AMY E WRIGHT
Huntington,WV
Summary
Therapist familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives. Hardworking therapy practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist, Children's Intensive Services
Prestera Center
05.2021 - Current
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
Therapist, School-Based Services
Prestera Center
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
- AFFIRM Trained- an evidence-based, eight module, manualized coping skills training intervention focused on reducing mental health issues and behavioral risks experienced by LGBTQ+ populations
Server/Bartender
Duffy's Love Shack
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Assisted guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion
- Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner
- Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales
- Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages
- Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Bartender/Server
Latitude 18
03.2003 - 09.2017
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of The Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of The Virgin Islands
01.2016
Skills
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- One-On-One Sessions
- Intervention Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation Requirements
- Client Confidentiality
- Client Relations
- Electronic Charting
Timeline
Therapist, Children's Intensive Services
Prestera Center
05.2021 - Current
Therapist, School-Based Services
Prestera Center
05.2021 - 04.2023
Server/Bartender
Duffy's Love Shack
01.2017 - 02.2021
Bartender/Server
Latitude 18
03.2003 - 09.2017
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of The Virgin Islands
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of The Virgin Islands