Amanda Zaski

Psychotherapist at THIRD WAVE PSYCHOTHERAPY, PLLC
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Cary, North Carolina, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Psychotherapist
      • Dec 2020 - Present

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Clinical Social Worker
      • Jun 2017 - Dec 2020

      Conducts psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations and develops and implements evidence-based treatment plans for pediatric patients. Interventions include brief and long-term, individual and family, and crisis intervention (Primary Care, Duke Children’s Evaluation Center and Duke Center for Autism). Responsible for screening, triage and care coordination for integrated pediatric mental health team. Collaborates with primary care providers and interdisciplinary team to manage behavioral health needs. Executed telephone consultation pilot demonstration to improve ability to meet the medical and behavioral health needs of population within medical health home through timely consultation to providers and families. Designed and engages in proactive strategies to support individuals including authoring a resource guide and maintaining relationships with community partners to facilitate more efficient resource navigation. Oversaw and facilitated a health and wellness program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Responsible for recruitment and intake process for volunteers and participants in addition to task delegation. Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Care Manager- Behavioral Health Consultant Intern
      • Aug 2016 - May 2017

      Provided outpatient psychotherapy to 7 patients. Caseload included children and adults with diagnoses such as schizophrenia, PTSD, social anxiety, mood disorders and more. Completed diagnostic evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and individualized treatment plans, making appropriate referrals when necessary. Assisted supervisor in care manager duties. Co-facilitated a dialectical pain management therapy group based in ACT, DBT, and mindfulness skill development. Provided outpatient psychotherapy to 7 patients. Caseload included children and adults with diagnoses such as schizophrenia, PTSD, social anxiety, mood disorders and more. Completed diagnostic evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and individualized treatment plans, making appropriate referrals when necessary. Assisted supervisor in care manager duties. Co-facilitated a dialectical pain management therapy group based in ACT, DBT, and mindfulness skill development.

    • Clients' Rights Committee
      • Dec 2013 - Jun 2016

      Participated in quarterly meetings to address clients’ grievances, policy revisions, and confidentiality assurance. Advocated for clients and families regarding individual needs and interests.

    • Community Outreach Coordinator
      • Oct 2012 - Jun 2016

      Responsible for overseeing agency’s website, preparation of bi-monthly newsletters, and conducting ongoing staff trainings. Provided support in hiring process including recruiting, interviews and onboarding new staff as well as backup administrative support to Executive Director and Administrative Coordinator. Organized quarterly community outings for clients, family, and staff.

    • Qualified Mental Health Professional
      • Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

      Collaborated with LCSW as Community Support Team lead in development of treatment plans, implementation of interventions and crisis response.

    • Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional
      • Dec 2013 - Aug 2015

      Coordinated Innovations/IPRS/Community Support services of 8+ clients. Responsible for development of treatment plans, assessing progress, monthly clinical supervision for staff, managing schedules and addressing staff performance.

    • Habilitation Technician
      • Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

      Experience working with adults and children with mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities. Aided in skill-building and behavior modification related to social, emotional and behavioral needs.

    • Clinical Social Work Intern
      • Sep 2015 - May 2016

      Co- facilitated brief and long-term psychotherapy services with adults that have been diagnosed with a variety of mental health concerns. Collaborated in diagnostic assessments, case conceptualization, treatment planning, documentation and outside referrals in a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, and psychologists. Participated in weekly peer consultation, grand rounds, and hospital-wide trainings. Involved in a research project analyzing trends and patient appointment adherence within the clinic Show less

    • United States
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Pharmacy Technician
      • Mar 2006 - Aug 2008

      Cashier, entered and filled prescriptions, verified insurance, transport inventory, customer service Cashier, entered and filled prescriptions, verified insurance, transport inventory, customer service

Education

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Master's Degree, Social Work
    2015 - 2017
  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
    2009 - 2011
  • Appalachian State University
    2007 - 2009

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