Ali Thompson

Experience

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  Troon Golf

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern

  Assisting with sales, marketing, revenue management, operations, corporate programs, and websites

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  Pointe Hilton at Tapatio Cliffs

  Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

  Player Services
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  Titan Technologies Inc.,

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2021

  Financial Assistant
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  Northwest Nazarene University

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2019

  Masters in Social Work

  Masters in Social Work with a focus in clinical mental health. Interned at SANE Solutions at Terry Reilly Health Services 2017-2018 and Warm Springs Counseling Center (Children's Home) 2016-2017• Northwest Nazarene University Department of Social Work’s Outstanding Macro Project – Awarded May 11, 2019• Northwest Nazarene University Department of Social Work’s Distinguished Group Presentation – Awarded May 11, 2019

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  Children's Home Society of Idaho

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Masters in Social Work Grad Student Intern

  • Initiated the development of case management sector within the agency • Co-facilitated teen therapy groups to empower and encourage autonomy within individuals• Assisted and connected adults with mental, physical and emotional disabilities connect to community resources such as housing, healthcare, child care, food, clothing, jobs, and support groups• Navigated barriers to assist the transgender population in obtaining employment• Reviewed effective empirically-based therapy methods for Warm Springs Training Institute to educate clinicians throughout the entire state of Idaho• Singlehandedly organized a Charity Golf Tournament to raise awareness of child abuse and funds for the children who receive subsidized counseling at WSCC• Independently networked with community resources and businesses to raise $6,615 for children’s subsidized counseling sessions which funded over 80 sessions• Volunteered at Women’s City Light Shelter during holidays to process donations and feed the women and their children • Advocated for Senate Bill number 1005 at Capital Days by presenting the effectiveness of adding mandating laws for runaways to reduce sex trafficking in the adolescent population. Bill additions were passed into law. Show less

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  Airbnb

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

  Airbnb Host
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  Terry Reilly Health Services

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  Masters in Social Work Grad Student Intern

  • Co-facilitated Protective Parenting Project 16-week psychoeducational group mandated by Health and Welfare as part of case plan in order to re-gain custody of children or maintain custody of childreno Content included: Disciplining techniques for parents, signs and symptoms of child abuse, while building awareness of potential perpetrators to protect children from reoccurrence of abuse.• Reviewed empirically-based EMDR therapy• Trained in part one and part two of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)• Trained and certified in Darkness to Light prevention and child abuse protocol• Conducted individual therapy sessions• Conducted individual suicide and homicide assessments to evaluate safety while creating necessary safety plans • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms• Collaborated with probation officers in order to ensure child safety• Observed a SANE Solution’s domestic violence group facilitator implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies on Monday mornings• Observed intakes and follow-up counseling in Suboxone clinic• Co-facilitated psychoeducation group with behavioral therapist and dietician for at-risk diabetic individuals Show less

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  Monarch Behavioral Health, LLC

  Dec 2019 - Nov 2021

  Mental Health Therapist

  Completes bio-psychosocial assessments, specializing in suicide and homicide risk, substance abuse, interpersonal and child abuse, and chronic mental health concernsProvides crisis intervention and trauma counseling utilizing trauma informed approach with diverse demographicsForges relationships and collaborates with clients, case workers, probation officers, family members, and colleagues Provides community resource information and referrals to connect clients and families with long-term care, including maintaining updated and ongoing awareness of community support available to clients and families.conducts ongoing assessments to determine when clinical goals have been achieved and service delivery is no longer indicatedDevelops initial treatment plans and updates treatment plans (every 90 days) to include appropriate clinical interventions/objectives/goals that are observable and measurableProvides crisis intervention and conflict resolution assistance and can differentiate between emergency and non-emergency tasks and responds accordingly• EMDR trained part one and part two of EMDRIA • Certified in Idaho Children and Adolescent Needs and Strengths and administers, scores, and manages assessments for clients who receive state-funded mental health services Show less

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  Pathways of Idaho

  Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

  Intensive Outpatient Therapist
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  Self-employed

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2024

  Mental Health Clinician

  Provides mental health counseling to adolescents, adults and families. Additionally provides sports performance therapy.

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  Proj8ct Unbroken

  Sept 2022 - now

  Group Therapist
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  Evolved Mind Counseling

  May 2023 - now

  Mental Health Therapist

  I facilitate a Mental Health workshops for small businesses. Additionally, I work with athletes who are committed to their sport to develop mental skills to enhance and improve their athletic performance.

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  CrossFit E3

  May 2024 - now

  Director of Operations

  -Develops and implement operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency-Leads the hiring and interviewing process for new coaching staff, ensuring alignment with CrossFit E3's values and standards-Analyzes performance metrics and implements strategies for growth-Fosters a positive community atmosphere and enhances member retention