Amber Sun
Brentwood
Summary
Compassionate, reliable, and hardworking future marriage and family therapist with strong dedication to helping diverse groups of individuals in need of mental health support. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences and always eager to learn new skills, connect with others, and gain valuable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Worker
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services
06.2023 - Current
- 40 hours per week, roughly 900 hours total
- Works with residents dealing with a mental health disorder and accompanying substance use challenges.
- Forms connections with the residents so clients feel safe to share when they feel depressed, anxious, manic, and/or suicidal.
- Observes and monitors client behavior and responses to treatment and documents client progress in confidential files.
- Implements crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Facilitates support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Works collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent, quality care.
- Displays sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.
Behavioral Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
02.2022 - 02.2023
- 12-16 hours a week, roughly 700 hours total
- Rising Star Award (March 2022) and Behavior Therapist of the Month (December 2022).
- Worked with children and teens diagnosed with Autism or related disorders.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and challenging behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors by capturing data and summarizing sessions based on behaviors observed.
- Visited clients at home, school, and facility settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Consistently communicated with parents, other Behavior Technicians, Assistant Supervisors, and BCBAs to provide quality services to the clients.
Orientation Leader
UC Davis
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Led 20+ freshmen students (2020 & 2021) and transfer students (2022) around campus and provided them with academic, mental health, and recreational resources.
- Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
- Assisted with transition to college life by providing both group and one-on-one support.
- Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve students' concerns and issues.
- Lasted 4-5 days, 14 hours a day (not including training).
Leadership Student
Heritage High
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Cultivated positive rapport with various diverse groups of students to encourage school spirit and promote student participation.
- Defined clear targets and objectives for projects and communicated to other team members.
Varsity Dance Team Captain
Heritage High
06.2016 - 06.2019
- On Varsity Dance team from sophomore to senior year, was the captain senior year.
- Successfully balanced approximately 10 hours per week of athletic activities while maintaining a 4.0+ GPA.
- Accepted and applied constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
- Maintained an optimistic attitude and work ethic during long practices, performances, and events.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to other team members in both dance and academics.
1st-2nd Grade Private Tutor
Pearl Leong
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided student with personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Developed student's self-confidence by working through stages of Math and English concepts, using positive reinforcement techniques, and implementing engaging methods of learning.
- Met with parents and guardians on a weekly basis to deliver progress reports and discuss areas for further improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology, Minor in Human Development
UC Davis
Davis, CA03.2023
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Brentwood, CA06.2019
Skills
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Optimistic attitude
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership development
Certification
Board Certified Autism Technician (September 2022)
CPR and First Aid Certified (June 2023)
Crisis Prevention Institute Certified (November 2023)
Hobbies
Solving puzzles, trying new foods, making jewelry, watercolor painting, being in nature, spending time with family and friends, second-hand clothing shopping
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
National Psychiatric Care and Rehabilitation Services
06.2023 - Current
Behavioral Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
02.2022 - 02.2023
Orientation Leader
UC Davis
09.2020 - 09.2022
1st-2nd Grade Private Tutor
Pearl Leong
09.2017 - 02.2019
Leadership Student
Heritage High
08.2017 - 06.2019
Varsity Dance Team Captain
Heritage High
06.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology, Minor in Human Development
UC Davis
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
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