Amber Thrasher
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dedicated and caring social worker with demonstrated success in performing psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, determining intervention plans and leading therapy. Committed to both client and community well being with the highest regard.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
BetterHelp
11.2023 - Current
- Provided psychoeducation on topics such as stress management, anger management, parenting skills.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
Clinical Manager
Center for Healthy Maryland
Baltimore, MD
07.2021 - Current
- Manage treatment care for Maryland physicians and healthcare providers to therefore endorse safe patient care
- Conduct screening interviews to develop individualized treatment plans
- Participated in meetings with other clinical professionals to discuss best practices.
- Liaised between patients and physicians, initiating discussions regarding care.
- Investigated incidents or complaints related to clinical practice.
Therapist (Part-time)
Unstuck Counseling
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Provide ongoing outpatient emotional and behavioral assessment and counseling
- Performed comprehensive assessments for each patient.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
Case Manager
Concern Professional Service
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Manage caseload of 10 therapeutic foster youth
- Provide assessment of emotional, educational and medical needs
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
Therapist (Part-time)
Innovative Therapeutic Services
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Provide ongoing outpatient emotional and behavioral assessment and counseling
- Performed comprehensive assessments for each patient.
- Tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
- Utilized a variety of techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices during sessions.
Clinical Supervisor
Institute for Family Centered Services, Mentor Network
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Provide clinical support and oversight for community counselors
- Monitor staff compliance with documentation and collateral contracted reports
- Actively sought out continuing education opportunities related to clinical practice areas.
- Approved individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Family Centered Specialist
Institute for Family Centered Services, Mentor Network
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Support families in community with psychosocial development and behavior modification
- link to community resources
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Provided crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
Intensive Support Technician
The Whole Self Center
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Support ASD diagnosed youth with daily living skills, behavior modification, community involvement and academic support.
Social Work Intern
Baltimore Child Abuse Center
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Conduct individual therapy sessions for victims of sexual abuse, co-lead psycho-social prevention groups in 2 Baltimore area schools.
Social Work Intern
Department of Juvenile Services
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Facilitated meetings with youth, family, school, and other agencies regularly to ensure compliance with the program
- Maintained and updated case files in accordance with the Department of Juvenile Justice standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05-2015
Master of Arts - Social Work
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05-2014
Skills
- Advocacy and Counseling
- Strategic Planning
- HIPAA
- Effective Customer Communication
- Client Needs Assessments
- Client Meetings
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Therapy Coordination
- Documentation Requirements
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Documentation
- Referral Coordination
Education Licenses Credentials
- Bachelors/MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK, 05/2015, MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
- Maryland Lcsw-c SOCIAL WORKER (22241)
- District of Columbia- licsw ( lc200002310)
- AED-CPR-FIRST AID 2493628
Other Experience
- NAACP( Howard County Chapter) – General Body Member
- Health/Wellness Committee
- Technology Committee
- Youth Outreach Committee
Skills And Modalities
- Excellent rapport building skills
- Experience in working with children
- Experience in working with transitional youth
- Experience in providing clinical services to professional populations
- Reflective listening
- CBT
- Group and individual counseling
- Mindfulness
- Endorsement and advocacy letter
- Biopsychosocial presentations
- Interpersonal coordination
- Mental status exam
- Situational Leadership Training
- Cultural competency
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
Timeline
Therapist
BetterHelp
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Manager
Center for Healthy Maryland
07.2021 - Current
Therapist (Part-time)
Unstuck Counseling
04.2020 - 10.2023
Therapist (Part-time)
Innovative Therapeutic Services
09.2019 - 04.2020
Case Manager
Concern Professional Service
09.2018 - 07.2023
Clinical Supervisor
Institute for Family Centered Services, Mentor Network
01.2017 - 09.2018
Family Centered Specialist
Institute for Family Centered Services, Mentor Network
08.2015 - 01.2017
Social Work Intern
Baltimore Child Abuse Center
08.2014 - 05.2015
Social Work Intern
Department of Juvenile Services
08.2013 - 05.2014
Intensive Support Technician
The Whole Self Center
08.2012 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Social Work
Morgan State University
Master of Arts - Social Work
Morgan State University