Psychologist CV

Psychologist CV

Job Description: Psychologist

Facilities for the general public and for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) program provider communities, advocacy groups, stakeholders, government agencies, community organizations, the general public, and individuals receiving program services and their families.

Work involves planning, developing, and implementing policy and procedures related to activities and Inventory for Client and Agency Planning (ICAP) and Level of Need (LON) initiatives.

Routinely reviews and analyzes Intellectual Disability/Related Condition (IDRC) data to assess the need for additional unit oversight and implements identified oversight activities. Trains regional staff in LON and participates in concurrent reviews as needed.

Conducts data analysis and reports this information to section staff. Participates in unit and cross-agency workgroups related to activities, applicable rules and policies.

Essential Job Functions:

Develops and analyzes the applications and variations of programs and conducts routine monitoring and analysis of unit deliverables related to reviews, behavioral support services and utilization review activities as well as develops training to improve or initiate programs.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Intellectual Disability and Related Conditions; behavior support plans- development and implementation of; statistical analysis; Federal and state laws relating to intellectual disability programs; IDD Waiver Provider and Local Authority functions and service system; HCS, CLASS, DBMD waiver rules, service arrays and service/billing guidelines; other Medicaid and non-Medicaid services and programs; program planning, implementation and evaluation; and utilization review and quality assurance practices. Skill and Abilities: diagnosis and analysis; good communication skills- both verbal and written; good interpersonal skills; good professional writing skills; good organizational and time management skills; training and presentation skills.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Licensed as a psychologist or licensed psychological associate, or certification as a Behavioral Analyst by the National Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Certified as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)

Initial Selection Criteria:

Is a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP). Experience working with the IDD population. Experience conducting psychological testing. Experience with adaptive behavior tools such as the ICAP, Vineland, etc. Experience with behavior management activities and/or behavior support plans.

Counseling Psychologist provides individual, conjoint/couples, and group counseling , and face-to-face outreach to university students, as a member of the university's counseling center.

Primary duties: provides counseling to walk-ins; assists with crisis counseling; participates in after-hours on-call rotation; participates in outreach programming; conducts suicide prevention (QPR) training; conducts limited and focused psychological testing and/or screenings for students; makes referrals; participates in counseling center case conferences, staff meetings, supervision, and teams; and performs other critical duties as needed and assigned by director.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in counseling or clinical psychology and related experience; must be a licensed professional psychologist or be eligible for licensure as a professional psychologist. Excellent counseling and outreach skills and ability to provide counseling on a wide variety of issues common with college students; excellent interpersonal skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, and provide counseling services within professional limits and boundaries; excellent written communication skills and ability to document services provides; and ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and act upon decisions within scope of delegated authority. Must interact effectively with a diverse student population. Position is security sensitive...

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Staff Psychologist

Work Experience

Staff Psychologist

Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution –

Three Rivers, TX

2010 to March 2016

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

Organize the Inmate Suicide Companion Program

Provide Suicide Prevention training to Inmate Companions

Provide Suicide Prevention training to Staff and Contractors: • Acting Chief Psychologist • Provide supervision to subordinates • Training provided to Staff (during Annual Referesher Training) and Contractors (Suicide Prevention, Prison Rape Elimination Act, Employee Assistance Program, Managing Sexual Behaviors)

Training staff on recognition and dealing with emotional, behavioral, and personality disorders

CARE1-MH, CARE2-MH

Ability to make sound decisions quickly, problem solve strategies

Planning and performing Individual/Group Psychotherapy, Brief Counseling, Crisis Management

Evidence-Based Treatment Groups (Anger Management)

Psychological intake assessments, follow-up referrals

Recommend treatment interventions for various disorders

Psychosocial assessments

Facilitate treatment plans based upon clinical diagnosis, presenting problem, and review of clinical history

Identify and refer mentally ill inmate in need of psychiatric services to the psychiatry clinic

Facilitate telepsychiatry clinic

Consultation with psychiatrists and health services department to meet medication and treatment needs

Assist in interdisciplinary classification of inmates by identifying behavioral, emotional, organic and personality deficiencies

Administering, scoring and interpreting Psychological Assessments (WASI-IV)

Prepare psychological reports

Suicide Risk Assessments, and follow-up

ADX Referral Assessments

Interferon and other Hepatitis C Treatment evaluations

Maintain CARE1-MH clients, as needed

Maintain CARE2-MH clients, monthly

Protective Custody Reviews

Special Housing Unit rounds, weekly

Special Housing Unit Reviews, monthly

Acting Chief Psychologist

Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution –

Three Rivers, TX

2011 to 2016

Performed the duties associated with being supervisor

Provided supervision to subordinates

Attended Department Head meetings

Provided trainings for staff

Predoctoral Psychology Intern

Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex –

Terre Haute, IN

2013 to 2014

Didactic trainings for Staff

CARE1-MH, CARE2-MH, CARE3-MH

Experience with medium, and high security inmates with antisocial attitudes and behaviors, substance abuse, and mental illness

Individual/Group Therapy, Brief Counseling, Crisis Management

Evidence-Based Treatment Groups (Anger Management)

Psychological intake assessments, follow-up referrals

Psychosocial assessments

Facilitate treatment plans based upon clinical diagnosis, presenting problem, and review of clinical history

Identify and refer mentally ill inmate in need of psychiatric services to the psychiatry clinic

Facilitate telepsychiatry clinic

Consultation with psychiatrists and health services department to meet medication and treatment needs

