Social work, Mental Health, Microsoft Office

ASHLEY CHRISTENSEN

***** ***** ***** **, ***** Airy, MD 21771

Home: 301-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Talented Clinical Social Work Student dedicated to providing effective and empathetic care. Seeks to provide effective

and supportive care while simultaneously continuing both personal and professional development.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Attentive listener Patient-centered care

Empathetic Strategic planner

Strong communicator Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent interpersonal skills Attention to detail

Team player

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Took part in PIT (Point in Time Survey) in Montgomery County in January 2016. NASW member since 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WAY STATION, INC

Frederick, MD

DDA Residential Facilitator 4/2016 to Present

Assist in facilitation of member activity as assigned. Assist with medication administration, monitor clients' self-administration of medication, as needed and money management planning according to policy. Assist with arranging and providing transportation. Transport, accompany and participate in member's appointments as needed. Promote and ensure the health safety and security, organization, and home-like atmosphere of the residential environments of designated residents. Promote effective relationships among members, families and service providers and provide information as appropriate regarding mental illness and Way Station services.

COMMUNITY VISION

Silver Spring, MD

MSW Intern 09/2015 to 04/2016

Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 6-12 sessions per week as well as charted and recorded information

in client files. Guided clients towards appropriate housing opportunities. Documented all patient information including

service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.

COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT

Rockville, MD

MSW Intern 09/2014 to 04/2015

Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose. Efficiently gathered

information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans. Documented all

patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes. Referred clients to other programs and

community agencies to enhance treatment processes.

RAINBOW

Limerick, Ireland

BSW Intern 06/2014 to 07/2014

Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment

plans. Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention. Interacted with

clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel. Taught clients anger management

techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.

BUCKINGHAM'S CHOICE

Adamstown, MD

BSW Intern 09/2013 to 04/2014

Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and

functional living skills. Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking. Created

and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client. Guided clients in understanding illnesses and

treatment plans.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Way Station INC 2016

CMT, First Aid, CPR

MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK: SOCIAL WORK, Specialized in Mental Health 2016

University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD, United States

Coursework in Psychology, Social Work and Counseling

BACHELOR OF ARTS: SOCIAL WORK 2014

Hood College, Frederick, MD, United States

Received Suicide Awareness Training. Member of Tolerance. Education. Acceptance. (TEA) Club, and Social Work

Club. Minor in Gerontology.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: HUMAN SERVICES 2011

Frederick Community College, Frederick MD, United States

Coursework in Psychology, Social Work and Counseling

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