Elisabeth Benoit
About Elisabeth Benoit
Elisabeth Benoit is a Practice Coach and Project Coordinator at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in social work and education, with experience in various roles including a Behavioral Health Provider and Teacher Development Facilitator.
Work at University of Colorado
Elisabeth Benoit has been employed at the University of Colorado since 2015, serving as a Practice Coach and Project Coordinator. In this role, she designs and develops workflow manuals and video tutorials tailored for healthcare providers. She supports the implementation and training of new care processes, specifically focusing on the Comprehensive Chronic Pain Project. Additionally, she curates and manages the Chronic Pain Management Website and organizes Primary Care Pain Management Case Consultations. Her work involves participating in departmental grants aimed at enhancing resources in primary care clinics.
Education and Expertise
Elisabeth Benoit holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, Sociology, Education, Social Studies, and History from Indiana University, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education at the University of Chicago, where she earned a Master's degree in Social Work between 2011 and 2013. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in social services, which she applies in her current role at the University of Colorado.
Background
Prior to her current position, Elisabeth Benoit gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Behavioral Health Provider at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless from 2014 to 2015. Before that, she served as a Social Work Intern at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago from 2012 to 2013. Her earlier experience includes working as a Teacher Development Facilitator with the Peace Corps from 2009 to 2011 and as a 2nd Grade Teacher with Teach For America at Hobby Elementary in Houston from 2007 to 2009.
Professional Experience
Elisabeth Benoit's professional journey includes significant roles in social work and education. Her experience as a Behavioral Health Provider involved direct support for individuals facing homelessness. As a Social Work Intern, she gained practical insights into healthcare settings. Her time with the Peace Corps and Teach For America reflects her commitment to education and community development. These roles have contributed to her expertise in managing care processes and supporting patient assessments in her current position.