Renee Blechner

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Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Tel. 928-***-****

Email. adypcz@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that leads to a career as a Social Worker in health care, social services or a non-profit environment that fully engages my skills, experience and background. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Focused on EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS, AFFECTING SOCIAL CHANGE and ADVOCATING for the rights of others. Proven abilities in RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, and ADMINISTRATION, as well as:Patient Advocacy, Case Management, Support Group Facilitator,Public Relations, Coaching, Project Management, Human Resources Knowledge, MS Office Suite, Customer Service

EDUCATION

MASTERS DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK – Aurora University, George Williams Campus, Williams Bay, WI 2017 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI 2012 WORK EXPERIENCE

Therapist

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center

03/2023 - Present

● Prepare treatment plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary teams

● Maintain a caseload; ensure established services are provided to each patient/resident

● Prepare individual service plans (ISP); ensure interventions are held at the frequency documented on the ISP

● Attend treatment team meetings; lead the review of the overall ISP progress

● Maintain regular contact with referring agencies to update the resident’s condition/progress

● Prepare monthly reports and discharge summaries with updated information

● Update diagnostic assessments according to the facility and agency policies

● Conduct individual/group/family therapy sessions in a safe, therapeutic environment

● Assist with discharge planning to ensure a seamless transition for the patient/resident Care Coordinator- CCS Program

Milwaukee Mental Health Associates

05/2022 - 10/2022

● Case Management for clients receiving coordinated and comprehensive array of recovery support services, treatment, and psychosocial rehabilitation services that assist individuals to utilize professional, community, and natural supports to address their needs. The program is person-centered and uses client-directed service plans to describe the individualized services that will support the adult to achieve their recovery goals. CCS is a community-based program in which the majority of services are provided in clients’ homes and communities.

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Renee Blechner

3131 Main Street Apt K103

Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Tel. 928-***-****

Email. adypcz@r.postjobfree.com

MSW Clinician

CFI - CRC West

02/01/21 - 03/01/23

● Serving people experiencing a crisis precipitated by mental illness, trauma, substance use or the challenges of living in hard economic times

Certified Peer Specialist

Alternatives in Psychological Consultation S.C

04/01/2019 - 4/15/2022

● Work one on one with Clients empowering them with choices and resources in their recovery journey from mental health and/or substance use.

● Assessment according to stages of change

● Meet clients where they are

● Positive reinforcement

● Strengths based practice

● Trauma informed care

● Use of CBT to change thinking patterns

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Peer Support Specialist/Counselor, paid Internship 10/17 to 12/17 Volunteer 12/17 to 04/18

Dave Gallup Foundation/ Hope Now - Fort Atkinson, WI

● Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery and group sessions

● Utilize tools such as the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) to assist clients in creating their own individual wellness and recovery plans

● Teach and support acquisition and utilization of skills needed to facilitate individual recovery

● Promote the knowledge of available service options and choices

● Observe the progress clients make toward meeting objective

● MSW Intern

TLS Veterans – McHenry, IL 01/17 to 05/17

Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI 08/16 to 12/16

● Client resource provider

● Family caregiver support group training for the Alzheimer’s Association

● Managed and helped clients gain resources such as employment transportation

● Client counseling through group and one on one support

● Client intake for further referral to housing or employment programs. BSW Intern

VIP Inc. 12/12 to 04/12

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Brookfield, WI 08/11 to 12/11

● Patient navigator

● Fundraising work and participation in Lite the Night Madison

● Daily living and support at Job Center for clients

● Patient advocacy

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Renee Blechner

3131 Main Street Apt K103

Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Tel. 928-***-****

Email. adypcz@r.postjobfree.com

● Led cancer support groups

VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS AND CONTINUING COURSEWORK

Volunteer, lead, and embrace lifelong learning. Some examples:

● WI Certified Peer Specialist training and certification

● Domestic violence and advanced domestic violence training

● Patient advocate volunteer through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

● Caregiver training through the Alzheimer’s Association

● Crisis counseling, mentor training

● Public speaking and leadership

● Support group leader - Strengths based, Person centered 3

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