Ashley Hardegree
Laguna Hills,CA
Summary
Accomplished Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates exceptionally well in high-pressure environments. Recommends best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life. 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. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Motivated professional offering CADC 1 in SUD Counselor/ Case Management. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Capistrano Beach Recovery
San Juan Capistrano , CA
10.2023 - Current
- BPS - Biopsychosocial Assessment
- MTP - Master Treatment Plans
- CCR - Concurrent Reviews
- Communication with insurance
- Client care and communications
- Assisting Admissions team
- Assisting with Clinical director/ and Program Director
- Conducted assessments to determine the level of addiction, identify mental health disorders, and develop a plan for recovery.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the client, family members, and other professionals.
- Attended continuing education conferences related to drug and alcohol counseling techniques.
- Provided individual counseling and group therapy to clients with substance abuse issues.
- Advised families on how best to support their loved one's recovery process.
- DC Planning
- communication between probation and parole agents for clients.
Case Manager
Ocean Hills Recovery
Dana Point/ Laguna Niguel
01.2023 - 10.2023
- BPS
- MTP
- DC Planning and assistance.
- CCR
- group facilitation/ group documentation
- One on One individual counseling sessions with client and families.
- Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
Case Manger
California Care Recovery
Laguna Niguel , CA
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the client, family members, and other professionals.
- Attended continuing education conferences related to drug and alcohol counseling techniques.
- Monitored progress through regular review of client records and administered standardized tests to measure outcomes of treatment plans.
- Provided individual counseling and group therapy to clients with substance abuse issues.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and formulate recommendations for continued care.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health status and substance use history.
- Advised families on how to support their loved one throughout the recovery process.
- Evaluated referrals from external sources regarding potential new clients.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and communication skills.
- Developed treatment plans based on evidence-based practices and current research findings.
- Assessed clients to determine individual needs and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions to address addiction issues.
Behavioral Health Technician
Beach side recovery
Anaheim Hills , CA
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Med Pass
- facilitation of groups and activities.
- client care and relations
- Observed patients' behaviors during recreational activities and outings.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy when working with clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions with multiple patients.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians on best practices when interacting with clients and patients.
- Encouraged positive interactions between other Behavioral Health Technicians and clients and patients.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Drug Abuse Counseling
Saddle Back College.
Orange County CADC 1 - SUD Counselor
Health Staff Training Instatute
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Referral Coordination
- Utilization review
- Records Management
- Performance Tracking
- Family Education
- Discharge Planning
- Case Management
- Group Therapy
- Annual Case Reviews
- Patient Assessment
- Program Development
- Case Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Management
- Problem-Solving
- Treatment Planning
Affiliations
- Active Orange County Mother of one that loves hiking and taking my son to the beach or park whenever available to.
- Very involved in sports and outdoor activities that are appropriate for the hole family.
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year at California Care Recovery
Certification
- CADC 1 (COMPLETED SCHOOL waiting to take state test)
- Pursuing CADC 2
- RADT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Case Manager
Capistrano Beach Recovery
10.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Ocean Hills Recovery
01.2023 - 10.2023
Case Manger
California Care Recovery
03.2021 - 01.2023
Behavioral Health Technician
Beach side recovery
11.2020 - 03.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Drug Abuse Counseling
Saddle Back College.
CADC 1 - SUD Counselor
Health Staff Training Instatute
- CADC 1 (COMPLETED SCHOOL waiting to take state test)
- Pursuing CADC 2
- RADT
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