Amanda L Quinn
North Collins,NY
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Counselor with 13 years of work in mental health, social services and criminal justice fields. Extensively trained in diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. Works well in clinic-based or provider-based practices. Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering 13-year background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. 5 years also spent working with SPMI population and focusing on the unique needs of this cliental. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients. Certified in CASAC, DBT and pending for RPT and CPTSD.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
The Rural Outreach Center
07.2022 - Current
- Training to become a registered play therapist, Treatment of children, adolescents and adults, Use Caseworthy and Outlook, use DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Child Centered Play Therapy, Substance Abuse treatment.
PROS Senior Counselor
BestSelf Behavioral Health
10.2016 - 07.2022
- DBT, Crisis Intervention, Solution Focused, Use Anasazi, Treatment Planning, Groups, Structured Skilled Activities, Substance Abuse Treatment, Supervision of Interns since January
Senior Therapist
Cattaraugus Community Services
Machias, NY
07.2013 - 10.2016
- CBT, Case management, DBT, Crisis Intervention, TF-CBT, Solution Focused, Progressive Counting, Adult Treatment, Used Quicdoc,, Used Accumed, Adolescent Treatment, Child Treatment, Psychosocial Assessment, Treatment Planning
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor
Mid-Erie
Buffalo, NY
07.2012 - 07.2013
- CASAC-T, Case Management, Home Visits, Adolescent Treatment, Care Coordination, Parental Skills Work, Group Sessions, FACT Model, SOAP Notes, Referrals to Inpatient Treatment, Urine Screen, Treatment Planning
Job Coach, Rehabilitation Specialist
People Inc
Hamburg, West Seneca, NY, Tonawanda NY
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Job Coaching, Sanctuary Model, Day, , Lesson Planning, SKIP Trained, Mentoring, Social Skills Work, Treatment Planning
- Alcohol and, Group Sessions, Assist Supervisor in Session, Rule Compliance, Case Notes Crisis Intervention, Family Intervention, Mentoring, Intake Assistance, Lethality Assessments
Intern
Drug And Alcohol Services OfWNY Kids Escaping Drug
West Seneca, NY
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Customer Service Toll Collector
New York State Thruway Authority
Cheektowaga, NY
01.2007 - 11.2011
- Communication, Money Management, Peace OfficerTime Management
Education
Masters - Mental Health Counseling
Medaille College
01.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelors - EnglishMinor Theatrical Writing for Youth
State University At Fredonia
08.2007 - 12.2009
State University of Buffalo
08.2005 - 05.2007
Regents Diploma -
Alden Central High School
09.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
Mental health evaluations
Group psychotherapy expert
Biopsychosocial assessments
Trained in indicators of child abuse
Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
Case documentation
Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Dual diagnoses expert
Anxiety disorder expertise
Social skills teacher
Personality disorder treatment aptitude
PTSD specialist
Clinical interventions
Case management proficiency
Records management
Individual and group counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
Strong public speaker
New York State Professional Counselor Licensure
Discharge Planning
Building rapport
Day treatment professional
Adept at conflict resolution
Facilitating counseling sessions
Licensed-eligible MFT-Intern
DBT qualified
Public speaking ability
Crisis Intervention
RPT Certification in progress
DBT Certified
CASAC
Complex Trauma Certification Pending
Progressive Counting Trained
TF-CBT Trained
Certification
Time Management, Problem Solving, Eating Disorder Work, Care Coordination , Communication, Advocating, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Reactive Attachment Experience, Skill Building, Child Treatment, Adolescent Treatment Positive Reinforcement, Trauma Work, Adult Treatment, Trauma Informed Care Implementation, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certified, Seeking Safety Trained, CASAC, Progressive Counting Certification Pending.
Affiliations
Association of Play Therapists
New York Mental Health Counselors Association (2 Years as State Secretary)
WNYMHCA- 5 years, media manager and at one point co-leader
Reading, writing, art, calligraphy, gardening
These skills along with Yoga, meditation and spirituality work help keep me grounded. I also enjoy spending time with my son and my cat.
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
The Rural Outreach Center
07.2022 - Current
PROS Senior Counselor
BestSelf Behavioral Health
10.2016 - 07.2022
Senior Therapist
Cattaraugus Community Services
07.2013 - 10.2016
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor
Mid-Erie
07.2012 - 07.2013
Job Coach, Rehabilitation Specialist
People Inc
05.2011 - 05.2012
Intern
Drug And Alcohol Services OfWNY Kids Escaping Drug
05.2011 - 05.2012
Masters - Mental Health Counseling
Medaille College
01.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelors - EnglishMinor Theatrical Writing for Youth
State University At Fredonia
08.2007 - 12.2009
Customer Service Toll Collector
New York State Thruway Authority
01.2007 - 11.2011
State University of Buffalo
08.2005 - 05.2007
Regents Diploma -
Alden Central High School
09.2001 - 06.2005