Amanda Smith
Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate professional in mental health care known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and group therapy facilitation. Excel at empathy, active listening, and communication, ensuring effective support and positive outcomes for clients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Heath Clinician
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Team.
- Provides therapeutic support.
- Ensures safety of patients who are at risk for self-harm or harm to others with direct observation, therapuetic interventions, and maintaining a safe environment.
- Implements clinical interventions from behavioral treatment plans.
Counselor
Center for Family Guidance
Camden , NJ
05.2011 - 03.2022
- Provides direct care and management of the patient population of a partial treatment center.
- Maintains a therapeutic environment.
- Facilitates therapeutic groups that address specific treatment plans.
- Provides observational feedback to a multidisciplinary team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Camden, NJ06-2011
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Interventions
Accomplishments
- Excellence Award April 2024
Certification
- Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification- American Heart Association.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
CHOP Accomplishments
- Clinical Mentor- July 2024, helps with precepting new hires on the floor and during clinical mentor meeting.
- Preceptor- Training new hires when they are going through the orientation time at CHOP
- Charge Role- 2023 currently still in the position, charge role in both the Emergency Department and the hospital role.
- March 2024- Restraint training- facilitates classes as needed to peers and staff members need to get restraint training.-
Volunteer work
- August 2024Volunteered at Cobbs Creek handing out produce to the community.
Timeline
Behavioral Heath Clinician
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
06.2021 - Current
Counselor
Center for Family Guidance
05.2011 - 03.2022
- Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification- American Heart Association.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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