Amber Myers
Andalusia,AL
Summary
I am a compassionate child advocate and student who volunteered and started working in child protective services for three years. After I graduate with honors, I will be working full-time as a family advocate, forensic interviewer, and counselor at the Covington County Child Advocacy Center. I will continue pursuing my education to become certified in Infant and Early Childhood Development as well as becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate & Forensic Interviewer
Covington County Child Advocacy Center
Andalusia , AL
2023.05 - Current
- Coordinated referrals for counseling services, forensic interviews, and medical exams.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases.
- Attended trainings and workshops on topics related to family advocacy, counseling, and forensic interviewing.
- Assisted families with completing paperwork and answering questions.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with victims of crime to collect evidence and information for criminal investigations.
- Developed rapport with victims to encourage them to open up and provide accurate information related to their experiences.
- Collaborated with law enforcement, attorneys, social workers, medical staff, counselors, and other professionals involved in the investigation process.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information obtained through interviews according to established standards of practice.
- Organized fund-raising activities related to program.
- Designed graphics for social media content relating to fundraising and events.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Covington Child Advocacy Center
Andalusia , AL
2024.01 - 2024.07
- Provided individual, couples, and family therapy services to clients in a clinical setting.
- Developed treatment plans for clients based on the identified needs of each client.
- Maintained accurate client records in accordance with professional standards and regulations.
- Observed experienced counselors during their sessions with clients in order to gain insight into different therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or filing paperwork.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Troy University
Troy, AL2024-07
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
Troy, AL2021-05
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Empathy
- Flexibility
- Active Listening
- Organization & Planning
- Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
- Trustworthy
- Graphic Design
- Photography
Accomplishments
- Award the Global Learning Initiative Distinction Honor by Troy University, 2021
- Inducted into Chi Sigma Iota, the Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society, of Troy University, 2024
Training & Continuing Education
- Attended the 40th International Symposium on Child Abuse, March 2024
- Attended Playing for Resilience: Utilizing Play Therapy to Foster Strength in African American Children of the Alabama Association for Play Therapy Regional Workshop, April 2024
Affiliations
- Worship Leader and Social Media Manager at Andalusia Full Gospel
- Photographer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Covington Child Advocacy Center
2024.01 - 2024.07
Family Advocate & Forensic Interviewer
Covington County Child Advocacy Center
2023.05 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
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