Ashley M. Holmes
Freeman,Virginia
Summary
Dynamic clinical professional with extensive experience in multiple mental health specialties, excelling in crisis intervention, and clinical assessment. Proven track record in multidisciplinary collaboration and compliance documentation, ensuring quality assurance in service delivery. Adept at negotiating contracts with community partners and developing treatment plans that meet diverse client needs. Independent worker with sound ethical judgment, consistent with organizational and department guidelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assessor
JC & A Counseling
05.2021 - Current
- Complete assessments for community stabilization services to maintain individuals in the community
- Complete ISPs, SARs, CEPPS and other documentation in compliance with licensure
- Provide guidance to QMHPs and correspond with MCOs and other community partners upon request
Institutions and Forensic Services Manager
Southside Behavioral Health
Clarksville, Virginia
10.2018 - Current
- Assists multidisciplinary team with the community integration for NGRIs in compiling CRPs and RMPs
- Coordinates discharge planning for clients recovering from crisis hospitalizations for psychiatric needs
- Completes IDAPP plans and assessments as needed to secure funding sources until client benefits are reinstated
- Actively assists the referring and accepting institutions in addressing requirements of specific patients
Procurement and Contract Manager
Southside Behavioral Health
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Negotiates performance requirements among multiple in order to obtain agreement of strategic acquisition plans
- Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms
- Advises on all phases of negotiation with the executive team and community partner for contract modifications, justification and approval for service contract extension, method of contracting, evaluation of proposals and all phases of contract administration and monitors quality assurance plans to ensure that contracted services meet the expectations and needs of the facility.
Outpatient Therapist
Mind Align Counseling Group
South Hill, Virginia
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Establishes positive, trusting rapport with patients.
- Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders.
- Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
- Meets with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Clinical Assessor, Internship
Save Our Future, Inc.
Chase City, VA
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided IIH services, crisis treatment, and MHSB services and completed assessments and SARs
- Provided individual and family counseling and facilitated groups and supervision, as directed
- Provided case management activities, and coordinated with all other services the consumer received
- Provided crisis intervention in educational settings and attended necessary legal meetings and proceedings
Emergency Services, Internship
Southside Community Services Board
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided crisis management services to clients who present in Emergency Departments
- Provided critical resources and support to individuals in crisis when hospitalization criteria were not met
- Coordinated legal intervention, outreach, referrals, services for appropriate follow-up
Facility Administrator
Southside Community Services Board
South Hill, Virginia
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Supervised up to 30 staff including: direct care personnel, nursing staff and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Supervised the planning, operation and evaluation of the agency's intermediate care facilities (ICF) and services for adequate staffing of the 24-hour programs, meeting the individual's specific medical, physical, psychological, and social needs; as well as, personal goals
Program Manager and QMHP-A/C
Live 4 Life Youth and Family Services
Chesterfield, VA
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Monitored, managed and assigned caseloads and developed daily treatment schedules
- Developed and maintained administrative and clinical files; entered updates in database
- Provided consultation, education and prevention services for substance abuse
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia08.2014
Associates of Applied Sciences - General Studies
SVCC
Alberta, Virginia05.2012
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Compliance Documentation
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Contract Negotiation
- Policy Writing
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Timeline
Procurement and Contract Manager
Southside Behavioral Health
01.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Assessor
JC & A Counseling
05.2021 - Current
Outpatient Therapist
Mind Align Counseling Group
04.2021 - 03.2023
Clinical Assessor, Internship
Save Our Future, Inc.
05.2020 - 12.2020
Emergency Services, Internship
Southside Community Services Board
08.2019 - 12.2019
Institutions and Forensic Services Manager
Southside Behavioral Health
10.2018 - Current
Facility Administrator
Southside Community Services Board
04.2017 - 10.2018
Program Manager and QMHP-A/C
Live 4 Life Youth and Family Services
08.2016 - 04.2017
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
George Mason University
Associates of Applied Sciences - General Studies
SVCC