Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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ELIZABETH EVANS

Edmond,USA

Summary

Dynamic mental health leader with extensive experience at Hope Community Services, adept at crisis evaluation and intervention. Proven track record in enhancing clinician performance and fostering professional relationships. Skilled in conducting safety and risk assessments, while effectively advocating for clients within complex systems. Committed to upholding best practices and standards in mental health care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Children and Youth

Hope Community Services
Oklahoma, OK
10.2023 - Current
  • Oversee a group of 25+ clinicians.
  • Maintained a high level of ethical conduct when interacting with clients and colleagues alike.
  • Provided clinical supervision to mental health clinicians, ensuring that their practice met professional standards.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and other staff.
  • Conducted performance reviews of staff and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to discuss cases and coordinate services between departments.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new staff.

Clinical Director

Mid-Del Youth and Family
Midwest city, OK
05.2015 - 10.2023
  • Oversee a group of 15+ clinicians.
  • Provide weekly clinical supervision to LCSW licensees, as well as graduate interns.
  • Complete intake assessments for new clients.
  • Review and approve weekly clinical documentation.
  • Write monthly City and State reports.
  • Complete bimonthly payroll for all staff.
  • Comply with all City, State, Federal, and CARF regulations.

Therapist

Mid-Del Youth and Family
Midwest city, OK
11.2010 - 04.2015
  • Carried caseload of 20-25 clients.
  • Met with clients for weekly individual and/or family therapy.
  • Completed weekly therapeutic documentation.
  • Completed intake assessments and treatment plans.
  • Advocated for clients within the educational and judicial system.

Therapist

Jordan's Crossing Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2010 - 10.2010
  • Carried caseload of 5-10 clients.
  • Met with clients for weekly individual and/or family therapy.
  • Facilitated 5-7 weekly therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.
  • Completed weekly therapeutic documentation.
  • Completed treatment plans and reviews.
  • Advocated for clients within the judicial system.

Therapeutic Foster Care Therapist

Sunbeam Family Services
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2008 - 12.2009
  • Carried caseload of 10-15 clients/families.
  • Met with clients for weekly individual and/or family therapy.
  • Completed weekly therapeutic documentation.
  • Completed treatment plans and reviews.
  • Advocated for clients within the child welfare system.

Education

Master Of Social Work - Social Work

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05-2008

Bachelor Of Liberal Arts - Substance Abuse Studies

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05.2006

Skills

  • Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Professional Relationships
  • Therapist Collaboration
  • Group and Individual Sessions

Certification

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker #4091
  • Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor #803

References

References available upon request

Affiliations

  • Beyond the Spectrum Board Member 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Children and Youth

Hope Community Services
10.2023 - Current

Clinical Director

Mid-Del Youth and Family
05.2015 - 10.2023

Therapist

Mid-Del Youth and Family
11.2010 - 04.2015

Therapist

Jordan's Crossing Inc.
01.2010 - 10.2010

Therapeutic Foster Care Therapist

Sunbeam Family Services
10.2008 - 12.2009

Master Of Social Work - Social Work

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor Of Liberal Arts - Substance Abuse Studies

University of Central Oklahoma

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