Elizabeth Wheeler
CHICO
Summary
Compassionate clinician with experience in providing trauma-informed care to treat mental health and substance use disorders. Proficient in conducting comprehensive assessments, DSM-5-TR diagnosis, individual and group therapy, case management, and client advocacy. Skilled in utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques to support client recovery and foster resilience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinician I
Butte County Behavioral Health
Chico
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to gather information on clients’ psychological, emotional, social, substance use history, and behavioral functioning.
- Diagnose mental health and substance use disorders using DSM-5-TR.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions to address mental health and substance-use disorders.
- Identify and respond to psychiatric crises, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, or overdose risks.
- Coordinate services with interdisciplinary teams, including medical providers, psychiatrists, clinicians, social workers, probation officers, and counselors.
- Refer clients to community resources such as housing, employment assistance, support groups, or inpatient treatment when appropriate.
- Monitor client progress and update problem lists accordingly.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Such as progress notes, assessments, care plans, discharge summaries, and all required documentation.
- Empower clients to engage in their recovery journey through strengths-based, person-centered approaches.
- Educate clients about mental health, substance use disorders, treatment options, and recovery supports.
- Advocate for clients' access to appropriate care, services, and supports, and transport clients and their children to appointments.
Transitional Housing Coordinator
Jesus Center
Chico
08.2022 - Current
- Manage housing program admissions, move-ins, and move-outs.
- Lead weekly house meetings and maintain participant engagement.
- Complete data entry, HMIS reports, and board reports.
- Provide professional, confidential communication with participants.
Behavioral Health Worker
Butte County Behavioral Health
Oroville
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Facilitated children’s co-op for mothers in treatment.
- Delivered parent education and community referrals.
- Transported clients safely and reliably.
Behavioral Health Worker
Glenn County Behavioral Health
Orland
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Facilitated support groups and therapeutic activities for adults.
- Documented client progress and supported treatment goals.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Kentucky
Lexington05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University
Chico05.2022
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Butte Community College
Oroville12.2019
Skills
- Biopsychosocial assessment
- Evidence-based interventions
- Crisis intervention
- Clinical documentation
- Client advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Clinical decision-making
- Ethical practice
- Problem solving
- Time management
Timeline
Clinician I
Butte County Behavioral Health
06.2023 - Current
Transitional Housing Coordinator
Jesus Center
08.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Worker
Butte County Behavioral Health
05.2022 - 08.2022
Behavioral Health Worker
Glenn County Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Social Work -
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Butte Community College