Elizabeth Hooks

Experience

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  Rock Hill School District Three

  Aug 1998 - Jun 2004

  Taught an inclusion classroom where half of the children were in special education and the rest were in regular education. Developed an effective co-teaching model with the resource teacher. Planned multi-level differentiated instruction targeting multiple intelligences and met the diverse learning needs of all of the students. Used a variety of formal and informal assessments to determine individual learning needs of each student. Developed multiple instructional units and lesson plans to target third grade learning objectives. Served as the Local Education Agency Representative during IEP meetings and acted as liaison between special education and regular education programs. Participated in a Technology Initiative that consisted of professional development and training in implementing technology in the classroom. Conducted staff development in instructional technology. Show less Instructed children with a variety of disabilities. Provided support for classroom teachers and assisted them in modifying instruction to fit the needs of special education students. Worked with parents and other school personnel to write Individual Education Plans for students who qualified for special services. Coordinated services between the school and the local mental health agency. Coordinated the School Wide Assistance Team (SIT) that helped identify children with a variety of learning and/or behavior problems and provide the appropriate services. Show less

  • Third Grade Teacher

    Jun 2002 - Jun 2004

  • Special Education Teacher

    Aug 1998 - Jun 2002
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  Denver Public Schools

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2006

  Chairperson of the Child Study Team; brainstormed interventions and strategies for students with academic and behavioral difficulty. Collaborated and consulted with classroom teachers to help struggling readers meet grade level standards through the establishment of best practices. Created programs to meet diverse literacy goals for a variety of children. Conducted professional developments on teaching reading and building oral language skills in children. Performed a variety of formal and informal assessments in order to analyze specific reading strengths and weaknesses. Show less

  • Reading Specialist

    Jun 2005 - Jun 2006

  • Third Grade Teacher

    Jun 2004 - Jun 2005
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  Denver Public Schools

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2007

  Chairperson of the Invention Team; worked with other professionals to create strategies and interventions to meet needs of children struggling in the regular classroom. Conducted professional developments centered on best practices in reading and writing instruction. Worked with teachers to use progress monitoring to understand needs and development of the students. Modeled reading and writing lessons in the classroom. Worked with small groups of children to develop literacy skills. Collaborated with teachers to implement effective literacy instruction within the classroom. Trained teachers to use the Developmental Reading Assessment 2 (DRA-2) and informal running records to monitor student progress and create effective reading instruction. Show less Conducted individual and group therapy sessions with children ages 3 to 12. Collaborated and consulted with parents and families. Provided social skills training to small groups of children. Assessed children on a variety of standardized and non-standardized measures, including the WISC-IV and WJ-III. Wrote psychological reports. Participated in IEP meetings. Collaborated with teachers to provide classroom interventions. Collaborated with outside service providers in order to meet child and family needs Show less

  • Literacy Coach

    Jun 2006 - Jun 2007

  • Psychology Extern

    Sept 2006 - May 2007
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  Mental Health Center of Denver

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2008

  Psychology Extern

  Child and Family Clinician Extern Worked as a therapist at MHCD Child and Family Center. Provided individual therapy to children and adolescents. Provided family therapy to children and their families. Provided case management services to clients as needed. Developed treatment plans. Coordinated clients’ use of other MHCD programs and outside community resources. Communicated with psychiatrists regarding clients’ medication needs. Collaborated with families, school personnel, and other significant figures in the client’s life to ensure continuity of care. Maintained clinical records. Participated in weekly team meetings, case conferences, and supervisory sessions. Assessment Extern Worked as an evaluator on the MHCD assessment team. Conducted psychological evaluations on children, adolescents, and adults addressing a wide range of referral questions. Administered, scored, and interpreted a variety of psychodiagnostic tests. Wrote integrated psychological reports. Conducted therapeutic assessments. Wrote therapeutic letters to clients. Communicated findings to clients and families. Collaborated with clients to create appropriate interventions based on assessment data. Attended weekly supervision and educational meetings. Show less

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  The Denver Children's Home

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

  Psychology Extern

  Provided individual therapy to adolescents in a day treatment program. Conducted family sessions with a co-therapist. Conducted psychodiagnostic testing on residential and outpatient clients. Wrote psychological reports and communicate findings with parents and other professionals. Wrote monthly treatment plans and maintain clinical records. Communicated and collaborate with other members of the clinical team regarding individual client needs. Participated in weekly team meetings, seminars, group supervision, and individual supervision. Show less

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  Dorthea Dix Hospital

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2010

  Predoctoral Intern, Child &Adolescent Focus

  Psychology Intern, Child &Adolescent Focus 2009-presentProvide individual and family therapy to patients in the child outpatient clinic and adolescent inpatient facility. Work with a multidisciplinary team of mental health providers to determine diagnosis and treatment of patients. Conduct psychological assessments, write reports, and communicate findings with parents and other professionals. Conduct child and parent diagnostics to present at case conferences. Provide case management. Lead weekly groups for adults with severe and persistent mental illness in residential care. Provide individual therapy to adults in long-term inpatient care. Supervise psychology externs. Attend weekly case conferences, seminars, and didactics. Undergo 6 hours of group and individual supervision weekly. Show less

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  Allendale Association

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  Residential Postdoc

  • Provided individual and family therapy to clients in residential and day treatment programs and participate in clinical consultations as needed.• Provided group therapy to adolescents in inpatient and outpatient treatment.• Collaborated with various multi-disciplinary teams while leading weekly groups for residential and day treatment clients. • Wrote Medicaid billings and periodic therapy reports and attend staffings and treatment team meetings regularly.

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  Legacy Comprehensive Counseling & Consulting

  Mar 2011 - Sept 2012

  Licensed Psychologist

  • Provide individual and family therapy to clients in outpatient treatment facility.• Conduct psychological and psychoeducational assessments for a wide range of mental health and learning disorders for children and adolescents.• Write comprehensive psychological reports.• Supervise doctoral students and master’s level clinicians• Keep updated therapy records for treatment and billing purposes.• Collaborate with other professionals during consultation meetings.• Work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team. Show less

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  University of Denver

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2014

  • Teach Beginning Psychotherapy Seminar.• Supervise doctoral students in individual and family therapy of adults and children.• Create curriculum and provide instruction on a variety of topics related to the practice of psychotherapy.• Provide support to students in ethical, legal, and professional decision-making • Provide clinical supervision to doctoral students in individual and family therapy• Provide in-services and training on specific topics related to diagnosis and assessment• Review written reports and clinical notes of student therapists• Collaborate with university staff to assess student development and provide appropriate training

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Clinical Supervisor

    Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
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  Dr. Elizabeth Hooks, LLC

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2015

  Licensed Psychologist

  • Provide individual and family therapy to clients in outpatient treatment facility.• Collaborate with community resources and referral resources• Conduct in-services and training to various community agencies and schools• Conduct psychological and psychoeducational assessments for a wide range of mental health and learning disorders for children and adolescents.• Write comprehensive psychological reports.• Keep updated therapy records for treatment and billing purposes.• Collaborate with other professionals during consultation meetings.* Provide educational consulting Show less

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  Central Regional Hospital

  Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

  Chief Psychologist, Child and Adolescent Unit
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  Counseling Services Incorporated

  Jan 2016 - now

  Licensed Clinical Psychologist