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Amanda R. Bracero

Connellsville,PA

Summary

Compassionate professional in mental health therapy, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Excel at communication, empathy, and active listening to foster client progress and well-being.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Based Therapist

The Stern Center
Connellsville, PA
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Supported parents in establishing boundaries while also teaching them effective parenting skills.
  • Evaluated family dynamics, identified conflict areas, and developed resolution strategies.
  • Cultivated a safe environment for clients to express their feelings without fear of judgment or criticism.
  • Referred clients to additional services when needed such as medication management or psychiatric evaluations.
  • Encouraged open dialogue between family members as a means of strengthening relationships.
  • Observed clients' interactions and took notes.
  • Documented behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to create an accurate and effective treatment plan.

Social Worker - Child and Youth

Service Access Management
Towanda, PA
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided crisis intervention to children and youth in need of immediate assistance.
  • Developed service plans for clients that included short-term goals, and long-term objectives.
  • Conducted home visits to assess client needs, evaluate progress, and provide resources to families.
  • Advocated on behalf of vulnerable children and youth in court proceedings, or other legal settings.
  • Monitored client progress via regular follow-up assessments, and documented results accordingly.
  • Identified potential safety risks within the home environment during assessment visits.
  • Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents, and children.
  • Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.

Care Aide

Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre, PA
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Assisted clients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.

Internship

CONCERN
Mansfield, PA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs.
  • Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
  • Performed therapy sessions with well-coordinated and safety-oriented approach.
  • Utilized empathy and active listening to build relationships with clients.

Server

Applebee's
Sayre, PA
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.

Store Associate

CVS, Pharmacy
Towanda, PA
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Stocked, replenished and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.

Education

Bachelor of science - Psychology – Counseling concentration

Mansfield University
05.2023

Skills

  • Family dynamics assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client advocacy
  • Documentation practices
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Case management
  • Safety risk assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Empathetic listening
  • Team collaboration
  • Empathy development
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Psychoeducation

References

Danielle Rowan- Program Director 

Phone: 724-322-4292

Email: dr@thesterncenter.org

Lindsay Moore- Stern Center OPT Therapist

Phone: 724-562-4986

Email: lmoore@thesterncenter.org

Ashley Brown- Stern Center OPT Supervisor 

Phone: 724-787-3835

Email: abrown@thesterncenter.org

Sarah Barber- Stern Center IBHS specialist

Phone: 724-984-6843

sbarber@thesterncenter.org

Uneika Mitchell- Family Based Therapist- Co-worker 

Phone: 724-217-5087

Theresa Acla- Social Worker: Children and youth. Co-worker 

Email: aclat@bradford.org

phone: 570-699-9450

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

RAMP server/seller- April, 2025

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)- March, 2025

Certification Of Direct Service Worker- October, 2023

Timeline

Family Based Therapist

The Stern Center
04.2024 - 04.2025

Social Worker - Child and Youth

Service Access Management
08.2023 - 04.2024

Internship

CONCERN
01.2023 - 05.2023

Care Aide

Robert Packer Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2023

Server

Applebee's
10.2021 - 08.2022

Store Associate

CVS, Pharmacy
03.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of science - Psychology – Counseling concentration

Mansfield University

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