Professional Background

Ms. Gustafson began providing trauma focused services to multiple disciplines of clientele in 1984 while completing her undergraduate work through Arizona State University, graduating in 1985. She continued this work while in her Masters Program at Sacramento Stare University and began her private practice in June 1991 following her licensure. She has continued her professional development in this area as was others that benefit Frist Responders and their families.

Education and Accomplishments

Ms. Gustafson graduated with her Masters Degree in Social Work from Sacramento State University in 1988. She completed her licensure hours specializing in trauma in 1991 and was licensed in June of that year. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, June 1991-Present, Private Clinical Practice, Diamond Springs, CA -Provide psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, families, and individuals in high conflict and traumatic situations -Provide crisis and ongoing treatment to emergency response personnel including Crisis Intervention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting -Provide CISM and CISD Services including Defusing’s, Debriefs and CMB’s -Provide collaborative family therapy and reunification services -Frequently interface with local attorneys and court regarding dependent care regarding PC 300 for dependents. Clinician, June 1990-July 2016 Sierra Child and Family Services, a residential and educational treatment facility serving Emotionally Disturbed youth, ages 5-17 years and their families, Placerville, CA -Provide clinical intervention and support to children and families with an emphasis of attention to neuropsychological disorders for children -Provide support services to families with emphasis on behavioral interventions and education of neuropsychological disorders -Interface regularly with Psychiatrist, Dr. Charles Eubanks, for medication and treatment concerns -Provide weekly or as needed treatment team planning with collaborative staff members, teachers and administrators -Authored quarterly treatment reports for residential patients and those involved with Children Protective Services, including treatment recommendations for children and their parents specific to trauma -Provide trainings to staff members on neuropsychological disorders in children, childhood DSM diagnosis and general coping skills Clinical Supervisor, 2002-2010 -Provide clinical supervision to licensed clinicians employed by Sierra Child and Family Services with emphasis on trauma and dissociation of children and their parents -Provide on-call services and triage crisis intervention with Sierra Child and Family Services Mentor, 2004-2008, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) -Provided mentor services to clinical professionals advancing their skills in the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) field. -Assisted clinical professionals in identifying areas of transference, countertransference burnout as well as areas of success and strength, while providing EAP sessions Instructor, 2002-2008, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) -Provided training for clinical professionals participating in the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy program including ethics, boundaries, transference, counter-transference, trauma and effective collaboration with other professionals. Trainings occurred throughout the United States and Canada -Provided workshops in collaboration with two colleagues for clinical professionals utilizing the EAGALA model titled: Creativity in the Arena and the Team Approach These workshops emphasized developing and implementing programs utilizing a team approach for the treatment of individuals, families and groups with a variety of psychological disorders, trauma and anxiety. Workshops occurred throughout the United States and Canada Awards 1998-2023 - 2023 Recipient of Style Magazines Best Mental Health Professional Award for the Foothills Western Slope (third time receiving this award) -2022 Cal Fire Director’s Partnership Award for Superior Performance and Outstanding Contribution in a Cooperative Partnership -Specialty Referral Team for Sacramento City, Sacramento Fire, Sacramento PD, SWAT, El Dorado County Law Enforcement and Fire Services. Provide Crisis Services, CISM and CISD services. Current - EAGALA Overall Contribution to the EAP Field, 2002 ` El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office Award of Excellence in Providing Psychotherapeutic Service to Victims of Violent Crimes, 1998 Specialized Training and Professional Memberships Ms. Gustafson has presented at multiple conferences and workshops as a Subject Matter Expert regarding the developmental effects of trauma as well as multiple effective areas of treatment for both trauma and compassion fatigue for First Responders. She currently sits on several Fire and Law Enforcement Peer Support Teams providing both support and training. Ms. Gustafson has deployed with Cal Fire Incident Management Teams consistently since the Carr Fire in 2018, providing acute mental health trauma services both individually and in groups. Additionally, she provides a variety of CISM services when needed including but not limited to defusings, debriefs and CMB’s. Since August of 2020, Ms. Gustafson has activated specifically with IMT 6 at their request.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation National Association of Social Workers Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing, Member Provider Brainspotting International International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Member of Peer Support Groups for both Fire and Law Enforcement Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association On-going Clinical Consultation Group, Member -Specialty Referral Team for Sacramento City, Sacramento Fire, Sacramento PD, SWAT, El Dorado County Law Enforcement and Fire Services. Provide Crisis Services, CISM and CISD services.

Current FIRESCOPE History

Currently Ms. Gustafson has no FIRESCOPE history. Personal Interests During her time away from the office, Jill enjoys spending time with her husband of 37 years, Mike, a retired Fire Captain, on their ranch in El Dorado County. There they raise and show performance horses and provide trauma focused equine assisted psychotherapy as well as train and trial their Border Collies in sheep herding. Additionally, Jill enjoys hiking, kayaking, and gardening.

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