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Amie Girard

MARLBOROUGH,MA

Summary

Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Comprehensive EAP, specializing in individual and couples counseling and sleep assessment and coaching. Expert in trauma informed care and conflict resolution, I have successfully developed workshops that enhanced employee wellness and mental health awareness, significantly improving client coping strategies and emotional well-being. Committed to fostering resilience and positive outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EAP Counselor

Comprehensive EAP
06.2018 - Current
  • Provide confidential individual and couples counseling services to employees and their family members, addressing personal, work-related and mental health issues.
  • Develop and facilitate workshops ande monthly webinars focused on stress management, resiliency, communication skills and emotional well being,.
  • Develop individualized action plans for clients to enhance coping strategies and emotional well-being.
  • Collaborated with HR to create employee wellness initiatives that promote mental health awareness.
  • Assess sleep related issues and develop treatment plans to improve quality of sleep.

Mental Health Counselor

The Eliot Center
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Facilitated individual sessions to promote mental wellness and coping strategies.
  • Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care for clients.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance client engagement and outcomes.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor

Genesis Counseling Center
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Facilitated First Offender mandated DUI educational classes.
  • Provided youth and adult substance abuse educational groups and support groups for men, women and adolescents.
  • Conducted court mandated substance abuse and mental health assessments.
  • Provided clinically sound counseling and case management services.

Outpatient Clinician

Washburn House
02.2018 - 10.2018
  • Provided clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for dually diagnosed participants in IOP and PHP programs.
  • Developed and presented evidence-based substance abuse and mental health curricula to clients.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment approaches based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
  • Maintained accurate documentation for all clinical activities, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Outpatient Clinician

YOUTH Opportunity Upheld, INC.
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Provided quality full spectrum clinical mental health care for adults and children in school and office based setting.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop tailored treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance patient engagement and progress toward recovery goals.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating cultural competence in all interactions.
  • Participated in IEP and 504 meetings and DCF service plan progress meetings,

Adjunct Professor

Fisher College
03.2000 - 01.2007
  • Developed and implemented course curricula aligned with academic standards and student needs.
  • Educated students in a variety of topics including Human Development, Introduction to Psychology, Theories of Personality, Child Development and Abnormal Psychology.
  • Implemented diverse teaching methods, addressing various learning styles and ensuring all students had an equal opportunity to succeed.
  • Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and student participation.
  • Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments and timely feedback.

Education

M. Ed. - Psychiatric And Mental Health Counseling

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
06-1997

Skills

  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Multicultural competence
  • Self-care strategies
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Psychoeducation
  • Disability support
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Parenting skills training
  • Active listening
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • Certified First Responder Associate , Lighthouse Health and Wellness- Specialized training for providing clinical support for first responders.
  • Certified Sleep Science Coach, Spencer Institute
  • Certified Stress Management Coach, Spencer Institute

Timeline

Mental Health Counselor

The Eliot Center
02.2019 - 06.2019

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor

Genesis Counseling Center
11.2018 - 02.2019

EAP Counselor

Comprehensive EAP
06.2018 - Current

Outpatient Clinician

Washburn House
02.2018 - 10.2018

Outpatient Clinician

YOUTH Opportunity Upheld, INC.
03.2016 - 02.2018

Adjunct Professor

Fisher College
03.2000 - 01.2007

M. Ed. - Psychiatric And Mental Health Counseling

Springfield College

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