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Alison Ashton

Reinholds,PA

Summary

Providing compassionate behavioral health care and coordination in outpatient clinical and medical /emergency department settings.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Lancaster General Hospital – Penn Medicine
01.2021 - Current
  • Full time, Behavioral Health Care Coordinator
  • Emergency Department & Behavioral Health Intervention Team
  • Increased access to mental health services through effective case management and resource allocation.
  • Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, ensuring timely updates on patient progress and treatment adjustments.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions for quality improvement purposes.
  • Supported families during challenging times by offering empathy, guidance, and practical assistance navigating the mental health system.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and ethical guidelines, fostering trust between patients and care coordinator.
  • Conducted psychoeducational presentations on topics related to mental health awareness, prevention strategies, and available resources in the community.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and treatment providers to facilitate clear communication and collaboration in care planning efforts.

Emergency Department CPAR

Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Medical Center
05.2004 - 10.2019
  • Full time, Emergency Department CPAR
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

Masters of Social Work - Master of Social Work

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kean University
Union
01-2022

Skills

  • Spanish Speaking
  • Culturally Competent
  • Organized
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Works well with others
  • Patient-Centered
  • Hardworking
  • Responsible

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Lancaster General Hospital – Penn Medicine
01.2021 - Current

Emergency Department CPAR

Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Medical Center
05.2004 - 10.2019

Masters of Social Work - Master of Social Work

Capella University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kean University

Communication

Provide comprehensive and efficient assessments and communication with all medical and clinical staff to provide efficient patient care and determination of patient care plans.

Awards

2025 Touchstone Foundation Award Recipient 

2024 John F Steinman Fellowship Award Recipient 

Internship

April 2024- September 2025

Clinical Social Work Intern 

Berks Counseling Center- Reading, PA 


October 2024-April 2025 

Social Work Intern

Integrated Counseling Lancaster General Health - Downtown Family Medicine , Lancaster, PA 

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