Ashley Cumbess

Background

About Ashley Cumbess

Therapy Intern & Case Manager - Central Intake / Mobile Crisis Stabilization Unit Gracepoint Wellness – Tampa, Florida Led group therapy sessions each week. Collected and analyzed data on individual clients using records, tests, interviews and professional sources. Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions. Revised treatment plans in consultation with clinical psychiatrist based on patient progress. Explained available substance abuse treatment services to clients. Developed and distributed relevant and comprehensive written materials on mental health and substance use disorders. Consulted with clients when developing long term treatment plan goals and objectives. Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems. Met with clients in their homes to assess for BA 52 criteria and least restrictive treatment / placement. Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health. Presented and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records. Improved Mobile Crisis Response Team by assisting to positively streamline the process from initial referral and assessment to client placement. Ensured quality of client service by using the appropriate discretion and customer service skills. Assessed, screened and counseled clients each day. Researched substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health in order to collaborate with senior management to implement programs and policies based on findings. Interviewed, evaluated clients including conducting safety and risk assessments. Offered therapeutic services and crises intervention to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. Referred clients to the appropriate social services agencies. Helped each client understand his or her illness including the contributing personal, social and economic factors involved. Solicited advice and guidance from senior personnel.