Amber Swymer, LMSW

Worked directly with clients during parenting classes. Coordinated client care alongside the Client Care Coordinator. Offered consultation, support, educational information and literature, and referrals to community programs and resources as appropriate.

Provided individual and group therapy services to inmates housed at Morgan County Correctional Complex. Updated treatment plans, conducted chart reviews, attended weekly treatment team meetings, and formulated SOAP notes. Completed regular assessments to screen for anxiety, depression, and suicidality.

Completed admission, quarterly, and annual assessments on each patient in the facility. Created discharge plans and initiated referrals for continuity of care. Established care plan goals and interventions based on individual needs. Participated in weekly meetings regarding insurance coverage, care planning, and behavioral health needs.

Provided therapeutic services to youth in the foster care system. Responsible for a caseload of 7-10 youths. Updated treatment plans, provided case conceptualization, and recorded weekly progress notes. Maintained contact with key players in each case. Completed monthly updates regarding each youth, including: DCS summaries, Risk-Trauma Assessments, discharge summaries, contact notes, and visitation notes. Completed the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) training to better serve youth affected by substance use.

Provided therapeutic services to at-risk families in order to prevent further DCS involvement. Responsible for a caseload of 3-5 families. Entered session notes, updated DCS around progress and struggles, and implemented therapeutic interventions. Completed initial assessments and admission paperwork with each family. Introduced Collaborative Problem Solving philosophy and facilitated problem solving conversations between the youth and guardians. Attended IEP and 504 meetings as well as weekly consultation meetings.

Led recovery groups, performed biopsychosocial intake assessments, collaborated with patients to create individualized treatment plans, regularly addressed case management needs, and completed relapse intervention plans. Regularly held individual sessions with patients who need services. Gained experience writing clinical notes and referring patients to community partners for services not provided by our clinic.

• Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Studies
• Phi Alpha Honor Society Member
• Vice President of the MSW Student Association

• Graduated Cum Laude
• Harold Haas Award in Psychology
• Human & Community Service Award
• Mortar Board Member
• Order of Omega Member
• Member of Kappa Delta Sorority