Mental Health Support

LESLEY BITTNER

*** ****** **** *****, *******, NC 28466 . 412-***-**** .

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EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Graduated 4/13

. Master of Social Work

. GPA: 3.82

Licensure

. Licensed Social Worker (Pennsylvania)

Received 4/13

Allegheny College, Meadville, PA

Graduated 5/09

. Bachelor of Science in Psychology

. Minors in Spanish and Science, Health, and Society

. Senior Thesis: "An examination of maternal stress levels as a function

of age of her autistic child," year long independent research, was

orally defended in the Spring of 2009

. GPA: 3.35

HONORS

. Allegheny College Alden Scholar-awarded for academic excellence

9/05-5/09

. Psi Chi (National Psychology Honors Fraternity)

1/08-5/09

RELATED EXPERIENCE

MSW Intern, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic: Center for Overcoming

Problem Eating,

Pittsburgh, PA

5/12-present

. Provide treatment for individuals with eating disorders through use of

cognitive behavioral therapy

and dialectical behavior therapy techniques in individual and small

group settings

. Participate and collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, milieu

therapists, and other social

workers in treatment team setting

. Observe patient assessments/evaluations for appropriate level of care

in either outpatient, intensive outpatient,

partial hospitalization, or inpatient settings

. Conduct exposure-oriented groups and weekend updates groups for

patients attending the partial

hospitalization and intensive outpatient groups

. Provide therapeutic support and education for patients at program

mealtimes

Milieu Therapist, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA

10/11-present

. Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic activity

groups effectively

. Encourage or assist patients to perform activities of daily living

. Demonstrate effective milieu managment skills which promote positive

patient experiences

. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other activities

MSW Intern, Wesley Spectrum Services, Pittsburgh, PA

6/11-12/11

. Train foster and adoptive parents on foster child- related issues

. Plan and develop activities for a camp for foster children

. Lead support groups for foster parents

. Research various social services and programs in the area for agency's

Resource Center

Patient Information Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,

Pittsburgh, PA 10/10-10/11

. Coordinate patient records and information

. Check patients into the orthopedic clinic

. Collect copayments, enter visit and diagnostic charges for insurance

billing

. Assist office personnel with obtaining accurate patient information

Therapeutic Staff Support Worker, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic,

Pittsburgh, PA 6/09-10/10

. Provide early intervention-based therapy and behavioral interventions

to young children with autism

. Assist clients through Discrete Trial Training methods

. Carry out treatment plans devised by behavioral specialist consultants

. Carry Act 33 and 34 clearances for position

Therapeutic Staff Support Worker, Alliance Health Wraparound, Allegheny

County, PA 10/09-6/10

. Provide behavioral support to clients with mental health disabilities

. Assist clients through Discrete Trial Instruction methods

. Carry out treatment plans devised by behavioral specialist consultants

. Carry Act 33 and 34 clearances for position

Child Care Employee, Women's Services, Meadville, PA

9/05-5/09

. Provide child care for children at the center

. Assist Child Care Advocate in children's group counseling sessions

. Plan activities (games, crafts, art) for child care sessions

. Carry Act 33 and 34 clearances for position

Therapeutic Counselor, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic,

Pittsburgh, PA 5/07-8/07, 5/08-8/08

. Provided interventions for children with autism in summer camp setting

. Implemented therapeutic techniques devised by child's clinician

. Participated in weekly treatment team meetings with Unit Leader, Lead

Clinician and Program Director

. Composed daily log of child's progress and future goals

Undergraduate Mental Health Intern, Crawford County Mental Health Awareness

Program (CHAPS) 1/08-5/08

. Constructed and lead relaxation and meditation program for clients with

mental health issues

. Lead computer literacy sessions for clients

. Prepared, administered, and presented a Consumer Satisfaction Survey

assessing client satisfaction with CHAPS

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Student Caller/Fundraiser, Allegheny College Gator-2-Gator Phonathon

9/08-5/09

. Contact Allegheny alumni, parents and friends for donations to the

Allegheny College Annual Fund

. Use communication and computer skills to successfully navigate program

used to call constituencies

LEADERSHIP, ACTIVITIES, AND SERVICE

Alpha Chi Omega National Fraternity

8/06-present

. Executive Board: Panhellenic Delegate

1/08-12/08

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