Cynthia Belski
Northfield,OH
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical with proven ability to build strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Northeast Behavioral Healthcare
Northfield, OH
08.1996 - Current
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Advocated for client rights and sought solutions by tracking and monitoring legislation and arranging and attending meetings with congressional lawmakers and staff.
- Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho-education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Attended over Number hours of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
- Encouraged socialization and engagement through Type therapy, music therapy and social activities.
Education
Bachelor In Science Of Social Work - Social Work And Psychology
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.1987
Skills
- Medicare and Medicaid Applications
- Referrals and networking
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Ohio Licensed LCSW
- Social services
- Cooperative
- Life skills counseling
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Data collection and management
- Skilled community-based case manager
Timeline
Social Worker
Northeast Behavioral Healthcare
08.1996 - Current
Bachelor In Science Of Social Work - Social Work And Psychology
Ohio State University
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