Ashley Bryant
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with a deep understanding of social justice issues and the various systems that impact marginalized communities. Driven by a passion for developing and implementing programs that provide support to individuals in need. Collaborative and a analytical thinker who is dedicated to building partnerships, advocating for clients, and driving positive for change within communities facing adversity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor (OP) Program
Northeastern Treatment Centers
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured counseling professionals maintain a workload of no more than 35 clients
- Supervised up to 5 counselors and counselor assistants individually in clinical and administrative areas
- Managed the OBOT program with prescribers
- Require customers to provide weekly urine drug testing or more frequently if requested by referral agency
- Ensured counseling professionals provided client-focused recovery and support planning, completing thorough plans within 30 days of admission
- Provided administrative supervision to clinicians, requiring case consultations
- Collaborate with referral sources to improve outpatient service access
- Collaborated with other providers to help clients with living, learning, working, socializing, legal, medical, psychological, and other recovery domains
- Refer and report to external collaborators as needed
- Coordinated team to sustain assertive outreach and engagement for lost patients through calls and written communication needed receive telephone outreach for missed sessions and upon discharge
- Ensured staff complete discharge and follow up planning for cases
- Worked with staff to create a continuing support plans during planned releases to ensure they have access to medical, psychological, social, and environmental supports for recovery
- Generated reports for program management to track progress.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and clinical interventions.
- Utilized various outcome measures in order to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Increased client satisfaction by fostering a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' needs to develop tailored treatment plans aimed at addressing specific challenges.
- Facilitated the implementation of new evidence-based practices within the therapeutic team, resulting in improved treatment outcomes.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Established strong referral networks with local healthcare providers that facilitated seamless coordination between services.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
Behavioral Health Technician/Substance Abuse
Kirkbride Center
09.2023 - Current
- Documented observations, interventions and group activities in the patient's record
- Maintained the confidentiality of the patient record and health information
- Recognized, prevented and responded to patients who were acting as a danger to themselves
- Provided treatment that promoted dignity and privacy of all patients
- Showed respect for cultural diversity, patient boundaries and code of conduct
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
- Performs drug screening tests as required accurately
- Performed full body searches on patients
- Assisted with admitting patients in the facility
- Co facilitated groups on the unit and motivational interviewing
- Teaches clients about health consequences of substance abuse and the physiological effects of withdrawal
- Completed all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Assisted with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
Counselor Intensive Outpatient (OP) Program
Northeastern Treatment Centers
03.2018 - 09.2023
- Formulated goals and objectives with the consumer by preparing a written treatment plan
- Maintained a case load of 15-35 participants
- Completed Assessments and documented patient assessment accurately and promptly, ensuring all pertinent information is entered in a quick and efficient manner
- Prepared treatment plans in accordance with the Biopsychosocial assessment
- Reviewed goals every 60 days to monitor progress towards goals
- Documented progress toward goals and objectives on a progress or group note
- Documented consumer encounters, including progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries and discharge plans
- Participated in weekly staff meetings to provide clinical input on case consults and observations as appropriate
- Counseled individual consumers in accordance with the goals developed on the treatment plan
- Facilitated group therapy sessions and followed the assigned group format developed for each session
- Documented group and clinical observations and behaviors of the client in progress notes
- Met biweekly with supervisor for supervision that integrated clinical support and a thorough review of active consumers to discuss challenges
- Attend staff meetings, departmental meetings, and service training programs as scheduled
- Always maintained consumer confidentiality.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to remain current on best practices within the counseling field.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Designed culturally-sensitive interventions tailored to each client''s background and experiences.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
Intensive Case Manager/CBH Community Behavioral Health
PMHCC-Behavioral Health Special Initiatives (BHSI)
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained a maximum caseload of 25 crisis cases
- Linked participants to resources and services that builds their strengths and meets their needs in order to enable an individual to function at the highest attainable level in the community and achieve self-sufficiency
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change. Obtained required productivity based on available service units per month
- Provided case management services community.
- Maintained compliance with documentation each month following the documentation rating
- Monitored the quality of treatment through social services agencies, residential/outpatient treatment
- Participated in the individual's treatment experience by closely working with the recovering person's care manager, therapist, psychiatrist, social worker, etc
- Contributed and participated in all after care planning to provide continuity of care
- Consulted regularly with CBH and BHSI's Clinical Management Team
- Coordinated clinical interventions as needed
- Developed strong professional relationships with community partners to enhance service delivery and provide seamless care to clients.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining open communication and promptly addressing concerns or issues.
- Prevented homelessness among at-risk individuals by connecting them with appropriate housing options and financial assistance programs.
- Secured essential services such as medical care and substance abuse treatment for clients facing barriers due to insurance or financial limitations.
- Empowered clients by equipping them with comprehensive knowledge of their rights and responsibilities in navigating complex social service systems.
- Navigated complex social service systems on behalf of clients, advocating for their needs while securing necessary supports and benefits.
- Ensured continuity of care during crisis situations by coordinating emergency services, assessing risk factors, and creating safety plans for vulnerable clients.
- Facilitated successful client transitions from institutional settings to community living through careful planning and coordination of services.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
Nj 07.2024
Bachelor of Science /Behavioral Health Counseling Degree -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania06.2016
Bachelor of Science /Behavioral Health Counseling Degree -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania06.2016
Associate of Science - Behavioral Health
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania05.2013
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Conflict de-escalation
- Documentation skills
- Mental Health Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor (OP) Program
Northeastern Treatment Centers
09.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician/Substance Abuse
Kirkbride Center
09.2023 - Current
Counselor Intensive Outpatient (OP) Program
Northeastern Treatment Centers
03.2018 - 09.2023
Intensive Case Manager/CBH Community Behavioral Health
PMHCC-Behavioral Health Special Initiatives (BHSI)
07.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science /Behavioral Health Counseling Degree -
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science /Behavioral Health Counseling Degree -
Drexel University
Associate of Science - Behavioral Health
Community College of Philadelphia