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Ashley Friend

Connersville,IN

Summary

Knowledgeable School Social Worker focused on helping students excel in academic and social situations by working with teachers, families and outside resources to build powerful support network.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Social Worker

Fayette County School Corporation
10.2021 - Current
  • Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
  • Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
  • Provided group and individual counseling to address problems.

Discharge Planner

Reid Health
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
  • Facilitated timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assisted family or guardian with completion of applications.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.
  • Facilitated groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.

Behavioral Health Associate

Reid Health
07.2019 - 09.2020
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.

Behavioral Health Technician

Fayette Regional Health System
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
07.2019

Skills

  • Organizational Abilities
  • Family and Individual Counseling
  • Emergency Response Training
  • Abuse and Neglect Reporting
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Crisis Intervention Techniques
  • Therapeutic Services
  • Individual and Group Counseling

Certification

  • Licensed Social Worker

Timeline

School Social Worker

Fayette County School Corporation
10.2021 - Current

Discharge Planner

Reid Health
09.2020 - 10.2021

Behavioral Health Associate

Reid Health
07.2019 - 09.2020

Behavioral Health Technician

Fayette Regional Health System
05.2018 - 07.2019

Master of Arts - Social Work

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Ball State University

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