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Amy Kistner-Vis

Milwaukee

Summary

Experienced healthcare administrator adept at managing clinical operations, supervising clinicians, and providing direct patient care. Skilled in teaching, curriculum development, and research with a successful track record in the healthcare industry. Passionate about enhancing patient outcomes and delivering high-quality care through effective leadership and collaboration.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rehabilitation Counselor

Froedtert Bluemound Rehab Hospital
07.2022 - Current
  • Optional Part Time position providing assessment and intervention to patients receiving care in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital.
  • Work on a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and improve outcomes.

Clinic Director

ABG Wellness Group, INC.
01.2022 - Current
  • Directed the clinical practice of 46 psychotherapists, ensuring high-quality care and improved patient outcomes by maintaining rigorous standards and protocols.
  • Managed day-to-day clinic operations, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness through strategic oversight and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Collaborated with teams to facilitate contracts and maintain certifications, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Psychotherapist

Cornerstone Counseling Services/Lifestance Health
08.2017 - Current
  • Assessed patients, developed treatment plans, and provided ongoing psychotherapy services.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and family members to ensure continuation of care, enhancing communication and coordination among healthcare providers.
  • Utilized technology-based EHR to support patient education and engagement, improving patient understanding and adherence to treatment plans.

Assistant Clinic Director

ABG Wellness Group, INC.
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted the Clinic Director in overseeing day-to-day clinic operations, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness through strategic coordination.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments for new clients, ensuring high-quality care.
  • Supported clinicians in their practice, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring compliance with operational protocols.

Psychotherapist

ABG Wellness Group, INC.
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provided comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing intervention to patients in need of psychotherapy services, ensuring high-quality care and improved patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuation of care, enhancing communication and coordination among healthcare providers.
  • Utilized technology-based EHR to support patient education and engagement, improving patient understanding and adherence to treatment plans.

CCS Program Manager and Clinical Supervisor

Outreach Community Health Centers
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Supervised a team of CCS Care Coordinators and supportive clinicians, ensuring high-quality care and improved patient outcomes.
  • Managed program requirements and daily operations, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness through strategic oversight.
  • Worked within a Federally Qualified HealthCare Center, maintaining compliance and operational excellence.

Psychotherapist

Medical College of Wisconsin – Department of Psychiatry
06.2010 - 04.2016
  • Developed and implemented research protocols, enhancing research quality and compliance by through rigorous methodology and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Authored research articles and reports, contributing to the academic community.
  • Presented findings and built collaborative relationships with stakeholders, fostering partnerships and securing more funding for community health initiatives.

Program Coordinator II

Medical College of Wisconsin – Department of Family & Community Medicine
04.2007 - 04.2016
  • Developed and implemented research protocols, enhancing research quality and compliance by through rigorous methodology and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Authored research articles and reports, contributing to the academic community.
  • Presented findings and built collaborative relationships with stakeholders, fostering partnerships and securing more funding for community health initiatives.

Clerkship Instructor “Community Health and Socioeconomic Status”

Medical College of Wisconsin
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to provide education to medical students on community factors, enhancing their understanding of socioeconomic status, religious, and cultural differences.
  • Developed and delivered curriculum, improving student understanding of factors facing the community through interactive and inclusive teaching methods.

Instructor Psychology

Ottawa University
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Developed and delivered curriculum related to human services, human development, and psychology, enhancing student engagement and learning.
  • Engaged students in face-to-face instruction and through the use of online resources improving their understanding and adherence to course materials.
  • Provided feedback to students, fostering academic growth and success through constructive and timely evaluations.

Instructor Human Development

Ottawa University
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Developed and delivered curriculum related to human services, human development, and psychology, enhancing student engagement and learning.
  • Engaged students in face-to-face instruction and through the use of online resources improving their understanding and adherence to course materials.
  • Provided feedback to students, fostering academic growth and success through constructive and timely evaluations.

Instructor “Introduction to Psychology”

Herzing University
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Facilitated online learning and interacted with students, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes by through the use of technology-based instructional delivery systems.
  • Maintained course content and administered grades, ensuring accuracy and timely feedback to students.
  • Met with students and assisted them with the use of technology-based learning tools, increasing their proficiency and confidence in utilizing these resources.

Education

MS - Clinical Health Psychology

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
12-2003

BS - Psychology

Carroll University (College)
12.2000

Skills

  • Psychological Assessment
  • Psychotherapy
  • Treatment Planning
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Community Outreach
  • University Teaching
  • Clinical Research
  • Presentation Skills
  • Client advocacy
  • Individual counseling
  • Rehabilitation planning
  • Continuing education
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Professional ethics
  • Staff management

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Counselor [Supervisor]
  • State of Wisconsin
  • 3955-125
  • Issued Nov 2007 - Expires Feb 2027

Timeline

Rehabilitation Counselor

Froedtert Bluemound Rehab Hospital
07.2022 - Current

Clinic Director

ABG Wellness Group, INC.
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Clinic Director

ABG Wellness Group, INC.
01.2021 - 01.2022

Psychotherapist

ABG Wellness Group, INC.
03.2018 - 01.2021

Psychotherapist

Cornerstone Counseling Services/Lifestance Health
08.2017 - Current

CCS Program Manager and Clinical Supervisor

Outreach Community Health Centers
04.2016 - 07.2018

Instructor Psychology

Ottawa University
01.2012 - 01.2014

Instructor Human Development

Ottawa University
01.2012 - 01.2014

Psychotherapist

Medical College of Wisconsin – Department of Psychiatry
06.2010 - 04.2016

Instructor “Introduction to Psychology”

Herzing University
01.2010 - 01.2014

Clerkship Instructor “Community Health and Socioeconomic Status”

Medical College of Wisconsin
01.2009 - 01.2016

Program Coordinator II

Medical College of Wisconsin – Department of Family & Community Medicine
04.2007 - 04.2016

BS - Psychology

Carroll University (College)

MS - Clinical Health Psychology

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee