Amanda Nance, Lsw AI C
About Amanda Nance, Lsw AI C
Amanda Nance is a licensed social worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She has extensive experience in mental health services, crisis stabilization, and client care coordination, currently working at CommonSpirit Health since 2020.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Amanda Nance has been employed as a Social Worker at CommonSpirit Health since 2020. In this role, she focuses on various aspects of client care, including crisis stabilization and trauma-informed care. Her responsibilities involve providing training and motivational interviewing, as well as coordinating care for clients. Amanda's work contributes to the overall mission of CommonSpirit Health in delivering compassionate and comprehensive healthcare services.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Nance holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix, which she completed from 2011 to 2014. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, studying from 2017 to 2019. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in social work and mental health services.
Background in Mental Health Services
Amanda Nance has extensive experience in mental health services, having worked at Kitsap Mental Health Services in various capacities. She served as a Psychiatric Aide in the Adult Inpatient Unit from 2015 to 2016 and later as a Shift Supervisor for both the Adult and Youth Inpatient Units from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Clinical Supervisor from 2019 to 2020, where she managed staff and contributed to program development.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role and her extensive work in mental health, Amanda Nance held positions in different fields. She worked as a Personal Care Attendant at Amada Senior Care in 2015 and as a Customer Service Representative at U-Haul International, Inc. in 2012. She also gained experience as a Long Term Substitute Teacher at ACCEL from 2014 to 2015. These varied roles have contributed to her diverse skill set.
Leadership and Recognition
Amanda Nance has demonstrated leadership capabilities throughout her career, particularly in her roles at Kitsap Mental Health Services. She has experience leading teams ranging from two to twelve staff members in areas such as crisis de-escalation and program planning. Her leadership skills were recognized by the 24/7 program administration, which acknowledged her as a strong and creative leader capable of enhancing team capacity and program improvement.