Regan Kay Blanchard
Kennebunk,ME
Summary
I am a dedicated and an empowering social worker who is offering several years of experience from a medical and school social work perspective. I am flexible with providing individual and group therapy. I also am familiar with classroom lessons. I am highly familiar with working with child, adolescent, and families from a clinical standpoint. I am familiar with working with child and adolescents with a wide range of mental health challenges and behaviors (specifically those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder). Familiar with behavioral therapeutic techniques, psychiatric disorders, and helping individuals improve quality of life. I possess excellent organizational, communication and record-keeping abilities using proactive and kind-hearted approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Social Worker for Special Services
Regional School Unit - 21
01.2022 - Current
- Management of a large caseload of students (ages 4 to 13) who require both direct and indirect social work services and are enrolled in Special Education with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
- Able to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of special education team members, classroom teachers, building administrators, parents, and all relevant individuals (outside providers) to design treatment plans to support the individual in the school environment
- Able to provide individual and group therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents with various disabilities and mental health diagnoses (particular emphasis on delivering services to those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Selective Mutism (SM))
- Able to communicate effectively and work as a team member in multiple school buildings (Sea Road School, Kennebunkport Consolidated School, Mildred L
- Completed psychosocial histories of students under evaluation.
- Day School, and Middle School of the Kennebunks at the time of my career at RSU-21)
- Familiar with creating goals and treatment plans for students identified as requiring social work services to succeed in the school environment
- Trained as a Safety Care Trainer by QBS for behavioral interventions, de-escalation, and crisis response in the school environment (including physical management) and have provided training opportunities to various staff members in the school environment
- Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Maine Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked with children, adolescents, and families by providing individual, group, and family interventions
- Familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and some applications of Psychodynamic Therapy
- Provided both in-person and telehealth therapy to children, adolescents, and families
- Involved with children and adolescents with a wide range of mental health diagnoses that ranged from moderate to severe in presentation (including working with individuals presenting with schizophrenic symptomatology before referral to specialized programming and those involved in the criminal justice system) Participation in case management meetings with multidisciplinary team members Opportunity to observe clinical encounters performed by my supervisor, who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Co-facilitation of a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group designed for adolescents and their families (12-week course) involved training adolescents on non-maladaptive strategies for dealing with high-risk behaviors (self-harm, suicidal ideations, etc) and parent educational opportunities
- Proficient with timely documentation of all clinical encounters
- Formally trained with Hyperspace, EPIC, and Meditech systems
- Ability to work in high-stress situations with a calm and compassionate demeanor Willingness to be a team player and communicate with all those who are responsible for client care
School Social Work Intern for District: Pre-Kindergarten to High School (Special Education)
Belchertown Public Schools
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided children and adolescents with individual and group therapy in the school environment
- Worked with Autism and Behavior Specialists to provide therapeutic services related to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Familiar with Second Step, Zones of Regulation, and other school-based curriculums that were applied individually and taught in the classroom environment (including a specialized special education classroom designed for behavioral challenges)
- Direct work with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) in addition to several other alternative mental heath challenges
- Participation in case management meetings, tier II support in the classroom, and willingness to support guidance counselors with planned activities / group lunch sessions
- Involved with Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, creation, and annual meetings to support student’s needs and academic success
- Knowledgeable with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Proficient with time management and working in a stressful environment
- Able to work with administration, teachers, guidance counselors, and other staff members to create a safe and healthy work environment.
Student Intern for Patients, Families, and Volunteer Services
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted with all volunteer roles and responsibilities
- Flexibility with diversifying roles within volunteer services
- Knowledgeable and able to perform with each position, such as Information Desk, Blum Resource Center, Concierge Services, Food Cart, and Ambassador Services
- Communicate efficiently with supervisors and volunteers
- Greet patients and families with a warm and positive attitude.
- Planned, prepared and participated in weekly meetings and events.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Writing, Editing, And Publishing
Emmanuel College
Boston, Massachusetts05.2019
High School Diploma -
Kennebunk High School
Kennebunk, ME06.2015
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Mental Health Assessment
- Documentation
- IEP Understanding
- Individual Counseling
- Emotional Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Special Needs
- Life Skills Development
- Family Collaboration
- Data Collection and Management
- Risk Assessments
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker - Clinical Conditional (LMSW-cc), (MC20693), Initial License: 12/08/21 & Expiration: 12/31/25.
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), (CAC7938), Initial License : 12/02/22 & Expiration: 11/30/24
- Applied for clinical examination with the Association Social Work Board- Maine (ASWB) for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) on 2/28/24 to obtain full-licensure in the near future.
Awards
Do It Right Award, This award was presented by Officer Mark Carney in April 2015 from the Kennebunk Police Department for being formally recognized as a positive role model and a mentor in the community.
Extracurricular Activities
Chronic Pain and Illness Support and Awareness Group, Vice President, 1/01/16 to 05/01/19
Emmanuel College Health and Wellness Committee, 10/01/18 to 05/01/19
Emmanuel College Program Team (ECPT), Event Coordinator, 1/01/15 to 01/01/18
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
School Social Worker for Special Services
Regional School Unit - 21
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Social Work Intern
Maine Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
School Social Work Intern for District: Pre-Kindergarten to High School (Special Education)
Belchertown Public Schools
09.2019 - 04.2020
Student Intern for Patients, Families, and Volunteer Services
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
09.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
Smith College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Writing, Editing, And Publishing
Emmanuel College
High School Diploma -
Kennebunk High School
- Licensed Master Social Worker - Clinical Conditional (LMSW-cc), (MC20693), Initial License: 12/08/21 & Expiration: 12/31/25.
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), (CAC7938), Initial License : 12/02/22 & Expiration: 11/30/24
- Applied for clinical examination with the Association Social Work Board- Maine (ASWB) for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) on 2/28/24 to obtain full-licensure in the near future.
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