Amy Radivoy, LMHC
Haines City
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Memory Care Clinician
Memory Training Centers of Florida
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and interventions.
- Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
Reunification Therapist
The Toby Center
03.2021 - Current
- Provide intervention with a variety of court ordered child/parent therapy
- Therapeutic Visitation Services
- Reunification therapy with families who have been separated
Veteran Caregiver
VA Caregiver Program
07.2021 - 02.2025
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patient reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patient move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Managed contracted home health care staff. Managed all in home primary care appointments for patient and ancillary appointments at VAMC.
- Appointed by Department of Veterans Affairs as full time fiduciary for patient.
- Patient was combat Vietnam Veteran with severe dementia in addition to an array of medical disabilities. All care was in my home as he was the father of our twin children.
Intake Clinician
Families First of Florida
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Facilitate mental health evaluations/intakes with children, adults and families
Mental Health Counselor
Polk County Alternative School
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Primary and sole Mental Health Counselor in an Alternative School for kids grades 6 to 12
- Group development and facilitation for Kids with substance abuse history
- Crisis Counseling
Mental Health Professional
Centurion MHM Services: Polk Correctional Facility
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Provide all crisis, individual and group counseling to male inmates who have been convicted of varying felonies.
- Provide case management and discharge readiness assessments to specified inmates.
- Coordinate mental health care with Correctional Staff and Medical personnel.
Director
New Haven Veteran’s Center-Orange, CT
09.2007 - 07.2018
- Provided and supervised all clinical intakes, assessments, individual, group and marital therapy to veterans and their families. Included was reunification therapy with deployed parents and children.
- Sexual Trauma qualified: Counseled victims of sexual assaults.
- Assisted veterans with various benefits and ancillary services. Provided aide and materials for veterans in assessing academic and vocational services.
- Taught various classes for returning Veterans and their families.
- Worked with and trained volunteers from the VAMC and the community.
- Networked with and referred clients to other ancillary providers and community services.
- Responsible for managing the overall day to day operation of Vet Center Services, administratively and clinically.
- Guest Speaker at local college classes and various other venues.
- Supervised an office of counselors, technicians, interns, and work-studies.
- Over saw Public Affairs/Outreach to include a radio shows and a monthly TV program
- Monitored the budgeting and expenditure of funds. This included coordinating the planning and funding of outreach, services, and various social events for Veterans.
- Facilitated a move to a new facility which was a 2M 10-year contract deal. Included was architectural design of new facility and contracting with various other companies.
- Contracting Officers Representative: Oversaw contracting lease of facility and two Psychologist contracting programs.
- Worked with Yale Law School to develop assistance for Veterans: Involved in many high-profile cases which eventually turned into Hagel Memo and Carson Memo.
- Testified at CT State Capitol for new laws regarding benefits for Veterans in State of CT
Domestic Violence Counselor
BH Care
04.2004 - 04.2009
- 24-hour crisis and hotline counselor to victims of domestic violence.
- Referral to various legal and ancillary social services.
- Residential Counselor to Women and Children at Domestic Violence Shelter
Clinical Counselor
US Department of Veteran’s Affairs
04.2003 - 09.2007
- Provided individual, group, and family counseling. Carried out intakes, diagnosis, and treatments for combat veterans, sexual trauma veterans, and their families.
- Was involved with outreach events, many of which were public speaking events.
Clinical Supervisor
ETP (Clinical Preceptor Program) - Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
02.2002 - 04.2003
- Clinical Supervisor to Naval Base drug and alcohol counselor.
Social Services Specialist
Fleet and Family Support Center-Guantanamo Naval Base
09.2001 - 04.2003
- Provided services for family advocacy cases (DV, and child abuse). Reunification services with advocacy cases.
- Assessed community needs, developed and facilitated a wide array of psycho/educational programs as well as various parent education classes for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
- As Sexual Assault Victim Intervention Coordinator, recruited, screened, supervised, and trained volunteers for the SAVI Program. Also served as Chair and Co-Chair of the Case Review Committee, the SAVI Coordination Committee, and the Family Advocacy Prevention Committee.
- Created risk assessments and safety plans. Facilitated indoctrination presentations as well as return and reunion services.
- Wrote articles for base newspaper, spoke on Base Radio station
- Organized a base wide 5K run for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
SAVI/Safehaven Coordinator
Fleet and Family Support Center-Rota, Spain Naval Base
09.1999 - 09.2001
- Provided services for family advocacy cases (DV, and child abuse). Reunification therapy post removal of a child.
