Hi, I’m
Kimberly Palenik
Kenosha,Wisconsin
Summary
To apply my knowledge and understanding of human behavior, psychology, and social systems to assist individuals in need.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sonnenburg Consultants
Behavioral Health Technician
01.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- One to one treatment of autism through a multitude of activities in and out of the clinic setting, with and without direct supervision.
- The management of mild to severe problem behaviors ranging from yelling to physical aggression with and without supervision.
- Communicate with the Senior Therapist on therapeutic strategies and implement changes as directed
- Perform all necessary documentation and data collection on client goals each session
- Ensure that all appointments have the required documentation and are converted promptly for billing to insurance
- Arrange coverage for clients when absent to ensure consistency of therapy services
- Communicate with supervisors regarding client progress
Racine County
Mental Health Technician
01.2023 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Team with behavioral health professionals to plan and provide mental health services for individuals in crisis
- Facilitate both individual and group activities, make appropriate referrals to outpatient community resources, and provide a safe, clean environment for SAIL consumers.
- Support consumer participation in a treatment plan, such as goals, coping mechanisms, and safety compliance.
- Observe consumer physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report changes as needed.
- Gather data from consumer/family interviews, past records, other information to gain understanding and verification of previous diagnosed disorders and treatment episodes
- Document all activities to ensure compliance with County, State and Federal requirements
- Answer the 24-hour crisis hotline and respond to requests for information or Crisis Services
- Responsible for assessing suicide risk and appropriate crisis intervention
- Transport consumers per Racine County SAIL program policy/protocol.
Destined to Succeed
Supervisor / Social Worker / Administrative Assistant
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Supervise and administer training for new staff
- Ensure staff is following company policies and procedures
- Team with the participants DVR Representative, Probation and/or Parole Agent
- Maintain contact with participants after group completion to ensure they maintain positive choices
- Recruit for participants for upcoming classes/groups.
- Network with other agencies and recruit new clients for upcoming programs
- Responsible for general office duties
State of Wisconsin Dept of Corrections - Racine Youthful Correctional Facility
Certified Social Worker
01.2005 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Assess problems and capabilities of assigned persons in care
- Formulate case plans, monitor progress and provide counseling
- Coordinated and led 16-week intensive drug and alcohol program.
- Responsible for release plans and steps necessary for a successful release
- Responsible for timely reporting of findings and recommendations.
State of Wisconsin Dept of Corrections - Southern Oaks Girls School
Certified Social Worker
01.2002 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Assess problems and capabilities of assigned persons in Mental Health Unit
- Formulate case plans, monitor progress and provide counseling
- Responsible for community reintegration plans and steps necessary for a successful reintegration
- Responsible for timely reporting of findings and recommendations.
Professional Services Group
Families First Program - Case Manager
01.2002 - 01.2002
Job overview
- Provide intensive case management services to children and their families, who have severe emotional disabilities and are at risk for psychiatric inpatient hospitalization and/or out of home placement
- Used the wraparound model of service delivery to identify needed services and develop multi-disciplinary treatment plans that address both strengths and needs of the family
- Collaborated with case managers, family advocates, AODA providers, mental health providers, school support staff, juvenile justice workers and child welfare workers to ensure clients received necessary care
- Responsible for intake process
Professional Services Group
Life Skills Program Group Facilitator
01.1999 - 01.2002
Job overview
- Life Skills was a Court Ordered Program for Juvenile Youth through Racine County Human Services. As a worker we had weekly communication with the Racine County Case Manager’s
- Collected weekly school attendance records and provided the information to the case manager
- Co facilitated a weekly group on anger management, self esteem, decision making and healthy relationships
- Completed Intake Packets
- Attended weekly Treatment Team Meetings
- Documented everything and did monthly reports on each individual client
- Met with each client on my caseload on a weekly basis
- Completed random home visits
- Co facilitated recreational groups.
Education
University of Wisconsin - OshkoshOshkosh, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science from Social Work
01.1999
University Overview
(graduated)
University of Wisconsin - Manitowoc CenterManitowoc, Wisconsin
Associate Degree from Arts and Science
01.1997
University Overview
Skills
- Clinical Experience
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Social History, Discharge plans and other assessments
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- “High Risk” Population
- Crisis/Intervention
- Experience in community referrals
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Sonnenburg Consultants
01.2023 - 01.2024
Mental Health Technician
Racine County
01.2023 - 01.2023
Supervisor / Social Worker / Administrative Assistant
Destined to Succeed
01.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Social Worker
State of Wisconsin Dept of Corrections - Racine Youthful Correctional Facility
01.2005 - 01.2009
Certified Social Worker
State of Wisconsin Dept of Corrections - Southern Oaks Girls School
01.2002 - 01.2005
Families First Program - Case Manager
Professional Services Group
01.2002 - 01.2002
Life Skills Program Group Facilitator
Professional Services Group
01.1999 - 01.2002
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science from Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Manitowoc Center
Associate Degree from Arts and Science
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