Ashley

Licensed Social Worker with 9+ years of experience in clinical assessment, care coordination, individual counseling, and group facilitation. Skilled in building therapeutic relationships, conducting comprehensive assessments, and delivering client-centered care through empathy, cultural competence, critical thinking, and adaptability. Committed to supporting diverse populations and contributing to positive outcomes as a valued member of your team.

Intake Clinician at Bleuler Psychotherapy Center (2024-09 – Present)

• Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments and diagnostic interviews leading to formulating preliminary diagnoses using diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5.
• Administering screeners including, the CSSRS, GAD7, PHQ9, MSSI-SA, Fagerström, amnd RODS.
• Assessed risk factors and provided crisis intervention, for clients experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harm, homicidal ideation, abuse, and neglect.
• Adjusted appropriately to support the agency with other needs, such as taking on a small caseload to provide outpatient mental health services using evidence based practices including CBT and MI.

Mental Health Clinician at The Institute for Family Health (2023-03 – 2024-09)

• Performed comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and diagnostic assessments to identify client needs and develop preliminary DSM-5 diagnoses.
• Completed client focused treatment plans and utilized evidence based practices including CBT, DBT, and MI for ongoing outpatient mental health treatment of a caseload of about 60+ clients.
• Administering screeners including, the CSSRS, GAD7, PHQ9, MDQ, PCL5, Fagerström, AUDIT, and DAST10.
• Provided resources and referrals for clients who need further support, such as referrals for psychiatric care, substance use treatment, and case management.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Social Worker Lvl II at MHSC/Health + Hospitals (2022-01 – 2022-11)

• Assessed clients through detailed psychosocial interviews and diagnostic screenings, formulating preliminary diagnoses based on DSM-5 standards.
• Utilized evidence based practices including CBT and MI during mental health treatment.
• Collaborated with psychiatric providers and clinical supervisors to case conference and determine the best course of care for clients.

Client Care Coordinator at Women In Need, Inc. (2020-03 – 2021-11)

• Assessed the needs of families by conducting biopsychosocial assessments and evidence based screeners including, CSSRS, GAD7, PHQ9, MDQ, PCL5, Fagerström, AUDIT, and DAST10.
• Identified needs and connected family members to services including, ongoing mental health services, preventative services, substance use treatment, and others.
• Engaged families and/or individuals in short-term counseling utilizing clinical skills of empathy, active listening, reflections, summarizations, and MI.
• Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to family members experiencing acute distress, while assessing safety concerns and identifying potential risk factors.
• Collaborate with staff and outside agencies, such as ACS, preventative services, hospitals, etc. To provide follow-up to care and ensure consistency in the delivery of services.

Master of Social Work in Social Work – New York University (2018-09 – 2019-05)

Bachelor of Science in Social Work – College of Staten Island (2014-08 – 2018-06)