Amy Joy Meyer
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
To acquire a challenging position in a high quality agency that focuses on public mental health, outreach and advocacy, where the utilization of intentional, mindful and strength-based approach, coupled with willingness to serve, strong work ethic and attention to detail will further the organization’s productivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist, Courts Program Coordinator
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services
06.2019 - Current
- Consistently held a caseload of 40+ mostly federal court referred clients
- Developed and maintained relationships with federal and state referral sources to support continuity of care.
- Developed several curricula for courts-based groups and programs.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy to individuals seeking treatment for varying mental health concerns, as well as those seeking treatment for sexual offenses
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
- Ongoing specialized training for clients seeking treatment for sexual offenses.
- Developed and maintained clinical records such as treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries according to HIPPA standards.
- Adapted interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment of client progress throughout the course of treatment.
- Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and client care.
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
- Mentored new therapists through supervision meetings and case consultations in order to support their professional development within the field.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
- Developed multiple curricula for various courts programs and needs, including Anger Management and Beliefs and Boundaries.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
Child and Family Therapist, Outpatient Behavioral Health
Beech Acres Parenting Center
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Consistently managed a caseload of 30+ clients
- Provide family and individual focused psychotherapy to children and families
- Provided therapy to adolescents who demonstrated sexually deviant and predatory behaviors
- Assess and develop mental health assessments for the purpose of diagnoses
- Assigned diagnosis and identified and assessed family and client needs
- Develop, implement and coordinate ISP’s and services in collaboration with families in need of services
- Administering multiple assessments such as the PSI and FAST to garner a better understanding of family, parental and child needs
- Developed and maintained clinical records such as treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries according to HIPPA standards.
IFRS Social Worker
Beech Acres Parenting Center
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Working intensively and therapeutically with families that are involved in JFS system to permanently reunify children back into nuclear home
- Responsible for a multi-client caseload
- Develop, implement and coordinate ISP’s and services in collaboration with families in need of services
- Administering multiple assessments such as PSI and FAST to garner better understanding of family, parental and child needs
- Make weekly home visits
- Make referrals to various community services for clients, as well as help clients to become more sustainable and independent in finding resources on their own
- Successfully participate in and navigate legal system of dependency court, including testifying on behalf of client or JFS
- Help clients to successfully navigate legal system and have better understanding of it leading to better overall outcome
- Employed trauma informed model, as well as CBT, YJT and CARE modalities with parents in order to better understand their mental health and other needs
- Worked with parents who were in the system for sexual-based offenses toward their children to assist them in understanding self-regulatory skills, negative influences and other risk factors.
Case Management, Ongoing and Investigations/Intake
Ohio Department of Job and Family, Hamilton County Child Protective Services
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Ensuring safety and well-being of child that are at risk of neglect or abuse
- Responsible for multi-client caseload
- Develop, implement and coordinate case plans and safety plans in collaboration with families in need of services
- Writing safety assessments and family assessments, as well as implementing emergency orders to remove child from unsafe situation
- Make home visits dependent on need of client
- Make referrals to various community services for clients
- Successfully participate in and navigate legal system of dependency court, including testifying on behalf of agency.
- Supported colleagues through mentoring and sharing best practices, promoting a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Developed strong relationships with community organizations, expanding available resources for clients in need of additional support.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY05.2014
Skills
- Compliance requirements
- Electronic Charting
- Group therapy facilitation
- Paraphilia Disorder Treatment expert
- Social Work
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Family therapy
- Excellent organizational skills
- Multi-client caseload experience
- Multiple trainings that can be provided upon request
- Multiple court involvement and familiarity with navigating federal and state level court system
- Integrated healthcare models
- Team Management
- Organizational Skills
- Self-Directed
- Research
- Microsoft Office
Certification
S 1451104, Ohio, 10/2024
Other Experience
Will be provided upon request
Timeline
Therapist, Courts Program Coordinator
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services
06.2019 - Current
IFRS Social Worker
Beech Acres Parenting Center
05.2016 - 03.2017
Child and Family Therapist, Outpatient Behavioral Health
Beech Acres Parenting Center
03.2016 - 06.2019
Case Management, Ongoing and Investigations/Intake
Ohio Department of Job and Family, Hamilton County Child Protective Services
08.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Social Work -
Northern Kentucky University
S 1451104, Ohio, 10/2024
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