. Documented all information thoroughly and accurately.
  • Contacted insurance companies for pre-authorization and prior authorization.
  • Answered phones for all customer service calls and accurately assessed needs, assessed lethality, level of intervention needed. Directed all callers to necessary department-information, community referral, unit call, 911 call.
  • Respond/Answer National Suicide Prevention Hotline calls to provide crisis intervention services to callers seeking services, directed to appropriate level of care, de-escalated crises including active suicides and called appropriate emergency services in response.
  • Answer main phone line for the facility to give information about the facility and its practices as well as to inform family/friends of services provided.
  • Provided crisis prevention and crisis intervention to escalating clients and other involved parties by exercising good judgement and acting quickly in times of crisis.
  • Provided crisis intervention methods and safe physical restraint practices when ordered by physician.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
06.2018

Skills

  • Psychological Interventions
  • Treatment Plans
  • Mental Health Evaluations
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Counseling
  • Suicide Risk Assessments
  • Risk Assessments
  • Client-centered approach
  • Multicultural competence
  • Substance Use Counseling

Timeline

Behavioral Health Therapist-ATIP

Baycare Behavioral Health
01.2025 - Current

Behavioral Health Therapist-Mobile Response Team

Baycare Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 01.2025

Baker Act Assessment Specialist

Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services
08.2018 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Arizona State University

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