Amanda Sowinski, Lsw Email & Phone Number

Trenton, Nj, Us

Princeton , Nj, Us

Princeton , Nj, Us

Patient & Professional Advocacy lead for the global Pompe programSupport the Patient & Professional Advocacy strategy and coordination of Patient Advocacy at Amicus:- Contribute to the development and execution of Patient Advocacy programs and other activities related to maintaining and further building Amicus’ relationships with: leaders of the patient advocacy community and individual families living with rare diseases, healthcare professionals, institutions, professional and advocacy associations and other key stakeholders who are strategic to programs and drug development- Contribute to patient-focused and patient-dedicated programs and augment cross-functional collaboration, assist in providing guidance and support to Amicus affiliates for local patient association liaison as well as other overall department needsDevelop and support Patient & Professional Advocacy activities:- Participate in educational activities support disease awareness in general - Represent the company at medical congresses, patient meetings and within patient and industry associations and internal/external task forcesAssist in serving the community:- Provide support and resources in accordance with compliance guidelines in response to inquiries from the rare disease patient community and from patient advocacy organizations

Princeton , Nj, Us

Princeton , Nj, Us

Flint, Michigan, Us

− Carry out assessments and provide ongoing individual, family, and couples counseling to clients− Provide timely clinical documentation (intake, progress notes, treatment plans) through an electronic record service− Advocate for clients within and outside of agency for necessary treatment services

− Provide weekly individual and group therapy sessions with program residents, as well as family therapy sessions with residents, who intend to reunify with their families or other guardians− Provide counseling for youth in the scope of grief, loss and trauma related to life events, such as medical diagnosis, mental health diagnosis and/or traumatic events− Advocate client’s clinical and medical needs to the treatment team and staff to ensure coordination of care− Complete necessary paperwork including, weekly progress notes, psychosocial assessments, other assessment tools, such as the SASSI and Becks Youth Inventory, monthly clinical summaries, master treatment plans and discharge summaries in accordance to DCF protocol− Attend and provide documentation for Master Treatment Plan Meetings, Discharge Meetings and other emergency meetings− Attend meetings with potential resident and assess youth’s readiness and appropriateness with the program− Meet and coordinate with outside agencies in the community to advocate for patient’s needs within the community as well− Successfully planned and coordinated agency wide “Pride Event” for the LGBTQ community for residents within the program, as well as outside related agencies to meet and celebrate the community

Princeton , Nj, Us

− Responsible for providing both support and administrative assistance within the Administrative team, Marketing Team and Patient Advocacy Team− Coordinate Calendars for assigned group members as advised through Outlook− Provide support to Executive Administrative team, Marketing and Patient Advocacy Team, such preparing shipments, expense reports, and/or preparing materials for outside agency conferences and events− Create/revise department forms, assist with materials− Create expense reports, collect receipts, scan / enter into reports, submit for approval− Coordinated and tracked materials and supplies and ordered when necessary

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

• Completed psychosocial evaluations in order to determine level of care • Provided outpatient therapeutic level of care for adolescents with substance abuse problems and co-occurring psychiatric symptoms due to mood disorders, disruptive behavior disorders and anxiety disorders• Carried out family counseling sessions with patients and legal guardians, as well as group counseling• Provided education and prevention services to local schools and other participating agencies or groups, as well as established connections with local outreach and advocacy programs

New Brunswick, Nj , Us

• Provide individual and family therapy in order to support patients with endocrine related disorders and co-occurring mental health issues • Interview and assess at-risk youth for medical non-adherence with diabetes and other hormonal or endocrine disorders• Directly support medical department staff in finding patients medical and mental health resources• Assist and support patients for medical needs, including health insurance issues, or support medically complex patients with appointment set up and education• Collaborate with outside institutions in order to set up mental health referrals, such as The Institute for Personal Growth• Engage in integrated learning experiences with medical staff in order to enhance treatment by meeting the mental and physical health needs of children and their families

Princeton , Nj, Us

•Assist the Clinical Research team in providing data to clinical trials locations across multiple studies, including day-to-day logistical support and communications across all sites•Maintain and reconcile the Trial Master File under the direction of the Clinical Project Manager

• Observe and participate in behavior management of children and adults with challenging behaviors in their home environment• Train the families and/or staff of individuals with developmental disabilities who are also experiencing problem behaviors• Independently screen and interview parents and children in order to assess a client’s ability to navigate the social world• Develop new programs and program lessons for social skills groups for individuals from the age of 6 to 18+ with High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, AD/HD and Emotional/Behavior Disorders• Participate and assist in social skills group in which Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as Applied Behavior Analysis were applied in order to help children and young adults gain better social skills and deal with anxiety, stress, frustration, and anger

Baltimore, Md, Us

• Maintain student safety in campus dormitories by monitoring building access and reporting any issues or concerns to campus police• Provide building information and guidelines for students, employees, and guests

Baltimore, Md, Us

-Observed and advanced knowledge of the family-focused treatment of children from ages 2 to 12 with common behavioral problems, co-morbid disorders, and disruptive behavior disorders varying in severity -Participated with and followed an in room therapy session with a clinician on a weekly basis in order to gain better insight on treatment with personal interaction experiences-Gained proficiency in scoring initial behavior assessments from clinical interview of patients and effectively entering data into a database for future research and records-Coordinated and participated in weekly supervision with a post-doctorate fellow who provides guidance and support in all areas

Abingdon, Md, Us

-Provided in-classroom support for a variety of ages from 6 weeks to 12 years of age-Provided exceptional standards of care and education for all children-Supported children for readiness in a range of physical, social, cognitive and emotional skills necessary to thrive in a school environment

Princeton , Nj, Us

•Assisted the Clinical Research team in providing data to clinical trials locations across multiple studies, including day-to-day logistical support and communications across all sites•Compiled and maintained the Trial Master File under the direction of the Clinical Trial Associates and Site Managers which included preparation of document and protocol binders

Tampa, Fl, Us

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Healthcare

Master’S Degree, Clinical With A Concentration In Health

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

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