Assist in interdisciplinary classification of inmates by identifying behavioral, emotional, organic and personality deficiencies

Provide clinical services to inmates in the Communication Management Unit (CMU) and Special Confinement Unit (SCU/Death Row)

Suicide Risk Assessments, and follow-up

ADX Referral Assessments

Psychological Assessments, educational and full test batteries for diagnostic impressions

Interferon and other Hepatitis C Treatment evaluations

Maintain CARE1-MH clients, as needed

Maintain CARE2-MH clients, quarterly

Maintain CARE3-MH clients, monthly

Protective Custody Reviews

Special Housing Unit rounds, weekly

Special Housing Unit Reviews, monthly

Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP): o Psychosocial interviews o Treatment plans, updates, 60-day reviews o Psycho-educational groups for DAP WAIT inmates o Phase and Process groups o Supervise

Therapeutic Community Meetings

Challenge Program: o Phase and Process groups: o Psychoeducational groups

Steps Toward Awareness, Growth, and Emotional Strength (STAGES): o Psychosocial interviews o Facilitate group psychotherapy for inmates with Axis II diagnoses o Supervise Therapeutic Community Meetings

Mental Health Unit Coordinator

Florida Department of Corrections, South Florida Reception Center –

Doral, FL

2006 to 2011

Manage daily operations in the Testing and Screening Department

Develop all training materials

Train all new employees

Initiate and faciliatate team meetings

Manage staff productivity reports

Identify and refer inmates with Low IQ scores for mental health follow-up

Assign case workloads

Maintain interdisciplinary/interdepartmental communication

Doctoral Student Trainee/Practicum

Florida Department of Corrections, South Florida Reception Center –

Doral, FL

2001 to 2006

Outpatient

Provided treatment for adult male inmates with various mental health diagnoses

Individual Therapy

Psychological Assessment Batteries

Crisis Intervention

Biopsychosocial Assessments

Treatment Planning

Risk Assessments

Inpatient: o Provided treatment for adult male inmates with various mental health diagnoses o Crisis intervention (Crisis Stabilization Unit) o Collaborated with psychologists and psychiatrists to treat clients o Biopsychosocial assessments o Treatment planning o Risk Assessments for children adolescents, and adults

Doctoral Student Clinician

Goodman Psychological Services Center –

Doral, FL

2000 to 2001

Individual, couples, and family therapy to diverse population

Treated adults and children with various mental health diagnoses

Psychological assessments

Education

Doctor in Psychology, Clinical Psychology

Carlos Albizu University – Doral, FL

2014

Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology

Carlos Albizu University – Doral, FL

2005

Research Assistant

Nova Southeastern University

2003 to 2004

Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

Nova Southeastern University

2003

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

University of Florida

1998

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Licensed Psychologist - CIFT Counseling

Irvine, CA

Licensure: Nom and Seattle

Work Experience

Licensed Psychologist

CIFT Counseling

Irvine, CA

November 2010 to Present

Provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults.

Treatment of various diagnoses, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, abuse, attachment-related difficulties, eating disorders, self-injurious behavior, oppositional defiant disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Administer assessments: ADHD, personality, psycho-educational. Assisted in developing CIFT's child and adolescent assessment program.

Engage in marketing for CIFT by meetings with school faculty and staff.

Create contacts with psychiatrists and other adjunct referral sources.

Psychological Assistant

CIFT Counseling

Irvine, CA

May 2002 to November 2010

    Provided psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults.

    Administered psychological assessments.

    Lead social skills group for boys ages 11-14.

    Conducted statistical analysis for quality control using the Basis-2.

    Received weekly individual and group supervision.

    Attended monthly training seminars.

    Supervised MFT trainees and interns.

Pre-Doctoral Intern

County of Aurora Department of Behavioral Health

July 2001 to March 2002

APPIC and APA accredited internship.

    Provided individual, group, and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults.

    Co-led self-injury group for adolescent females.

    Facilitated groups (e.g., pain management) for chronically mentally ill adults. Led social skills groups.

    Conducted intake assessments.

    Provided personality (objective and projective), neuropsychological, and intellectual assessments.

    Received two hours of individual supervision and two hours of group supervision per week.

    Supervised practicum student.

    Participated in treatment team meetings.

    Researched recidivism and the HARE Psychopathy Checklist-Revised.

Staff Therapist

Ebola Counseling Center

LeMoyne, Maine

April 1998 to June 2001

    Provided psychotherapy to individuals and couples, including university students and community clients.

    Diagnoses treated: bulimia, anorexia, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, identity problems, and college adjustment.

    Performed premarital assessments. Received weekly individual supervision.

Practicum Student

University of New Brunswick

Moncton, NB, Canada

September 1993 to July 1997

    Administered neuropsychological tests to older adults displaying signs of dementia.

    Worked with treatment team to determine diagnosis and treatment.

    Educated patient and family on disease and course of treatment.

Teaching Assistant

Malibu School of Psychology

Malibu, CA

September 1984 to May 1993

Responsibilities

Taught Psychotherapy and Religion class when professor was unable to attend. Lead small group for ESL students.

Practicum Student

CIFT Counseling

Irvine, CA

August 1992 to August 1993

    Provided individual and couples psychotherapy to adults and adolescents.

    Administered personality and marital assessments.

    Received two hours of group supervision per week. Administered psycho-educational batteries to students ages 11-14.

    Formulated case summaries for each student tested and lead individual educational planning (IEP) meetings.

    Provided individual psychotherapy to students, including play therapy and behavioral interventions.

