Amanda Knickerbocker

Owns and manages a private practice counseling service while providing therapeutic interventions in a virtual setting.

Provided counseling services virtually, performed assessments for the treatment of mental health issues and substance abuse issues.

Oversaw all clinical operations for outpatient substance abuse programming, created program, provided education to clinicians, met with clients regularly, ensured documentation compliance, and provided supervision to clinical staff.

Provided counseling services to individuals with drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and codependency. Managed a caseload of 8 clients, conducted individual and group sessions, performed assessments, and maintained quality documentation.

Provided counseling services to individuals with addiction and mental health issues, managed a caseload of 8 clients, conducted individual and group sessions, performed assessments, and maintained documentation. As lead counselor, oversaw counseling staff, ensured documentation timelines, provided supervision, and implemented schedules and policies.

Provided therapeutic services to clients, including making diagnoses, assessing mental health state, creating treatment plans, inputting notes into the computer system, scheduling appointments, and collecting co-pays.

Oversaw a unit of 6 employees who teach life skills to parents, supervise visits, and provide transportation services. Provided supervision twice a month, built the position, determined unit needs, enacted policies and procedures, provided disciplinary action, and worked as a team with other supervisors and caseworkers.

Worked in the intake unit as a point of initial contact, responsible for assessment and investigation of reports, performed abuse investigations, completed assessments for children and families, determined appropriate services, removed children from homes, participated in supervision, testified in court, helped those with addiction obtain treatment, and completed necessary paperwork.

Pursued a Master's degree in Professional Counseling, focusing on advanced counseling techniques and clinical practice.

Pursued a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Professional Counseling, integrating nursing and counseling expertise.

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, studying foundational psychological theories and research methods.