MARY AMIDON
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Detailed oriented, client-focused professional with extensive experience managing high-volume documentation, scheduling and confidential records in fast-paced settings. Known for clear written communication, strong follow-through and calm, professional client interaction-especially in sensitive situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Eastside Counseling Services
09.2025 - Current
- Provide psychotherapy services (individual, family, couples, and/or group) aligned with client needs and clinical best practices.
- Utilize evidence-based modalities as clinically indicated (e.g., CBT, MI, trauma-informed approaches, DBT-informed skills, DDP, solution-focused).
- Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when necessary; facilitate referrals to higher levels of care when indicated.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries) consistent with agency policy and payer standards.
- Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, team meetings, and ongoing training/continuing education.
- Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality (HIPAA), mandated reporting requirements, and professional boundaries.
Psychotherapist
Upstate Hospital Psychiatry High Risk Program
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy while maintaining a caseload of 26+ billable hours/week.
- Utilized Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) and other evidence-based interventions aligned with patient treatment plans.
- Completed thorough, timely documentation in accordance with clinical, billing, and safety standards.
- Collaborated with inpatient units, consultation services, and external providers to support continuity of care and coordinated treatment.
Foster Care Family Clinician
House of the Good Shepherd
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered weekly family therapy to foster/resource families to support stability, reunification goals, and discharge planning.
- Partnered with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services and ensure consistent follow-through on treatment goals.
- Maintained timely, accurate documentation to meet agency and regulatory expectations.
- Provided counseling services to individuals, children, and couples using evidence-based approaches.
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and strengthen client outcomes.
- Completed clinical documentation in compliance with agency standards and payer requirements.
Incident Manager
House of the Good Shepherd
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Led incident management functions, including risk mitigation and internal review processes.
- Supervised internal investigative functions and supported staff through incident response protocols.
- Served as agency liaison with oversight/licensing entities and ensured timely reporting and follow-up.
- Facilitated incident management meetings and tracked trends to support safety and quality improvement.
Licensed Master Social Worker
Mohawk Valley Health System, Emergency Department
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Conducted behavioral health assessments, diagnostic impressions, safety planning, and treatment planning for patients presenting in mental health crisis.
- Implemented crisis intervention and brief therapeutic support; coordinated appropriate referrals and levels of care.
- Supported patients and families with education, advocacy, and linkage to community resources.
- Completed medical record documentation within required timeframes and participated in quality improvement initiatives.
- Assisted with discharge planning and coordinated care with medical providers and outside agencies as needed.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University at Albany
Albany, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Sociology
SUNY Institute of Technology
Utica, NY05.1998
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY05-1996
Skills
- Psychotherapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Risk Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Behavioral Health Documentation & Billing
- Discharge Planning/Referrals
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP)
- Case Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Incident/Risk Management
- Compliance/Quality Standards
- Mental Health Counseling
- Crisis Management
- Documentation
- Behavioral Therapy
- Individual/Group Counseling
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Eastside Counseling Services
09.2025 - Current
Psychotherapist
Upstate Hospital Psychiatry High Risk Program
08.2024 - 07.2025
Foster Care Family Clinician
House of the Good Shepherd
08.2023 - 08.2024
Incident Manager
House of the Good Shepherd
09.2019 - 08.2023
Licensed Master Social Worker
Mohawk Valley Health System, Emergency Department
10.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Sociology
SUNY Institute of Technology
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University at Albany
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Herkimer County Community College