Ashley Horton
Katy,Texas
Summary
Empathetic and conscientious Licensed Social Worker committed to providingadequatve care and mental health education. Offering a patient-focused practice style that emphasizes active participation indevelopingf treatment plans. Successful in establishing rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Licensed Therapist
Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire
Houston , TX
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted therapeutic sessions with individuals, families, and groups to address various mental health conditions.
- Led psychoeducational groups centered on stress management, effective communication skills, and anger control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients.
- Actively involved in weekly case conferences, collaborating on patient progress and treatment planning.
- Fostered connections between clients and community resources to meet their social service needs.
- Created individualized discharge plans for clients upon completing treatment programs.
- Performed comprehensive psychosocial evaluations of clients, identifying diagnoses and implementing necessary interventions.
- Maintained accurate client records and documentation in compliance with legal requirements.
- Created individualized treatment plans with clear goals for effective patient care.
Care Management Coordinator
Legacy Community Health
Houston, TX
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducts telephonic outreach to recently discharged ER patients within one business day of notification.
- Identified and documented discharged patients' unmet physical, psycho-social, and behavioral needs.
- Schedules timely and effective follow-up appointments for patients with their Primary Care Team or Behavioral Health Provider within a week of discharge.
- Educates individuals on alternatives to Emergency Room utilization
- Instructed patients and caregivers on effectively identifying, noting, and communicating relevant signs and symptoms to nursing staff or healthcare providers.
- Offered knowledge about community resources.
- Facilitating the transfer of patients who visit the Emergency Room excessively to the care manager.
- Maintains and updates medical documentation of activities in designated system.
- Managed a team of five individuals in the ER Department, directing tasks and offering constructive feedback
Patient Navigator
University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)
Jackson, MS
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted in identifying and overcoming challenges that hindered the achievement of treatment goals, fostering better compliance with treatment plans and vital appointment scheduling.
- Successfully handled a caseload of 120 patients within the Pediatric Palliative Care Program.
- Managed patient schedules by coordinating various doctor and healthcare appointments.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to address care obstacles and enhance patient management interventions.
- Demonstrated empathy and expertise while addressing patient concerns and inquiries.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing EPIC software to input details and oversee the management of a robust information repository.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05-2020
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Group Counseling
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Client Interviewing
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker Association of Social Work Board ( ASWB)
Trainings/ Qualifications
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) October 2020-June 2021
Behavioral Therapy trained under supervisors at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
Knowledgeable in conducting therapy sessions between children and caregivers to improve problem behaviors
Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training
Trauma Professional Training
STAT Training ( Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children)
CBT for Anxious Children Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inpatient Licensed Therapist
Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire
08.2023 - Current
Care Management Coordinator
Legacy Community Health
10.2022 - 08.2023
Patient Navigator
University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)
02.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
- Licensed Master Social Worker Association of Social Work Board ( ASWB)
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