Amber R Baum
Shippensburg,PA
Summary
I hope to obtain my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and become a licensed professional counselor. I hope to practice counseling with a diverse population that needs mental health services. I plan to be a practicing counselor until retirement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Rehab Support Staff
New Visions
Shippensburg, PA
08.2018 - Current
- Provide opportunities to clients with serious mental illness (SMI), such as groups, classes, and 1:1 instruction on things such as money management, meal prep, cleaning, interpersonal skills, community participation, managing mental health, and more
- Monitor clients for signs of improvement or decompensation
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained confidentiality while documenting patient information according to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing empathetic and compassionate support in daily activities.
- Provided effective crisis intervention services during emergencies, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by monitoring behaviors and implementing safety protocols when necessary.
Behavior Technician
Merakey: Autism Education Center
Chambersburg, PA
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Follow ABA regulations
- Assist students with academic and vocational activities
- Assist students in their physical and psychological needs
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
Assistant Manager
Burger King
Shippensburg, PA
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ03.2023
Medical Assisting -
Franklin County Career and Technology Center
Chambersburg, PA05.2018
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy
- Leadership
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Advocacy
- Residential support
- Psychoeducation
- Recovery planning
- Conflict de-escalation
Awards
- Bachelor’s Degree: Cum Laude
- Multiple times on the Dean’s List
- 2023 New Visions Employee of the Year
Certification
CPI
WRAP Facilitator
CRP/First Aid
ServSafe Manager
Certified Medical Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Rehab Support Staff
New Visions
08.2018 - Current
Behavior Technician
Merakey: Autism Education Center
08.2018 - 10.2018
Assistant Manager
Burger King
03.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
University of Phoenix
Medical Assisting -
Franklin County Career and Technology Center
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
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