AHEC-SSW Training Partnership
Consultant Information Sheet
Faculty Name:
Connie Renz, MSW LCSW, LCAS
Position Title:
Retired Assistant Clinical Professor in UNC
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
SSW/AHEC Consultant
Phone:
919-241-4994
E-mail Address:
crenz@med.unc.edu
Education/Degrees:
BA, Political Science, Duke University
Masters in Social Work, University of North Carolina
Professional Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist
Brief Summary of Work Experience:
35 years of experience in the fields of domestic violence, child protective services, and
gender specific treatment for women’s addiction. 20 years Director UNC Horizons; 6
years Director of Orange-Durham Coalition on Domestic Violence; 2 years Director of
Welcome Baby, 3 years on Duke Child Protection Team and 3 years in Child Protective
Services; 15 years teaching a Family Violence course at UNC School of Social Work
Specialization Areas:
Gender specific treatment for pregnant women and mothers with substance use disorders
Intimate Personal Violence (IPV) or both domestic violence and substance use disorders
Willingness to teach in the following areas;
Women’s treatment for substance use disorders, including opiate addictions; Providing
services to women who experience both IPV and substance use disorders