JUDITH G. WATMAN, MSW, ACSW, LSW

Curriculum Vitae

Professional Experience:

2004-present Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics of the Main Line PC

Practice Manager and clinical social worker

1997- 2004 Temple University Children’s Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Director, Project Access 2000 – 2004

Director, Department of Family Services 1997-2000

1993-1997 Ken-Crest Services, Philadelphia, PA

Respite Coordinator

Private Practice

Home Health Agencies, Hospitals and Social Service Agencies

1990-1993 Pennsylvania Perinatal Association, Bryn Mawr, PA

Director of Staff Development

1986-1990 Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Social Work Supervisor

1982-1986 Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Perinatal Social Worker

1978-1981 Parental Stress Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Psychiatric Social Worker

1977-1978 Allegheny County Children and Youth Services, Pittsburgh, PA

Child Protective Service Worker

Education, Licensing and Certifications:

2002 Graduate Credits, Temple University, Fox School of Business

Current Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

1981 Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)

1977 Master of Social Work (MSW) Children and Youth Cluster, University of Pittsburgh, Pi

1975 Bachelor of Science (BS) Early Childhood Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

National Conference Planning:

1994: Chair: 18th Annual Conference, National Association of Perinatal Social Workers, Phila, PA

1995: Chair:“Medically Fragile and Technology Dependent Children: Care in the Community. “ Phila, PA

1997: “Children who are Medically Complex or Technology Dependent: Meeting the Needs of Children and Families,” Sponsored by Ken-Crest Services, Phila, PA

1999: Planning Committee:“Children who are Medically Complex or Technology Dependent: Safe at Home, Safe in the Community,” Phila, PA, Sponsored by Ken-Crest Services

2001 Ken-Crest Conference Planning Committee

Professional and In-service Presentations:

· Child abuse and neglect

· Maternal drug addition, impact of crises, i.e.., high risk pregnancy, high risk delivery, hospitalization and/or rehabilitation

· Adolescent development, self-esteem, decision-making, pregnancy prevention, communication with teens.

· Pregnancy and parenting issues

· Respite care and impact on family functioning

· Communication within the hospital setting

· Support for the parent of the child with disabilities and medical technology

· Health insurance enrollment and access to health care

Community Experience:

· Temple University Health Sciences Campus Community Advisory Board: 1997-2004

· PA Perinatal Association, Board of Directors, 1986-90, First social worker ever elected to this position. Co-Chair, membership committee; 1986-90

· March of Dimes, Health Professional Advisory Council: 1990-93

· Perinatal Social Work Network: Steering Committee 1982-2000, Treasurer, 1984-1995, Coordinator, 1997-99

· Intensive Caring Unlimited: Advisory Board 1984-89

· Law Enforcement Child Abuse Project: 1986-90

· Unite Inc: Advisory Board 1985-89.

· B’nai B’rith Youth Organization: Youth advisor, 1983-85

· University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University, Temple University, Rutgers University; Penn State University, Adjunct faculty 1980-Present

· CAPTA (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act) Committee: 1996-1998

Honors and Memberships:

· Perinatal Social Work Network, co-founding member honoree 1995

· Special Caretakers Program received the Hospital Association of PA, “Best Community Program” Award, 1990

· Member Perinatal Social Work Network, 1987-Present

· Member, National Association of Social Workers 1977-Present

· Member, Delaware Valley Health Care Leaders in Social Work, 1997-Present

· Member, American Public Health Association 2003-Present