Ashley Horton-Brooks
Master Level Social Worker
315 Timber CV ,Ridgeland, MS
Summary
Dependable Behavioral Therapist offering 3-year background in structuring client treatment plans and working closely with social workers to assist in daily tasks. Hardworking and motivated individual skilled working with broad range of age groups, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. In-depth understanding of human behavior and resource gathering techniques.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Master Level Social Work Fellow
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
07.2020 - Current
- Served as part of an interdisciplinary team of six postgraduate professionals to perform tasks in the Pediatrics Department of the Center for Advancement of Youth (CAY) through UMMC which included evaluations and treatment for children age birth to six with various diagnoses including ADHD, Temper Tantrums, ASD, Genetic Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and Global Developmental Delay.
- Conducted clinical counseling service for behavioral concerns for children indicated by screening too which included STAT (Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers) , ECBI, CBCL, PLS, PPVT, and ASQ-3.
- Provide didactic training to medical providers across the state of Mississippi through weekly telehealth communication conference.
- Responsible for completing a self-determined capstone project relevant to the goals of the Child Health Development Project (CHDP)
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
- Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Delivered individualized, evidence-based psychotherapy for patients diagnosed with issues such as ASD and Temper Tantrums.
Social Work Intern
Hinds Behavioral Health Services
Jackson, MS
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Completed home wellness checks under licensed social worker supervision to verify client well-being in healthy and stable environment.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Encouraged socialization and engagement through Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Reality therapy and social activities.
- Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR 06.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS 08.2015 - 12.2017
Skills
Referrals and networking
Case records management
Case management
Crisis Intervention
Treatment plan guidance
Client advocacy
Behavioral plan management
Counseling and life coaching
Data collection and management
Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Psychosocial assessments expert
Efficient under pressure
Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
Confidential case documentation
Analytical thinking
Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
Solution-based interventions
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Evidence-based interventions
Observation
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Social skill development
Goal setting
Skilled in intake interviewing
Learning disability awareness
Mental health evaluations
Certification
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- Certification Number: E2Y9J8E4
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Trainings
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy for Toddlers
- Selective Mutism
- Child Adult Relationship Enhancement Training (CARE)
- Mindfulness Therapy
Quote
It’s not what happens to you, but how you reach to it that matters.
Epictetus
Timeline
Master Level Social Work Fellow
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2020 - Current
Certified Trauma Professional- Certification Number: 662868
02-2019
Social Work Intern
Hinds Behavioral Health Services
08.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Social Work
University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville
06.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Jackson State University
08.2015 - 12.2017
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- Certification Number: E2Y9J8E4
12-2012
Certified Phlebotomy Technician-Certification Number: J3K8Q6J4
12-2012