Quality Assurance Management
Resume:
Patricia Blecich
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acaq4w@r.postjobfree.com
Credentials
National Board Certified Counselor
Master of Science awarded May 1999, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Bachelor of Arts awarded May 1996, Communication
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut
CT Behavioral Health Partnership- Husky Panel credentialed and DCF
credentialed
Professional Affiliations
Connecticut Housing Coalition, Connecticut Counseling Association,
Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness; Connecticut Alliance for Basic
Human Needs; Association for Administrators of Volunteer Services
Research/Publications
The Web Vs. Real-Time: Relationships in a CyberWorld. CCSU, May 1999.
A Dangerous Journey. Counseling Today, May 2000.
Calluses & Counseling. Connecticut Counseling Association, December 1999
Professional ExperIence
Bureau Of Rehabilitative Services
September 2001- present
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Adjudicate claims for disability benefits (SSI/SSDI) under the Social
Security Disability Insurance Program. Collaborate with treatment providers
and medical consultants to facilitate evidenciary process. Prepare,
interpret and summarize medical and psychiatric findings within the context
of disability under the law. Provide medical providers & consultants with
technical assistance in matters of disability law. Conduct vocational
assessments to determine a claimant's residual functional capacity.
Today's Youth LLC
February 2009-January 2011
Intake & Reimbursement Case Management Director
Provide training & write protocol with regard to the supervision to non-
licensed clinicians within the agency. Develop and execute a comprehensive
assessment and intake process for both self-referred clients and identified
FWSN (Families with Service Needs). Liaison with DCF and other community
agencies to develop best practices. Develop reimbursement procedures for
Husky-insured patients to obtain insurance reimbursement. Provide clinical
supervision of in-home and field treatment providers for identified
patients and families including behavioral intervention, crisis evaluation,
family therapy. Utilize several modalities for treatment, including art and
creative therapy, DBT skills and Cognitive Behavioral treatment. Develop
quality measures and treatment plans to comply with DCF and insurance
regulations. Advocate for clients in educational and probate settings.
United Way of Meriden & Wallingford
September 2000- September 2001
Director of Volunteers
Under the supervision of the United Way Board of Directors, designed and
implement a centralized volunteer program for the Greater Meriden area.
Identify community volunteer needs & facilitate relationships with local
non-profit agencies. Develop marketing strategies, including press
releases, newsletters and other marketing materials. Develop and implement
program policy, budget, procedure and outcome measurement system. Research
and apply for funding opportunities. Within several work teams, coordinated
volunteer-driven community events. Develop student and senior volunteer
training program. Under the supervision of the State's Attorney, provided
administrative oversight of the Community Service Program at Meriden
Superior Court. Assist in allocation process of United Way funds to local
non-profit agencies. Provided technical support in the creation of a
community needs assessment to direct fund allocation.
Wallingford Family YMCA
September 2000-September 2001
Grants Administrator
Coordinate grant writing activities for a YMCA with a $2.5 million dollar
budget. Research & identify potential sources of income for all programs of
the YMCA, including health, recreation, youth and child development.
Cultivate ongoing relationships with funders. Solicit funding for Capital
Campaigns, operating & program support, in-kind gifts. Develop information
management strategies for donor and prospect management.
Community Mental Health Affiliates
Case Management Site Supervisor
May 2000-September 2000
Coordinated the housing case management program for a multidisciplinary
JCAHO accredited agency. Provided initial screening of referrals, and
conducted extensive assessments with prospective clients. Provided
supervision and leadership of a professional Case Management team. Served
on several interdisciplinary case review Boards and treatment teams.
Mercy Housing & Shelter, Inc.
Program Coordinator
April 1999-May 2000
Directed operation of a 24 bed shelter for the homeless. Led a team of 14,
including staff recruitment, training and supervision. Coordinate housing
development and planning functions as an agency representative. Conducted
internal Quality Assurance functions to improve client care. Reported
directly to the Department of Social Services and the Department of Mental
Health and Addiction Services in the form of narrative and statistical
data. Served as community liaison in conjunction with surrounding service
providers in a team collaborative dedicated to the improvement of the
shelter service system.
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