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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Keynote Presentations
Professional Membership
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Ashley Hutchinson, LCSW

Murrieta,California

Summary

Dynamic Director of Development at Talk Therapy Center with expertise in executive administrative tasks, trauma-informed care, psychoeducational presentations, guest lecturing, and clinical supervision. Proven track record in expanding mental health services for military personnel and first responders. Skilled in policy implementation and community outreach, fostering collaborative environments that enhance therapeutic outcomes and professional growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Development

Talk Therapy Center
Riverside, CA
03.2021 - Current
  • Oversee therapist recruitment, hiring, credentialing, and ongoing education initiatives to ensure high standards of care and professional growth.
  • Manage clinical caseload specializing in treating individuals with process and behavioral addictions, PTSD, personality disorders, and trauma-related concerns.
  • Develop and implement training programs to enhance clinical competency in trauma-informed care.
  • Provide mentorship and supervision to therapists, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Spearhead initiatives to expand services for military personnel, first responders, and those impacted by trauma.
  • Provide psychoeducational presentations throughout the community
  • Organized events such as seminars or conferences related to health administration topics.
  • Assessed staffing needs to determine appropriate allocations of resources.
  • Facilitated communication between clinical staff, administrators, and support personnel.
  • Created and implemented new policies and procedures to improve operations.
  • Maintained records related to patient treatments and billing information.

Clinical Therapist

Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
07.2018 - 03.2021
  • Provided individual and group therapy to patients with serious and persistent mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and addictions.
  • Conducted crisis interventions, including placing 5150 holds when necessary.
  • Coordinated treatment plans and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care transitions.
  • Assisted in the development of therapeutic programs focused on trauma recovery and coping strategies.

Graduate Assistant

Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Conducted intakes, psychosocial assessments, and developed individualized treatment plans.
  • Facilitated psychotherapy groups and individual sessions, gaining hands-on experience in evidence-based treatment modalities.
  • Worked closely with experienced clinicians to refine diagnostic and therapeutic skills.

Family Readiness Leader

U.S. Army – 1-36 Infantry
Fort Bliss
12.2012 - 05.2014
  • Provided direct support to military families during a challenging combat deployment, offering peer support, resources, and crisis intervention.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly support groups and informational meetings for military spouses and families.
  • Acted as a liaison between military families and command leadership, ensuring open lines of communication and support services were accessible.
  • Assisted the rear detachment commander in coordinating family outreach programs and addressing concerns related to deployment stress and reintegration.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) - Advanced Clinical Practice

Loma Linda University, School of Behavioral Health
Loma Linda, CA
06-2018

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Clinical Psychology, Military Resilience

Liberty University, School of Behavioral Sciences
Lynchburg, VA
05-2016

Skills

  • Trauma-Informed Care & Therapy
  • Clinical supervision
  • Policy implementation
  • Community outreach
  • Team collaboration
  • Treatment planning
  • Performance monitoring
  • Behavioral & Process Addictions
  • PTSD & Personality Disorders Treatment
  • Military & First Responder Mental Health Support
  • Clinical Supervision & Mentorship
  • Program Development & Implementation
  • Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment
  • Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
  • Organizational Leadership & Team Development
  • Community Outreach & Psychoeducation

Certification

  • California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Licensed Clinical Social Worker #102085

Accomplishments

  • Recipient: State of Texas Yellow Rose Award for Women
  • Recipient: National Infantry Association Shield of Sparta Award

Keynote Presentations

  • White House 2021 National Day of Service Event – Help Our Hospital Heroes: Hosted by Give An Hour and President Biden
  • Diagnosing Subtypes of Borderline Personality Disorder: California State University San Bernardino
  • Treating Unique Psychosocial Stressors in Military Families and Combat Veterans: Loma Linda University
  • Treating Moral Injury in Educators: California Teachers Association

Professional Membership

  • San Diego Psychoanalytic Center
  • California Marriage and Family Therapists Association
  • Phi Alpha Honor Society
  • Lighthouse for Public Safety: Certified First Responder Treatment Specialist

Timeline

Director of Development

Talk Therapy Center
03.2021 - Current

Clinical Therapist

Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
07.2018 - 03.2021

Graduate Assistant

Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
09.2016 - 06.2018

Family Readiness Leader

U.S. Army – 1-36 Infantry
12.2012 - 05.2014

Master of Social Work (MSW) - Advanced Clinical Practice

Loma Linda University, School of Behavioral Health

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Clinical Psychology, Military Resilience

Liberty University, School of Behavioral Sciences

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