Ashanti Thompson
Staten Island,New York
Summary
Committed and engaging Licensed Social Worker bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in mental health, case management, and direct services delivery. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with nearly 10 years in postsecondary education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
The Children's Circle
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Implement behavioral and language modification techniques
- Implement behavioral intervention plans
- Work with collaborative team of parents, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and board certified behavioral analysts to ensure best clinical practices of service delivery resulting in 60% increased proficiency of student behavioral objectives
- Work under supervision of BCBA.
- Performed behavioral therapy assessments and treatments in patients' homes without direct supervision
- Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement, and functioning of upper extremities
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs
Asst. Coordinator Access Resource Center Kingsborough Community College
05.2015 - Current
- Provide benefits counseling, case management, client advocacy, provide referrals to public and private sector community resources, facilitate workshops and presentations to engage students and increase awareness of services offered, facilitate weekly Single Parent parenting groups in collaboration with KBCC Women’s Center.
Intern Clinical Counselor, The Student Wellness Center, Kingsborough Community College CUNY
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Conduct intakes and make assessments in collaboration with clinical team to create treatment plans and subsequent follow-ups, provide counseling to students of diverse backgrounds and circumstances, create educational literature to support student wellness, facilitate workshops on mental health and wellness education to students.
Life coach, teen outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Staten Island Mental Health Society
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Train peer leaders to facilitate workshops on subjects relative to adolescent concerns
- Provide individual and group education and career counseling to adolescents and young adults of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
- Coordinated a Youth Forum in collaboration with Staten Island’s Cease Fire initiative attended by more than 100 youths, provided ego supportive counseling services to clients in order to enhance their self-esteem and critical thinking skills in an effort to decrease conflicts at home and in school
- Facilitated weekly anti-bullying workshops in urban middle school settings, facilitated career and education workshops to increase the scope of awareness of career and education paths, and assisted youths in developing realistic goal planning.
case planner, Family resources Foster care preventive program, Staten Island mental health
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided individual and family counseling to mandated clients
- Educated parents on child development and parenting techniques to enhance family functioning
- Provided appropriate crisis interventions to families with a range of circumstances and emergencies
- Completed and maintained extensive written and statistical reports including biopsychosocial assessments, weekly progress notes, and six-month summaries
- Consulted with mental health service team to participate in weekly peer case reviews led by clinical supervisor
- Acted as liaison between family and community support services including health, housing, childcare, financial support, and community school boards.
Life Coach/Mental health Screener Safe.ty Net Program, Staten Island mental health
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Provided career and higher education counseling to support dually diagnosed adolescents and young adults
- Conducted outreach to local businesses resulting in internships and supportive employment opportunities for program participants
- Facilitated presentations to shifting client perception of mental health services included as routine part of healthcare maintenance
- Developed relationships with local healthcare providers to enhance Staten Island mental Health’s referral base.
Education
Masters in Social Work -
Hunter College, CUNY
NY, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Arts in american History - American History
City College, CUNY
NY, NY01.2010
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Course Planning
- Project Based Learning
- Expertise in Direct Services
- Classroom Presentations
- Multimedia Integration
- Academic Advisement
- Individualized Support
- Online Class Discussion
- Faculty Communication
- Research and Analysis
Accomplishments
Honors distinction in Child welfare and social policy and practice, clinical practice with individuals and families, clinical field instruction
Timeline
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
The Children's Circle
08.2022 - Current
Intern Clinical Counselor, The Student Wellness Center, Kingsborough Community College CUNY
09.2017 - 06.2018
Asst. Coordinator Access Resource Center Kingsborough Community College
05.2015 - Current
Life coach, teen outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Staten Island Mental Health Society
01.2012 - 05.2015
Life Coach/Mental health Screener Safe.ty Net Program, Staten Island mental health
06.2011 - 01.2012
case planner, Family resources Foster care preventive program, Staten Island mental health
01.2011 - 06.2012
Masters in Social Work -
Hunter College, CUNY
Bachelor of Arts in american History - American History
City College, CUNY
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