Vanessa Blackstone, ASW
Clinical Trainer at Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center- Claim this Profile
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German -
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Bio
Credentials
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Duolingo German Fluency: Beginner (Estimated)
DuolingoNov, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Confidentiality Training for Multi-disciplinary Teams
Children's Services NetworkOct, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Registration
Board Of Behavioral SciencesMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid and CPR
American Red Cross Los Angeles RegionSep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid & CPR
American Red CrossOct, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
California Food Handler
ServSafe Food Protection Manager InstructorJul, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Trainer
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Jun 2021 - Present
Train and provide consultation to physicians, clinicians, and coaches on the application and approach of Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT). Train and provide consultation to physicians, clinicians, and coaches on the application and approach of Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT).
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Blackstone Wellness, Corp
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United States
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Onset Wellness Professional
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Jun 2022 - Present
Provide onset wellness mental health support, coaching, and advocacy to cast and crew on set for television and film. Provide onset wellness mental health support, coaching, and advocacy to cast and crew on set for television and film.
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Pain Psychology Center
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Family Care Network, Inc.
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Motivational Speaker
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Feb 2012 - Jun 2023
-Openly share personal experiences with the foster care system with a variety of audiences-Actively engage in educating the community on issues related to foster youth-Eagerly mentor other current and former foster youth
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Youth Partner
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
"To enhance the well-being of children and families in partnership with our community."-Routinely facilitate life skill development with current participants in transitional housing programs-Actively support current and former foster youth by building their self advocacy skills-Regularly speak to other community partners regarding services provided for current and former foster youth
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University of Southern California
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Youth Count Coordinator
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Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
- Works as a part of USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work's implementation of a county-wide needs assessment of youth experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County. - Report to Youth Count Administrator and Demographic Count Administrator.Schedule and coordinate youth homeless count planning meetings in specific regions of Los Angeles.- Adhere to established study protocols in order to identify and interview individuals experiencing homelessness. - Complete all associated study data collection that is complete and accurate. Show less
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Student Mentor
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Oct 2019 - Apr 2020
Mentor to an undergraduate student in the First-Generation Mentorship Program.
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Kaiser Permanente
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Psychiatry Intern
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Sep 2017 - May 2018
Masters of Social Work intern conducting one-on-one therapy with patients in the Department of Outpatient Psychiatry. Masters of Social Work intern conducting one-on-one therapy with patients in the Department of Outpatient Psychiatry.
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Phi Alpha Honor Society Omicron Chapter
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United States
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President - Omicron Chapter
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May 2017 - May 2018
'17-'18 President of the University of Southern California's Masters of Social Work program Phi Alpha Honor Society, the Omicron Chapter. '17-'18 President of the University of Southern California's Masters of Social Work program Phi Alpha Honor Society, the Omicron Chapter.
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A Community of Friends (ACOF)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Case Manager
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Aug 2016 - May 2017
USC Intern as a case manager USC Intern as a case manager
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Youth Policy Institute
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Intern
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Charter school intern working with high needs/at risk youth. Improving social skills and assisting in grade monitering/improvement. Charter school intern working with high needs/at risk youth. Improving social skills and assisting in grade monitering/improvement.
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Public Speaker
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Feb 2012 - May 2015
-Openly share personal experiences with the foster care system with a variety of audiences -Actively engage in educating the community on issues related to foster youth -Eagerly mentor other current and former foster youth -Openly share personal experiences with the foster care system with a variety of audiences -Actively engage in educating the community on issues related to foster youth -Eagerly mentor other current and former foster youth
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Holiday Inn Express
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Guest Services Agent
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Dec 2011 - Sep 2013
-Accurately handled large billing and business accounts -Securely maintained hotel property including oversight of hotel guests needs and deliveries -Knowledgably maintained information on local attractions and wineries -Accurately handled large billing and business accounts -Securely maintained hotel property including oversight of hotel guests needs and deliveries -Knowledgably maintained information on local attractions and wineries
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Education
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University of Southern California
Master of Science (M.S.), Social Work -
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology -
Cuesta College
Associate's degree, Social and Behavioral Sciences -
San Marcos High School
High School Diploma