Ashleigh Price
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Patient-focused Behavioral Therapist with 2 years of experience working with youth and adults with disabilities. Creative counselor devising targeted solutions to patient concerns and cultivating nurturing therapy environments.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Compass Youth and Family Services
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized plans for clients to help them meet their personal goals.
- Provided guidance and support to families, helping them better understand the needs of their children with behavioral challenges.
- Conducted assessments of client's social, emotional, educational and behavioral functioning in order to develop treatment plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and adjusting as needed based on client feedback.
- Created a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore difficult emotions or behaviors.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating situations quickly and safely.
- Advised clients on how to manage stress, anxiety and depression through healthy coping skills.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical progress notes detailing all relevant information from each session.
- Assisted in developing new programs or activities to promote positive behavior change among clients.
LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Community Alternatives
23452, VA
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Enrich the lives of Adults with Mental Developmental Disabilities, Create and Plan Activities for group, Vehicle Inspections, Medication Administration, Personal Care (Hoyer/Stand and Pivot), Plan Review, Activity Calendar, Data Collection
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans for each client, in accordance with state regulations.
- Provided direct support to clients in activities of daily living such as hygiene, meal preparation, and housekeeping.
- Coordinated medical appointments and monitored health care needs of clients.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided to clients and updated them regularly.
- Led team meetings to discuss client progress and provide guidance on service delivery techniques.
- Trained new staff members on safety protocols and best practices for providing quality services to individuals with disabilities.
BOOK CLERK
Barnes & Noble
23601, VA
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
- Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- Assisted customers with selecting books and other materials.
- Organized, labeled, and shelved new book arrivals.
- Provided customer service by answering inquiries about authors, titles, and availability of materials.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Prepared orders for shipment or delivery to customers.
- Checked incoming shipments against invoices for accuracy and quantity received.
- Operated computers, scanners, printers, photocopiers, fax machines., as needed.
HOUSE MANAGER
Abilities
65336, MO
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Assisted with Adults with Mental Disabilites, Reviewed & Wrote Isp's, Point of Contact for Doctors and Guardians, Managed 8-10 staff, Schedule, Documentation
Education
Completed coursework towards Bachleors Biology -
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI
08.2017
Completed coursework towards A.S. Converstation -
STATE FAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2014
High School Diploma -
SMITH COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
05.2012
Skills
- People Skills-able to calm negative reactions
- TOVA/CPI
- Manger Skills-used to being at the front line
- Community Connections Certcation
- TOVA
- CPR/ First Aid
- Medication Administration
- TOOLS of Choice
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Social Skill Development
- Behavioral Intervention
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Positive Reinforcement
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Data Collection
- Treatment Implementation
References
NATASHA MEDDOCK, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ABILITIES LLC, (660) 747-7507, nmeddock@abilities.org, Former Manager ZACH WALKER, LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL, COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES, (757) 510-1272, zach.walker@comalt.org, Co-Worker LAUREN ZDELAR, DAY SUPPORT PROGRAM DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES, (757) 352-2674, lauren.zdelar@comalt.org, Current Manager
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
Compass Youth and Family Services
10.2022 - Current
LEAD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Community Alternatives
11.2018 - 08.2021
BOOK CLERK
Barnes & Noble
10.2018 - 02.2023
HOUSE MANAGER
Abilities
08.2015 - 02.2018
Completed coursework towards Bachleors Biology -
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI
Completed coursework towards A.S. Converstation -
STATE FAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
SMITH COTTON HIGH SCHOOL
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