Amber Middelfart Email & Phone Number

Chattanooga, TN, US

United States

• Chattanooga ACT, FUSE ProjectProvide assertive outreach and counseling services by meeting with clients in the community diagnosed with chronic and persistent mental health disorders.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions on OD prevention, harm reduction and substance abuse to high risk population while assessing motivation and readiness for change.
• Provided advocacy, Crisis Intervention and Referrals.
• Provide counseling interventions to callers experiencing crisis situations by demonstrating empathy, poise, and exceptional communication skills when on-call.
• Deliver counseling services to individuals in personal and/or crisis situations that interfere with personal, occupational or relational situations.
• Collaborate with clinical sub-team to develop client objectives and goals.

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

• Provided mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, individual, group, and family therapy sessions, and case management services to adolescents with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments using a client-centered approach, resulting in accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions through integrating the following psychotherapies, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Somatic Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, resulting in.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Delivered individual therapy sessions to a caseload of 6-9 clients and implemented evidence-based interventions resulting in significant improvements in mental health.
• Facilitated daily group therapy sessions tailored to address clients' specific needs, fostering a supportive and motivating environment for recovery.

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Provided clinical and crisis interventions for adult clients in the 13th Judicial Circuit Court Drug Court Program who were diagnosed with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments using a client-centered approach, resulting in accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions through integrating the following psychotherapies, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Somatic Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, resulting in symptom reduction and.
• Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions (OP and IOP) tailored to address clients' specific needs, fostering a supportive and motivating environment for recovery.
• Prepared and maintained clinical records for caseload of 25-30 clients; including initial treatment and plans, treatment plan reviews, bio psychosocial assessments, group and individual progress notes, ASAM’s, court.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team for weekly treatment team meetings and client staffing.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Provided clinical interventions and therapy to adult clients diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder using Harm Reduction.
• Conducted client assessments and evaluations; developed and implemented treatment plans for clients.
• Facilitated individual counseling sessions using evidenced-based interventions while continuously evaluating treatment effectiveness and making adjustments as necessary.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date client documentation for caseload of 45-60 clients in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborated with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of comprehensive patient care.
• Provided crisis intervention and support during client emergencies.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Master'S Degree, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Bachelor’S Of Science, Elementary Education

Activities and Societies: Graduated cum laude

Bachelor’S Of Science In Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education And Teaching, Cum Laude