Amy Avent
McComb,MS
Summary
Passionate Counselor committed to helping clients work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
North Pike School District
Summit, MS
08.2014 - 05.2023
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
Family Therapist
Our House Residential Care
Columbus, GA
06.2005 - 08.2006
- Facilitated weekly family meetings to discuss issues, set goals, and review progress.
- Developed treatment plans based on clients' needs, incorporating evidence-based practices as necessary.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the field of mental health to coordinate care for clients.
- Maintained client records, including documentation of all interactions, treatments, and outcomes.
- Assisted clients in identifying sources of stress within their families and developing strategies to manage it effectively.
- Evaluated client progress regularly throughout the course of treatment and adjusted interventions as needed.
- Encouraged open dialogue between family members while also teaching them appropriate boundaries for conversations around sensitive topics.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to ensure safety of both the family unit and individuals involved.
- Participated in clinical supervision sessions with colleagues regularly to discuss cases and receive feedback.
- Formulated and implemented individualized family treatment plans designed to strengthen intact families, reunite divided families and support personal growth.
- Conducted individual, group, and family counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psychotherapeutic interventions and establish and assess treatment goals.
- Completed, submitted and verified accuracy of clinical and psychosocial assessments and therapy notes to develop and implement treatment plan.
Counseling Intern
Mississippi State Student Counseling Services
Starkville, MS
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Conducted intake assessments and interviews with clients to determine their needs.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to clients.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with other professionals on the team.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress notes and treatment plans.
- Facilitated educational workshops for clients to help them develop life skills.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed and provided referrals to appropriate resources.
- Participated in weekly case conferences to discuss strategies for helping clients achieve goals and objectives.
- Observed licensed clinicians providing therapy services to gain insight into best practices for working with clients.
- Performed 1,500 hours of supervised counseling sessions, including group and individual sessions.
Education
M.Ed., Student Affairs in Higher Education - Community Counseling
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12-2000
Skills
- Client Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Records Management
- Clinical Experience
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
North Pike School District
08.2014 - 05.2023
Family Therapist
Our House Residential Care
06.2005 - 08.2006
Counseling Intern
Mississippi State Student Counseling Services
08.2003 - 05.2004
M.Ed., Student Affairs in Higher Education - Community Counseling
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Mississippi State University
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