DEBORAH A. BLUMENTHAL
EMAIL: DEBOBLU@HOTMAIL.COM
EDUCATION
September 2000 – June 2002
University of Denver
Masters of Arts in Social Work
 3.95 Cumulative GPA
Denver, CO
 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); CO, 2005
September 1990 – June 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Human Development and Social Relations
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI
 9/1992 to 1/1993: International Study Program in Madrid, Spain
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2008- present
Director of Foster Care
Ariel Clinical Services
Wheat Ridge, CO
 Responsible for the oversight of the fiscal and daily operations of the therapeutic
foster care program on the Front Range.
 Supervise clinical case managers, Placement Supervisor, administrative staff and
clinical interns.
 Responsible for ensuring that the foster care program adheres to all mandated federal,
state, county, and agency regulations and policies.
 Oversee the licensing of all foster homes in compliance with Volume 7 regulations
and the SAFE home study assessment.
 Represent agency by acting as a liaison to local human service agencies and state level
agencies.
 Review and approve Critical Incident per state regulations. Ensure timely reporting of
critical incidents to state.
 Communication and problem solve programmatic and systems issues with the
Department of Human Services and other collaborative agencies.
Fall 2007- Spring 2011
Field Supervisor
Supervised Masters of Social Work student interns from the University of Denver.
Provided clinical and administrative supervision to students throughout the academic
year. Developed learning plans in conjunction with the students desired goals and
evaluated their professional growth according to DU standards.
April 2006 – 2008
Ariel Clinical Services
Clinical Supervisor
Wheat Ridge, CO
 Oversee clinical programming and placement process for clients in therapeutic foster
care
 Provide crisis intervention, assessment and evaluation for all clients and families
 Manage all utilization review referrals from various contractual counties
 Clinically and administratively supervise 6 to 8 Clinical Case Managers, and Master’s
level clinical intern program
 Negotiate rates and services with various counties for all foster children placed in our
foster homes
 Collaborate with DYC, DHS, school systems, and mental health centers to provide
comprehensive therapeutic and placement services for children and families
 Responsible for maintaining compliance with all Volume 7 and 24-hour monitoring
standards
 Review and approve all Critical Incident Reports to the state, treatment plans, safety
planning and other clinical documentation
August 2003 – April 2006
Unit Manager
Jefferson Hills Treatment Center
Lakewood, CO
 Responsible for the overall delivery of residential treatment services and operation of
the North Unit (boys age 12-16, 24 residents)
 Participated in a shared leadership model in the ongoing assessment, development,
and implementation of program services for the entire facility
 Trained and supervised 15 individuals, including shift supervisors
 Monitored the milieu program and assists in ongoing development of program to
meet the population needs; provides leadership in management and team meetings
 Provided for and maintained for the safety and security of all residents
 Provided administrative and clinical supervision to Treatment Coordinators, assisting
in the management of their caseload; hires and trains Treatment Coordinators, Milieu
Supervisors/Counselors, and on-call staff
 Collaborated with other program areas with regard to programming and staffing
 Represented Jefferson Hills in communications with referral sources, other
professionals, organizations and programs. Manages contacts with diplomacy,
respect, and dignity, enhancing Jefferson Hills within the community
 Managed approved budget and consults with the Clinical Program Director and CFO
on fiscal budget requirements; manages the unit payroll and staffing costs
 Worked directly with executive management to receive and provide professional
support and proactive group problem solving strategies
 Ensured the services provided and personnel are in compliance with relevant
licensing and audit standards
March 2000 – August 2000
Caseworker
Jirch Project
Colorado Springs, CO
 Provided services for female adolescents residing in, discharging from, or
transitioning into a child placement agency
 Responsible for developing and evaluating treatment plans for DHS youth
 Coordinated written and verbal communication between clients, families, therapeutic
staff, court appointed professionals and District court
May 1998 – February 2000
Program Coordinator
YouthTrack Choices Program
Colorado Springs, CO
 Responsible for daily operations in a community-based psycho-educational program
for females juvenile offenders; maintained communications between probation, SB94
case management, and district court
 Supervised 10 volunteer mentors, a contract art therapist, and a co-facilitator
 Responsible for monitoring fiscal management and implementing program goals
April 1997 – May 1998
Chins Up Youth and Family Services
Family Preservation Specialist, Senate Bill ’94 Case Manager
Colorado Springs, CO
 Provided intensive in-home family counseling for at-risk youths; introduced anger
management, communication, and skills to reduce risk of placement
 Completed a risk assessment and provided on-going case management for preadjudicated juvenile offenders in detention and community settings
March 1996 – February 1997
Mental Health Worker
Cleo Wallace Treatment Center
Colorado Springs, CO
 Provided therapeutic crisis intervention and behavior management for adolescent
girls and their families in a residential setting; worked with a multi-disciplinary
treatment team consisting of special education teachers, clinicians, and psychiatrists
September 1994 – August 1995
Mount St. Vincent Home
Mental Health Worker
Denver, CO
 Provided therapeutic intervention and direct care for emotionally disturbed
adolescent boys in a residential treatment facility; assisted clinical team in developing
and evaluating long-term treatment goals for the residents
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS
September 2001 – June 2002
Public Affairs and Education Intern
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Denver, CO
 Established and maintained community relations regarding reproductive health issues;
combined a pilot research project exploring the use of emergency contraception for
sexual assault survivors
September 2000 – June 2001
Intern Therapist
Pikes Peak Mental Health Center
Colorado Springs, CO
 Treated adults and children in individual and family counseling in an outpatient and
home-based setting; helped implement a psycho-educational group for children with
Reactive Attachment Disorder
CERTIFICATIONS AND RESEARCH
 Trained in: Brief Practice Modalities, Systems and Strength Based Approach,
facilitating individualized Planning Sessions for youth and families involved in the
mental health, Department of Youth Corrections, and school system, Gender Specific
Programming, Home-Builders Model of Family Preservation, Cornell Physical
Management Techniques, Suicide Crisis Intervention, Restorative Justice
 Trained as: a Department of Human Services Caseworker
 Trained to: administer the Colorado Youthful Offender Level of Safety Inventory
(CYO-LSI) to Juvenile offenders, CCAR, DSM-IV
 SAFE Home Study and SAFE supervisor trained.
 “Impacting Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors among High School Students in
the Personal Responsibility Education Program” Planned Parenthood of the
Rocky Mountains, May 28, 2002
 “Veterans Under Stress: The Unique Factors That Contributed To The
Development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Vietnam Veterans”
1/94 to 4/94, Internship, VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI