Type Of Business:
Nonprofit Organization
Expertise:
Ms. Wehner's expertise is in psychotherapeutic counseling and education.
Major Product/SVS:
Mental Health Services for Children and their Families, Mental Health Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening, Drawing, Painting, Attending the Theater
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Social Administration, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University (1983); Bachelor of Science in Education, Kent State University (1965); Bachelor of Fine Arts, Denison University (1949)
Affiliations Awards:
National Association of Social Workers; Academy of Certified Social Workers; Delta Gamma Fraternity
Date of Distinction:
12/12/2008
Work History:
Supervisor, Mental Health Therapist, Center for Children and Youth Services, Elyria, OH (1984-Present); Counselor, Intern, Family Service Association of Lorain County, OH (1982-1983); Counselor, Intern, W.G. Nord Community Mental Health Center, Lorain, OH (1982); Elementary Teacher, Forestlawn Elementary School, Sheffield Lake, OH (1965-1980); Assistant Secretary to the Head Librarian, Cleveland Public Library, OH (1950-1954)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was seeing a child gain self-confidence and self-acceptance through creative expression.
Charity:
Local Charitable Organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support and example she received from her parents.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through a natural progression of opportunities.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Wehner has done public speaking, television and radio interviews about sexual abuse, physical abuse and suicide. She was a speaker for local and Rocky River teachers regarding sexual and physical abuse and gifted children, as well as a career day participant at local schools. She has been published in the 'Ohio Schools' magazine on behavior modification. She previously taught third grade for 15 years and then went into mental health for a career spanning a total of 31 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervising up to Seven Licensed Social Worker Mental Health Therapists, Administering Short-Term, Long-Term, Individual and Family Therapy for Children between the Ages of Three and 18, Developing Therapeutic Techniques with Colleagues and Supervisees, Assigning and Evaluating Client Cases, Monitoring the Required Clinical Paperwork of Supervisees, Working Individually with Families and Children
Education Certifications:
Licensed Independent Social Worker (1985)
Awards/Honors:
Nominee, Teacher of the Year Award; Dual Nominee, Outstanding Citizen of Sheffield Lake; Who's Who Among Human Services Professionals