    Received at least one hour of group supervision per week.

    Lead weekly lab sessions for Measurement & Assessment I students, teaching intelligence/academic assessments. Lab consisted of teaching test administration/scoring and supervision of testing clients.

Research Experience

Education

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

Moncton School of Psychology

August 1985

M.A. in Clinical Psychology

Moncton School of Psychology

1986

B.A. in Psychology

Halifax Atlantic University

New Scotia, Canada

1981

Skills

Psychotherapy (children, adolescents, adults); group therapy; assessment: ADHD, personality, psychoeducational; supervision; research

Presentations:

    Fall 2009 - Eating Disorders and Body Image

    Fall 2006 - Sensory Processing Disorders and Attention

    Spring 2006 - Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

    March 2005 - Self-Injury in Children and Adolescents and Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior

Research Experience: (These and Dissertation)

Psychologist

Work Experience

Psychologist

Community Couseling Center -

Hermitage, PA

2011 to 2015

Psychotherapist in a community mental health center. Supervisor to doctoral interns and post doctoral residents.

Psychologist

Paoletta Counseling Services Inc -

Mercer, PA

2009 to 2011

Psychotherapist in a private, com- munity, behavioral health center. Specialized in hypnosis. Conducted psychological evaluations for BHRS services and supervised 2 doctoral interns. May 2010 to present

Center for the Study of Human

Tuskegee, AL

June 1991 to May 1998

Conducted research on the human-animal bond and taught classes of stress management, human-animal bond and behavior modification to students of veterinary medicine.

Assistant Professor

Center for the Study of Human

1989 to 1994

Animal Interdependent Relationships,

Assistant Professor of Psychology

University of the Sciences -

Philadelphia, PA

1995 to 1997

In Philadelphia

Instructor of Abnormal Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Introduction to Psychology and Theories of Personality. Research involved human-animal bond and biofeedback.

Aug 1995 to May 1999

Psychologist

Private Practice -

Bala-Cynwyd, PA

1984 to 1995

Private practice with adults, children and adolescents. Specialized in treating victims of child abuse, dissociative disorders, PTSD, and hypnotherapy. Jan 1986 to May 1999

Research Associate and Psychotherapist

University of Pennsylvania -

Center, PA

1995 to 1997

Using psychoanalytic psychotherapy with time limited (1 year) treatment for personality disorders. Jan 1995 to Dec 1997

Adjunct Instructor

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, PA

1982 to 1993

In Philadelphia. Instructor of Abnormal Psychology and Introduction to Psychology.

Psychologist

Lawrence Park Counseling Center -

Broomall, PA

1980 to 1990

Adult, child, and family psychotherapist on fee-for-service basis.

Adult, Child, and family psychotherapist and diagnostic examiner

Philadelphia Psychological Associates

Philadelphia, PA

July 1980 to December 1981

For group practice in urban Philadelphia. A frequent diagnosis was posttraumatic stress disorder.

Psychologist

Philadelphia Psychological Associates -

Philadelphia, PA

1984 to 1989

Diagnostic examiner, adult population

Philadelphia Psychiatric Center

July 1983 to June 1984

Internship

Philadelphia Psychiatric Center -

Philadelphia, PA

1983 to 1984

Education

Institute for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies - Bryn Mawr, PA

1981 to 1984

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI

1978 to 1981

Philadelphia Psychiatric Center - Philadelphia, PA

1977 to 1978

M.A. in Clinical Psychology

Oakland University - Rochester, MI

1967 to 1969

B.A. in Psychology

Oakland University - Rochester, MI

1971 to 1974

General Studies

Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI

1968 to 1975

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Work Experience

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Private Practice

New York, NY

September 2011 to January 2014

Treat individuals, couples, and families utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques in a private practice setting as a licensed clinical psychologist. REBT/CBT specialization.

Supervised 3rd year psychiatry residents during their CBT rotation and 4th year psychiatry residents during a CBT intensive elective. Provided didactics on CBT and psychological disorders to 2nd and 3rd year psychiatry residents throughout the year. Supervised psychology post-docs and psychology externs in the behavioral health college partnership program. Created yearly didactics schedule for and provide a portion of the didactics to same. Supervised individual and group treatment (20 hours/week - average 115 patients). Treated college patients via CBT and REBT. Led weekly CBT group, trauma and social skills group via self-created manuals. Handled referral process for all outpatients in the college program. Coordinated and participated in interview and hiring process for externs and post-docs in the behavioral health college partnership program.

DIDACTICS AND GUEST LECTURES

Glen Oaks, NY

2014 to January 2015

One hour didactic on Schema Therapy for externs and postdoctoral fellows

DIDACTICS AND GUEST LECTURES

Glen Oaks, NY

August 2013 to October 2013

Glen Oaks, NY

One hour didactic on REBT for externs and postdoctoral fellows

June

September 2013 North Shore LIJ, Zucker Hillside Hospital - Glen Oaks, NY

One hour classes once a week for second year psychiatry residents: Introduction to Psychology

Online Associate Professor

Post University

May 2013 to July 2013

Psychology Department; Post University.

Class: Abnormal Psychology & Language Development; Summer

Online Associate Professor

Post University

May 2013 to June 2013

Psychology Department; Post University.

Class: Introduction to Psychology (2 sections); Spring

Online Associate Professor

Post University

March 2013 to May 2013

Psychology Department; Post University.

Class: Introduction to Psychology (2 sections); Spring

Online Associate Professor

Post University

February 2013 to April 2013

Psychology Department; Post University.

