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Amanda Zepeda

The Colony

Summary

Compassionate Clinical Psychology Graduate and Licensed Professional Counseling Associate with experience in delivering client-focused care and conducting comprehensive psychological assessments. Skilled at implementing behavioral intervention strategies, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and maintaining confidentiality. Contributed to improving mental health support services through active participation in treatment planning meetings and promoting advocacy for clients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Psychology Intern (Part-time)

Anchor Psychology Group
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive intake assessments for both children and adults, including gathering client histories, identifying presenting issues, and developing initial treatment plans
  • Provided individual psychotherapy sessions to clients across the lifespan, employing evidence-based techniques to address a variety of mental health concerns
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to the needs of clients, incorporating cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and other therapeutic approaches
  • Maintained detailed and confidential clinical records, including progress notes, treatment summaries, and diagnostic reports
  • Participated in regular supervision and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases, receive feedback, and ensure continuity of care
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge of best practices in clinical psychology

Clinical Psychology Intern (Full-time)

Battered Women’s and Children Center
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive intake assessments for children affected by domestic violence, including gathering detailed histories, identifying immediate needs, and formulating treatment plans
  • Provided individual therapy sessions utilizing play therapy techniques and traditional psychotherapy methods to address trauma, emotional regulation, and coping strategies
  • Implemented developmentally appropriate play therapy interventions to help children express emotions and process traumatic experiences
  • Maintained accurate and confidential clinical records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and case summaries
  • Collaborated with supervisors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective care for clients
  • Engaged in regular supervision sessions and participated in professional development opportunities to enhance clinical skills and trauma-informed care practices

Human Resources Generalist (Full-time)

Adecco Group
09.2021 - 03.2024
  • Perform contact tracing and conduct interviews with individuals impacted by COVID-19, gathering essential information for effective contact management and public health measures, communicate timely updates to colleagues and associates regarding COVID-19 cases, ensuring accurate and relevant information dissemination, handle inbound phone calls professionally and efficiently, addressing inquiries and providing necessary support or guidance, initiate outbound calls as required, facilitating proactive communication with individuals and organizations for contact tracing purposes, ensure accurate and organized data entry of information gathered during contact tracing interviews into designated databases or systems, oversee the completion of onboarding forms by new hires, ensuring all necessary information is collected and entered correctly, electronically sort and organize files, maintaining a systematic and easily accessible record-keeping system for efficient data management and retrieval

Registered Behavioral Technician (Full-time)

InBloom Autism Services
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Execute treatment and behavior intervention plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), ensuring consistent implementation and adherence to established protocols, provide individualized support and guidance to children aged2 to6 years, delivering one-on-one interventions and interventions tailored to their unique needs, collaborate closely with BCBAs to gather relevant information and insights to inform the implementation of treatment and behavior intervention plans, employ evidence-based strategies and techniques to promote skill acquisition and behavior modification in alignment with established goals, monitor and document progress, collecting data on targeted behaviors and skills to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and inform ongoing decision-making, regularly communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including BCBAs, therapists, and parents, to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to treatment, stay up-to-date with current research and best practices in the field of applied behavior analysis, integrating new knowledge and techniques into practice when appropriate

Case Investigator (TEMP)

Texas A&M University Colonias Program
San Antonio
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Perform contact tracing for individuals impacted by COVID-19, employing proactive measures to limit exposure and prevent further spread of the virus, conduct comprehensive interviews with identified contacts, gathering relevant information to assess potential exposure risks and provide appropriate guidance, respond to inbound calls promptly and professionally, addressing inquiries and providing accurate information and support regarding COVID-19 contact tracing protocols, initiate outbound calls to individuals potentially exposed to COVID-19, facilitating timely communication and providing necessary guidance and instructions, maintain accurate and organized documentation of contact tracing activities, ensuring proper recording of interviews, call logs, and related information, collaborate with public health authorities and other stakeholders to exchange information and coordinate efforts for effective contact tracing and disease containment, adhere to established confidentiality and privacy protocols, safeguarding sensitive information obtained during contact tracing processes, stay informed about evolving guidelines, procedures, and best practices related to contact tracing, continually updating knowledge and adapting approaches accordingly

Registered Behavioral Technician (Full-time)

Howdy Pediatrics
San Antonio
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Execute treatment and behavior intervention plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), ensuring consistent implementation and adherence to established protocols, provide individualized support and guidance to children aged2 to6 years, delivering one-on-one interventions and interventions tailored to their unique needs, collaborate closely with BCBAs to gather relevant information and insights to inform the implementation of treatment and behavior intervention plans, employ evidence-based strategies and techniques to promote skill acquisition and behavior modification in alignment with established goals, monitor and document progress, collecting data on targeted behaviors and skills to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and inform ongoing decision-making, regularly communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including BCBAs, therapists, and parents, to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to treatment, stay up-to-date with current research and best practices in the field of applied behavior analysis, integrating new knowledge and techniques into practice when appropriate

School Age Child Care/Substitute Teacher (Part-time)

Comal Independent School District
Canyon Lake
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Provide supervision and oversight for groups of children, ranging from15 to25 individuals, ensuring their safety, well-being, and engagement in educational activities, implement and follow pre-established plans and instructions left by the teacher, maintaining continuity and consistency in the learning environment, monitor and manage the behavior and conduct of children, fostering a positive and structured atmosphere conducive to learning and social development, facilitate the execution of educational activities, assignments, and tasks outlined in the teacher's plans, adjusting as necessary to accommodate individual or group needs, foster a supportive and inclusive environment, promoting cooperation, respect, and participation among children, address immediate concerns or issues that may arise during the supervision of children, employing appropriate intervention strategies and seeking assistance when needed, collaborate with other staff members, such as teachers, administrators, and support personnel, to ensure effective coordination and communication within the educational setting, maintain accurate records and documentation related to student attendance, behavior, and any notable observations or incidents that occur during the supervision period, stay informed about relevant school policies, procedures, and regulations, adhering to guidelines and promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment for all children

Registered Behavioral Technician (Part-time)

AdBance Behavioral Health
Laredo
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Execute treatment and behavior intervention plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), ensuring consistent implementation and adherence to established protocols, provide individualized support and guidance to children aged2 to6 years, delivering one-on-one interventions and interventions tailored to their unique needs, collaborate closely with BCBAs to gather relevant information and insights to inform the implementation of treatment and behavior intervention plans, employ evidence-based strategies and techniques to promote skill acquisition and behavior modification in alignment with established goals, monitor and document progress, collecting data on targeted behaviors and skills to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and inform ongoing decision-making, regularly communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including BCBAs, therapists, and parents, to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to treatment, stay up-to-date with current research and best practices in the field of applied behavior analysis, integrating new knowledge and techniques into practice when appropriate

Child, Adolescent and Parent Services (CAPS) Intern (part-time)

Border Region Behavioral Health Center
Laredo
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Participated in field-based crisis call responses, observed the administration of intake procedures, assessments, and screenings, and received training in the completion of requisite documentation

Team Leader (Full/part-time)

Monkey Shine
Laredo
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring that customer needs are promptly addressed, and inquiries or concerns are resolved to their satisfaction, assign tasks and responsibilities to staff members, utilizing effective delegation techniques and considering individual strengths and workload distribution, supervise and oversee the performance of staff, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching to maintain high levels of productivity and service quality, plan and create schedules for staff members, considering business demands, employee availability, and workload requirements to ensure efficient operations, maintain cleanliness standards in the workplace, implementing and monitoring cleaning protocols, and conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance, ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of vehicles, adhering to established maintenance schedules, and coordinating necessary repairs or maintenance activities, foster a positive and respectful work environment, promoting teamwork, cooperation, and professionalism among staff members, handle customer complaints or escalations effectively, employing problem-solving skills and a customer-centric approach to achieve satisfactory resolutions, stay updated on industry trends and best practices in customer service, task management, and supervision, incorporating new knowledge and techniques to enhance operations, monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customer service and operational efficiency, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures, maintain accurate records and documentation related to customer interactions, staff performance, and scheduling activities, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with applicable regulations and policies

Education

Master’s degree - Clinical Psychology

Capella University
12.2024

Bachelor’s of Arts - Psychology

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
05.2020

Skills

  • Communications
  • Certified in Microsoft Applications
  • CPR Certified
  • BLS Certified
  • Customer service
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Crisis intervention
  • Psychological assessment
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Treatment planning
  • Client relationship management
  • Behavior modification
  • Confidential record keeping
  • Child development
  • Incident response

References

  • Savannah Altamirano, (361)759-0227
  • Kelly Alves, Kellylopesalves@yahoo.com, (203)837-7872
  • Joseph, Torres, elitorres95@gmail.com, (956)324-2769
  • Arianna Wolfe, Ariannawolfe@hotmail.com, (516)749-7081

Languages

English, Spanish

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Counseling Associate

Timeline

Clinical Psychology Intern (Part-time)

Anchor Psychology Group
06.2024 - Current

Clinical Psychology Intern (Full-time)

Battered Women’s and Children Center
04.2024 - 06.2024

Human Resources Generalist (Full-time)

Adecco Group
09.2021 - 03.2024

Registered Behavioral Technician (Full-time)

InBloom Autism Services
04.2021 - 09.2021

Registered Behavioral Technician (Full-time)

Howdy Pediatrics
10.2020 - 04.2021

Case Investigator (TEMP)

Texas A&M University Colonias Program
09.2020 - 06.2021

School Age Child Care/Substitute Teacher (Part-time)

Comal Independent School District
01.2020 - 03.2020

Registered Behavioral Technician (Part-time)

AdBance Behavioral Health
01.2019 - 01.2020

Child, Adolescent and Parent Services (CAPS) Intern (part-time)

Border Region Behavioral Health Center
01.2019 - 05.2019

Team Leader (Full/part-time)

Monkey Shine
03.2018 - 05.2019

Master’s degree - Clinical Psychology

Capella University

Bachelor’s of Arts - Psychology

Texas A&M International University

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