Amie A. Adams
Pennsville
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing in-home therapy services to children & families.
Skilled in providing compassionate support and evidenced-based interventions to individuals in high-pressure environments with a focus on therapeutic interventions and crisis management. Currently looking to transition into a new field where these transferable skills can drive positive outcomes and meaningful progress.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Beautiful Minds
01.2021 - Current
- Provided in-home therapy services to children & families using evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Empowered families by providing education on mental health issues, available resources, and effective communication strategies.
- Developed & implemented individualized treatment plans. Maintained documentation of progress notes adhering to ethical guidelines and confidentiality protocols.
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Allied Behavioral Health Services
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided in-home therapy services using evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Developed & implemented individualized treatment plans and maintained documentation of progress notes.
Social Worker/Case Manager
Cumberland Family Shelter
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Assisted homeless individuals & families with referrals to various supportive services related to mental health, substance abuse treatment, and family services
- Assisted homeless individuals & families with obtaining documentation such as birth certificates and other forms of identification
- Interviewed & supervised student interns from various programs
- Facilitated house meetings and coordinated events to engage & empower homeless individuals & families
- Intervened in crisis situations / On-call biweekly.
- Developed strong relationships with community organizations in order to better serve clients'' needs within their local area.
Behavioral Assistant
Allied Behavioral Health Services
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided direct service to children & families in-home following individualized treatment plans and maintained documentation.
Student Intern / Residential Aide
Cumberland Family Shelter
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted staff with screenings, admissions, discharges, and documentation
- Monitored clients in a group setting, served meals, and administered medications upon request
Student Intern for Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)
Cumberland County Guidance Center
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Assessed diverse individuals with severe mental illness
- Assisted staff in community outreaches, medication deliveries, and group facilitation
Student Intern for PATH and APC
Cumberland County Guidance Center
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Shadowed case managers during face-to-face meetings with clients and assisted with coordinating low-income housing for Projects of Assistance to Transition from Homelessness (PATH program)
- Observed and co-facilitated groups in an Adult Partial Care (APC) setting
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Stockton University
Atlantic City05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University
Galloway05-2017
Associates of Science - Gerontology
Cumberland County College
Vineland, NJ12.2015
Associates of Science - Social Sciences
Cumberland County College
Vineland, NJ05.2015
Skills
- Mental health assessment
- Individual counseling
- Psychoeducation
- Family therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical interventions
- Homelessness support
Trainings
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Child-Directed Interaction Workshop - June 2021
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Parent-Directed Interaction Workshop - August 2021
- Nurtured Heart Training - August 2021
- Introductory Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training - October 2021
- Advanced Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training - April 2022
- Attachment-Based Family Therapy - April 2023
- ARC-GROW Training - February 2024
Additional Skills
- Notary Public, State of NJ, 06/19/24
- Mental Health First Aid, 03/16
- Completed Narcan Training, 01/20
- HMIS Certificate
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Activities
- Vice Chair for Cumberland CEAS/Continuum of Care, January 2019 - January 2021
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, March 2015
- Martin Luther King Jr Days of Service, January 2014 - January 2016
Timeline
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Beautiful Minds
01.2021 - Current
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Allied Behavioral Health Services
12.2020 - 08.2021
Behavioral Assistant
Allied Behavioral Health Services
10.2020 - 12.2020
Social Worker/Case Manager
Cumberland Family Shelter
08.2018 - 02.2021
Student Intern for Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)
Cumberland County Guidance Center
09.2017 - 04.2018
Student Intern / Residential Aide
Cumberland Family Shelter
09.2016 - 08.2018
Student Intern for PATH and APC
Cumberland County Guidance Center
09.2014 - 08.2015
Associates of Science - Gerontology
Cumberland County College
Associates of Science - Social Sciences
Cumberland County College
Master of Science - Social Work
Stockton University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Stockton University
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