Deborah A. Ehrenbeck has over 20 years of experience in social work and patient advocacy. She holds a Master's in Social Work from Fordham University and a Bachelor's in Social Work from Marist College. Her objective is to obtain a position assisting patients in navigating insurance options. She has experience working with patients, insurance companies, managing complex issues, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
1. Deborah A. Ehrenbeck, MSW
11 Parker Court | Florham Park, NJ 07932 | 973.768.3504 | ehrenbeckd@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Fordham University – New York, New York – Master in Social Work,2002
Marist College – Poughkeepsie, New York – Bachelor of Sciencein Social Work,2001
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position workingfor and with patients to assistthem in navigatingthrough the complex world of
insurancecompanies and to present them with all options availableto them.
Summaries of Qualifications
Skilled patientadvocate
Ability to work with insurancecompanies
Familiarwith patient appeals process
Strong Communication Skills
Budgeting
Manage complex patient issues
Problem solvingskills
Time management skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
NJ Swim- Florham Park and Warren, NJ March 2013-Current
Swim Instructor and Shift Supervisor
Privateand small group instructor
Providelessons to people of all ages,abilities and development
Promote self-confidence
Teach a proven and effective designed program
Instructin water safely whilemakinglearninghow to swim fun
Interactingwith parents about their children’s progress
UsingJack RabbitOnlineManagement Software
ClientRegistration,Sales and Field Marketing
Developed staff appreciation awards and progress reports
Lifeguard and CPR certified
Famished Frog- Morristown, NJ 2012-2013
Waitress
Multi-taskingby overseeing a full section including takingorders,answeringthe phone, and servining
customers their food from the kitchen
Managingchallengingcustomers
Communicatingboth verbally and nonverbally with customers
Growth Restaurants, Bernardsville and Morristown, NJ 2005-2009
Restaurant Manager
Consistently achieved performance goals
Team Building
Purchased and Inventoried supplies
Trained new staff members
Quality Assurance& Control
2. Customer Service & Guest relations
Organized and Implemented staff schedule
Reconciled daily deposits for The Famish Frog that has an average of $3.5 million in annual food sales
Green Chimneys- Brewster, NY 2002-2004
Social Worker, David Hall, Residential Treatment Facility
Conducted clinical assessments and diagnosis for maleadolescents ata residential psychiatric treatment
facility
Providecrisisintervention as needed
Performed Individual,Group and Family therapy to caseload of male adolescents fromthe ages of 7 to 18
Trained in and implemented CognitiveBehavioral Therapy
Collaborated with state child welfareagencies
Provided dischargeplanning
Completed all documentation includingprogress notes,assessments,psychosocial summaries and
dischargesummaries
Complete comprehensive assessments and treatment planningusinga strengths -based approach
Performed casepresentations at multidisciplinary team meetings
Create and utilizeforms for clinical documentation
Social Work Internships
Poughkeepsie High School- Poughkeepsie, NY 2001-2002
Provided individual and group therapy for students who had Individual Educational Plans in place
Dutchess County Child Protective Services – Poughkeepsie, NY 2000-2001
Assisted CaseManagers with interviewing reports of child abuse
Assisted with removing children from the custody of their parents
Assisted with arranging followup services for families and children
Poughkeepsie’s Children’s Home- Poughkeepsie, NY January-May 2000
Provided educational supportto residents in the after school program
Assisted staff members with monitoring residents’behavior
College Work Experience
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Marist College Housing Department- Poughkeepsie, NY 1998-2001
Resident Assistant
Created fun social events that were educational on subjectmatters such as datingsafety and binge
drinkingfor residents
Monitor collegestudent’s behavior
Languages
English