AMANDA J. DERINGTON
Licensed Professional Counselor
Shawnee,KS
Summary
Seasoned Professional Counselor in areas of substance use and mental health who desires to integrate Catholic perspective in practice. Well-versed in providing counseling, organizing activities and developing both team and client relationships. 15 years of progressive experience in not for profit substance use and psychiatric agencies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
ReDiscover
Kansas City, MO
02.2019 - Current
- Provided clinical and administrative oversight of Alt-Care program, both directly and through the supervision of departmental team leads
- Maintained overall responsibility for administrative, fiscal, and clinical performance of the program
- Supervision of counseling staff, clinical case managers, peer support specialist, counselor techs, and team leader, as well as the childcare program for the facility
- Demonstrated cooperative efforts with other program managers to develop and improve efficiency of service delivery
Clinical Coordinator
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Shawnee, KS
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Position at faith-based medical center on inpatient Behavioral Health Unit for first 3 years, 2 months of employment, working primarily with co-occurring patients
- Employed crisis intervention when suicidal/self-harming risks presented
- Completed psychosocial assessments on all patients admitted to caseload and provided appropriate referral to outpatient providers upon discharge
- Facilitated psycho-educational/process groups for co-occurring and mental health patients on topics such as addiction recovery, relationships, & wellness
- Provided family meetings to patients interested in having family/supports involved in treatment
Clinical Team Lead/ Diagnostician
ReDiscover
Kansas City, MO
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Completed diagnostic and psychosocial assessments for all new clients on Women & Children and Alt-Care programs
- Facilitated psycho-educational/process groups for women on topics such as co-occurring disorders, relationships, addiction, and spirituality
- Provided individual and group counseling, primarily focused on relapse prevention and mental health symptom management
- Managed three-four counselors on Women & Children unit, including client assignments, weekly supervision, hire and fire duties, and general leadership
- Managed 14 Residential beds: filling beds with women on the state priority list, as well as those women already in outpatient services.
Therapist/Case Manager
PRN, Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital
Kansas City, MO
04.2008 - 08.2011
- Completed psycho-social assessments of new patients on all units, including Adults, Adolescents and Pre-
- Adolescents, and Outpatients
- Facilitated psycho-educational/process groups for individuals diagnosed with mental illness, substance use disorders and other emotional disturbances
- Performed general case management duties such as discharge planning and conducting family meetings
- Conducted individual therapy several times per week per patient
- Coordinated care with psychiatrists, nursing staff, & discharge planner
Counselor
Department Of Mental Health Regional Office
Kansas City, MO
07.2009 - 11.2009
- In-training I, Administered and utilized various intelligence tests and other clinical measures to identify Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Analyzed objective measures and subjective observations to compile psychological reports for state benefits, individualized education plans and other types of intervention/habilitation programs
Volunteer Counselor
Hope House, Inc
Kansas City, MO
01.2007 - 11.2008
- Conducted individual counseling with survivors of domestic violence through shelter & outreach programs
- Supervised court-ordered visitation of minors with non-custodial parents for Guardian Program of Jackson County, MO
- Provided crisis intervention & education/information to callers on domestic violence hotline
- Co-facilitated psycho-educational empowerment group for shelter residents
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling & Guidance
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO 05.2001 -
Skills
Team leadership & direction
undefinedAffiliations
St Joseph Parish Council
Trauma to Resilience Committee
Debriefing Committee
Heart of America Cub Scouts Membership Leader
Timeline
Program Manager
ReDiscover
02.2019 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
05.2015 - 02.2019
Clinical Team Lead/ Diagnostician
ReDiscover
08.2011 - 05.2015
Counselor
Department Of Mental Health Regional Office
07.2009 - 11.2009
Therapist/Case Manager
PRN, Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital
04.2008 - 08.2011
Volunteer Counselor
Hope House, Inc
01.2007 - 11.2008
Master of Arts - Counseling & Guidance
University of Missouri - Kansas City
05.2001 -
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