Ashley Jenkins, MS

ASHLEY S. JENKINS, MS

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EDUCATION

Carlos Albizu University, Miami, Fl August 2011- present Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Concentration in Forensics

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 2011

Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology

• CRC-Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (in progress)

• LCAS- License Clinical Addictions Specialist (in progress)

Elon University, Elon, NC May 2009

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Criminal Justice minor-Dean’s List

• Study Abroad: Mesoamerica in San Jose, Costa Rica Spring 2007

• Full-semester academic and cultural experience while living with local Spanish-speaking family

RESEARCH

Master’s Thesis: Prevalence of Mental Illness in Inmates Incarcerated: Prevention, Recidivism, and Intervention 2011

Treatment in Competency Restoration: Study conducted at Federal Medical Center in Butner, NC 2010

Senior Capstone Research Project: Criminal Behavior’s Association to Abnormalities in the Prefrontal Cortex 2009

Research in Psychology: Satisfaction of Returning Instructors for Elon’s Freshmen Acclamation Course 2008

Research Methods Individual Study: The Effect of Absent Fathers in Female’s Heterosexual Relationships 2007

PUBLICATIONS

Jenkins, A., Burker, E. & Kazukaukas, K. (In preparation). Prevalence of mental illness in inmates incarcerated: prevention, recidivism, and intervention.

Lloyd, K., Grisso, T., Jenkins, A. (In Preparation). Effectiveness of treatment in restoring competency

PRACTICUM/ INTERNSHIP

Durham Center Access, Durham, NC Spring/Sum 2011

• Provided individual group therapy to substance abuse/mental health clients

• Facilitated group therapy to clients in various stages of recovery

• Evaluated and assessed client’s functioning levels and provided support to clients reemerging in the community

• Conducted intake assessments and appropriate recovery placement

• Participated in team meetings, trainings, client presentations, and appropriate documentation for billing requirements

• Participated in medication management and treatment plans

Federal Medical Center, Butner, NC Fall 2010

• Conducted Mental Health Group Therapy

• Provided Individualized Therapy for inmates

• Participated on Treatment Plan Teams, Suicide Risk and Danger Risk Assessments, and Forensic Assessments

SKILLS

Work: Leasing Consultant (Chambers Ridge Apartments, Carrboro, NC) 2009-2011

Sports Information, Elon University, Elon, NC 2005-2009

Language: Intermediate Spanish

Read and Write Russian

Basic American Sign Language

Certifications: SCIP (Strategies in Crisis Intervention and Prevention)

Certified Peer Educator

Red Cross CPR/First-Aid

NCI Core Plus (North Carolina Interventions)

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher

Communication: Well-developed interpersonal and public speaking skills; extensive customer service

experience; accomplished in time management and multi-tasking abilities

MENTAL HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE

Medicaid Service Coordinator, Staten Island, New York Summer 2009

• Responsible for advising, creating and distributing benefits for the individuals with mental illness and physical disabilities

Private Home Health Care, Mebane, North Carolina Summer 2008

Personal Care Provider

Provided one-on-one in-home care for 8-year-old child with autism

•Accompanied child to summer camp daily; tend to personal health, hygiene and academic needs;

administered medications

On Your Mark, Staten Island, New York Summer 2007

Home Care worker

Taught daily life skills to adults with autism, mental retardation, seizure disorders, bipolar syndrome

and other illnesses; assisted in development of personal hygiene skills; prepared and served meals

Coordinated and conducted therapeutic activities and environmental trips

Center for Family Support, Staten Island, New York Summer 2006

Home Care worker

Provided full-time care and supervision for twins: one with autism and the other with

Asperger’s Syndrome and third child with severe autism

Planned both educational and recreational activities to facilitate mental and physical development

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

American Psychological Association 2010-Present

Graduate Affiliate

UNC-RCA (Rehabilitation Counseling Association-UNC-Chapel Hill chapter) 2009-2011

Fundraising and Advertising Chair Person 2010

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Member since Fall 2008

Recording Secretary of the Burlington Alumnae Chapter, Burlington, NC 2009-2011 Volunteer work, fundraising, mentoring, organizing educational activities for the community, community service

S.P.A.R.K.S. Peer Educator (Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility, Knowledge, and Success) 2007-2009 Presented to North Carolina Parents’ Council on alcohol abuse and under-age drinking (April 2008)

Spoke to freshman health classes, sororities and fraternities on body-image, alcohol and drug abuse

Coordinated of events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month on quantity on Elon University’s campus

S.M.A.R.T program mentor (Students Mentoring and Advising Rising Talent) 2006- 2009

Selected as Student Program Coordinator 2008-2009

Assisted minority students in acclimation to new college environment; provide academic tutoring services as needed;

Coordinated cultural enrichment activities for student members

Crime Studies Club 2005-2009

• President 2008-2009

• Managed annual budget of $1,000; lead all meetings; selected speakers, arranged logistics for speaker presentations

REFERECES

Lauren Wright, CRC,LCAS,LPC

Licensed Clinical Addictions Therapist, Durham Center Access of Freedom House, Durham, NC

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Tammy Langley, Psy.D

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Judy Schmidt, Ed.D., CRC

Clinical Instructor, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

2083 Bondurant Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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Eileen Burker, Ph.D, CRC

Associate Professor, Department of Allied Health Sciences, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2083 Bondurant Hall, Campus Box #7205, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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