Ashley M. Fisher

Current Address: *** *. **** **., ************, PA 17201 •

Email Address: acqbms@r.postjobfree.com • Phone Number: 814-***-****

Education

Masters of Social Work, Advanced Standing, Shippensburg University,

Shippensburg PA – May 2013-May 2015

Bachelors of Social Work, Juniata College, Huntingdon PA – May 2011

Experience

Roxbury Treatment Center Graduate Intern,

Roxbury Treatment Center, Shippensburg PA – August 2014- May 2015

Execute a comprehensive initial psychosocial evaluation upon patient admission to the hospital.

Guide clients in processing current psychosocial crises and developing skills and strategies to cope with mental health and/or addiction in an inpatient setting through facilitating group therapy and conducting individual counseling sessions with adults and adolescents.

Develop, implement, and update treatment plans for each patient to meet the current psychosocial needs of the patient to determine the course of appropriate therapeutic intervention.

Participate in daily treatment team meetings to collaborate with other staff members from different departments to perform clinical assessments, monitor treatment plans, and coordinate treatment and discharge plans.

Conduct family sessions to provide education about patient’s progress and clarification about patient’s diagnosis, to develop a discharge plan with the support of family members, and to provide a safe place for family communication.

Maintain clinical record documentation and services in compliance with agency standards.

Participate in weekly clinical supervision as directed by college requirements of field placement.

Mainstream Counseling Drug & Alcohol Counselor,

Mainstream Counseling, Huntingdon PA – September 2010-November 2014

Drug and Alcohol Counselor from June 2011 to November 2014.

oConducted screenings, assessments and evaluations of behavioral, social, and psychological issues which affect drug and alcohol abuse/dependence and related problems.

oProvided individual counseling to all ages.

oFacilitated group counseling at a local elementary school for grades K-6 through the Student Assistance Program and facilitated Intensive Outpatient groups for adults.

oDeveloped and implemented treatment and recovery plans based on client’s individual needs.

oServed as a community liaison with a local Suboxone program.

oEstablished and maintained effective working relationships with clients, families, co-workers, county departments, community agencies, CASSP team, health care facilities, and other service providers to assist in the coordination of services and discharge plans.

oCompleted semester long internship before accepting a full-time employment position while fulfilling the above responsibilities (January 2011- May 2011).

After School Program Coordinator from September 2010 to May 2012.

oObtained referrals from Children Services and Juvenile Probation and then completed the intake process with both child and guardian.

oCompleted case management, client progress letters, and discharge plans.

oAttended monthly meetings with Children Services and Juvenile Program.

oDeveloped, organized, and led group four days a week for 3-4 hours a day utilizing the evidenced-based curriculum Project Towards No Drug Use curriculum.

oProduced a program evaluation after each cycle of program utilizing the Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) to submit to the Director of Children Services and the County Commissioners for funding and program approval.

oSupervised staff and interns assisting with the program.

Juniata Valley Elementary School Social Work Intern

Juniata Valley Elementary School, Alexandria PA – August 2013-December 2013

Provided individual and group counseling for students in kindergarten to 6th grade.

Coordinated the Student Assistance Program and facilitated bi-weekly meetings. Included consulting with school professionals and outside agencies, collecting teacher/parent evaluations, and organizing/filing all paperwork.

Created classroom lessons for the Positive Student Wide Behavioral Support System.

Assisted in the development and coordination of the BackPack Food Program for at-risk families.

Produced a monthly school social worker newsletter.

Monitored truancy concerns and made referrals to the Truancy Elimination Program when needed.

Responded to crisis situations and provided emergency intervention counseling.

Soulberry Farms Foster Parent,

Soulberry Farms, Huntingdon PA – April 2013-October 2013

Provided a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk teenage girls which included performing daily responsibilities of a live-in house parent.

Corresponded with children service agencies, group homes or RTFs, schools, and local service agencies to provide support, counseling, and other beneficial services for foster kids.

Attended and participated in family court conference meetings, CASSP meetings, and other meetings.

Provided crisis intervention services including 302 petitions and safety plans.

Soulberry Farms Foster Care Home Support,

Soulberry Farms, Huntingdon PA – March 2011-April 2013

Assisted in the initial development and planning of Soulberry Farms Foster Care Home.

Prepared and rehabilitated home to meet standards of an operating Foster Care Home.

Promoted and advertised organization to local professionals and community partners.

Assisted in the home when needed to educate, counsel, manage, transport, or participate in activities with current foster care teenagers.

Career Peer Consultant,

Career and Community Services Office, Juniata College PA – January 2009-January 2011

Assisted undergraduate students in preparing for the professional job market through resume and cover letter review and education, job search consultations, interviewing skills training, and negotiation assistance.

Developed career-related materials for publication available on the college campus including a monthly newsletter.

Maintained job bulletin and website through communication with employers regarding prospective employment opportunities for students and alumni.

Assisted in the preparation and facilitation of the Juniata College Career Fair.

Conducted career-related workshops and alumni networking events.

Performed general office tasks including answering phone, responding to students and faculty, filing, and copying.

Inbound Intern,

Office of Student Activities, Juniata College, PA – May 2010-August 2010

Developed, coordinated, and supervised seven diverse week long retreats to orient incoming freshmen to the college atmosphere and environment.

Advertised and recruited incoming freshmen to participate in the retreats.

Trained over 50 student leaders and 25 faculty/staff to facilitate the retreats.

Community Service

Girl Scouts, Huntingdon PA – 2008-2011, 180 hours

Established programming and activities for area Girl Scouts by hosting badge-day events at Juniata College, attending troop meetings and assisting girls to earn badges and petals.

Huntingdon Summer Food Program, Huntingdon PA – 2009-2010, 100 hours

Served free meals to low-income at-risk youth at the town’s community center and facilitated an array of activities including art and sports.

JC Blair Memorial Hospital Mentor for adolescent, Huntingdon PA – 2009, 40 hours

Presented as a positive role model for a youth as mother was struggling with significant health issues.

Urban Immersion, Juniata College PA – 2007-2011, 150 hours

Competed community service at various worksites in urban locations including Philadelphia, Buffalo, Washington D.C., and Hartford. Student leader and facilitated reflection sessions.

Cultural Learning Tour in Northern Ireland, Juniata College PA – 2010, 40 hours

Completed various types of community service throughout Northern Ireland while learning about the culture and history of the country.

Relay for Life, Juniata College PA – 2007-2011, 50 hours

Assisted in executing the event by raising, collecting and tabulating the donations.

Special Olympics Pennsylvania, Juniata College PA– 2007-2011, 100 hours

Designed signs and advertisement for event, collected donations for food, organized breakfast and lunch, delegated tasks to volunteers.

Awards and Honors

Raymond R. Day Social Work Award 2011 – Outstanding academic record and personal attributes relevant to a career in the helping professions.

Juniata College Unsung Hero Award 2010 – Recognition by the Juniata College community.

Juniata College Community Service Award 2009 – Recognition for involvement in the local community.

Ellis Academic Scholarship 2007-2011 – From Juniata College for Outstanding Academic success.

Leadership

Activities

Mainstream Counseling – After School Program Coordinator 2010-2012

Juniata College Social Work Club – President, Co-Founder 2010

Juniata Campus Girl Scouts – President, Founder 2008-2011

Cultural Learning Tour – Student Group Leader 2011

Juniata College Women’s Group – Treasurer 2008-2010

Urban Immersion – Student Group Leader, 2010, 2011

Juniata Active Volunteer Association – 2007-2011

Juniata College Special Olympics Committee – 2007-2011

Juniata College Relay for Life Committee – 2008-2011

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