Born: Newton, Iowa, January 24, 1942
Education:
Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding, Continuing Education Department, Harry S. Truman College (2009)
Substance Abuse Training (1984)
Certificate, Family Institute of Chicago/Center for Family Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School (1982)
MSW, Jane Addams School of Social Work, University of Illinois (1974)
BS in Psychology, University of Iowa (1964)
Certifications:
Certified, Council on Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) (2007-Present); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), State of Illinois (1993-Present); Iowa Board of Professional Licensure/Social Work, Social Worker Independent Level (2019-2020); Certified, Elite CME (2017); Certified in Cinema Therapy, Zur Institute, Inc. (2011); Certified in Ethics for Social Work, Affect Plus (2011); Certified in Practical Psychopharmacology, Professional Education Systems, Inc. (PESI) (2009); Certified, Gottman Institute (2009); Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, National Healthcareer Association (2009); Healthcare Training Institute (2005); Trainer, Substance Affected Families Policy and Practice (1999); Certified, Conflict Resolution and Divorce Mediation Institute (1996); Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (1990-1994); Certified, Quality Care for HIV Infected Children and Their Families (1990); Substance Abuse Training (1984); Certified, Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Work (1981); Clinical Social Worker (CSW), State of Illinois (1969-1993); LISW, State of Iowa; Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) (Inactive); Certified, Medicare Learning Network; Electronic Billing Capacity, Availity Clearing House, LLC
Career:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Private Practice, Jacqueline I. Wert, MSW, LCSW (1982-present)
Child Welfare Worker, Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, Chicago, IL (1969-2002)
Part-time, Social Work Field Experience Placement, University of Illinois Jane Addams School of Social Work, Chicago, IL (1973-1974)
Case Worker in Public Assistance, Cook County Department of Public Assistance, Chicago, IL (1965-1968)
Nursing Aide, Psychopathic Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa (1964-1965)
Career Related:
Part-time Worker, Youth Campus, Purchase of Service, Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (2009); Retired (2001); Supervisor/Public Service Administrator (1990-2001); Part-time Worker, Elk Grove Schaumburg Family Service (1982-2001); Team Supervisor, Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (1989-1990); Adoption Team, Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (1979-1989); Assistant to Unit Supervisor, Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (1974-1979); With, Institute for Juvenile Research (1973); Presenter in the Field
Awards:
Recipient, Certificate of Recognition for Team Performance (2000); Recipient, Certificate of Recognition for Team Performance (1998); Recipient, Director’s Award, Director of Illinois Children and Family Services (1989); Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award; Honoree, Marquis Who’s Who Top Professional
Memberships:
Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers; Member, National Association of Social Work
Religion:
Presbyterian
Family:
Daughter of John Alvin Wert and Sarah Irene (Jacobs) Wert
Brothers: Charles Alvin; Robert John
Nine Nieces and Nephews
Hobbies:
Photography; Crafts; Dance; Hiking
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who of American Women – 2002-2003, 23rd Edition (pub. 2002)