Occupation: Psychiatric Social Worker
Born: Brooklyn, New York
Education:
PhD in Social Work, Michigan State University (2022)
PhD in Nutritional Science, Central Michigan University (2011)
MSW, Wurzweiler School Social Work, Yeshiva University (1972)
BA, Yeshiva University (1970)
Certifications:
Certified Social Worker
Career:
Psychiatric Social Worker, Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, Brooklyn, NY (2004-Present)
Team Leader, Mental Health Treatment Team, Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, Brooklyn, NY (1991-2004)
Psychiatric Social Worker, Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, Brooklyn, NY (1972-1991)
Civic:
Volunteer Teacher in Reading, Public School (2004-2005); Organizer, Washington Heights Community Services
Creative Works:
Author, “The Case of the Missing Train: A Robbie & Bonchat Mystery” (2022); Author, “The Dragon Misfired: A Robbie & Bonchat Mystery” (2022); Author, “Sandlot Poet” (2021); Author, “Color Caper: A Robbie & Bonchat Mystery” (2021); Author, “Anita’s Apples” (2020); Author, “What Alexander Saw” (2020); Author, “Time Steals Everything” (2020); Author, “Brains & Beauty” (2019); Author, “Somebody Stole The Moon: A Robbie & Bonchat Mystery” (2018); Author, “First Rose of Winter” (2017); Author, “The Boy Who Lost His Smile” (2016); Author, “The Heart Keeps Asking Why” (2000); Author, “Above All Myself” (1998); Author, “Journey” (1992)
Awards:
Recipient, Martin Luther King Junior Humanitarian/Brotherhood Award (1993)
Political Affiliation:
Democrat
Religion:
Jewish
Family:
Son of Melvin Wachtel and Charlotte Suntag
Married: Maxine Reinhold (10/29/1972)
One Sister
Hobbies:
Poetry; Astronomy; Collecting Sports Cards
