Amya Orr
Chicago,IL
Summary
A dedicated and results-driven Therapist with expertise in Clinical Care Coordination and Behavioral Health. Recently relocated back to Chicago IL after 4 years of being in Arizona, and eager to bring my clinical knowledge to a dynamic team in the area. Seeking to apply my 5 years of experience in behavioral health to a challenging new opportunity with a forward-thinking company in Illinois.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part- Time Group Facilitator
Charlie Health
Remote
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance participant engagement and collaboration.
- Developed and implemented tailored programs to meet diverse group needs.
- Analyzed feedback to refine session content and improve overall effectiveness.
- Led training workshops for staff on facilitation techniques and best practices.
PRN Therapist
Via Linda Behavioral Health Hospital
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care and treatment planning.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic, compassionate, and culturally-sensitive therapy services.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up on all client interactions.
Clinician /Clinical Case Manager
Soul Surgery
Phoenix
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
- Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
Intern
Vogue Recovery Center
Phoenix Arizona
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Worked with clinical and operations teams to facilitate client placement and obtain appropriate services for clients.
- Performed crisis intervention and responded promptly to patient emergencies, infusing calm into chaotic circumstances.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems. (KIPU EHR)
- Observed over 12 individuals and groups to assess, evaluate and predict behaviors.
Case Manager Investigator
Arizona Department Of Child Safety
Phoenix, AZ
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Managed caseload of 20 children in welfare system to provide comprehensive, community-based care.
Fraud Analyst
Illinois Department Of Employment Security
Chicago, IL
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care and treatment planning.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic, compassionate, and culturally-sensitive therapy services.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up on all client interactions.
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Science - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ4 2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL5 2021
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL12 2019
Skills
- Treatment Development
- Oral Communication
- Research & Development
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Excel
- Behavioral health
- Addiction Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual / Group
- Counseling/ Facilitating
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Intake Assessments
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Cleared
Timeline
Part- Time Group Facilitator
Charlie Health
10.2025 - Current
PRN Therapist
Via Linda Behavioral Health Hospital
04.2024 - 09.2025
Clinician /Clinical Case Manager
Soul Surgery
01.2023 - 03.2024
Intern
Vogue Recovery Center
12.2022 - 04.2023
Case Manager Investigator
Arizona Department Of Child Safety
06.2022 - 12.2022
Fraud Analyst
Illinois Department Of Employment Security
02.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Governors State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Prairie State College
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Capella University