- As Sexual Assault Victim Intervention Coordinator, recruited, screened, supervised, and trained volunteers for the SAVI Program. Also served as Chair and Co-Chairperson of the Case Review Committee, the SAVI Coordination Committee, and the Family Advocacy Prevention Committee.
- Managed all aspects of a sexual assault prevention and intervention program to include training for all military personnel, counseling for victims and referrals to appropriate social service programs.
- Wrote various article for overseas military base.
- Frequent advocacy with Base Commanders, Legal Department and Military Police.
Family Preservation Caseworker
Children’s Home Society- Jacksonville, FL
12.1993 - 10.1997
- Provided families referred by Department of Children and Families with counseling, case management, referrals in an intensive in-home program. Most cases involved various forms of reunification therapy and services.
- Worked primarily with families with Domestic violence, child abuse and neglect substantiations.
Director
Safehaven Emergency Shelter- Newport News, VA
07.1992 - 08.1993
- Responsible for writing policies and procedures to license and open emergency shelter for abused and neglected children ages 4-18. Main focus was on reunification and placement services/therapy.
- Over saw entire day to day operation of shelter to include hiring, supervision of staff, and coordinating intakes and discharges with Department of Social Services in State of Virginia
Counseling Intern
Remuda Ranch, Wickenburg, AZ
07.1992 - 09.1992
- Clinical intern at an Eating Disorders inpatient facility
Residential Counselor
Centerville Group Home- Chesapeake, VA
10.1989 - 05.1992
- Counselor in a long-term foster care group home for teenage boys and girls
- Reunification therapy with teenagers and their families
Counseling Intern
Norfolk Juvenile Court, Norfolk VA
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Counseling intern to high risk teens and their families
Intern
Orange County Sheriffs Department, Orange County/NY
06.1984 - 08.1984
Education
M.A. - Mental Health Counseling
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA01.1993
BS - Criminal Justice
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY01.1989
NY State Regents Diploma - undefined
Middletown High School
Middletown, NY01.1985
BOCES Law Enforcement Vocational Program - undefined
Goshen NY
01.1985
Skills
- Sexual Trauma Counseling (19 years), Considerable Trauma Training, Extensive Domestic Violence Victim Training, Domestic Violence Intervention, Victim Advocacy
- Community Engagement, Public Speaking, Legal Advocacy, Safety Screening/Mental Health, Comprehensive Program Development
- Microsoft Office Suite, Record Keeping & Quality Assurance, Conversational Spanish, Diverse Judicial Experience, Perceptive Analytical Skills
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Florida, 1999 to present
- 40 years of Continuing Education in Mental Health/Human Services
Timeline
Memory Care Clinician
Memory Training Centers of Florida
05.2025 - Current
Veteran Caregiver
VA Caregiver Program
07.2021 - 02.2025
Reunification Therapist
The Toby Center
03.2021 - Current
Intake Clinician
Families First of Florida
06.2020 - 01.2023
Mental Health Counselor
Polk County Alternative School
11.2019 - 06.2020
Mental Health Professional
Centurion MHM Services: Polk Correctional Facility
06.2019 - 11.2019
Director
New Haven Veteran’s Center-Orange, CT
09.2007 - 07.2018
Domestic Violence Counselor
BH Care
04.2004 - 04.2009
Clinical Counselor
US Department of Veteran’s Affairs
04.2003 - 09.2007
Clinical Supervisor
ETP (Clinical Preceptor Program) - Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
02.2002 - 04.2003
Social Services Specialist
Fleet and Family Support Center-Guantanamo Naval Base
09.2001 - 04.2003
SAVI/Safehaven Coordinator
Fleet and Family Support Center-Rota, Spain Naval Base
09.1999 - 09.2001
Family Preservation Caseworker
Children’s Home Society- Jacksonville, FL
12.1993 - 10.1997
Director
Safehaven Emergency Shelter- Newport News, VA
07.1992 - 08.1993
Counseling Intern
Remuda Ranch, Wickenburg, AZ
07.1992 - 09.1992
Counseling Intern
Norfolk Juvenile Court, Norfolk VA
01.1991 - 01.1992
Residential Counselor
Centerville Group Home- Chesapeake, VA
10.1989 - 05.1992
Intern
Orange County Sheriffs Department, Orange County/NY
06.1984 - 08.1984
BS - Criminal Justice
St. Thomas Aquinas College
NY State Regents Diploma - undefined
Middletown High School
BOCES Law Enforcement Vocational Program - undefined
Goshen NY
M.A. - Mental Health Counseling
Regent University