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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
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14 To reappoint Ms. Elizabeth Mohler to the Citizen Review Panel.
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16. RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
17 resolution may be cited as the “Citizen Review Panel Elizabeth Mohler Reappointment
18 Resolution of 2023”.
19 Sec. 2. The Councilofthe District ofColumbia reappoints:
20 Elizabeth C. Mohler
21 Van Ness Street, N.W.
22 Washington, DC 20008
23 (Ward 3)
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25 as a memberofthe Citizen Review Panel, established by section 351 of the PreventionofChild
26 Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977, effective April 12, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-341; D.C. Official Code
27 § 4-1303.51), for
a term to end April 11, 2024.
28 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copyofthis resolution,
29 upon its adoption, to the appointee, the chairperson of the Citizen Review Panel, and to the
30 Offfice of the Mayor.
31 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 ELIZABETH C. MOHLER, LICSW, LCSW-C
PROFILE
Determined, results-oriented manager and clinician. Expert in crisis management and in navigating fluid
work environments. Highly skilled in interpersonal relations and team building. Experienced in
program development and in developing and managing budgets. Strong verbal and written
communication skills. Readily masters new information.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH CENTER 5/2014-Present
Washington, DC
Social Services Director – 5/2017-Present
• Directs department of 16 staff and interns, doubled budget and staff over three-year period.
• Leads Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Treatment Program sserving over 350 low-
income youth and families per year in community, school and office-based settings.
• Develops and manages annual department budget of over $1,800,000.
• Oversees Medicaid fee-for-service billing and reimbursement.
• Directs five-year, $1,000,000 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administation grant
funding behavioral health services to homeless youth.
• Manages all personnel matters, including: hiring and firing, training, supervising and evaluating.
• Monitors entry of department data into LAYC’s Efforts-to-Outcomes performance management
software.
• Directs quality assurance and compliance program to ensure high level of care to clients and
maintain certification with DC Department of Behavioral Health.
• Oversees implementation of evidence based practices, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach and Intensive Home and
Community Based Treatment.
• Supervises Community-Based Intervention Team, including participating in 24-hour crisis
response rotation.
• Develops, implements and monitors department policies and procedures.
• Trains staff in Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS).
• Serves on Suitability Committee, DC Juvenile Behavioral Diverson program.
• Partners with community stakeholders through memoranda of agreement to increase access to
services.
• Seeks funding opportunities and participates in the preparation of grant proposals.
• Coordinates annual agency Thanksgiving celebration for youth, families and community.
Clinical Supervisor – 5/2014-5/2017
• Supervised team of eight masters and bachelor level clinicians who provide mental health,
substance use disorders and foster care services to DC youth.
• Reviewed and approved all clinical documentation related to youth clients
• Led program transition from paper to electronic consumer records via Department of Behavioral
Health Integrated Care Applications Management System.
 • Established and supervised Community Based Intervention program, the first fully bilingual
Spanish/English CBI in the District of Columbia.
• Implemented Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, an evidence-based program for
substance use disorders treatment.
• Developed and delivered training program for staff.
• Facilitated Affiliation Agreement for clients to receive psychiatric services with partner agency.
• Planned and executed staff retreats to build team performance and enhance team cohesion.
THERAPEUTIC LINKS 9/2018-Present
Washington, DC
Contract Psychotherapist
• Provides diagnostic assessment and individual psychotherapy to adults.
• Treat clients with adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety and trauma-related disorders.
FOUNDATIONS FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY 4/2010-5/2014
Washington, DC
Senior Supervisory Social Worker
• Led unit of social workers serving children in foster care due to child abuse and neglect.
• Supervised case management of foster children with Serious Emotional Disturbance.
• Monitored unit performance which averaged 95% of required benchmarks.
• Coached and facilitated family team conferences using agency practice model to assist
families in moving toward permanency.
• Collaborated with family members, foster parents, court system, DC government and other
private agencies to ensure best outcomes for children.
• Recognized by team members for effective leadership and maintaining a positive work
environment.
• Planned and executed successful retreat for 80+ staff with no financial support from agency.
WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER 11/2008-4/2010
Washington, DC
Social Worker, Adult Behavioral Health Clinic
• Provided assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment to soldiers in the Warrior Transition
Unit returning from Iraq and Aghanistan
• Completed intake assessments for approximately 75 patients experiencing post-traumatic
stress disorder and other mental health challenges.
• Carried average caseload of 30 patients.
• Developed and led group therapy program for female soldiers.
DIDI HIRSCH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 9/2003-10/2008
Los Angeles, CA
Program Coordinator II, Child Outpatient Program
• Coordinated and managed day-to-day operations of large child/adolescent outpatient program
(350+ clients).
• Oversaw $50,000 Family Preservation grant program to provide mental health services to
uninsured families with history of abuse and/or neglect.
• Implemented performance improvement plans for staff members resulting in 30% increase in
program productivity in six months
 • Interfaced with Department of Children and Family Services and other community partners
to identify individuals in need of services
• Collaborated with senior management to develop program protocol and ensure compliance
with Agency, County, State regulations
• Supervised licensed and unlicensed clinical staff, participated in recruitment, orientation,
evaluation and training
• Monitored clinical documentation to ensure it reflected best practices and was in compliance
with requirements of funders
Child and Family Therapist II
• Supervised Associate Clinical Social Workers.
• Provided psychotherapy to children ages 4-18.
CalWorks Therapist
• Provided psychotherapy to CalWorks participants as part of Welfare-to-Work plans.
• Led group therapy focused on stress-reduction for clients.
OTHER EXPERIENCE 5/1981-8/2001
Professional actress in New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA with career portfolio of theater, film, and
television credits.
EDUCATION
Yale University
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 5/1981
University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Social Welfare, 5/2003
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Key Executive Leadership Program, American University 2019
Member, District of Columbia Citizen Review Panel for Child Abuse and Neglect 2018-present
Certificate for Advanced Trauma Training – Level I, Ferentz Institute 2017
Certified Supervisor and Clinician, Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach 2015
National Association of Social Workers, Metro DC Chapter Board of Directors
Treasurer, Member at Large 2011-2015
National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter
Regional Financial Chair, Region H 2004-2008
REFERENCES
Upon request.