Deborah a. blumenthal
Email:Education
September 2000 – June 2002 University of Denver
Masters of Arts in Social Work Denver, CO
- 3.95 Cumulative GPA
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); CO, 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Human Development and Social Relations Kalamazoo, MI
- 9/1992 to 1/1993: International Study Program in Madrid, Spain
professional experience
April 2008- present Ariel Clinical Services
Director of Foster Care Wheat Ridge, CO
- Responsible for the oversight of the fiscal and daily operations of the therapeutic foster care program on the Front Range.
- Supervise clinical case managers, Placement Supervisor, administrative staff and clinical interns.
- Responsible for ensuring that the foster care program adheres to all mandated federal, state, county, and agency regulations and policies.
- Oversee the licensing of all foster homes in compliance with Volume 7 regulations and the SAFE home study assessment.
- Represent agency by acting as a liaison to local human service agencies and state level agencies.
- Review and approve Critical Incident per state regulations. Ensure timely reporting of critical incidents to state.
- Communication and problem solve programmatic and systems issues with the Department of Human Services and other collaborative agencies.
Field Supervisor
Supervised Masters of Social Work student interns from the University of Denver. Provided clinical and administrative supervision to students throughout the academic year. Developed learning plans in conjunction with the students desired goals and evaluated their professional growth according to DU standards.
April 2006 – 2008 Ariel Clinical Services
Clinical Supervisor Wheat Ridge, CO
- Oversee clinical programming and placement process for clients in therapeutic foster care
- Provide crisis intervention, assessment and evaluation for all clients and families
- Manage all utilization review referrals from various contractual counties
- Clinically and administratively supervise 6 to 8 Clinical Case Managers, and Master’s level clinical intern program
- Negotiate rates and services with various counties for all foster children placed in our foster homes
- Collaborate with DYC, DHS, school systems, and mental health centers to provide comprehensive therapeutic and placement services for children and families
- Responsible for maintaining compliance with all Volume 7 and 24-hour monitoring standards
- Review and approve all Critical Incident Reports to the state, treatment plans, safety planning and other clinical documentation
Unit Manager Lakewood, CO
- Responsible for the overall delivery of residential treatment services and operation of the North Unit (boys age 12-16, 24 residents)
- Participated in a shared leadership model in the ongoing assessment, development, and implementation of program services for the entire facility
- Trained and supervised 15 individuals, including shift supervisors
- Monitored the milieu program and assists in ongoing development of program to meet the population needs; provides leadership in management and team meetings
- Provided for and maintained for the safety and security of all residents
- Provided administrative and clinical supervision to Treatment Coordinators, assisting in the management of their caseload; hires and trains Treatment Coordinators, Milieu Supervisors/Counselors, and on-call staff
- Collaborated with other program areas with regard to programming and staffing
- Represented Jefferson Hills in communications with referral sources, other professionals, organizations and programs. Manages contacts with diplomacy, respect, and dignity, enhancing Jefferson Hills within the community
- Managed approved budget and consults with the Clinical Program Director and CFO on fiscal budget requirements; manages the unit payroll and staffing costs
- Worked directly with executive management to receive and provide professional support and proactive group problem solving strategies
- Ensured the services provided and personnel are in compliance with relevant licensing and audit standards
Caseworker Colorado Springs, CO
- Provided services for female adolescents residing in, discharging from, or transitioning into a child placement agency
- Responsible for developing and evaluating treatment plans for DHS youth
- Coordinated written and verbal communication between clients, families, therapeutic staff, court appointed professionals and District court
Program Coordinator Colorado Springs, CO
- Responsible for daily operations in a community-based psycho-educational program for females juvenile offenders; maintained communications between probation, SB94 case management, and district court
- Supervised 10 volunteer mentors, a contract art therapist, and a co-facilitator
- Responsible for monitoring fiscal management and implementing program goals
Family Preservation Specialist, Senate Bill ’94 Case Manager Colorado Springs, CO
- Provided intensive in-home family counseling for at-risk youths; introduced anger management, communication, and skills to reduce risk of placement
- Completed a risk assessment and provided on-going case management for pre-adjudicated juvenile offenders in detention and community settings
Mental Health Worker Colorado Springs, CO
- Provided therapeutic crisis intervention and behavior management for adolescent girls and their families in a residential setting; worked with a multi-disciplinary treatment team consisting of special education teachers, clinicians, and psychiatrists
Mental Health Worker Denver, CO
- Provided therapeutic intervention and direct care for emotionally disturbed adolescent boys in a residential treatment facility; assisted clinical team in developing and evaluating long-term treatment goals for the residentsHe
PROFESSIONAL internships
September 2001 – June 2002 Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Public Affairs and Education Intern Denver, CO
- HeEstablished and maintained community relations regarding reproductive health issues; combined a pilot research project exploring the use of emergency contraception for sexual assault survivors
Intern Therapist Colorado Springs, CO
- Treated adults and children in individual and family counseling in an outpatient and home-based setting; helped implement a psycho-educational group for children with Reactive Attachment Disorder
certifications and Research
- Trained in: Brief Practice Modalities, Systems and Strength Based Approach, facilitating individualized Planning Sessions for youth and families involved in the mental health, Department of Youth Corrections, and school system, Gender Specific Programming, Home-Builders Model of Family Preservation, Cornell Physical Management Techniques, Suicide Crisis Intervention, Restorative Justice
- Trained as: a Department of Human Services Caseworker
- Trained to: administer the Colorado Youthful Offender Level of Safety Inventory (CYO-LSI) to Juvenile offenders, CCAR, DSM-IV
- SAFE Home Study and SAFE supervisor trained.
- “Impacting Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors among High School Students in the Personal Responsibility Education Program” Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, May 28, 2002
- “Veterans Under Stress: The Unique Factors That Contributed To The Development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Vietnam Veterans” 1/94 to 4/94, Internship, VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI