Amy Keen

I am a graduate student from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with a degree of Masters of Addiction Counseling (MSAC). I am also licensed as a licensed chemical dependency counselor (LCDC). My skills are not limited to, collaborating with other professionals, managing crises and conflicts, and developing personalized treatment plans.

Counseling professional with expertise in telehealth and academic honor society involvement. Skilled in applying ethical counseling practices and leveraging certification knowledge to enhance client support and engagement. Committed to advancing mental health services through innovative approaches and evidence-based strategies.

I am also knowledgeable in continuing care and outside referral resources.

INTERNSHIP - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center La Hacienda Treatment Center

(2026-08 - 2026-05)

• Clinical Counseling: Conduct individual and group counseling sessions, crisis intervention, and substance abuse education.
• Assessments & Planning: Perform screenings, intake interviews, and develop, implement, and update client treatment plans.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate client records, progress notes, and discharge summaries, often within a 24-hour period.
• Case Management: Coordinate care with probation officers, courts, and community resources, while fostering a trauma-informed environment.
• Supervision: Participate in mandatory weekly individual or group supervision sessions.

PRACTICUM - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Lubbock, TX

(2024-11 - 2025-05)

Accomplishments and responsibilities in my practicum include shadowing a licensed professional counselor (LPC), using telemedicine technology, consulting, risk assessment, counseling, community referrals, and training, all through telehealth. My role as a student counselor is to advance in counseling techniques, micro-skills, and assessment types. During this process, I have learned different counseling service delivery techniques.

I am learning to utilize my reflection, helping, assessing, and empathy skills in different cultural settings and age groups.

• Evaluated patient data to assist in developing care plans, improving treatment accuracy and supporting compliance with clinical protocols.

TEACHER - Hobbs, NM / Lubbock, TX - Hobbs, NM / Lubbock, TX

(2010-01 - 2022-12)

As a certified teacher, I utilized planning lessons, managing the classroom, assessing student learning, communicating with parents or guardians, and promoting student success.

• Understanding cultural differences
• Fostering open communication
• Encouraging multicultural learning
• Implementing differentiated instruction
• Using culturally relevant materials
• Respecting cultural norms
• Encouraging respectful dialogue
• Facilitated experiential learning activities that increased student engagement and fostered critical thinking skills across diverse subject areas.
• Introduced differentiated assessment methods that accurately measured individual progress, enhancing the reliability of student performance evaluations.
• Implemented customized reading interventions that improved literacy skills and increased student confidence in independent learning tasks.
• Designed experiential projects that connected curriculum to real-world scenarios, enhancing student motivation and practical understanding of subject matter.
• Integrated multimedia resources into curriculum delivery, enhancing students' digital literacy and fostering adaptability to evolving educational technologies.
• Cultivated a supportive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity, resulting in increased classroom attendance and enhanced academic confidence.
• Adapted curriculum materials to support students with varied language proficiencies, improving comprehension and fostering inclusive academic progress.

LCDC-I - La Hacienda Treatment Center - Hunt, TX

(2026-06 - 2026-05)

• Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments to inform individualized treatment plans that improve patient engagement and treatment adherence.
• Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions that promote recovery skills, resulting in enhanced patient retention and relapse prevention.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions to ensure compliance with clinical standards and maximize therapeutic outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and streamline communication, increasing overall treatment efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Document clinical interactions accurately to support regulatory compliance and facilitate continuity of care across service providers.
• Monitored patient progress during group therapy sessions to ensure adherence to treatment protocols, enhancing overall program consistency and client safety.
• Conducted motivational interviewing to enhance patient readiness for change, increasing patient retention and promoting long-term recovery success.
• Administered crisis interventions for patients experiencing acute episodes, stabilizing conditions and ensuring prompt continuation of care within treatment protocols.
• Implemented relapse prevention strategies tailored to client needs, increasing long-term treatment adherence and reducing readmission rates.
• Assessed co-occurring disorders during intake evaluations, enhancing treatment accuracy and contributing to more tailored therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluated patient behavioral patterns to tailor therapeutic interventions, enhancing treatment responsiveness and promoting a safer clinical environment.
• Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient transitions, reducing treatment gaps and enhancing continuity of care.
• Developed and documented individualized coping strategies for patients, strengthening resilience and improving overall treatment engagement throughout recovery.
• Supported patients in developing communication skills during individual sessions, fostering improved interpersonal relationships and enhancing overall treatment engagement.
• Delivered targeted psychoeducational sessions addressing trauma and addiction, fostering patient insight and enhancing overall treatment engagement and retention.
• Collaborated with clinical staff to integrate family involvement in treatment, strengthening support networks and enhancing patient motivation throughout recovery.
• Enhanced patient documentation accuracy through meticulous record-keeping, supporting regulatory compliance and improving clarity in multidisciplinary treatment coordination.

ASSOCIATES IN ART - New Mexico Junior College Hobbs, NM

BACHELOR'S IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION - Eastern New Mexico University Portales, NM

MASTER'S OF SCIENCE ADDICTION COUNSELING - Addiction Counseling - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX