Liz Carrasco

Experienced and compassionate, dedicated leader with a strong grasp of clinical operations and client care. Expertise lies in implementing evidence-based practices and effectively managing healthcare teams to improve service delivery. Deeply committed to achieving positive outcomes for clients and fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Focus on enhancing overall quality of care, striving to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those served.

• Ad-Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, IVAT, 11/22, Current, Review article submissions as part of the double-blind peer-review process., Provide feedback to authors and editorial staff of IVAT on scholarly submissions.
• Contract Bilingual Clinician, Las Vegas Rape Crisis Center, 07/19, 07/22, Provided short- and long-term individual therapy to clients who have experienced simple or complex trauma., Assessed, diagnosed, and treated a caseload of clients., Conducted initial intake assessments as needed., Developed treatment plans and determined continuation of care., Worked with presenting concerns such as human trafficking; sexual assault; domestic violence; childhood sexual, physical, or psychological abuse; depression; anxiety; PTSD; suicidality and self-harm., Previously conducted 1 support group for Spanish-speaking survivors for one year.
• Administrative Specialist, Clark County Commissioner’s Office, 12/13, 12/15, Provided case management, information, and referral, and engaged in constituent relations., Oversaw publication of the Commissioner’s newsletter., Engaged community leaders and stakeholders to help coordinate the first annual changing of the colors of the 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign on the Las Vegas strip to purple in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
• Bilingual Victim Advocate, Safe Nest Domestic Violence Shelter/TADC, 05/10, 08/11, Provided case management, information and referral, and direct services to clients seeking advocacy services., Conducted client interviews, needs assessments, and crisis assessments, and provided emotional support to shelter and community clients., Worked with clients to help them prepare for court proceedings and accompanied them to court for formal proceedings.
• Mediation Specialist, Clark County Justice Court, Neighborhood Justice Center, 11/08, 05/10, Provided conflict dispute and mediation services for juvenile victim offender cases, and neighborhood disputes., Provided case management services and conducted home visits., Trained and mentored volunteer mediators.
• Development Director, Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada, 11/04, 05/07, Responsible for fundraising, major gifts, grants, special events, and direct mail campaigns., Responsible for cultivating donor relationships., Supervised one staff member and provided leadership for the organization.
• Public Information Officer, Arizona State Department of Real Estate, 2002, 2004, Responsible for all media communications, web pages, newsletters, and speaking engagements for the Commissioner of Real Estate.
• Political Consultant, Various Democratic State Parties, 2000, 2002, Responsible for get-out-the-vote campaigns, issue advocacy, and media relations.
• Regional Representative, US Senator Harry Reid, 1999, 2000, Responsible for constituent relations, case management, and community outreach.
• Development Director, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN), 1998, 1999, Responsible for fundraising, major gifts, grants, special events, and direct mail campaigns., Responsible for cultivating donor relationships.

• McNair Summer Research Faculty Mentor, UNLV Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach, 06/19, 08/19, Met regularly with mentee students and provided supervision, guidance, and mentorship for selected research topics., Reviewed mentee’s research poster outline and materials and provided feedback and support for mentee’s poster presentation.
• Research Assistant, UNLV School of Social Work, 01/11, 08/11, Under the supervision of Dr. Kathleen Ja Sook Bergquist, LCSW, Ph.D., JD, interviewed key community leaders and collected data for a study titled Culture, Language, and Gendered Violence in Southern Nevada., Completed required certification for Institutional Review Board (IRB) for work with human subjects.

• What is White Fragility? (NSHE Southern NV Diversity Summit)
• Being an LCSW (UNLV School of Social Work, SW 101 class)
• Being Trauma-Informed When Responding to Survivors, Police Services Training (UNLV Police)
• Dialectal Behavior Therapy Training Seminar (CAPS)
• Domestic Violence Training Seminar (CAPS)
• CARE Advocacy Trauma Training (Jean Nidetch Women’s Center)
• How To Do an Intake Assessment Training Seminar (CAPS)
• Going Home for the Holidays, Surviving for Survivors (Jean Nidetch Women’s Center)
• Introduction to Complex Trauma and EMDR Training Seminar (CAPS)
• Lethality Risk Factors for Domestic Violence Staff Training (CAPS)
• Managing Grief Reactions (UNLV Lee School of Business)
• Screening for Interpersonal Violence Training Seminar (CAPS)
• Serving Multi-cultural Clients Workshop (NASW, with Dr. Sandra Owens)
• Trauma 101 Training Seminar (CAPS)

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Nevada, #7113-C
• Approved Intern Supervisor, Nevada Board of Social Work Examiners
• Member, National Association of Social Workers
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals

