Amanda Luning
Kailua,HI
Summary
Empathetic and self-directed therapist with excellent active listening and verbal communication skills. Facilitates family, couples and individual counseling sessions to help clients pinpoint underlying emotions triggering instability and conflict. Maintains records and makes written and oral reports concerning client care, counseling and therapeutic activities. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
CSAC Certification
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist Pre-licensed
Hawaii Counseling and Education Center
Kailua , HI
06.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems.
- Delivered outpatient services to clients requesting family therapy and covered mental health and substance disorders presenting dysfunctional syndromes.
- Constructed progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations to maintain individual case files.
- Helped couples and individuals develop proper communication techniques.
- Documented behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to create accurate and effective treatment plan.
- Conducted individual, couples and family counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psychotherapeutic interventions and establish and assess treatment goals.
Human Services Professional
Hawaii State Hospital
Kane`ohe , HI
12.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of mental health case managers and disability workers.
- Provided mental health support to homeless clients and connected each with community resources.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
- Directed protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities.
Intake Specialist Supervisor
Po`ailani, Inc.
Kane`ohe , HI
04.2013 - 12.2019
- Maintained positive attitude and effectively de-escalated clients during crisis situations.
- Updated patient information on computer system to maintain billing accuracy.
- Maintained clinical records and required paperwork in compliance with agency standards.
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Substance Addiction Studies
University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Kapolei, HI12-2012
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Windward Community College
Kaneohe, HISkills
- Boundary Setting
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Behavior Modification
- Stress management techniques
- Mental Health Assessment
- Couples Counseling
- Substance abuse treatment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- One-on-one counseling
- Family Sessions
- Reliability
Affiliations
- Member of the Kailua Civic Club since 2023
- Avid book reader and life long learner
- Committed to family and friends
Certification
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
- Licensed Officiant in State of Hawaii
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Pre-licensed
Hawaii Counseling and Education Center
06.2023 - Current
Human Services Professional
Hawaii State Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Intake Specialist Supervisor
Po`ailani, Inc.
04.2013 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Northcentral University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Substance Addiction Studies
University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Windward Community College
- Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
- Licensed Officiant in State of Hawaii
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