Amanda Kirkpatrick
Liberty Lake,WA
Summary
Dedicated mental health clinician with 10+ years of experience in community and school-based mental health services. Clinical supervisor experience of 4+ years for mental health and behavioral health staff members. Knowledge of evidence-based practices, school services, crisis response, and threat assessment protocols.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinical Supervisor
NorthEast Washington Educational Service Dist. 101
Spokane, WA
11.2021 - Current
- Supervised mental health staff and ensured compliance with educational service standards.
- Collaborated with school district staff to integrate mental health services, enhancing accessibility for students.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current programs by collecting data on outcomes over time.
- Conducted performance reviews of staff and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Provided clinical supervision to mental health clinicians, ensuring that their practice met professional standards.
- Reviewed client records and conducted assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
- Developed and facilitated training on evidence-based treatments, improving staff competencies in mental health care.
- Lead crisis responder
- Level Two Threat Assessment team member
- Authored grant proposals that secured funding for mental health initiatives, addressing specific community needs.
Mental Health Clinician
Frontier Behavioral Health
Spokane, WA
03.2012 - 11.2021
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, fostering safe environments for diverse client populations to express challenges and pursue healing.
- Developed treatment plans based on thorough assessments and client needs.
- Documented client progress and updates in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided education to clients and families on mental illness diagnoses, medications, and community resources, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding treatment.
- Evaluated patients for suicide risk and harmful behaviors, ensuring timely interventions and support for at-risk individuals.
- Clinician at East Valley High School from 2017 to 2021, providing school-based services through Frontier Behavioral Health.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH04-2026
Skills
- Mental health assessment
- Clinical supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Performance evaluations
- Clinical documentation
- Behavioral assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Evidence-based practices
- Behavioral interventions
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Clinician - MHC.LH.60686877
- Licensed Professional Counselor - 2671569
Certifications
- PREPaRE Crisis Response trainer
- C.A.R.E. trainer
- Motivational Interview trained - Intro and Advanced
- TF-CBT trained
- CBT+ trained
- Youth Mental Health First Aid trained
- 42.5 hours of Intensive Clinical Supervisor training
- Certified First Response Counselor (CFRC)
- Child Mental Health Specialist
- Mental Health Professional
Timeline
Mental Health Clinical Supervisor
NorthEast Washington Educational Service Dist. 101
11.2021 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Frontier Behavioral Health
03.2012 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University