Amber Blue
Naytahwaush
Summary
Dynamic mental health service provider with a proven track record at White Earth Mental Health, excelling in collaborative teamwork and effective documentation. Skilled in crisis intervention and relationship building, I have successfully tailored therapeutic approaches to enhance client outcomes and foster resilience in diverse populations. Committed to promoting mental wellness through community engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinical Trainee
White Earth Mental Health
11.2017 - Current
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Advocated for clients' needs within the broader healthcare system when necessary to ensure access to appropriate resources or accommodations during the treatment process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for clients, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health distress, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Bolstered community mental health awareness, organizing public seminars on importance of mental wellness and early intervention.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Participates on staffing team for Joint Powers Adult Treatment Courts collaboration between White Earth Reservation and the Mahnomen, Clearwater and Becker Counties. Provides services for participants, as well education on how mental health and substance use impact participants to other staffing members.
Behavioral Interventionist
Naytahwaush Community Charter School
08.2011 - 11.2017
- Developed strong rapport with students through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust and open communication channels.
- Partnered with parents to create consistent routines and expectations across home and school settings, reinforcing desired behaviors more effectively.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling appropriate social skills and fostering respectful interactions among students.
- Designed engaging lessons that incorporated social-emotional learning components, increasing self-awareness and interpersonal competence among students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavior support plans, resulting in improved student functioning.
- Empowered families through ongoing communication and tailored guidance on effective behavioral interventions at home.
- Trained school staff on best practices for addressing problem behaviors, enhancing overall effectiveness in promoting positive change.
Mental Health Case Manager/CTSS
White Earth Mental Health
09.2007 - 08.2011
- Enhanced collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for better service delivery and client support.
- Conducted home visits when necessary, assessing living environments for safety concerns or potential triggers that could impact a client''s mental wellbeing negatively.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, building trust and enabling more effective case management interventions.
- Addressed clients'' psychosocial needs by referring them to appropriate resources and services.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Clinical Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bemdiji State University
Bemdiji, MN05-2006
Skills
- Time management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational development
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team in the development of the White Earth-Mahnomen Drug Court
Certification
- Certified National Board of Clinical Counselors
Timeline
Mental Health Clinical Trainee
White Earth Mental Health
11.2017 - Current
Behavioral Interventionist
Naytahwaush Community Charter School
08.2011 - 11.2017
Mental Health Case Manager/CTSS
White Earth Mental Health
09.2007 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Mental Health Clinical Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bemdiji State University
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