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  MICHELLE DEEN 201-844-0178│ [email protected] OVERVIEW An empathetic and committed Licensed Social Worker with a passion for providing a therapeutic environment for individuals of all ages to address behavioral and developmental challenges. Experienced in counseling clients with diverse diagnoses and barriers including PTSD, trauma victims,and autism. Adept at applying appropriate therapeutic approaches to individuals and groups such as narrative therapy, behavioral therapy, and play-based interventions for children. Dedicated to ongoing professional development to enhance ability to serve diverse client base.  Individual & Group Counseling  Case Management  Biopsychological Assessment  Victim Services & Trauma  Outreach & Education  Therapeutic Environments  Treatment Plan Development  Social & Emotional Assessment  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Clinical Partnerships  Reporting & Documentation  Community-Based Care  Crisis Intervention EDUCAT IO N & CREDENT IALS The University of the State of New York, Albany, NY Licensed Master Social Worker 10/2016 New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Newark, NJ 07/2014 Licensed Social Worker Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 05/2012 Master’s Degree in Social Work Rutgers University, Newark, NJ 05/2005 Bachelor of Arts Degree PRO FESSIO NAL EXPERIENCE North Hudson Community Action Corporation, Hoboken, NJ 12/2014 – 04/2015 Outreach & Enrollment Specialist  Performed outreach to low-income uninsured and under-insured community members to deliver direct services and increase access to and enrollment in affordable healthcare.  Guided clients in the enrollment process while providing referrals to additional supportive services and resources.  Built and fostered relationships with partner agencies, community-based organizations, and additional stakeholders to enhance accessibility and knowledge in diverse communities.  Tracked and documented progress, statistics using Microsoft Excel, and demographics for presentation to health center for data collection. Jewish Association for Residential Care, Boca Raton, FL 08/2011 – 04/2012 Graduate Intern  Provided individual and group counseling in a residential setting to clients with developmental, behavioral, and psychological challenges and diagnoses.
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  Deen, Michelle Resume,Page 2  Facilitated therapeutic and educational focus groups weekly to build life skills, collaborated with staff to engage clients, and tracked client progress and information.  Partnered with clinical staff to develop treatment plans, evaluate client progress,and execute plan components.  Operated our in house computer software “Acccess” to have basic knowledge of clients. Dedicated to the organization’s mission while engaging in leadership initiative and motivational efforts through positive responses and increasing responsibilities.  Secured $30,000 in funding by developing a grant proposal and business plan for organization with the success of the proposal of educating adults about their diets and the struggle with obesity today.  Conducted monthly meetings in conference to follow up with IEPs, client, and ongoing treatment plan. Habilitation Center for the Handicapped, Boca Raton, FL 08/2010 – 04/2011 Graduate Intern  Delivered individual therapy twice a week to my caseload and weekly group counseling to adults with developmental disabilities in an empathic and supportive environment.  Established and maintained therapeutic relationships with clients with diagnoses including autism, asperger’s, tourette’s syndrome, depression, and pica.  Explored therapeutic techniques including narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy while facilitating group and individual sessions - fostering an environment of emotional well- being, and disclosure. Abercrombie & Fitch, Wellington, FL 12/2007 – 08/2008 Assistant Store Manager  Managed operations, staffing, and sales strategy in partnership with store manager in a busy retail environment.  Delivered exceptional customer service and issue resolution while coaching up to 25 members of junior staff to exceed expectations.  Coordinated inventory management including, posing merchandise exactly as shown in that season’s catalogue, promotional program execution, and merchandising projects. Meadowlands Hospital, Secaucus, NJ 05/2006 – 09/2006 Patient Care Coordinator  Received patients, prepared introductory paperwork, accepted and processed pre- certifications and referrals.  Presented information on Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, and documented patient insurance details.  Escorted patients to private rooms and spoke with them briefly, preparing them for physician consultation/examination.  Liaised with patients regarding physician instructions/recommendations upon discharge. AFFILIAT IO NS & CO M M UNIT Y ENG AG EM ENT Kids in Distress, Palm Beach, FL, Volunteer | Center for Trauma Counseling National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Member|Phi Alpha Honor Society, Inductee