Ashley B. Rush
Clinical Therapist
Athens,TN
Summary
To obtain a position within an agency to utilize my education and skill-set in psychology and social work with the goal of improving the lives of those I serve Hardworking therapy practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach. Type Licensed Therapist.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist
Cherokee Health Systems
Lenoir City, TN
05.2023 - Current
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
MSW Intern
The McNabb Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided therapy services to children and adults as part of the Integrated Services Team -Participated in the adult IOP group, including observing facilitation and engagement -Provide School-Based therapy in an elementary school setting -Completed crisis plans, treatment plans and other screenings and assessments as clinically necessary -Helped facilitate psychoeducation groups in elementary school setting
MSW Intern
Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Operated helpline -Assisted with PIT count -Acted as liaison between CHRC and support services -Completed housing assessments using the VI-SPDAT -Engaged in homeless outreach
Community Social Worker
The Caring Place
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Met with walk in clients during food distribution hours -Created Covid resiliency caseload -Conducted housing assessments using the VI-SPDAT -Managed caseload of clients in Coordinated Entry
Intensive Case Manager
Highland Rivers Health
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Connected individuals to resources -Linked individuals to resources in community -Coordinated services -Created and modified treatment plans -Staffed individuals monthly using ISP review -Collaborated with other service providers on both an intra and inter-agency level in working toward a person -centered, whole health approach to recovery -Operated the crisis line on a rotating shift basis
Team Member
Target
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Completed register transactions - Provided customer service, by ensuring customers are locating items needed
- Zoned front line product displays - Promoted credit acquisition
Career Development Specialist/Case Manager
Maximus
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Managed a caseload of 65-150 families first participants
- Linked clients to community resources as needed
- Ensured clients are completing work requirements to maintain benefits from the state
- Enrolled clients into job training, community services, and job search programs.
Eligibility Assistant
Department of Human Services
04.2009 - 07.2010
- Interviewed clients to determine eligibility -Data entry -Referred clients to other community agencies for assistance
Mental Health Technician
Cumberland Hall Psychiatric Hospital
02.2002 - 06.2002
- Observed and documented patients’ behavior -Listened to concerns -Took vitals -Assisted with daily living skills
Education
Masters of Social Work - undefined
The University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Skills
Psychosocial RehabilitationCase ManagementMediationCustomer ServicesData entryWorkforce ServicesSupervision
Therapy Services
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
Cherokee Health Systems
05.2023 - Current
MSW Intern
The McNabb Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
MSW Intern
Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition
01.2022 - 04.2022
Community Social Worker
The Caring Place
10.2020 - 05.2021
Intensive Case Manager
Highland Rivers Health
04.2018 - 04.2019
Team Member
Target
10.2015 - 03.2018
Career Development Specialist/Case Manager
Maximus
08.2010 - 07.2013
Eligibility Assistant
Department of Human Services
04.2009 - 07.2010
Mental Health Technician
Cumberland Hall Psychiatric Hospital
02.2002 - 06.2002
Masters of Social Work - undefined
The University of Tennessee