Elizabeth G.

Experience

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  Adventist Health St. Helena

  Sept 1987 - Aug 1990

  Unit Aide: Eating Disorders Unit & Chemical Dependency Program

  *Experience in inpatient settings in both the Eating Disorders Unit and Chemical Dependency Program.*Provided group treatment and individual support to hospitalized and highly critical patients.

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  Social Advocates for Youth

  Jan 1991 - Nov 2023

  *Responsible for fiscal and programmatic oversight of all programs and services, including management of $7.5M operating budget from over 45 fund sources.*Provide leadership to 5 direct reports and their staff of 60+ individuals across multiple departments. *Led a team of 35+ mental health clinicians and four licensed clinical supervisors to deliver site- and community-based mental health services to over 3,000 youth and families.*Built and managed a department budget of over $2M in state, local, and foundation fund sources. *Assessed client mental health and provided appropriate interventions using evidence-based practices.*Supervised 10-13 graduate level interns and three (3) licensed therapists, providing them with individual and group supervision, including guidance regarding clinical practice and support in legal and ethical matters. *Provided psychotherapy services to a diverse client population with varying needs, specializing in adolescent and family therapy.*Collaborated with other professionals, including psychiatrists or social workers to provide comprehensive care for clients' needs.*Worked with Sonoma County Behavioral Health, Juvenile Probation, Family Youth & Children's Services, and other county departments.

  • Chief Program Officer

    Mar 2017 - Nov 2023

  • Director of Counseling

    Jul 2013 - Mar 2017

  • Lead Therapist & Clinical Supervisor

    Jul 1997 - Jun 2013

  • Individual and Family Therapist

    Jan 1991 - Mar 2013
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  Wellpath

  Nov 2023 - now

  Director of Mental Health, Sonoma County Jail