Amanda Cunningham

Experience

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  Horizon Behavioral Health

  Mar 2004 - Dec 2021

  Built 2 crisis programs from the ground up, which included the REACH and Mobile Crisis programs. Both programs served all of Region 1 in Virginia, which included the catchment areas for 9 Community Service Boards. The REACH program focused on IDD crisis supports for children/youth, and provided a 24/7 crisis line. The Mobile Crisis program focused on mental health crisis supports for children/youth, with the goal of 24/7 coverage via the crisis line. Provided indirect supervision and direct training opportunities for the Mental Health Crisis programs throughout Region 1. Directly managed the regional psychiatric program, which provided psychiatric services to children/youth to multiple CSB’s in Region 1. Show less Effectively communicated with catchment area city and county schools towards successful transition of students to and from and regular school setting. Provided direct care to clients, as well as direct supervision of clinical staff. Maintained successful documentation and reporting measures, as well as provided clinical training for staff and stakeholders. Implemented individualized therapeutic interventions for all clients and worked closely with their families towards positive growth in all areas of client's life. Linked clients to mental health resources in community. Show less Provided direct care for elementary age children in the school setting, as well as direct supervision of clinical staff. Effectively communicated with school personnel, as well as external stakeholders. Provided individual and group therapy, as well as parent education. Implemented effective therapeutic interventions for clients and maintained charts and all required reporting measures. Trained other site supervisors, as well as took a lead role in planning the therapeutic summer program. Staffed client's behavioral and emotional difficulties with psychiatrist weekly, and participated in appointments with client and family. Show less

  • Regional Crisis Director, Children and Adolescents

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2021

  • Program Manager, Crisis Stabilization

    May 2012 - Aug 2015

  • Therapeutic Day Treatment Alternative School Program Manager

    Feb 2010 - May 2012

  • Therapeutic Day Treatment Site Supervisor

    Aug 2005 - Feb 2010

  • Therapeutic Day Treatment Clinician

    Mar 2004 - Aug 2005
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  Presbyterian Homes and Family Services

  Aug 2008 - Feb 2010

  Relief Youth Counselor

  Provided part-time (evening and weekend hours) direct care for children and adolescents in group home setting. Implemented therapeutic interventions, individual and group therapy, and taught independent life skills. Organized community group activities, completed documentation, and provided consistency, boundaries, and structure for clients to ensure safety. Motivated clients towards reaching their individualized goals.

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  Thriveworks

  Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  Clinical Therapist
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  Northside Hospital

  Mar 2023 - now

  Outpatient Manager