THE ASPIRE BLOG

As part of Aspire Indiana Health’s clinical training team, Kayli Wildrige helps with onboarding new employees and making sure current staff are current with the knowledge and tools they need to serve Hoosiers from every walk of life.

She graduated from Indiana University with a bachelors in applied health science, focus in Human Development and Family Studies. She also received minors in counseling and psychology. 

Prior to Aspire, Kayli worked as a Skills provider at another Indiana CMHC working with children in the school setting. 

“We focused on improving mental and behavioral health not only in school, but in the home and with caregivers as well. I also have worked with victims of domestic violence at the Julian Center in downtown Indianapolis and helped with their youth program. Most recently before coming to Aspire I was a Registered Behavior Technician working with children with autism. I have always had a passion for people and teaching, so coming to Aspire was the easiest choice I’ve made!”

Kayli provides training to new hires and existing staff covering clinical functions such as Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessments (CANS) and  Adult Needs and Strengths Assessments (ANSA), treatment planning, notes writing, using patient treatment software including MIX and Athena, and working with the rest of the training department to provide a cohesive new hire onboarding experience sharing who Aspire is, and the clients and communities we serve. 

“I look forward to being able to meet new staff every two weeks and hopefully inspire them in their new positions! It’s so rewarding to be there to support the heart and soul of Aspire. I also love being able to catch up with everyone after they have been in their roles for a few weeks; Helping to fill in any gaps or provide feedback on how to complete workflows is very rewarding in my day to day. I am also fortunate to have a really great team that is helpful, supportive, and always willing to help out where needed!”

“I have also been fortunate in having a great support system growing up that modeled how I want to be with anyone I meet. I hope to be able to share that privilege with others and invest in their wellbeing from the moment they walk through our doors.”

“I always cherish the moments when staff from my current or past roles reach out and check in! Sometimes my interactions with people are brief and confined to a quick couple of days in orientation, so it’s heartwarming to know that in that little amount of time I was able to connect with others.”

“I also feel rewarded when I am able to teach someone something completely new and you can see the “aha” moment when everything clicks! I strive to be a good teacher and challenge myself to think from others perspectives. So I like when that shows in my day-to-day role.”

“Last September I got engaged to my boyfriend of four years, and we are excited to be planning our future! We have two adorable (and mischievous) cats who are about 2 years old. They definitely keep us on our toes.”

“In my free time I love to read, bake, and enjoy going out to dinner or events with friends. I have a love of pottery and the process of throwing on the wheel, glazing, and understanding the firing process, but that hobby is fewer and far between to be able to participate in. I also love to relax on the couch and watch movies.”