Jim has over thirty years of demonstrated achievement at prominent levels of leadership and executive management in the Behavioral Health Profession. He has provided stewardship to several agencies in Arizona and Colorado, providing a multitude of social and mental health services to a variety of client populations.

Jim has also served as an independent consultant, under contract with state and federal agencies providing technical assistance to private and public agencies throughout the United States on behavioral health and juvenile justice issues. Mr. Oleson has written numerous articles on child and youth related topics, served for ten years as the Western States Representative on the President’s Advisory Council for Children and Youth and has presented at numerous national and regional conferences related to juvenile justice, substance abuse, behavioral health and homeless children’s issues.

Early professional experience includes direct clinical work in Juvenile probation and public school social services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Oleson has Professional Licensure and is Licensed as a clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Arizona Board of Behavioral health Examiners. Jim received a Masters of Social Work degree from Florida State University.

Jennifer has an Undergraduate degree in Psychology from Arizona State University and a Masters in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. Jennifer has a background working in both the IOP-CD (Chemical Dependency) program and the General Outpatient Clinic. She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents ranging in age from 2 years old to 17 years old and has also worked with adults. Jennifer is a trained Clinical supervisor and oversees the YETC Outpatient team and clinical interns. In addition, she also serves at the Primary Therapist for our private division, Valley Clinical Services. She has participated in various trainings to include self-mutilation, multi-cultural issues in Clinical Supervision, Ethics and Law and Intensive Clinical Eating Disorder training. Jennifer has recently joined the University of Phoenix Advisory Council and is a pending member of the Arizona Counselor's Association.

Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in Social Relations from James Madison College at Michigan State University. Jennifer has been with YETC since 2002. Throughout this time she has gained knowledge and experience in Prevention, Outpatient Services, Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse, in-home Behavior Coaching, quality management and private sector services. Jen oversees the quality management department for YETC as well as the business and administrative operations for our private sector division, Valley Clinical Services.

Armando has a Masters in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. He has over 10 years of experience working with children and adults in various settings. He takes a family centered, strength based approach when working with children and their families. Along with being part of the Valley Clinical Services team Armando manages our Project Next Step program (PNS). His work experience includes substance abuse groups, equine therapy, family therapy, residential treatment and developing life skills for adolescents. Since 2007 Armando has been a participant of the Southwest School for Behavioral Health Studies Conference and in 2009 he joined their panel as a speaker on direct support services.

Stacey has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration / Management from Cleary College, and a Masters of Arts Degree in Organizational Management with an emphasis on Human Resources from Ashford University. Stacey graduated from Ashford University in 2010, and graduated at the top of her class. Stacey has been working in Human Resources for over the past 12 years and enjoys working closely with her staff. Stacey is a proud mother of two children, and is an active member in her community and church.

Sara has been with YETC since 2005 and has an Associate of Arts Degree in Visual Communications from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Currently, she is an Undergraduate candidate at Grand Canyon University in their Business / Marketing Program. Prior to YETC, Sara worked with the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in various capacities and as a Visual Designer for Banana Republic. In addition, Sara has volunteered with numerous groups and charities such as the Phoenix Rotaract Club, Phoenix Rotary, Arizona Biltmore Resort Charities, American Cancer Society and March of Dimes.