Tehama County Department of Education Students • Schools • Districts • Community

I started my mental health career working with youth in residential care facilities and felt a desire to provide better mental health services for the communities’ youth. I initially served Tehama County as the Wraparound Case Manager after getting my B.A. in psychology from Simpson University. I then went on to get my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and interned with Children First Foster Family Agency working with Intensive Services Foster Care youth, serving both Tehama and Shasta County. During my time there, I developed a sensory integration and play therapy group for foster children with complex trauma. I then went onto work as the Wraparound Mental Health Clinician for Shasta County Children Services providing assistance to families in Child Protective Services. I was also the lead clinician for the intensive programs after-hours oncall response team providing crisis management services to clients and their families. In all my previous positions, the main ingredient I’ve observed in client’s success was connection to a trusted individual, having someone willing to listen without judgement, and hope for change. I’m looking forward to being a supportive, collaborative partner with Tehama County’s educational staff, students and their families.

 

Ellie Ogsbury, M.S., PPS
School Mental Health & Wellness Team Clinician
eogsbury@tehamaschools.org
530-528-7330

I have found my niche in life was in helping people grow and prosper. I have spent the last 9 years figuring out the specific population that pulled on my heart strings the most, and this is where I have landed. I started my professional career working with Tehama County Health Services Agency in the Drug and Alcohol Division. While there I worked with children and parents in the various programs along with running a Moral Recognition group in the County Jail. During this time I worked towards my Bachelors in Psychology as well as my certification as a drug and alcohol counselor. Later, I moved to the Mental Health Division at TCHSA working with the adult population as a Case Resource Specialist. Throughout my time working with various populations, I came to the realization my passion was working with children and families as a whole. When the opportunity to be a part of the new Health Families Tehama program as a Family Support worker became available, I jumped on it.  After completing my Masters of Science in School Psychology I moved over to Tehama County Department of Education where I have worked as the School Psychologist for the past four years serving our smaller districts throughout the county. I am ecstatic to be switching gears and have the opportunity to work more closely with our youth and the community to provide direct Mental Health and Wellness services and collaborate with our community partners.