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Amarti Tasissa

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Student
Washington D.C. Metro Area

Summary

Graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling dedicated to fostering growth and healing through ethical, culturally responsive care. Brings experience in client-centered support, crisis management, and confidential record-keeping, with a focus on building trust through empathy and collaboration. Eager to apply counseling skills in a supervised practicum setting.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Front Desk Administrative Assistant

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
10.2024 - Current
  • Provide client-centered support within a graduate counseling environment, facilitating student access to mental health resources and academic services.
  • Manage confidential student records and scheduling systems in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA, ensuring ethical data handling.
  • Engage in solution-focused interactions to resolve student concerns, promoting wellbeing and resource utilization.

Administrative Professional

Perfect Office Solutions
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Conducted client intake processes, including insurance verification and demographic data collection, supporting service delivery in a healthcare-adjacent context.
  • Maintained electronic health records (EHR) with strict attention to privacy regulations and accuracy.
  • Provided empathetic customer service, developing rapport with diverse client populations.

Administrative Assistant

FTI Consulting
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • Provided administrative support to executive teams, managing schedules and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Talent Acquisition Intern

American Red Cross
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Supported organizational capacity building through candidate sourcing and screening for service-oriented roles.
  • Contributed to process improvements enhancing candidate engagement and internal efficiency.

Resident Assistant

University of Maryland
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Facilitated community-building initiatives, focusing on mental health promotion, academic success, and conflict resolution for over 30 residents.
  • Provided first-line crisis intervention and referral to appropriate resources, ensuring resident safety and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with student affairs to implement evidence-based wellness programs aligned with student development theories.

Library Assistant

University of Maryland
03.2017 - 04.2020
  • Maintained accurate records and assisted students and faculty with academic resource navigation.
  • Ensured confidentiality and precision in handling interlibrary loans and sensitive information.

Counselor

Kids After Hours
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Facilitated structured group activities and therapeutic exercises promoting social skills, confidence, and community engagement among youth participants.
  • Maintained accurate records on attendance, behavior, and medication, ensuring clear communication with staff and guardians.
  • Collaborated with fellow counselors to design developmentally appropriate, enriching activities.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to support campers’ emotional wellbeing and functional life skills.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
07-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Government and Politics

University of Maryland
College Park, MD

Skills

  • Client & Patient Engagement
  • Crisis Management & De-Escalation
  • Confidential Documentation & Record Keeping (EHR Proficiency)
  • Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, Canva, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace
  • Interpersonal Communication & Rapport Building
  • Self-Directed & Organized
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Program Evaluation Support

Certifications And Clinical Training

  • CITI Program Certification: Human subjects research ethics, informed consent, and data privacy compliance
  • QPR Training: Suicide prevention and crisis intervention skills
  • Completed Core Counseling Curriculum: All required coursework in counseling skills, multicultural counseling, program evaluation, career development, ethics, and clinical assessment

Timeline

Front Desk Administrative Assistant

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
10.2024 - Current

Administrative Professional

Perfect Office Solutions
11.2020 - 02.2022

Talent Acquisition Intern

American Red Cross
05.2020 - 04.2021

Administrative Assistant

FTI Consulting
02.2020 - 11.2021

Resident Assistant

University of Maryland
01.2019 - 08.2020

Library Assistant

University of Maryland
03.2017 - 04.2020

Counselor

Kids After Hours
08.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Government and Politics

University of Maryland

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Amarti TasissaClinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Student
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