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Ashley Arnold

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Behavioral health professional who brings valuable experience in patient care and therapeutic support. Known for facilitating positive outcomes through effective treatment plans and compassionate care. Able to adapt to dynamic environments, collaborating seamlessly with team members to achieve optimal patient results. Skilled in creative activity planning and de-escalation techniques, with focus on empathetic communication and reliability.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

The Center For Autism, PHMC
06.2016 - Current
    • Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
    • Provided intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
    • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
    • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions and strategies.
    • Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health record systems for efficient data entry and retrieval purposes related to clinical documentation requirements within the field of behavioral health.
    • Utilized creative problem-solving abilities to address complex patient needs and overcome barriers to treatment success, all while maintaining a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
    • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
    • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.

Toddler Teacher

Greenway Creative Learning Center LLC
09.2013 - 08.2014
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
  • Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
  • Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and play-based teaching methods.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles among toddlers effectively.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.

Birthday Staff/Floor Staff/Teaching Assistant

Apple Seeds
10.2010 - 08.2013
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
  • Led creative games and activities to engage and entertain guests during events.
  • Organized various themed parties, with coordinated decorations, menus and activities.

Costume Character

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • Enhanced audience engagement by creating dynamic and interactive costume character performances.
  • Strengthened teamwork skills through regular collaboration with other performers during group scenes or ensemble numbers.
  • Maintained high levels of energy and enthusiasm throughout performances, ensuring memorable experiences for guests.
  • Developed strong improvisational skills during performances, adapting quickly to unexpected situations or audience reactions.

Education

Master of Arts - Dance/movement Therapy And Counseling

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Eugene Lang, The New School For Liberal Arts
New York, NY
05-2013

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Documentation skills
  • De-escalation strategies
  • Group facilitation
  • Multicultural competence
  • Activity planning
  • Individualized care planning
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Data collection
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Heartsaver CPR AED

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

The Center For Autism, PHMC
06.2016 - Current

Toddler Teacher

Greenway Creative Learning Center LLC
09.2013 - 08.2014

Costume Character

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom
06.2011 - 08.2011

Birthday Staff/Floor Staff/Teaching Assistant

Apple Seeds
10.2010 - 08.2013

Master of Arts - Dance/movement Therapy And Counseling

Drexel University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Eugene Lang, The New School For Liberal Arts
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