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ELIZABETH BENSON 4111 Clairemont Drive • San Diego, CA 92117 • 858-249-9844 • [email protected]
OBJECTIVE:
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Counseling background working with individuals of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, and needs
Strong knowledge and application of laws guiding privacy and confidentiality standards
Experience with handling difficult situations; ability to respond calmly and respectfully
Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors
Computer savvy with strong organizational and record-keeping ability
Capable of working with l ittle to no supervision as well as in a team
Effective communication skil ls verbally and in writing
EDUCATION:
Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy 1991-1993 University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts in Communications 1986-1990 UC San Diego
COUNSELING-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Berenson Counseling (Private Practice), San Diego, CA Marriage and Family Therapist
Owned, operated and managed all aspects of counseling practice for several years. Provided individual, couples, group, and family therapy to private clients. Areas of focus included treatment addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, PTSD, and LGBT issues. Supervised interns and provided consultation to other l icensed MFTs.
Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA Social Worker Operated as a l iaison between patients’ medical teams and their families at inpatient medical unit for children.
Provided quarterly communications and responded to emotional needs of the family. Worked with a multi -disciplinary team including charge nurse, nursing assistants, dietician, physical therapist, occupational therapist, respiratory therapist, and parents if available. Assisted families with making ethical and legal decisions, with respect for diverse social, personal, and religious beliefs . Responsible for arranging for translation services in order
to effectively communicate with families . The Arc of San Diego, San Diego, CA Senior Social Worker I
Worked in Intake Department with consumers with developmental disabilities. Scheduled and interviewed 2-3 persons and their families per day. Processed and analyzed psychological and medical documents in order to determine eligibility for services. Explained services, policies, and procedures; answered questions, and worked to
resolve complaints. Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA Psychometrist
Administered & scored cognitive, psychological, mental status, and other tests under the direction of leading
nueroscientists in the field of Alzheimer's disease.