Amy S. Wagner, LCSW-C
Bel Air,MD
Summary
A 30+ year experienced professional who can provide support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes being a Director, supervisor and mental health professional. Skilled in running offices and leading staff. An effective communicator, organized, goal oriented and resourceful to provide the best quality care practices for client and organization.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychotherapist
Alpha Counseling and Treatment
Abingdon, MD
03.2018 - Current
- Collaborative business venture to provide mental health services and to address treatment needs for those with opiate addiction with medicated assisted therapy using Suboxone.
- Assisted clients in developing realistic goals for recovery from mental illness or addiction.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, couples and families.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using clinical documentation software such as EHRs.
- Participated in regular case reviews with colleagues to discuss challenges faced by clients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best practice standards are met
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Actively participated in insurance credentialing, billing matters and scheduling clients
Licensed Psychotherapist
Harford Counseling
Bel Air, MD
07.2009 - 02.2018
- Assisted a colleague in starting a new counseling business that combined mental health and substance abuse services in the same setting
- Responsible for managing a caseload of clients in a private practice setting as well as orienting new clinicians, credentialing, supervision, other office related duties.
- Provided General counseling for various disorders and conditions
- Specialize in trauma Treatment as well as substance abuse assessment and treatment
- Facilitated educational groups For DUI and substance related matters for adolescents and adults. Worked closely with the schools, courts, probation and juvenile services.
- Regularly wrote reports and communicated with external agencies as part of treatment compliance.
DIRECTOR (2012-2015), SUPERVISOR (2009-2012)
Family and Children’s Services of Central MD
Bel Air, MD
02.2007 - 10.2015
- School-based therapist (2007-2009) in Harford County Public Schools
- Promoted to Supervisor of other therapists in the agency and then to Director of the Harford County office
- Managed and oversaw the programs provided to the schools, county youth service bureau and the Harford County Child Advocacy Center for trauma informed care.
- Worked closely with social services, law enforcement, states attorney’s office and courts
- Programs were mostly grant funded therefore responsible for writing grant proposals, keeping statistics and generating data reports for the State of Maryland and other funders
- Managed budgets,cost containment procedures, employee work evaluations,led monthly staff meetings, participated in board of directors meetings, and trainings.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for programs.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
THERAPIST
Renewal Counseling Center
Perry Hall, MD
02.1995 - 01.2007
- Responsible for managing a caseload of clients in a private practice setting
- Provided General counseling for various disorders and conditions
- Began specialty in trauma treatment and trained in the trauma technique EMDR
- Completed required documentation and reports.
DISCHARGE PLANNER
St. Joseph Hospital
Towson, MD
05.1989 - 02.1995
- Evaluated patient's ability to live independently or function within an assisted living facility prior to release from the hospital.
- Developed individualized discharge plans for patients based on their medical and psychosocial needs.
- Provided education, support, and guidance to families of discharged patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings when determining appropriate levels of care prior to discharge.
- Assisted in the coordination of services needed after hospitalization such as home health care, durable medical equipment, transportation.
Education
Master’s Degree - Social Work
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Baltimore, Maryland05.1989
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia01.1987
Skills
- 30 years of experience
- effective communication skills
- strong organizational skills
- evidenced based practices
- mentor
- approved supervisor by board of social work
- goal driven and team oriented
- intuitive and perceptive leadership qualities
- problem-solving skills and efficient multi-tasker
- effective at meeting deadlines
Certification
- Maryland licensed Licensed Certified Social Worker -Clinical #07276
- Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Hypnosis Trained
- Trauma Focused TFCBT
- Yearly Continuing Education in Supervisor related Trainings
References
Professional references provided upon request
Timeline
Licensed Psychotherapist
Alpha Counseling and Treatment
03.2018 - Current
Licensed Psychotherapist
Harford Counseling
07.2009 - 02.2018
DIRECTOR (2012-2015), SUPERVISOR (2009-2012)
Family and Children’s Services of Central MD
02.2007 - 10.2015
THERAPIST
Renewal Counseling Center
02.1995 - 01.2007
DISCHARGE PLANNER
St. Joseph Hospital
05.1989 - 02.1995
Master’s Degree - Social Work
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Liberty University