Ashton Moos

Experience

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  RS Eden

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  Chemical Dependency Professional II

  I provide critical and direct client therapeutic, counseling and assessment services. I am responsible for providing daily supervision of clients, and coordinate and provide clinical services within a Therapeutic Community modality.-Develops, implements, and supervises client treatment plans.-Provides individual and group therapy/counseling services.-Assigns therapeutic learning experiences.-Maintains contacts and attends meetings with collaborating agencies towards meeting client goals and progress.-Promotes and instills positive attitude and image in clients.-Supervises client day-to-day activities and work assignments within a therapeutic community structure.-Supervises client recreational and community activities, when applicable.-Monitors and approves use of client privileges.-Acts as a role model for clients by displaying responsible behavior and conducting business with a sense of professionalism.-Assists in planning holiday activities.-Assists Senior Counselor and Program Director in the administrative and physical functioning of the program and grounds.-Maintains treatment files on assigned clients/caseload.-Prepares progress reports and termination summaries.-Acts as liaison with other service providers.-Makes related court appearances and provisions.-Participates in speaking engagements or workshop presentations.-Participates in staff meetings and training as required or directed.-Assists in data collection.-Communicates clinical data on program members.-Presents case conferences.-Supervises client job role structure. Show less

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  Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2020

  Psychotherapist/ Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/ Mental Health Practitioner

  • Outpatient PsychotherapistProvided clinical diagnostic assessments for all new clients and annual assessments for review and Utilized the DSM 5 for diagnosing. Wrote treatment plans and established therapeutic goals collaboratively with the client, and periodically reviewed them with the client to address progressProvided client education and recommended various materials to assist the client in their goal towards wellnessProvided caseload management activities, including coordination of services with other agenciesPracticed a variety of modalities and interventions based on client need, including cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness, trauma informed care, grief/bereavement counseling, psycho-education, stress reduction & healthy coping strategies• Substance Use Disorder Counselor (primary Rule 25 assessor)Completed Rule 25 assessments per MN Rule 245GProvided case management and coordination with clients in attempts to find appropriate treatment servicesCoordinated with various community supports such as Probation/Parole, child and family services, Department of Public Safety, Anoka Co Workhouse, and Mental health service providers. • Mental Health Practitioner • ARMHSCompleted functional assessments, designed and implemented initial treatment plans, crisis plans and provided interventions in-home reflective of individual needs, following all DHS related standards Completed LOCUS evaluation and MHIS documentation per DHS standardsDetermined and implemented appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in individualized life domains as per client’s needs and goals and to promote individual’s independence and personal successProvided individual therapeutic skill building, coaching, and coping skill practiceProvided case management services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses Show less

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  Northstar Behavioral Health

  Sept 2020 - Jan 2023

  Complete clinical diagnostic assessments for all new clients and annual assessments for review and utilize the DSM V-TR for diagnosing.Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy for people across the gender spectrum who have a co-occurring diagnosis.Develop treatment plans and establish therapeutic goals collaboratively with the client, and periodically reviewed them with the client to address progressProvide caseload management activities, including coordination of services with other agencies and treatment staff.Practicing a variety of modalities and interventions based on client need, including cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness, trauma informed care, grief/bereavement counseling, psycho-education, stress reduction & healthy coping strategiesParticipate in multidisciplinary clinical staffing meetings with the Substance Use Disorder team. Show less o Provide individual and group therapy for women who have a primary substance use diagnosis of opioid use and/or amphetamine use. o Coordinate with area MAT programs to assist clients with long term success. o Provide case management, crisis intervention services, and work with clients to develop safety plans. o Complete diagnostic assessments, Rule 25/chemical health assessments, comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans and review/update weekly. o Participate in weekly case consultation with the Substance Use Disorder team and with the Mental Health Team. o Coordinate with community organizations to provide additional resources and assist with aftercare planning for clients. Show less

  • Psychotherapist

    Oct 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/ Psychotherapist

    Sept 2020 - Jan 2023
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  Hennepin County

  Jan 2023 - now

  Social Work Unit Supervisor

  o Participate in determining program goals and objectives and in preparing budgets and proposals.o Develop policies and procedures for service delivery.o Oversees work that is fast paced and relationally focused, involves a high degree of collaboration and advocacy with partner agencies, and uses a harm reduction and trauma-informed approacho Supervise a multidisciplinary team including Nurses, Social Workers, Alcohol and Drug Counselors, and Peer Recovery Specialists. o Provide Leadership and Change Management and Oversee operations for new initiatives. o Select and develop staff, plan and assign work, and evaluate employee performance Show less