Elizabeth Vostrez
Merriam,KS
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Director at LifeWorks Family Treatment Group, adept in EMDR and clinical supervision, enhanced staff competency through mentoring and professional development. Fostered a culture of continuous learning, significantly improving client care and engagement. Skilled in fostering teamwork and ethical practice, demonstrating a profound impact on mental health recovery and organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
LifeWorks Family Treatment Group
01.2024 - Current
- Coach and train newly hired employees so that each understands job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Mentor staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Cultivate a positive organizational culture that supports employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
Therapist
LifeWorks Family Treatment Group
08.2006 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and family therapy sessions to clients suffering from mental health issues.
- 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.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- 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.
- Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
- Mentored new therapists through supervision meetings and case consultations in order to support their professional development within the field.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
Residential Therapist and Family Focus Therapist
Gillis, Cornerstones Of Care
12.2007 - 05.2013
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops, staying current on best practices within the field of residential therapy.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to promote positive change in clients' lives.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to promote positive change in clients'' lives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients in residential settings.
- Fostered strong therapeutic relationships with clients, establishing trust and facilitating open communication.
- Addressed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment for all clients.
- Assessed risk factors to ensure appropriate levels of supervision were provided according to individual needs.
- Documented client progress, maintaining accurate records in compliance with privacy regulations and organizational standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine clients' needs and appropriate interventions.
- Promoted family involvement in treatment plans through regular meetings and updates on client progress.
- Educated clients on coping skills, enabling them to manage stressors effectively and improve their mental health.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions and experiences.
- Developed tailored discharge plans, preparing clients for successful transitions into community-based support systems.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05.2005
Skills
- Clinical Supervision and Mentoring for graduate students for UMKC MSW Students 2010-2015
- Clinical Supervision for Licensure Training Aug 2022
- Clinical Supervision Participation in Attachment and Bonding
Certification
NMT Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, NMnetwork with Dr Bruce Perry - 2018-2020
The Neurosequential Model is a developmentally-informed, biologically-respectful approach to working with at-risk children.
The Neurosequential Model is not a specific therapeutic technique or intervention; it is a way to organize a child’s history and current functioning. The goal of this approach is to structure assessment of a child, the articulation of the primary problems, identification of key strengths and the application of interventions (educational, enrichment and therapeutic) in a way that will help family, educators, therapists and related professionals best meet the needs of the child.
EMDR Level I & II Certification Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing –Level I April 2015 and Level II October, 2023
Timeline
Clinical Director
LifeWorks Family Treatment Group
01.2024 - Current
Residential Therapist and Family Focus Therapist
Gillis, Cornerstones Of Care
12.2007 - 05.2013
Therapist
LifeWorks Family Treatment Group
08.2006 - Current
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northwest Missouri State University
NMT Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, NMnetwork with Dr Bruce Perry - 2018-2020
The Neurosequential Model is a developmentally-informed, biologically-respectful approach to working with at-risk children.
The Neurosequential Model is not a specific therapeutic technique or intervention; it is a way to organize a child’s history and current functioning. The goal of this approach is to structure assessment of a child, the articulation of the primary problems, identification of key strengths and the application of interventions (educational, enrichment and therapeutic) in a way that will help family, educators, therapists and related professionals best meet the needs of the child.
EMDR Level I & II Certification Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing –Level I April 2015 and Level II October, 2023
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