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Abbey Mansfield

Summary

Committed to and energetic about learning and developing social work skills. Passionate about helping others access needed services and receive support during difficult times. Employs empathy and patience to connect with individuals on emotional level. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with attention to accuracy and detail.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Discharge Planner/Therapy Assistant

Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational groups for patients emerging from a crisis.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Facilitated timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assisted family or guardian with completion of applications.
  • Developed individual treatment plans in collaboration with other team members.
  • Maintained and updated patient records.
  • Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
  • Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
  • Worked with utilization review to establish prior authorization for timely discharges.
  • Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.

Research Assistant

Brigham Young University
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with professors and other peers in creating a survey to gather insights about the experiences of teens across the U.S., with an emphasis on their mental health, spirituality, family background, and overall well-being.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Presented research at the Mary Lou Fulton Conference at Brigham Young University and the Utah Council of Family Relations at Weber State University (April 2022).
  • Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
  • Scheduled appointments with survey participants over phone and through email.

Research Assistant

Brigham Young University
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Gathered data and critiqued videos of students' practice therapy sessions, with an emphasis on Motivational Interviewing techniques.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Reviewed data to identify trends and patterns.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
  • Presented research at the Mary Lou Fulton Conference.

Child Caregiver

Private Family Household
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times and in conflict resolution.

Childcare Assistant Volunteer

Wasatch Behavioral Health
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Offered tutoring and mentoring to school-aged children in need of additional support.
  • Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
  • Engaged with children individually to encourage academic curiosity and to provide emotional support.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.

Service Missionary

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Taught lessons of religious faith to individuals and families.
  • Built relationships with local community services.
  • Administered community English language courses.
  • Implemented strategies for successful outreach to strengthen membership.
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
  • Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
04.2023

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Discharge Planning
  • Service Oriented
  • Team Collaboration
  • Social Research
  • Patient Support
  • Time Management
  • Positive Attitude
  • Literature Reviews
  • Multitasking and Organization

Languages

Italian
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Research Assistant

Brigham Young University
01.2023 - 05.2023

Discharge Planner/Therapy Assistant

Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Research Assistant

Brigham Young University
01.2022 - 09.2022

Child Caregiver

Private Family Household
05.2021 - 04.2022

Childcare Assistant Volunteer

Wasatch Behavioral Health
08.2019 - 01.2020

Service Missionary

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
02.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Brigham Young University

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