Amanda Howard Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, PA

*Understands a variety of models and theories of addiction another problems related to substance abuse as reflected in treatment planning and clinical intervention.*Provides treatment services appropriate to personal cultural identity and language of the patient and family*Determines patient readiness for treatment and change as reflected in accurate.

Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

• Co-facilitated and facilitated group therapy sessions with women with a variety of mental health disorders and drug and alcohol addictions.
• Developed and wrote DAP progress notes for individual clients and group therapy sessions.
• Conducted Intake Assessments and Biopsychosocial Assessments.
• Observed and assisted in writing treatment plans.
• Conducted individual and family sessions with clients.
• Implemented client information into STAR Data System.

• Co-facilitated group therapy sessions with men and women with drug and alcohol addictions.
• Conducted individual sessions with client and wrote DAP Progress notes for individual clients
• Assisted in maintaining expected paperwork compliance and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Implemented 12 Step Program and Disease Concept during individual and group therapy
• Attended therapist staff meetings to discuss client concerns and progress.

Washinton, PA

• Increased community integration, peer interactions, and overall independence for individuals with IDD and MH disorders.
• Created individualized recreational and cultural opportunities for each client.

Washington, PA

Washington, PA

Washington, PA

• Worked one on one with individuals and helped manage a summer day camp for children with disabilities
• Designed spreadsheets for tracking of individuals progress at camp
• Organized billing system and diagnosis of clients at ARC Human Service

State College, Pennsylvania Area

• Provided excellent customer service to hundreds of faculty and students daily
• Processed large sums of money in purchase orders and deposits to student accounts daily
• Data entry, answering phone calls, sorting mail,
• Assisted in check distribution to over 1,000 student clubs and organizations

Washington, PA

• Provided assistance to three male adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting
• Implemented prescribed program, independent living skills and behavior skills to clients
• Developed client s individual skills in areas of recreation, socialization, financial management, personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning, physical health and behavioral management
• Documented client activity daily for supervisor review

Master Of Education (Med), Marriage And Family Therapy/Counseling

*Master of Science in Counselor Education (M.S.Ed.) in Marriage and Family Therapy *This degree is designed to prepare students to work as.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Development And Family Studies, General

Activities and Societies: THON •Involved in largest student run philanthropy in the world to raise money for pediatric cancer.