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AMANDA MARTELLE

Shelton,CT

Summary

I have wanted to be a counselor ever since middle school and have a desire to help people, working with the population of adolescents and young adults. These skills along with the passion for counseling, work ethic and time-management abilities make me an ideal candidate for mental health job opportunities. I have experienced being a mental health worker for 3 years getting experience in a psychiatric hospital setting. In 2021, I was taken on as an independent contractor under the supervision of an LPC at a private practice, where I do individual therapy work with teens and young adults struggling with a variety of mental health issues. I am known as empathetic for connecting with clients, maintaining comfort and promoting progress during sessions. I easily collect information about patients through conversations, questions and in-depth interviews. Additionally, my emotional support golden retriever has an enormous impact on helping clients open up. I have excellent observational and analytical skills with great insight into patients' mental state. I am an empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to teens and young adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues with the assistance of my supervisor, Further treatment plans are implemented and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients. Successful at helping clients unravel mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Extremely enthusiastic about mental illness, and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am always willing to learn and develop new skills that better allow me to emotionally and psychically maintain a healthy and appropriate relationship with a patient. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in the counseling field. Working in this field has made me realize even more how badly I want to become a counselor so I can start my journey of helping people.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor Under Supervision

Breakers Counseling
07.2021 - Current
  • Performing work as a supervise at a private practice as a counselor, working under supervision of an LPC where i provided behavioral health services within my scope of competency and education, including recordkeeping and documentation.
  • Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from depression, anxiety, mood, and personality disorders. Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in individual therapy sessions.
  • Observed and assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to treatment to later determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans with the supervisor.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment and maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports with the assistance of the supervisor.
  • Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities with the assistance of the supervisor.
  • Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals with the assistance of the supervisor.
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by the supervisor along with collaborating with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Provided clients with referral providers based on supervisors resources to assist clients in attaining services for medication.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions. Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
  • Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
  • Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.

Mental Health Worker

Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital
02.2018 - 04.2021
  • Documented client progress in confidential files
  • Utilized DBT to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader
  • Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy
  • Delivered individualized coping skills and assisted with de-escalation to clients working through issues such anxiety, psychosis, PTSD/Trauma due to physical or sexual abuse or neglect, Mania, Borderline Personality, depression/suicide, aggression and more
  • Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation
  • Trained for restraining if necessary
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel
  • Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or clinical team
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes
  • Reported to the RN of any isolated incidents that result in the patient needing to take medication
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences
  • Documented select amount of individual patient progress notes verbalizing the patients behavior and mental state throughout the day, along with basic everyday content such as ADL's, phone calls, and interactions with peers
  • Assisted and advised patients ranging in ages 13-17, all from different environments struggling with their mental health from mostly the New York and Connecticut area
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.

Key Holding Manager

Party Depot
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for managing money in store cashier drawers and safe and making bank deposits
  • Directs employees on daily operations and task lists
  • Responsible for opening and closing the store
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
  • Prepared and submitted end-of-shift reports
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.

Certified mandated reporter

Women's Shelter
11.2017 - 12.2017
  • Served as a hotline operator and counselor for domestic violence and sexual abuse over five 16-hour shifts
  • Provided counseling services to children of mothers residing at the shelter
  • Volunteers as needed in daily operations at the shelter that houses mothers and their children.

Key Holding Manager

Pet Supplies Plus
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Provided care to all the animals in the store, including feeding and cleaning
  • Received orders and checked inventory for all products to put out on the floor
  • Scanned entire store for out of stock products
  • Performed all procedures for opening and closing the store
  • Responsible for managing money in store cashier drawers and safe and making bank deposits
  • Packed and deconstructed store due to the Brookfield location closing
  • Directed employees to create displays, upsell featured items and tidy store during assigned shifts
  • Counted registers and cleaned and secured shop at end of shift
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.

Child Caregiver

Lent Family
09.2012 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for before school and after school care for four children, ranging from three to twelve years old, including transporting and supervising them at after school activities
  • Provided children with their meals and assisted on homework assignments
  • Responsible for taking care of family's three dogs
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
  • Kept all areas neat, clean and properly sanitized
  • Managed safety and security of all children under care.

Summer Camp Counselor

Hudson Country Montessori School
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Performed all necessary tasks for a summer camp staff member, including attending field trips and doing daily activities
  • Worked in a classroom of a variety of kids with different social, emotional and physical needs
  • Created plans and activities every day for the kids
  • Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement
  • Planned various indoor activities, including painting, drama productions and ceramics in preparation for rainy days or stormy weather.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, psychology education

Keene State College, Western Connecticut State University, Keene State
Keene, NH

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
05.2024

Licensed professional counseling. -

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
12.2018

Skills

  • Individual Counseling
  • Patient Intake
  • Patient Assessments
  • Treatment plans
  • File and Record Keeping
  • Coping Methods
  • Case Notes
  • Goal development
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Safety
  • Emotional Support
  • Building rapport
  • Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
  • Computer Skills:
  • Statistical Software (SPSS), Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat (PDF's), Google Doc's

Timeline

Counselor Under Supervision

Breakers Counseling
07.2021 - Current

Mental Health Worker

Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital
02.2018 - 04.2021

Certified mandated reporter

Women's Shelter
11.2017 - 12.2017

Key Holding Manager

Party Depot
01.2017 - 01.2018

Key Holding Manager

Pet Supplies Plus
07.2016 - 03.2017

Summer Camp Counselor

Hudson Country Montessori School
06.2015 - 08.2015

Child Caregiver

Lent Family
09.2012 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, psychology education

Keene State College, Western Connecticut State University, Keene State

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Western Connecticut State University

Licensed professional counseling. -

Western Connecticut State University

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