Malik Ashe
Phoenix,US
Summary
Passionate public health professional with a strong background in mixed methods research, substance use prevention, and community mental health. Dedicated to advancing health equity and improving community health outcomes through evidence-based strategies. Skilled in utilizing a comprehensive approach to tackle complex health issues and fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders to drive positive change.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Supervisor
Southwest Center for HIV and AIDS
11.2023 - Current
- Lead and coordinate data-driven public health initiatives, overseeing quantitative and qualitative data collection for populations affected by HIV, serious mental illness (SMI), and co-occurring disorders. Ensure data accuracy to inform program evaluations and shape future public health interventions.
- Administer and supervise peer support programs, conducting staff training on substance use prevention strategies. Facilitate regular meetings to align staff with evidence-based practices and public health standards, enhancing program impact and health outcomes.
- Collaborate with oversight committees to manage data integrity and address discrepancies, preparing comprehensive reports for grant funding officials to support program sustainability and improve health service delivery
- Develop and lead strategic public health initiatives for HIV and SMI data collection. Use programmatic data to assess and enhance program efficiency, secure additional grant funding, and contribute to policy recommendations.
Therapist I
Southwest Center for HIV and AIDS
09.2021 - Current
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions, applying therapeutic interventions to address substance use and co-occurring disorders. Collect clinical data and apply insights to public health research on treatment outcomes and service accessibility.
- Perform intake assessments and screenings to identify mental health and substance use disorders, contributing data to public health research on behavioral health trends and informing community-based health initiatives.
- Engage in public health and behavioral health conferences, applying knowledge of new evidence-based interventions to enhance clinical practice and public health research.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams in client-centered care, using an integrated approach to address social determinants of health. Contribute to public health initiatives by documenting and sharing insights on holistic care outcomes.
Intake Technician
Valley Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Redesigned triage processes to improve intake efficiency for opioid and alcohol withdrawal patients. Utilize intake data to evaluate patient outcomes, contributing insights to public health research on withdrawal management protocols.
- Led patient safety rounds during overnight shifts, collecting data to inform program evaluations on patient safety practices in clinical settings. Use findings to enhance public health approaches to mental health crisis care.
- Collaborated with intake leadership to maintain accurate patient records using MS4, ensuring seamless communication and data accuracy. Apply records management skills to support research on patient intake trends and public health intervention needs.
Behavioral Health Technician
Valleywise Hospital
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Implement treatment plan objectives by working directly with children with autism and related disorders in the IBHS program
- Collaborate with families to enhance skills and maximize children’s progress and independence
- Designed individualized behavior plans, resulting in measurable progress in children’s social and communication skills
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize therapeutic interventions for children with autism, enhancing overall treatment outcomes
Education
Master of Public Health -
Simmons University
Boston, MA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Addictions Counseling
Ottawa University
Phoenix, AZ05.2022
Skills
- program evaluation
- clinical data analysis
- crisis intervention and counseling
- grant writing
- case management
- project management
Professional Development
- Harm Reduction Master Class, Sonoran Prevention Works, May 2024 Phoenix, AZ
- Southwestern School for Behavioral Health Studies Conference, August 2024 Tempe, AZ
- Motivational Interviewing Training, Southwest Center, November 2024 Phoenix, AZ
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, March 2018 Phoenix, AZ
Publications and Presentations
- American Public Health Association Expo and Conference 2024 APHA Law poster session: Reframing Housing Law for Health Equity: An analysis on evictions in Arizona.
Timeline
Program Supervisor
Southwest Center for HIV and AIDS
11.2023 - Current
Intake Technician
Valley Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
Therapist I
Southwest Center for HIV and AIDS
09.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Valleywise Hospital
05.2019 - 09.2021
Master of Public Health -
Simmons University
Bachelor of Science - Addictions Counseling
Ottawa University
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