• 2-Day Dialectical Behavior Therapy Conference,
• 2-Day Emotional First Aid After an Emergency Event Training,
• 2-Day Trauma Course: Somatic Psychotherapy Skills to Bring the Body into Trauma Treatment,
• 2-Day Trauma Competency Conference: The Core Competencies and Treatment Strategies for Trauma, PTSD, and Grief and Loss,
• 2-Day Trauma Training for Clinicians,
• 6-Day EMDR Basic Training and 10 hours of consultation (EMDRIA certified training),
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST),
• Behind the Curtain of Shame,
• CBT for Trauma Treatment: Powerful and Proven Techniques,
• Countertransference: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,
• The Complexities of Treating the Young Adult,
• EMDR 3-Day Intensive Training (PESI training),
• Ethics: Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in the Human Services,
• It’s Not Just Drug Addiction, Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Within the Workplace,
• A Clinical Approach to Suicide Prevention,
• A Clinical Introduction to Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse,
• Child Abuse Treatment and Intervention,
• Child Maltreatment, Trauma, and Self-Injurious Behavior,
• Childhood Sexual Abuse,
• Children’s Sexual Behavior,
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Brief,
• Early Intervention Strategies for Schizophrenia,
• Ethics and Boundary Issues,
• Introduction to Intimate Partner Violence,
• Introduction to the Mental Status Exam,
• IPV and the Victim,
• Issues in Domestic Violence,
• Issues in Domestic Violence: Intimate Partner Sexual Abuse,
• NASW Code of Ethics: Social Worker’s Ethical Responsibilities,
• Protective Duties for Nevada Social Workers,
• Spousal/Partner Abuse: Causation and Assessment,
• The Standard of Care for Treating Suicidal Clients,
• Suicide Prevention – Recognizing Risk Patterns in Individuals and Populations,
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in Brief,
• Topics in Human Sexuality: Sexuality and Childhood Sexual Abuse,
• Trauma-Informed Care in Brief
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Approved Clinical Social Work Intern Supervisor, Nevada Board of Social Work Examiners, 05/19, Present, Approved by the state board, no current interns.
• Clinical Director, Signs of HOPE (formerly the Rape Crisis Center), 06/23, 07/24, Supervised and coached 4 clinicians and 1 administrative staff person., Oversaw and managed the triage program., Oversaw the practicum program for the counseling center., Provided training and supervision to practicum staff, trainees, and other staff as requested., Served as a member of the leadership team, reporting to the CEO and helping to carry out the organization's vision.
• Part-time Instructor (Adjunct Faculty), UNLV School of Social Work, 08/16, Fall 24, Teach undergraduate social work students in beginning social work skills (SW 410)., Teach social work students in field practicum seminars (SW 429)., Develop and manage class syllabi., Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, in-class activities, and assignments., Grade assigned papers, skills demonstrations, and exams., Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations., Collaborate with colleagues on course curriculum., Advise students on how to be successful in class., Communicate with students regularly and reinforce course expectations.
• Doctoral Internship Specialty Rotation & Practicum Supervisor, UNLV Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), 08/17, 07/22, Oversaw social work practicum training program at CAPS for Social Work graduate students., Supervised practicum students at CAPS from various programs (MSW, MFT, CPC)., Provided training seminars to trainees and clinical staff regarding topics related to trauma and interpersonal violence., Led liaison to the UNLV Jean Nidetch Women’s Center, and provided consultation, training, and support to Care Advocates for domestic violence and sexual assault., Created a specialty rotation and supervised doctoral psychology interns at an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited site, seeking specialized training in the area of trauma, sexual assault, and interpersonal violence (pre-doctoral internship)., Provided ongoing supervision, consultation, training, and mentorship for assigned doctoral interns to help develop skills in screening for traumatic events in the client’s history and post-trauma adaptation, including post-traumatic stress disorder, other anxiety disorders, and mood disorders., Provided guidance to trainees on how to conceptualize cases through a trauma-informed lens., Increased the knowledge and comfort level of the trainee in using trauma-focused evidence-based, individual treatments with clients., Supervised and ensured client safety, and provided consultations, and risk assessments as needed., Edited and approved all assigned intern trainee documentation including intake assessments, session notes, correspondence, client contact, and termination evaluations for rotation clients., Conducted regular supervision sessions every week with assigned trauma rotation interns., Monitored the nature of the therapeutic relationship between assigned intern and trauma rotation clients, and factors that impacted it on behalf of the client and therapist., Assigned intern various readings, videos to watch, and literature to critique, and also facilitated engagement with campus stakeholders serving students who were survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault, or trauma., Reviewed available video recordings of intern trainees’ sessions with clients and provided feedback and evaluation of intern’s performance.
• Social Work Practicum Supervisor (Agency Field Instructor), UNLV Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), 08/17, 06/20, Managed social work practicum training program for both foundation year and concentration year MSW students., Provided ongoing consultation, training, and mentorship to assigned social work trainees., Edited and approved all assigned practicum trainee documentation including intake assessments, session notes, case management notes, correspondence, client contact, and termination evaluations for practicum-assigned clients., Supervised and ensured client safety, and provided consultations, or risk assessments as needed., Trained practicum students on the following as appropriate to their scope of practice: using social work skills, engaging and assessing clients, learning about substance abuse and mental health disorders, providing appropriate resource referrals, how to write an intake evaluation, basic interview skills, how to conduct a therapy session, evaluating treatment progress, and on providing basic CBT-based, narrative, or solution-oriented approaches for low-acuity clients., Increased the knowledge and comfort level of the trainee by using evidence-based, individual, or group treatments with clients., Conducted regular supervision sessions on a weekly basis with assigned practicum students., Monitored the nature of the therapeutic relationship between assigned practicum clients, and factors that impact it on behalf of the client and trainee therapist., Assigned practicum students various readings, videos to watch, and literature to critique regarding mental health treatment and ethical social work practice., Reviewed video recordings where available, of the practicum trainee’s sessions with clients and provided feedback and evaluation of the practicum trainee’s performance.