AMY HURLA
Woodbury,USA
Summary
Education: Completion of M.A. MFT, August 2017 Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. LAMFT Licensure- 6 months to full Licensure Completion of B.A. Psychology, August 2000 University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado. Training: Eleven years' experience licensed Foster/Adoptive Parent, state of Iowa, DHS Crisis Intervention Techniques, state of MN, 2017-Present Child & Adult Abuse Training, state of MN, 2017-Present CPR/First Aid Certified/Medication Dispensation, Current Crisis Response Team 2017-Present Four-Year Member of Equity Cohort Conduct monthly trainings to 60+Staff Conduct bi-monthly training to parent group Create and conduct International Trainings to First Responders
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Professional, Psychotherapy IOP Supervisor
Aris Clinic
07.2020 - Current
- Create curriculum related to ACT, to facilitate groups with children, ages 8-18.
- Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions for clients in the Adolescent IOP program.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team, with a focus on evidence-based approaches for all disorders.
- Participate in weekly supervision and team meetings focused on evidence-based treatments.
- Maintain an outpatient caseload, ages 3 and up, of children, families, and individuals.
- Establish treatment goals and develop strategies and solutions to meet those goals.
- Specializes in working with people dealing with ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Foster Care/Adoption, Grief, Relationship Problems (families and couples), PTSD, Self-Esteem Problems, Self-harm, and Trauma, as well as co-occurring disorders.
- Supervise therapists and interns in the IOP program.
Mental Health Professional
ISD 917, Lebanon Education Center
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Planning and implementing appropriate therapeutic/crisis/treatment services for children, ages 5-15, as well as assisting with children K-12, in all behavioral/educational areas, in a Federal Level 4 setting.
- Group/Individual therapeutic services.
- Provide clinical supervision of staff.
- Facilitate parent contact.
- Maintain clinical notes and records of all therapy services provided.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, reviews, and updates.
- Conduct monthly staff training on mental health topics.
- Conduct bi-monthly parent training classes.
- Oversee volunteer/experiential programming for all students.
- Oversee food assistance programs for families.
Community Based Therapist
Family Innovations
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Provide culturally competent mental health services to clients with mental illness and/or mental health needs.
- The client case consists of children aged 4-18, and their families.
- Maintains clinical notes and records of skill services provided.
- Completes treatment plans, reviews, and updates.
- Develops diagnostic assessments and materials for treatment.
Registered In-Home Daycare Provider
06.2004 - 08.2017
- Comply with state regulations in all areas of child development home operation.
- Constant monitoring of health and well-being, of up to eight children per day.
- Parental exchange of information to enhance the quality of care for children; dependable, consistent care, capable of handling emergencies.
- Bookkeeping; planning and implementing age-appropriate activities; meal planning & preparation and maintaining a healthy & safe environment.
Respite & SCL Provider
The ARC of East Central Iowa
08.2000 - 08.2012
- Provided respite care for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
- Foster consumers in making positive decisions toward building independence in his or her home or community.
- Implemented individualized service plans, providing progress reports to families and agencies.
Early Childhood Teacher
College Community School District
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Fostered the intellectual and social development of children ages 4 and 5.
- Supervised classroom: planning & implementing activities that capitalize on children’s play to further growth in all areas.
- Maintained correspondence with parents regarding child’s progress.
- Classroom management: Maintain all state regulations required by early childhood educators, in a licensed facility.
Youth Counselor
Urban Peak Homeless Shelter
05.1997 - 08.2000
- Provided a safe environment for inner-city homeless youth, ages 14-21.
- Performed intakes; acclimated new clients; and provided ongoing counseling for youth daily. Supervising meals, clean-ups, & bedtimes.
- Monitored shelter; assisted in scheduling community appointments.
Education
M.A. - MFT
Mount Mercy College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa08.2017
B.A. - Psychology
University of Colorado
Denver, Colorado08.2000
Skills
- Strong skills in human services/Family and Marriage Therapy Systems: counseling, individual & group therapy, all ages, crisis intervention, behavior modification, case evaluation, treatment planning, diagnostic assessments, activity planning, preparing documentation, liaison with healthcare & social service professionals Solid skills implementing services & case management Planning independent living objectives for foster children & respite consumer placements Sound organizational skills: scheduling, expediting, setting priorities, long & short-range planning, time management Excellent communication skills; proven interpersonal skills
Certification
- LAMFT Licensure- 6 months to full Licensure
- CPR/First Aid Certified/Medication Dispensation, Current
Timeline
Mental Health Professional, Psychotherapy IOP Supervisor
Aris Clinic
07.2020 - Current
Mental Health Professional
ISD 917, Lebanon Education Center
08.2017 - 07.2020
Community Based Therapist
Family Innovations
08.2017 - 05.2018
Registered In-Home Daycare Provider
06.2004 - 08.2017
Early Childhood Teacher
College Community School District
08.2001 - 05.2004
Respite & SCL Provider
The ARC of East Central Iowa
08.2000 - 08.2012
Youth Counselor
Urban Peak Homeless Shelter
05.1997 - 08.2000
M.A. - MFT
Mount Mercy College
B.A. - Psychology
University of Colorado