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Amanda Abrams
Jacksonville
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Master Social Worker and commissioned U.S. Navy Officer with a 17-year career marked by meritorious performance in diverse medical and mental health roles. Currently enhancing clinical expertise as a Clinical Social Work Fellow at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, working toward LCSW licensure. Proven leader with a track record of managing clinical operations, leading mental health and substance abuse programs, and providing direct patient care. Extensive experience in addressing complex needs and enhancing client well-being. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptive problem-solving to achieve results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Social Work Fellow
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
Camp Lejeune, NC
11.2025 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based psychotherapy techniques for individuals and groups, focusing on conditions such as PTSD, adjustment disorders, depression, and anxiety.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial and diagnostic assessments to determine fitness for duty and inform treatment planning.
- Delivered targeted interventions utilizing evidence-based modalities to manage combat-related trauma and operational stress.
- Conducted detailed crisis intervention and suicide risk assessments, crafting effective safety plans in conjunction with service members and command leadership.
- Delivered targeted interventions for a diverse clinical caseload, focusing on individuals with complex co-occurring disorders such as substance use and mood disorders.
- Completed 393 hours of clinical care towards licensure.
- Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary teams to elevate standards of patient care and enhance treatment outcomes.
Enlisted - Preventive Medicine Tech
US Navy - Hospital Corpsman First Class
02.2009 - 04.2025
- Directorate Leading Petty Officer for 83 personnel
- Manage disease reporting for 14,000 beneficiaries
- Implemented cohesive relationship with local health department, developed HIV 501 course trained 15 personnel on HIV rapid testing and counseling services
- Responsible for the completion of 3,373 food, sanitation, habitability and water sampling inspections.
- Conducted 186 entomology surveys for the prevention and surveillance of vector-borne disease
- Expanded Operational Stress Control Team Leader (Mar24-Aug25)
- Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (Mar23-Jun25)
- DSAACP Certified Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Unit Victim Advocate and Program Manager (Mar12-Feb23)
- Suicide Prevention Coordinator (Sep19-May22)
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Nov10-Sep16)
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Social Work
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA, US12-2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD05-2015
Skills
- MHS Genesis
- Clinic Management
- Critical Thinking
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Basic life support (BLS)
Certification
- License Master Social Worker
- Basic Life Support Instructor
- Expanded Operational Stress Control Team Leader
- Respiratory Protection Program Manager
- Naval Safety and Environmental Afloat
Interests
Timeline
Clinical Social Work Fellow
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
11.2025 - Current
Enlisted - Preventive Medicine Tech
US Navy - Hospital Corpsman First Class
02.2009 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of Maryland University College
Master of Science (M.S.) - Social Work
Louisiana State University