Amittee Griffith
Dillsburg,PA
Summary
Specializes in case management and developing culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches, significantly improving client mental health and judicial outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Case Manager
Penn State Holy Spirit
04.2018 - 03.2025
- Participate in Mental Health Court as a forensic case manager.
- Work in the community with consumers to help them navigate mental health services.
- Help consumers to engage and maintain insurance and social security.
- Provide referrals for appropriate resources for consumers struggling with their mental health.
- Work with individuals with mental health who are also involved with the judicial system.
- Develop a goal based recovery plan with consumers.
- Keep detailed records/files on each consumer.
- Work with providers to provide the best resources and services for our consumers including evaluating effectiveness of services.
- Participating in weekly team meetings.
Family Based Therapist
PA Counseling
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Developed culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations.
- Provided ongoing support for families transitioning out of therapy, ensuring continued progress and lasting improvements in overall wellbeing.
- Provided crisis intervention services, preventing further escalation of conflict within families.
- Educated families about mental health diagnoses and provided guidance on managing symptoms effectively at home.
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Case Management
- Case Documentation
- Organization and Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Positive Attitude
- Email and Telephone Etiquette
- Client Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Community Resources
- Case Planning
- Treatment Planning
- Referral Coordination
- Resource Management
- Case Needs Assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Progress Evaluations
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Social Work
Refrences
Jon Shank- Forensic Case Manager-717-440-4188
Erin Gardner- Speciality Courts Coordinator in Cumberland County Pa- 717-503-7064
Karen Reinhart- Probation Officer- 717-418-0444
Timeline
Forensic Case Manager
Penn State Holy Spirit
04.2018 - 03.2025
Family Based Therapist
PA Counseling
07.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelors Of Science - Psychology
Pennsylvania State University