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Elizabeth Schutz

Allen

Summary

Dynamic and innovative leader that is able to develop and implement best practices and protocol to improve client outcomes. A natural teacher, who's passion and energy is evident, whether in the classroom or training an individual or large group. Extensive experience in working with survivors of trafficking in both the residential and outpatient settings. Proven outcomes in providing comprehensive, collaborative and holistic care resulting in client success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

The King's University
07.2024 - Current
  • Taught counseling courses, providing instruction to up to 10-15 undergraduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching to promote personal, academic and professional development.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of experiential-based learning.
  • Developed assignments to increase integration and application of course objectives

Practice Owner

ES Counseling and Consulting
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in long term counseling relationships and referrals.
  • Oversee the development of practicum students and Associates at the practice .
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
  • Mentored new therapists through supervision meetings and case consultations in order to support their professional development within the field.
  • Conducted therapy sessions focused on trauma recovery, facilitating patient healing and empowerment.
  • Developed strong therapeutic alliances, ensuring patient comfort and trust throughout treatment process.
  • Fostered supportive environment, leading to increased patient satisfaction and engagement.
  • Provide advanced trainings to agencies serving survivors of trafficking
  • Provide specialized and collaborative care to survivors of trafficking

Director of Clinical Services

Treasured Vessels Foundation
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Remained current on latest research and best practice
  • Improved interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering strong working relationships among medical professionals for optimal client outcomes.
  • Used evidence based interventions and validated screens to demonstrate program efficacy.
  • Evaluated program performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes in a timely manner.
  • Oversaw the ongoing training of staff and program development
  • Provided external trainings to hospitals, agencies and other organizations
  • Developed and oversaw intake and assessment process
  • Participated with DFW coalitions and national collaborative efforts
  • Oversaw the hiring and training and evaluation of all staff
  • Supervised undergraduate and doctoral students completing capstone projects

Education

Master of Arts - Biblical Counseling

Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies And Arts And Letters

Life Pacific College
San Dimas, CA
05-2005

Skills

  • Online teaching
  • Curriculum creation
  • Innovative teaching
  • Clinical leadership
  • Staff development
  • Clinical supervision
  • Collaborative skills
  • Developing training programs
  • Clinical instruction
  • Performance improvement
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Treatment planning oversight
  • Clinical metric tracking
  • Treatment service implementation
  • Clinical standards
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Training and mentoring
  • Public speaking
  • Strategic planning

Accomplishments

Board Member of C7 Coalition 2020-2023


Speaker at Trauma Support Services Conference on Female Survivors of Violence 2022, 2023, 2024


ABCST Candidate including advanced training in sexual trauma


EMDR with Advanced Training in Treating Dissociative Disorders


Presenter at Trauma Education Association on Complex Trauma and Survivors of trafficking 2021, 2022, 2024

Trainings

Providing training on recognizing and providing collaborative and evidence-based and holistic care to survivors of trafficking

Total Care Urgent Care

Texas Health Resources-Frisco

Hope Women's Center

Real Options

KidsKare

Red Oak Hope

Refuge for Women N. Texas

New Friends New Life 

Rescue Her

Rescue Hill 

Trauma Support Services of North Texas 

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

The King's University
07.2024 - Current

Practice Owner

ES Counseling and Consulting
01.2024 - Current

Director of Clinical Services

Treasured Vessels Foundation
01.2020 - 01.2024

Master of Arts - Biblical Counseling

Dallas Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies And Arts And Letters

Life Pacific College

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