Ashlee Herron
Sweetwater
Summary
Accomplished Director of Social Services at Sterling Hills Rehab, adept in psychosocial assessments and care planning. Excelled in client advocacy and interdisciplinary teamwork, enhancing resident care quality. Successfully coordinated complex discharges and community resources, demonstrating crisis intervention expertise. Proven track record in trauma-informed care, driving positive outcomes in mental health and adjustment support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Social Services
Sterling Hills Rehab and Healthcare Center
05.2023 - Current
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Lead social services department for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
- Complete psychosocial assessments, care plans, and MDS documentation.
- Coordinate complex discharges, community resources, and family communication.
- Advocate for resident rights and support residents with mental health, adjustment, and behavioral needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality resident care.
MSW/Social Work Intern
Betty Hardwick Center
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Facilitated case management with clients facing severe mental health conditions
- Facilitated case management for clients experiencing homelessness
- Assisted with connection to community services and resources
MSW/Social Work Intern
Abilene Hope Haven
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Facilitated case management with neighbors residing the shelter
- Assisted with housing
- Assisted with administrative duties
- Shadowed Executive Director, learning macro social work practices
BSW/Social Work Intern
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Social Work
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05-2023
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments & care planning
- Crisis intervention & de-escalation
- Case management & discharge planning
- Community resource coordination
- Motivational interviewing
- Documentation proficiency
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Client advocacy
- Trauma-informed care
Timeline
MSW/Social Work Intern
Betty Hardwick Center
02.2025 - 08.2025
MSW/Social Work Intern
Abilene Hope Haven
02.2025 - 08.2025
Director of Social Services
Sterling Hills Rehab and Healthcare Center
05.2023 - Current
BSW/Social Work Intern
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Social Work
Angelo State University