ASHLEY LEWIS
Social Worker
Richmond,VA
Summary
Graduate Student in Social Work. Conscientious individual with 9 years of professional and internship experience working with diverse populations. I'm seeking a case manager position within your organization where I can build upon successful past experience to grow and employ my knowledge.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Case Manager
GUIDED, SEPTERMBER
Richmond, VA
01.2021 - Current
- Provides services on an intensive basis utilizing short-term, solution focused treatment strategies to clients and families
- Facilitates care coordination with other service providers to enlist existing supports in determining and meeting service objectives and to identify additional resources and supports
- Partnered with other service providers if needed in developing and implementing individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Managed caseloads provide comprehensive, community-based care.
- Completes documentation in reference to service delivery within 48 hours
- Utilizes Lauris (Electronic Medical Record system) and other web-based software for all clinical documentation, record keeping, and coordination
- Participates in child specific Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) and other interdisciplinary, diagnostic, or planning meetings
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Links clients with external programs or services, such as: health services, recreational activities, child care services, financial resources, housing placement, employment resources, child care, AA/NA groups, transportation resources, and others
Court Case Management Specialist
Miami, FL
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Jail Diversion; 11th Judicial Circuit Court ;Criminal Court Mental Health, Provide information to the court regarding the client and adherence to the diversion plan obtained through communication with family and housing, treatment provides and other stakeholders as necessary
- Assist with linkage to community-based behavioral health treatment and services including screening, assessment, planning, identification, coordination and development of diversion plan
- Assist with linkage to housing while in custody
- Access other essential support services for the client following discharge to the community
- Serves as a boundary spanner across criminal justice and behavioral health systems (jail, court, and probation)
- Complete all necessary documentation and reporting requirements
Case Manager
DOMINION YOUTH SERVICES
Richmond, VA
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Provided 24 hour on call crisis intervention
- Developed Implement Individualized Service Plans based on client’s needs and goals to accomplish
- Ensured the appropriate level of services is being provided to each individual
- Attended all meetings related to case management needs of individual
- Initiated and facilitate de-escalation techniques and strategies to assist the client in maintaining self-control to prevent hospitalization and/or re-hospitalization
- Developed and implement plans for discharge including mobilization of resources for ongoing maintenance, rehabilitation & recovery
- Provided one-on-one behavioral support services 5-8 hours daily to clients experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis impacting current placement
- Provided direct care to program participants
- Maintained up-to-date client records, and prepare required session notes in a timely and accurate manner
- Interacted with all clients in accordance with the individual service plan and the therapeutic process
- Provided direct support, coaching, advice and educational services to identified clients and their families on a weekly basis for 9 to 10 hours per case
- Provided a variety of interventions in client’s home and community as appropriate and necessary
- Educated interventions that may be behavioral, social and recreational, as needed
- Provided linkage to community-based services and supports; provides advocacy and support for family with these services.
Volunteer Service Facilitator Intern
Initial Thoughts, LLC
Richmond, VA
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Completed ongoing services review activities as required by you and the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)
- Assisted with developing service plan
- Obtained appropriate documentation during each monthly visit
- Assigned to a case load approximately of 10-15 clients a month
- Responsible for day-‐to-‐day oversight and administration of the service plan and for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of participants
- Referred client to supportive services to supplement needs.
CAPSTONE COUNSELING
Richmond, VA
05.2014 - 11.2017
- Qualified Mental Health Professional- Adults, Provide training to clients on independent living skills, anger and coping skills
- Assessed crisis interventions and emergency services
- Contact and collaborate with referral services/sources and other professionals
- Developing of service plan, progress notes, and reports
Foster Care Clinical Specialist Intern
EXTRA SPECIAL PARENTS
Chesterfield, VA
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained a caseload of children referred by Clinical Specialists or Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS) for mentoring, adoption assistance, or intensive care coordination services.
Case Manager Intern
HOPE, UNITY, AND FREEDOM CENTER
Colonial Heights, VA
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided services and resources to individuals with developmental disabilities Facilitated psychological and psycho-social group to individual client with primary and/or secondary psychiatric diagnosis
Domestic Violence Intern
THE JAMES HOUSE
Hopewell, Va
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Provided crisis intervention, support and referrals/ Crisis hotline
- Collaborated with clients to develop relevant and meaningful case plans
- Communicated with third party agencies and provide case coordination
- Provided accompaniment with clients to court, hospital, police station and etc./ facilitated social groups
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 05.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Social Work
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA 05.2010 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Social Work
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 10.2021 - Current
Skills
Community Outreach and Advocacy
Analytical thinker
Ability to work in a face paced environment
Effective Communication Skills
Documentation proficiency
Certification
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
Timeline
Master of Science - Social Work
Capella University
10.2021 - Current
Case Manager
GUIDED, SEPTERMBER
01.2021 - Current
Court Case Management Specialist
02.2020 - 09.2021
Qualified Mental Health Professional
12-2019
Volunteer Service Facilitator Intern
Initial Thoughts, LLC
03.2019 - 09.2019
Foster Care Clinical Specialist Intern
EXTRA SPECIAL PARENTS
08.2016 - 12.2016
Case Manager
DOMINION YOUTH SERVICES
07.2016 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2014 - 05.2016
CAPSTONE COUNSELING
05.2014 - 11.2017
Case Manager Intern
HOPE, UNITY, AND FREEDOM CENTER
09.2013 - 05.2014
Domestic Violence Intern
THE JAMES HOUSE
01.2013 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Social Work
Virginia State University
05.2010 - 05.2014