Amy Newman
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate and self-aware professional skilled in connection and engagement. Experienced in residential addiction treatment, leading groups, and individual counseling. Committed to applying empathy, mindfulness, and relational skills to the support of a clinical team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Counselor Associate
Volunteers of America Men's Residential
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct ASAM assessments and updates to determine progress and maintain detailed case files.
- Develop individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Guide clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Facilitate group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Develop treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
Professional Internship
Volunteers of America Men's Residential
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Individuals, Groups, Supervision, Consultation, Training
- Taught weekly Psychoeducational groups on Trauma, Mindfulness, Relapse Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, Anger Expressions
- Process Group Facilitator
- Met weekly with individual clients and maintained detailed case files.
Clinical Counseling Practicum
Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Individual Counseling and Supervision
- Provided sliding scale, community-based mental health services to clients with a variety of concerns including: substance use, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, relationships, trauma.
Residential Youth Counselor
Fora Health
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Client support, Person-centered Counseling, Supervision, Crisis Intervention.
Education
Master of Arts, Professional Mental Health Counseling -
Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education And Counseling
Portland, OR06.2024
Addiction Counseling, CADC-R -
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Theater, Acting focus -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2004
Skills
- Trauma Informed Care
- Client Advocacy
- Intervention Planning
- Individuals and Groups
- Cultural Sensitivity
- 12 Step Models
- Diverse Populations
- Building rapport
- Crisis Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Group Facilitation
Certification
- Treasures of Engagement, Foundational Yoga Immersion & Teacher Training, 200 hours
- ArtEquity with Carmen Morgan
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with Robin DiAngelo
- Actors Equity Association Member, Union of Professional Actors
Timeline
Professional Counselor Associate
Volunteers of America Men's Residential
04.2024 - Current
Professional Internship
Volunteers of America Men's Residential
09.2023 - 04.2024
Clinical Counseling Practicum
Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
Residential Youth Counselor
Fora Health
06.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Arts, Professional Mental Health Counseling -
Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education And Counseling
Addiction Counseling, CADC-R -
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Arts in Theater, Acting focus -
Temple University
- Treasures of Engagement, Foundational Yoga Immersion & Teacher Training, 200 hours
- ArtEquity with Carmen Morgan
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with Robin DiAngelo
- Actors Equity Association Member, Union of Professional Actors
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