Amber Vantze
Pāʻia,HI
Summary
Accomplished Therapist with over 12 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director of Psychedelic Services
Illuminate Wellness
03.2023 - Current
- Developed program policies and procedures and a comprehensive training program for all personnel to ensure a uniform standard of care
- Oversaw the clinical operations of the program, including the development and implementation of patient treatment plans
- Collaborated with the administrative staff to ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and ethical standards
- Created an environment of trust and respect to foster positive therapeutic outcomes
- Facilitated the integration of research findings into clinical practice
- Monitored daily operations to ensure patient safety and satisfaction
- Managed a team of therapists to ensure the highest quality of psychedelic services
- Ensured adherence to clinical standards, quality standards, and company mission.
- Trained and mentored clinicians in providing psychedelic services
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Illuminate Wellness
06.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized psychotherapy treatment plans for patients in an outpatient setting
- Utilized a range of evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques to help clients understand and address mental health issues
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, providing emotional support and guidance to patients
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care
- Conducted initial assessments and follow-up sessions to monitor progress and effectiveness of treatment
- Created and maintained accurate patient records in electronic medical records system
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay up-to-date on psychotherapy methods and techniques.
DBT Series Leader
Grouport Inc.
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Tailored instruction methods based on individual needs assessments, promoting optimal learning experiences for each participant.
- Facilitated open communication between leader and participants, creating a supportive environment conducive to learning success.
- Conducted regular evaluations of current training resources for relevance and effectiveness, refining materials as necessary.
- Enhanced training effectiveness by customizing lesson plans to cater to diverse learning styles.
Client Service Associate
BAYADA Home Health Care
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Oversaw a group of clients, scheduled appointments, managed service changes, and monitored care plans.
- Built rapport with clients and families, addressed concerns, and provided updates on care.
- Maintained relationships with referral partners to generate new clients.
- Collaborated with Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians to ensure client needs were met
- Monitored billing and ensured proper documentation for accurate reimbursement
- Identifying and resolved issues that arose with client care
Registered Behavior Technician
BAYADA Home Health Care
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Utilized data collection and graphing to track progress and communicate outcomes
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as BCBAs, to ensure clients' progress
- Utilize data collection and graphing to track progress and communicate outcomes
- Created positive relationships with clients and their families.
Paraprofessional/ Habilitation Technician
BAYADA Home Care
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided habilitation services to adults and children with disabilities, with an emphasis on reducing challenging behaviors and increasing independence
- Educated and train families on techniques to support the client's independence and wellbeing, meal preparation, and community integration
- Educated and trained families on techniques to support the client's independence and wellbeing
- Monitored and documented client progress and behavior
- Assisted clients with daily living skills, communication, and socialization
- Participated in in-service and trainings to stay abreast of best practices and new techniques.
Psych Tech
Nova Luna DBA Ai Pono Maui
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Managed milieu in residential and community settings
- Lead group and individual therapy sessions for individuals with mental health and eating disorders
- Prepared accurate and detailed notes to facilitate communication with team members
- Upheld strict HIPPA compliant confidentiality policies
- Collected and analyzed data to determine the effectiveness of treatments
- Observed and documented patient behavior changes.
Family Support Specialist/ Paraprofessional
Hawaii Behavioral Health
12.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided habilitation services to adults and children with disabilities, with an emphasis on reducing challenging behaviors and increasing independence
- Developed and implemented individualized habilitation plans, which may include personal care, meal preparation, and community integration
- Educated and trained families on techniques to support the client's independence and wellbeing
- Assisted clients with daily living skills, communication, and socialization.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage & Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
01.2010
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Daytona Beach Community College
01.2005
Skills
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP)
- Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Brainspotting (BSP)
- Rapport Building
- Evidence-Based Treatment
- Coordinated client services
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- PSIP Level 2 Certificate of Mastery (Psychedelic Somatic Institute | PSI) | 10/01/23
- Brainspotting Phase 2 Certificate of Completion (Indigina Counseling & Wellness Center) | 12/1/23
- Brainspotting Phase 1 Certificate of Completion (Pacific Counseling and Trauma Center) | 09/01/23
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) | 02/01/23
- Navigating
Psychedelics: For Clinicians and Therapist Certificate of Completion (Psychedelics Today) | 02/25/21 - EMDR Phase I and II Certificate of Completion (EMDR Consulting, LLC) | 08/01/20
- Holographic Memory Resolution Level 1 and 2 Certificate of Completion (Healing Dimensions, ACC) | 10/01/16
- Registered Behavior Technician (Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)) | 10/01/16 (no longer active)
Training
- DBT Skills Group | 08/01/19 - 08/01/20
- Participated in didactic training for clinicians led by Licensed Psychologist
Affiliations
- Psi Chi International Honor Society
Volunteer Experience
- United States Peace Corps, Volunteer/Community Education Promotor, Guyana, 02/01/11, 04/01/13, Taught literacy and numeracy to primary school students while fostering meaningful relationships with students and community members, Provided key support for library expansion project, Facilitated two Summer Reading Programs, Promoted Information Communication Technology to adults and students through classes, Developed a comprehensive Information Resource Center and website for PCVs, Assisted farmers in caring for livestock, growing crops, and developing businesses, Developed and facilitated an Empowerment Camp for female youth
- Daytona State College ESL Program, Volunteer, Daytona Beach, FL, 06/01/10, 06/01/10, Volunteered 16 hours each week, Assisted one teacher with her limited English proficient students, Organized a class activity to keep students engaged, Worked one-on-one with students on pronunciation and sentence structure, Participated in classroom activities
- Holly Hill Middle School, Volunteer, Holly Hill, FL, 03/01/10, 06/01/10, Volunteered with two middle school English teachers, Organized classroom materials, Accurately graded assignments and recorded grades, Developed lesson plans, Assisted with the AVID program preparing students for continued education
Timeline
DBT Series Leader
Grouport Inc.
01.2024 - 01.2025
Program Director of Psychedelic Services
Illuminate Wellness
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Illuminate Wellness
06.2019 - Current
Client Service Associate
BAYADA Home Health Care
01.2017 - 04.2018
Registered Behavior Technician
BAYADA Home Health Care
10.2016 - 04.2018
Paraprofessional/ Habilitation Technician
BAYADA Home Care
12.2015 - 01.2017
Family Support Specialist/ Paraprofessional
Hawaii Behavioral Health
12.2013 - 04.2014
Psych Tech
Nova Luna DBA Ai Pono Maui
11.2013 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Marriage & Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Daytona Beach Community College