Elizabeth Galbiso
Stillwater,OK
Summary
I am motivated to provide strength-based, need-driven clinical services to adults in an attempt to help them resolve crisis situations and cope effectively with mental health challenges. I have obtained knowledge of the bio-psychosocial assessments, ASAM, providing individual case management sessions, client-needed resources throughout the state of Oklahoma, group rehabilitation, educational lectures, and ADSAC (DUI) assessments for the state of Oklahoma. I have achieved education and experience dealing with culturally diverse issues, team building skills, and active recovery tools.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Grand Mental Health
Stillwater, OK
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Substance Abuse Case Manager
Valley Hope
Cushing, OK
05.2017 - 09.2023
- Identifies needed recovery resources for housing, education, vocational development, mental health, community support groups, and medical care; assists patients in accessing those resources.
- Provides education regarding substance use disorders, mental illness, and prevention to patients, family members, and significant others.
- Plans and assists with the implementation of continuing care for assigned patients.
- Works with all relevant and interested external parties, including family members, agencies.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Oklahoma Treatment Services
Roland, OK
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Working with patients as they are detoxing off opiates and monitoring them as they are entering into methadone treatment.
- Working with the patients on the development of a bio-social assessment, treatment plan, maintenance action place, relapse prevention plan, aftercare plan, and coordination of care.
- Working with patients on a one-on-one basis for individual counseling.
- Working with the patients to develop skills and tools to socialize and work within the community without drug use.
Mental Health Paraprofessional
Perspective's Behavioral Health Management
Fort Smith, AR
02.2012 - 09.2014
- Working in a day treatment center with children as well as youth with extreme behavioral conditions.
- Working on the development of positive social skills within a school setting as a public setting.
- Working with youth and children on how to be able to express their emotions and feelings in a positive way.
- Working on the development of treatment plans, case management, and coordination of care for the youth and children within the day treatment center.
Mental Health Paraprofessional
Arkansas Counseling Association
Fort Smith, AR
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Working with children and guardians to develop a plan to better their relationship.
- Working with children to better develop their social skills in public.
- Working with children to help them develop their interpersonal relationships with their families and friends.
- Working with children and their families to improve quality of life.
Child Developmental Specialist
Timothy Luke Foundation
Stafford, VA
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Working to improve child's feeding abilities.
- Working to enhance the child's standing and walking abilities.
- Working to encourage a child to gain self-motivation to achieve developmental milestones.
Child Developmental Specialist
Cardinal Hill of Northern Kentucky
Florence, KY
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Working one-on-one with physical, speech, and developmental therapists to boost developmental milestones.
- Working on increasing child social and emotional awareness.
- Working on the development fine and gross motor skills.
Education
Master's Degree - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK07.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Child Development
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12.2010
Associate's Degree - Psychology
Northeastern Oklahoma A&A College
Miami, OK12.2008
Skills
- Providing group therapeutic rehabilitation groups for substance abuse recovery
- State-certified to complete ADSAC (DUI) assessments
- Experience in providing education lectures on substance abuse recovery skills
- Skilled on how to conduct patient ASAM, PHQ-9, and Bio-Psychological assessment
- Trained and educated in providing therapeutic services to a culturally diverse population
- Providing an organized and productive workday and setting
Accomplishments
- Associate Degree in Psychology
- Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Services. Many years of experience working with children, adults, and families
- Master's Degree to become a Licensed Professional Counselor
- Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor
- Case Manager Level II
- ADSAC (DUI) Assessor for the state of Oklahoma
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Certification
- ADSAC Oklahoma (DUI) Assessor, May 2021, Valley Hope, OK
- Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, December 2019, Valley Hope, OK
Timeline
Case Manager
Grand Mental Health
09.2023 - Current
Substance Abuse Case Manager
Valley Hope
05.2017 - 09.2023
Substance Abuse Counselor
Oklahoma Treatment Services
09.2014 - 05.2017
Mental Health Paraprofessional
Arkansas Counseling Association
09.2012 - 02.2013
Mental Health Paraprofessional
Perspective's Behavioral Health Management
02.2012 - 09.2014
Child Developmental Specialist
Timothy Luke Foundation
07.2011 - 09.2012
Child Developmental Specialist
Cardinal Hill of Northern Kentucky
06.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Child Development
Oklahoma State University
Associate's Degree - Psychology
Northeastern Oklahoma A&A College
Master's Degree - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mid-America Christian University
Personal Statement
13 years of experience as a Direct Care Counselor/Case Manager with an outpatient mental health facility serving children, adolescents, and adults and in a residential long-term treatment substance abuse center. Knowledge of a diverse area of psychology and substance abuse treatment, including person-to-person interaction from the age of 5 years old to adulthood. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. To obtain employment in the business field or any other occupation where I can best utilize my training and experience to provide exceptional patient care and build a successful and rewarding career in counseling service.
Hobbies and Interests
Teaching Children's Classes at my church, Cross-fit, Taking part in mission trips, Reading, Soccer