Amanda Mills
Irmo
Summary
Accomplished social work professional with significant management experience and a solid record of success in crisis intervention.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker III Manager
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Columbia
06.2018 - Current
- Provide client assessments to determine service needs and eligibility and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care services, provide case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Participate in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Maintain accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Provide crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Educate clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions to achieve goals and improve communication skills.
- Participate in court proceedings related to cases involving children and adolescents.
- Manage a complex caseload consisting of patients with criminal charges and multiple psychiatric diagnoses.
- Develop and implement discharge plans.
- Testify as a designated mental health examiner in weekly probate court hearings.
- Manage the social work department for William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute to include hiring and supervision duties.
Mental Health Clinician
South Carolina Department of Mental Health
Columbia
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Conducted crisis assessments for individuals in the community to identify immediate mental health needs and facilitate appropriate interventions.
- Provided telephone triage services to evaluate risk levels and connect individuals with necessary interventions or referrals.
- Collaborated with emergency services and law enforcement to ensure safe resolutions.
- Ensured compliance with legal guidelines during involuntary commitment to protect individuals' rights and safety.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01-1994
Bachelor of Social Work -
Columbia College
Columbia, SC01-1990
Skills
- Social work licensure
- Case management
- crisis intervention
- individual therapy
- multidisciplinary collaboration
- group therapy
- legal compliance
- problem solving
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
South Carolina Department of Mental Health
11.2018 - 11.2020
Social Worker III Manager
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
06.2018 - Current
Master of Social Work -
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Social Work -
Columbia College