Amanda Schweigert
Licensed Professional Counselor at Harris House Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Spanish-Basic Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Travis Stipes
I've known Amanda for a long time, and she's always felt very passionately about health and the well being of others. She has a great ambition to work with and help other people in any way she can, and has a natural demeanor for such things. Amanda often helps others to feel comfortable, a quality perfectly suited to working in close relation with people in need.
Travis Stipes
I've known Amanda for a long time, and she's always felt very passionately about health and the well being of others. She has a great ambition to work with and help other people in any way she can, and has a natural demeanor for such things. Amanda often helps others to feel comfortable, a quality perfectly suited to working in close relation with people in need.
Travis Stipes
I've known Amanda for a long time, and she's always felt very passionately about health and the well being of others. She has a great ambition to work with and help other people in any way she can, and has a natural demeanor for such things. Amanda often helps others to feel comfortable, a quality perfectly suited to working in close relation with people in need.
Travis Stipes
I've known Amanda for a long time, and she's always felt very passionately about health and the well being of others. She has a great ambition to work with and help other people in any way she can, and has a natural demeanor for such things. Amanda often helps others to feel comfortable, a quality perfectly suited to working in close relation with people in need.
Credentials
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid USAAug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Nutritional Educator Paraprofessional Certification
Utah State University ExtensionMar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
The National Board for Certified CounselorsMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Professional Counselor
State of MissouriMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Nursing Assistant
The State of IllinoisAug, 2007- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Harris House Foundation
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Licensed Professional Counselor
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Practicum Student Counselor
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
Completed 600 hour graduate practicum working with clients in substance abuse treatment in multiple levels of care. Lead client group sessions utilizing counseling skills Conduct individual counseling sessions with clients Conduct family sessions with clients and family members Provide clients with education about addiction and recovery Prepare treatment plans and oversee care of clients including treatment compliance Complete insurance reauthorization assessments for individual clients
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University of Missouri-Columbia
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Nutrition Program Associate
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Feb 2014 - Jan 2019
Teach approved curriculum to low-income adults and children in the St. Louis area Market and plan programming with community partners Communicate the mission of Extension and EFNEP to potential community partners Prepare curriculum materials and tasting samples for participants Collaborate with other educators to evaluate how to best reach our target audience Teach approved curriculum to low-income adults and children in the St. Louis area Market and plan programming with community partners Communicate the mission of Extension and EFNEP to potential community partners Prepare curriculum materials and tasting samples for participants Collaborate with other educators to evaluate how to best reach our target audience
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Private Home Care
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May 2012 - May 2017
Assist client with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. Assist client with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and mobility.
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National Kidney Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Program Assistant
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Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
Manage financial assistance program for renal patients Assist program staff in planning and implementation of awareness and education programs Assist development staff with preparation and execution of fundraising programs Recruit and coordinate volunteers for education and fundraising programs Instruct office volunteers of daily tasks
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Program Intern
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
Assist program manager and events manager in contacting participants and volunteers for fundraiser and programming Gather materials, and organizing supplies for events and programming Plan "healthy vendors tent" and education tent for an annual fundraiser
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2012 - May 2013
Assist faculty with research on the mental health of refugees Transcribe and code interviews, create power points and surveys Research current relevant literature Assist faculty with research on the mental health of refugees Transcribe and code interviews, create power points and surveys Research current relevant literature
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Aid/Activity Coordinator
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Jun 2011 - May 2013
Assist residents with meals, medicine distribution and other basic needs Lead residents in activities and social events Clean kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and other basic housekeeping tasks Assist residents with meals, medicine distribution and other basic needs Lead residents in activities and social events Clean kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and other basic housekeeping tasks
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Waitress
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Feb 2010 - Nov 2011
Take food and drink orders Serve food to customers Clear and clean tables Answer the phone for take out orders and assemble the orders. Take food and drink orders Serve food to customers Clear and clean tables Answer the phone for take out orders and assemble the orders.
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Education
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University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Education -
Waterloo Public High School
High School Diploma