Class: Introduction to Psychology (2 sections); Spring

Online Associate Professor

Post University

December 2012 to March 2013

Psychology Department; Post University.

Class: Introduction to Psychology (2 sections); Winter

DIDACTICS AND GUEST LECTURES

Glen Oaks, NY

2013 to 2013

Online Associate Professor

Post University

October 2012 to December 2012

Psychology Department; Post University.

Class: Abnormal Psychology & Introduction to Psychology; Fall

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Post University

September 2012 to December 2012

Psychology Department; St. John's University. Class: Industrial and Personnel Psychology; Fall

Online Associate Professor

Post University

September 2012 to November 2012

Psychology Department; Post University.

Class: Language Development in Children & Introduction to Psychology

April-June 2013

DIDACTICS AND GUEST LECTURES

Glen Oaks, NY

July 2013 to July 2013

Half Day Training: Introduction to CBT, included didactics and role plays for externs, postdoctoral fellows and 3rd year psychiatry residents

Adelphi University, Summer Institute -

Garden City, NY

2012 to July 2012

One and a half hour presentation on Suicide Assessment and Treatment in College Students to 100 Mental Health professionals

Online Associate Professor

Post University

Psychology Department; Post University.

Class: Abnormal Psychology; 2 Sections; Summer

Online Associate Professor - Psychology Department; Post University.

Class: Language Development in Children; 2 Sections; Spring

Online Associate Professor - Psychology Department; Post University.

Class: Language Development in Children; 2 Sections; Spring

Adjunct Assistant Professor - Psychology Department; St. John's University.

Class: Industrial and Personnel Psychology; Spring

Internship Supervisor - Psychology Department; St. John's University.

Class: Field Placement: Human Resources; Spring

Adjunct Assistant Professor - Psychology Department; St. John's University.

Class: Abnormal Psychology; Fall

DIDACTICS AND GUEST LECTURES -

Glen Oaks, NY

Adjunct Assistant Professor

St. John's University

Psychology Department; St. John's University.

Class: Industrial and Personnel Psychology; Fall

Adjunct Professor

MBA Program

Class: Graduate Organizational Behavior; Summer II

Online Associate Professor

Post University

Psychology Department; Post University. Class: Fundamental of Psychology II; Summer II

Summer 2012 Online Associate Professor - Psychology Department; Post University. Class: Fundamentals of Psychology I; Summer II

Summer 2012 Online Associate Professor - Psychology Department; Post University. Class: Fundamentals of Psychology I; Summer I

Adjunct Professor

Post University

Class: Leadership and Behavior; Spring

Internship Supervisor

St. John's University

January 2012 to May 2012

Psychology Department; St. John's University. Class: Field Placement: Human Resources; Spring

Online Associate Professor

Psychology Department; Post University.

Class: Language Development in Children; 2 Sections; Spring

Adjunct Professor

2011 to December 2011

Psychology Department; St. John's University. Class: Industrial and Personnel Psychology; Fall

September - December2011 Adjunct Professor - Psychology Department; St. John's University. Class: Abnormal Psychology; Fall

Devised case conceptualizations and treatment goals. Treated individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, OCD, personality disorders, psychosis, bipolar disorder, grief, via REBT under the supervision of Dr. Ray DiGiuseppe and Dr. Kristene Doyle. Co-led workshops open to the public. Delivered lectures to interns and fellows. Supervised mental health practitioners training in REBT.

Psychology Department; St. John's University. Class: Honors Child Psychology; Spring

January - May 2011 Adjunct Professor - Psychology Department; St. John's University. Class: Industrial and Personnel Psychology; Spring

Hofstra University

2010 to December 2010

Psychology Department; Hofstra University. Class: Introduction to Psychology; Fall

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Queensborough Community College

Didactic for externs, interns, and postdoctoral fellows on ACT

November The Albert Ellis Institute. Didactic for externs, interns, and postdoctoral fellows on the use of psychotropic medication.

August 2008 SUNY School of Optometry Orientation. Guest Lecture given to incoming graduate school class on Mental Health Awareness.

Montclair State University

2008 to December 2008

Department of Management & Information Systems; Montclair State University. Class: Organizational Behavior.

College of New Rochelle

October 2008 to October 2008

October 2008 College of New Rochelle. Three-hour Guest Lecture given to psychology class on basics of REBT.

Psychology Fellow

Albert Ellis Institute

New York, NY

July 2006 to July 2008

Devised case conceptualizations and treatment goals, and treated individuals with anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, psychosis, eating disorders, OCD, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, grief, via REBT under the guidance of Dr. Ray DiGiuseppe, Dr. Kristene Doyle, and Dr. Wilson McDermut. Co-led workshops open to the public. Co-led weekly general group with between four and eight participants.

Adjunct Professor

Hofstra University

2007 to December 2007

Department of Psychology; Hofstra University. Class: Introduction to Psychology

SUNY School of Optometry Orientation

August 2007 to August 2007

August 2007 SUNY School of Optometry Orientation. Guest Lecture given to incoming graduate school class on Mental Health Awareness.

November 2006 Nassau Community College - Two-hour Guest Lecture given to psychology class on basics of REBT.

Adjunct Professor

Montclair State University

June 2007 to August 2007

Department of Management & Information Systems; Montclair State University. Class: Leadership & Management.

