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 social services

well-rounded and energetic professional with 20+ years experience seeks new

 challenge and opportunity to apply consummate skills as director of social services.

professional profile                                                                  

  self-motivated team leader with both clinical and personnel management experience; supervise staff, conduct treatment plans and health assessments, oversee admission and discharge of clients, and prepare various reports

  organized and detail-oriented with proven track record; coordinated three residential programs for dd and chronic mi clients

  excellent interpersonal communication skills; conduct effective staff training and development

  demonstrates diagnostic, problem-solving skills to those of diverse cultures; respond calmly to tough situations and translate individual needs into effective strategies for change and self-improvement

  proficient in navigating electronic mental health records, billing codes; exhibit diagnostic skills for both mi and sa client s

education                                           

master of science                                                                                                                          1996

eastern illinois university ▪ charleston, il

emphasis in guidance and counseling

 

bachelor of general studies                                                                                                          1983

university of iowa ▪ iowa city, ia

 

elementary education                                                                                                                   1980

arizona state university ▪ tempe, az

employment history                                                                    

heritage behavioral health center ▪ decatur, il                                                          05/1997 c present

division manager, outpatient services                                                                      04/2008 c present

   key player in redesigning the assessment intake process which ensures optimum staffing, clinician skill sets, and scheduling of appointments matching individual strengths of the therapists

   skillfully supervise 19 employees and oversee client enrollment for programs offered; monitor productivity, and provide training for ohio scales, treatment plans and mental health assessments

   endorse treatment plans and mental health assessments; accurately prepare monthly reports for programs including system-of-care (soc), and screening assessment support services (sass)

team leader of assessments                                                                                    05/2006 c 04/2008

   supervised seven staff members and managed the assessment process

   efficiently streamlined client s involvement with various services, programs, and the appropriate therapist

mental health therapist, child/adolescent                                                                02/1997 c 05/2006

   served as on-call sass worker; completed necessary documentation for hospitalization including the childhood severity of psychiatric illness (cspi)

   escorted clients from hospitalization to discharge; efficiently prepared mental health assessment and treatment plan

   coordinated ongoing family therapy at the center

   ensured productivity, and produced progress reports as required by the agency; drafted monthly reports regarding utilization review for the client s file

 

internship, child/adolescent unit                                                                               06/1996 c 02/1997

decatur mental health center ▪ decatur, il                                                                                          

   compassionately provided crisis intervention for children who were at risk of psychiatric hospitalization; provided individual and family therapy

   skillfully prepared mental health assessments

 

shelby county community services ▪ shelbyville, il                                                05/1986 c 06/1996

residential unit coordinator                                                                                     02/1991 c 06/1996

   successfully coordinated residential programs for dd and chronic mi clients

   supervised staff members and coordinated schedules

   prepared and conducted idt reviews and habilitation plans, program evaluation reports, and medicaid option billing and dd/mi billing

outreach/case coordinator                                                                                       09/1989 c 02/1991

   effectively managed 35 clients in the facility; prepared habilitation plans, discharge plans and coordinated services for dd/mi clients

   demonstrated knowledge in department of public aid and social security procedures

   conducted classes for an outreach program on job seeking skills and self preservation

senior services unit coordinator                                                                              05/1986 c 09/1989

   directed four programs contracted from the illinois department on aging; prepared reports, billing, and case authorization forms

affiliations                                                                                   

   member, community theatre in decatur, il

   member, alpha chi omega sorority

   member, american heart association

   member, american business women s association

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december 4, 2009

 

 

 

 

attention: connie hacker, human resources

champaign county nursing home

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dear ms. hacker:

 

this letter and the enclosed r sum are an expression of my interest in seeking a rewarding position as director of social services within your organization. i bring 20+ years of valuable experience which makes me an excellent match for your advertised position.

 

you will gain a dedicated professional who can communicate well with all levels of the organization. i am able to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals and create innovative solutions to complex problems. i exhibit both clinical and management experience.  expertise in conducting treatment plans and health assessments, overseeing admission and discharge of clients, preparing various reports, and coordinating residential programs are some of my strengths.

 

i would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my skills and background might fit in with champaign county nursing home s current and future needs.  please do not hesitate to contact me for further information or to arrange an interview that best suits your schedule.  thank you for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

judith bitzer

 

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