Teaching Assistant, Senior Advanced Research Methods

Hofstra University

January 2007 to May 2007

Department of Psychology; Hofstra University

Albert Ellis Institute

November 2006 to November 2006

November 2006 The Albert Ellis Institute. Workshop on How to Deal with Difficult People.

RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS:

Intake Evaluator

Hofstra University

September 2005 to May 2006

Saltzman Community Counseling Center, Hofstra University. Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Scardapane

Performed clinical interviews and assessments with potential clients. Composed detailed intake reports including diagnoses and recommendations for treatment.

Teaching Assistant

Hofstra University

September 2005 to May 2006

Teaching Assistant, Graduate Psychology Statistics (PhD)

Hofstra University

September 2004 to May 2005

Skills

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS ADMINISTERED: Beck Anxiety Inventory Beck Depression Inventory Bender Gestalt Test Child Behavior Checklist Children’s Apperception Test Children’s Depression Inventory Conner’s Rating Scale Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Neo-Personality Inventory Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale - V State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Symptom Checklist 90 Test Anxiety Inventory Vineland Adaptive behavior Scales Wechsler Memory Scale Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – III Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – IV Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale of Intelligence – III Woodcock Johnson III Tests of Achievement

Psychologist CV

To obtain full time, long term employment with the United States Air Force.

Work Experience

Psychologist

Twin Valley Behavioral Health -

Columbus, OH

2011 to Present

    Performed comprehensive psychological evaluations and testing of forensic patients for various courts.

    Completed extensive report writing.

    Completed risk assessments.

    Facilitated groups for forensic inpatients.

    Provided individual and family psychotherapy for inpatients.

    Provided guidance, support and recommendations to staff and multidisciplinary treatment team.

Psychologist, Outpatient Mental Health

Ohio Reformatory for Women - Full Time (Marysville, Ohio, USA)

    Individual, group psychotherapy and mental health services provided for incarcerated women.

    Weekly suicide watch rounds.

    Critical risk assessments and various report writing.

    Responsible for large caseload (over 100 patients).

    Close collaboration in multidisciplinary treatment team.

    Mentor and supervise interns.

    Offer consultation in area of expertise.

    Developed Mood Disorder IOP curriculum.

Psychology Assistant, Psychologist

Matrix psychological Services - Full and Part Time

    Outpatient, individual, couple and family psychotherapy with children, adolescent, and adults in a private practice setting.

    Drug and alcohol assessment and treatment.

    Public speaking assignment on various topics.

Psychology Assistant

Montgomery County Juvenile Court - Full Time (Dayton, Ohio, USA)

    Performed comprehensive psychological evaluations, including battery of intelligence, personality, and projective tests, as well as in depth clinical interviews of youth involved with the court system.

    Completed extensive report writing.

    Testified in court and formulated opinions on cases for the judges, magistrates, probation officers, or any other professional involved in the case.

    Facilitated an ongoing anger management group for detained youth.

    Developed and facilitated in-service training on mental health topics for probation officers.

    Provided translation and interpretative services for the court.

Doctoral Internship

Dublin Counseling Center - Full Time (Dublin, Ohio, USA)

    Provided psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups with clients of all ages.

    Co-facilitated various groups for adolescents and adults.

    Assisted with the Driver Intervention Program for DUI offenders by conducting individual and group psycho-education and assessments.

    Provided an education program in multicultural issues to a health care agency.

    Provided services to middle and high school youth.

    Assisted in numerous administrative projects in the agency.

Doctoral Practicum

Harding Hospital - Full Time (Worthington, Ohio, USA)

    Co-facilitated group therapy in the partial hospitalization program for eating disorders.

    Public speaking assignments.

    Participated in the development and performance of an education psychodrama on eating disorders that was presented at the 1997 Eating Disorder Conference at Harding Hospital.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology

The Union Institute - Cincinnati, OH

1991

Master in Human Resources and Labor Management

The Ohio State University

1987

Associate in Hotel Management and Tourism

Florida International University - Miami, FL

1982

Diploma in French

Centre International de Glion - São Paulo, SP

1981

Skills

    Fluent in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

    Eagala Certified.

Psychologist - Clinical

Work Experience

Psychologist

Clinical

2010 to Present

Utah Department of Corrections: currently Clinical Services at the Utah State Prison and formerly Adult Probation & Parole. Duties include mental health & psychological assessment, psychological testing, crisis assessment & intervention, substance abuse assessment & treatment, group & individual psychotherapy, periodic teaching of psychological & mental health topics to correctional officers. Populations served include incarcerated individuals as well as adult probationers and parolees within the state of Utah.

Consultant

Clinical

Draper, UT

2011 to Present

Duties include laboratory and sleep disorders technician supervision, psychological consultation/treatment, patient care, scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic studies.

Adjunct Professor of Psychology

Strayer University

2011 to Present

Teaching three introductory psychology courses: Psychology 100, The Individual and Society, Psychology 105, Introduction to Psychology & Psychology 110, Introduction to Social Psychology.

Psychologist

Clinical

Salt Lake City, UT

2008 to 2010

Duties included: psychological consultation, psychological assessment, psychological testing, and psychotherapy with residents of assisted living, rehabilitation & long term care facilities. Additional duties included screening and psychological consultation with MR/DD clients residing in care facilities.

Consultant

Clinical

Orem, UT

2001 to 2006

Duties included laboratory and sleep disorders technician supervision, psychological consultation/treatment, patient care, scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic studies.

Clinical Consultant

Allegiance Health

Jackson, MI

1995 to 2001

Duties included laboratory supervision, patient care, scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic studies and regular technician education presentations.

Clinical and Laboratory Director

Allegiance Health

Jackson, MI

1991 to 1995

Duties included laboratory supervision, patient care, scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic studies and regular technician education presentations.

Clinical and Laboratory Director

Washoe Sleep Disorders Center

Reno, NV

1987 to 1995

Duties included laboratory supervision, patient care, scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic studies.

Post-doctoral Fellow

Allegiance Health

Jackson, MI

1983 to 1995

Duties included patient assessment and care consisting of interviewing, psychological assessment, interpretation of nocturnal polysomnograms and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and sleep disorders. Further duties included provision of psychological services as needed by patients, participation in weekly case conference with the sleep disorders center physicians, participation in community events such as lectures, interviews with media personnel and conducting clinical outcomes research.

Teaching

Twelve month internship approved Ioannis A. Lougaris Veterans Administration Medical Center -

Reno, NV

1981 to 1983

By the American Psychological Association. This internship included clinical rotations in behavioral medicine, inpatient psychiatry, outpatient mental hygiene clinic and a neuropsychology rotation.

The Behavioral Medicine Rotation included inpatient consultation/liaison work with patients on a geriatric evaluation and management unit as well as consultation/liaison for patients on the general medical wards. Both the behavioral medicine rotation and mental hygiene clinic included participation in a chronic pain management group. In addition, interns were required to carry two long-term psychotherapy patients and were supervised by two psychologists of differing theoretical orientations. Weekly attendance of several seminars was also required. This included a six month diagnostic interviewing seminar, six week neuropsychology seminar, six week biofeedback seminar, six week ethics seminar and a six week hypnosis seminar.

Research Assistant

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Baton Rouge, LA

1978 to 1981

Duties included participation as a research assistant in an experiment designed to examine the consequences of extended sleep deprivation on cognitive functioning and the use of a prophylactic substance to reduce these effects.

Graduate School

Greenwell Springs, LA

1975 to 1978

This practicum consisted of a weekly neuropsychological evaluation conducted at an inpatient state psychiatric hospital. The patient population consisted of chronic mentally ill and substance-abuse treatment patients. Periodic attention-deficit disorder/learning disability assessments conducted at the Louisiana State University Psychological Services Center were also part of this practicum.

Psychological Associate

Feliciana Forensic Facility

Jackson, LA

1971 to 1975

Duties included conducting psychological assessments, testing (personality/cognitive), competency assessment and consulting with an interdisciplinary staff at a forensic inpatient psychiatric facility.

Instructor of Psychology Louisiana State University

September 1970 to November 1971

Research

Obsessive

1969 to 1970

1970 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Practicum, LSU. This practicum consisted of a research project studying the effectiveness of various behavioral treatment modalities such as exposure plus response prevention for people suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Child Clinical Practicum, LSU Psychological Services Center -

Baton Rouge, LA

1972 to 1974

This practicum consisted of evaluation and treatment of developmentally disabled children.

Sleep Disorders Laboratory Supervisor

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center -

Baton Rouge, LA

1971 to 1972

Duties included operating a sleep disorders center and conducting overnight sleep recordings (polysomnography), summarizing the collected data, and presenting it for physician interpretation.

Adult Clinical Practicum, LSU Psychological Services Center -

Baton Rouge, LA

1965 to 1969

Practicum consisted of psychological evaluation and treatment of adult outpatients presenting with a broad range of psychological complaints. Treatment was cognitive-behavioral in nature.

Research Assistant

William F. Waters

1966 to 1968

Ph.D. Duties included supervising and participating in a research project designed to assess the efficacy of several different behavioral treatment modalities for psychophysiologic insomnia.

Clinical Internship

Polysomnography technician

Medical Center of Baton Rouge -

Baton Rouge, LA

1955 to 1961

Duties included conducting overnight sleep recordings (polysomnography), summarizing the collected data, and presenting it for physician interpretation.

Psychiatric Technician

Utah State Hospital -

Provo, UT

1945 to 1949

Provo, Utah. Duties included on-ward supervision of patients and interacting with professional staff to form and implement treatment plans for an inpatient forensic psychiatric population.

Education

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, LA

August 1931

Doctoral

W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital Sleep Disorders Center.

1935 to 1939

Ph.D.

Ioannis A. Lougaris Veterans Administration Medical Center - Reno, NV

1941 to 1945

M.A. in Clinical Psychology

Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, LA

1948

B.S. in Psychology Clinical Psychology

Brigham Young University - Provo, UT

1951

Job Resume: Psychologist

Marina del Rey, CA

Psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of couples, families, trauma, and addiction.

Work Experience

Psychologist

New Hope Psychotherapy

Marina del Rey, CA

June 2010 to Present

Licensed Psychologist, with New Hope Psychotherapy.

    Provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for ethnically and culturally diverse clients who endorse acute and chronic mental illness within a private practice setting and focusing on addiction and trauma.

    Work with recently discharged hospital patients with dual diagnosis, addiction, and trauma.

Psychologist

Morris and Morris

Marina del Rey, CA

Licensed Psychologist with Morris & Morris.

    Provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for ethnically and culturally diverse clients who endorse acute and chronic mental illness within a private practice setting and focusing on addiction and trauma.

    Work with recently discharged hospital patients with dual diagnosis, addiction, and trauma.

Chemical Dependency Counselor

Passages Addiction Treatment Center

Los Angeles, CA

December 2000 to April 2008

Verasol, Ca

Chemical Dependency Counselor at rehabilitation facility.

    Provided individual and group counseling for chemical addiction clients.

    Presented psychoeducational and process-oriented groups for newly sober and detoxing clients.

    Addressed underlying drivers of addiction and collaborated with psychologists, social workers, hypnotherapists, physical trainers, and internists.

Psychological Intern

Marina del Rey City College

Marina del Rey, CA

August 1996 to June 1999

Psychology Intern.

    Provide individual psychotherapy for ethnically and culturally diverse adult students with acute and chronic mental illnesses within a large community college setting.

    Present workshops to students about stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance abuse.

    Conduct ADHD clinical interviews and complete reports for students, faculty members and health care providers.

    Consultation and collaboration with Psychologists, occupational, and vocational therapists.

Psychology Intern

North Hill Hospital

North Hill, CA

August 1997 to September 2008

    Provided individual, group, and family therapy for ethnically and culturally diverse adults and adolescents with acute and chronic severe mental illnesses within a large urban inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital.

    Facilitated process, trauma, and cognitive behavioral groups across populations including general psychiatric, depressive disorders, dual diagnosis, chemical dependency, trauma recovery and partial hospitalization patients.

    Consulted and collaborated with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, nursing, social workers and vocational rehabilitation therapists.

Practicum Intern

Rosedale Family Service

Rosedale, OH

September 1994 to July 1997

Practicum Student.

    Offered individual, couples and group therapy for ethnically and culturally diverse adult, adolescent, and child clients with chronic, severe and mild mental illnesses.

    Conducted intake evaluations, facilitate group workshops on anger management and substance abuse treatment; attend weekly individual supervision, training seminars and staff meetings.

    Participated in weekly case conferences.

Marketing Writer, National Marketing Group

George and Cooper

Los Angeles, CA

May 1987 to August 1994

Writer for George and Cooper Marketing group.

    Wrote and managed responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for commercial real estate services for large, national clients.

    Wrote corporate response to requests for office expansion, relocation and leasing opportunities.

    Wrote brochures for specialized facilities for national and international firms.

Education

Psy. D in Clinical Psychology

North Carolina School of Professional Psychology -

Lafayette, NC

January 2002 to January 2005

B.A. in Psychology

Richmond College

New Richmond, RI

January 1989 to January 1993

Skills

Sports psychology, life coaching, and extensive outdoor leadership experience.

Groups

American Psychological Association

North Carolina Psychological Association

Bedford Valley Psychological Association

Toronto Mental Health Advisory Committee

Psychologist CV Sample

Work Experience

Psychologist

Emergent Care Psychologists

September 2008 to Present

PA

Provide initial psychological consultations, testing, and follow-up care for multiple medical, rehabilitation, and psychiatric sites throughout Pinellas county. Provide as-needed psychotherapy, testing and initial consultations in multiple nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout the county. Provide outpatient psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults in private practice setting. Conduct outreach presentations, crisis intervention and debriefing to physicians and other health care practitioners.

Psychology Resident

Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit

July 2001 to August 2007

Citrus Health Network, Inc. (CHN), APA Accredited Program

Provided individual, family, and group therapy for culturally diverse children and adolescents in acute inpatient psychiatric unit as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Provided crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation for patients in highly stressful situations. Supervised interns, team leaders, and mental health technicians. Provided bi-weekly didactic training to newly hired employees on a variety of mental health topics. Attended daily rounds and weekly didactic seminars and supervision to foster professional and clinical growth.

Psychology Intern

Citrus Health Network

July 2000 to June 2003

APA Accredited Program

Provided individual, family, and group therapy services for a culturally diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a variety of diagnoses within a community mental health setting. Services are provided on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocials for new patients to the center and psychological testing evaluations for a variety of referral questions. Provided services to victims of trauma and individuals with sexually offensive behaviors during trauma rotation through individual, group, and family therapy. Attended multidisciplinary team meetings and weekly didactic seminars to foster professional and clinical growth as well as thrice weekly supervision.

Interventionist

Miami, FL

January 1995 to June 1997

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Psychological Services

Assessed children using a variety of measures. Developed and provided academic and behavioral interventions in small groups for those at high risk for academic failure. Conducted weekly on-going progress monitoring of targeted issue until goal was met. Member of multi-disciplinary team and attended regular meetings to review student progress.

Program Coordinator

Nova Southeastern University

October 1992 to June 1996

School Psychology Specialist Program, Nova Southeastern University

Assisted program director with ongoing research studies, program development, outreach and program evaluation projects and other related duties. Mentored new and current students in program and assist with any administrative or curriculum questions.

Supervised by Angela Waguespack, Ph.D.

Independent Researcher

August 1986 to October 1992

Reviewed literature in the areas of professional development and treatment integrity to provide a comprehensive review in order to prepare and assist school personnel in implementing a Response-to-Intervention (RTI) model. Prepared data for presentation and publication.

Doctoral Practicum Student

Adolescent Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment

August 1981 to August 1985

ADAPT

Provided individual therapy to adolescent clients of various cultural backgrounds and diagnoses. Services were performed at Nova Southeastern University, within a private outpatient clinic. Also provided individual and group parent training, conducted intakes, school consultations, psychological testing, and treatment planning. Utilized social skills training, relaxation training, anger management, reciprocity training, and other cognitive/behavioral techniques with various clients as appropriate.

Supervised by Vincent VanHasselt, Ph.D.

Teaching Assistant

Nova Southeastern University

January 1978 to May 1981

Psychological Testing for the Individual, Masters Program, NSU

Assisted professor in preparing syllabus, lectures, quizzes, and assignments.

Lectured on topics including "Projective Testing" and "Testing in the Schools."

Nova Southeastern University, Plantation, FL

Supervised by Justin Rigsbee, Ph.D.

Office Assistant

KPK Counseling Services -

Plantation, FL

June 1975 to January 1978

Performed duties such as medical billing, setting up appointments, filing, setting up new patients and fees, charting, testing and report writing, and other various office duties.

Research Assistant

November 1971 to January 1974

Performed various literature reviews, conducted focus groups, created forms and surveys, assisted with data analysis and prepared documents for presentations and publications. The program evaluation was grant funded by NSU's "President's Faculty Research & Development Grant."

August 1967 - January 1969, Teaching Assistant

Nova Southeastern University

Plantation, FL

January 1966 to August 1969

Supervised by Angela Waguespack, Ph.D.

Doctoral Practicum Student

Henderson Mental Health Center

August 1965 to August 1966

Provided individual therapy to adult clients of various backgrounds and diagnoses. Services were provided in a community mental health center that serves the adult severe and chronic mentally ill population. Other client services include intakes, psychiatrist consultations, psychological testing, and treatment planning.

Research Assistant

Miami, FL

Assisted in conducting focus groups with emotionally, behaviorally, or physically disabled children, their parents, and educators to determine what barriers there are for activities for children with various disabilities in the Miami - Dade School System. Summarized the focus group data and helped to prepare a survey to be used nationally to assess these factors.

Assisted with literature review, the preparation of IRB and grant proposals and other documents, such as informed consent. Assisted in preparation of the study for presentation.

Therapist

Child Study Team, Voorhees Township Board of Education

October 1962 to August 1964

for 5-year old diagnosed with Autism

Child Study Team, Voorhees Township Board of Education

Provided various talk and play therapy techniques for child's Speech Apraxia and Autism diagnosis. More specifically, therapy was used through play to encourage speech and more age-appropriate social behaviors. Trained in Verbal Behavior Therapy, and employed it when needed, as well as assisted the child and family with various difficulties that occurred within the home.

Independent Researcher

Child Study Team, Voorhees Township Board of Education

September 1960 to May 1962

Created and developed research idea, design and submission of an IRB proposal. Recruited participants and performed data collections. Entered and analyzed data, and presented results.

Intern

Child Study Team, Voorhees Township Board of Education

September 1953 to January 1954

Behavioral Health Services, Kennedy Memorial Hospital

Observed and participated in daily therapies and activities of dual diagnosed and mentally ill adult population in the Partial Hospitalization (PH) and Intensive Outpatient programs (IOP). Often chose subject matter and ran groups for patients in the mentally ill PH program. Observed and met with clinicians in regards to procedures and treatments, as well as assisted in planning the daily activities and subjects of the groups that were to meet that day. Performed intake assessments and assisted in the development of a treatment plan for new patients in the MICA program.

Supervisor: Kathleen McKenna, M.S. Senior Clinician

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant

Child Study Team, Voorhees Township Board of Education

Assisted in gathering, scoring, and analyzing data for research study. Prepared and presented project.

Education

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, FL

June 2011

M.S. in Clinical Psychology

Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, FL

August 1991

B.A. in Psychology

Rowan University - Glassboro, NJ

May 1999

Licensed Psychologist - PSY

Palladium, ID

Work Experience

Licensed Psychologist

Private Practice

Goodyear County, ID

2011 to Present

(Self-employed)

Provision of psychological services (psychotherapy, psychological and psycho-educational assessments) to individuals (adults, children, and adolescents), couples, and families. Clinical case management.

Training Director/Clinical Assessment Supervisor

Republican Health Group of Idahp

St. Andrews, ID

2009 to 2011

Responsibilities

    Supervision of practicum/doctoral intern students for the administration, test battery results, interpretations and revision of reports of psychological assessments/tests.

    Create a report template for assessments.

    Supervise both individual and didactic assessment group supervision.

    Review, provide consultation to interns, finalize test battery and sign off on assessment referral forms.

    Evaluate quarterly student performance and sign relevant clinical hours and evaluation forms.

    Provide education about assessment, consultation on testing options and ongoing development and refinement of the assessment process and batteries.

    Provide leadership contributions to the clinical team and presentations at the didactic training.

    Direct communication with the CEO regarding the progress of the assessment evaluation program.

Psychologist Intern- Registered Psychological Assistant

Private Practice

St. Andrews, ID

2002 to 2009

Provision of psychological services (psychotherapy, psychological and psycho-educational assessments) to individuals (adults, children, and adolescents), couples, and families. Clinical case management. Clinical case presentations to clinical supervisor.

Psychologist Intern

St. Andrews Health Care Agency

St. Andrews, ID

1999 to 2002

Provision of psychotherapy and crisis intervention services to severely abused children and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team. Administer psychological assessments. Clinical case management. Clinical case presentations to clinical supervisors.

Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

Longbeach County

Oldbridge, NJ

1996 to 1999

Provision of psychotherapy and crisis intervention services to emotionally and behaviorally distressed and disadvantaged children and their families, as part of a multidisciplinary team. Clinical case management. Case presentations to clinical supervisor.

Psychologist Assistant/Clinical Case Manager

Center for Learning and Behavioral Solutions

Oldbridge, NJ

1992 to 1996

Administering and scoring of numerous psycho-educational instruments, including measures of intelligence, achievement and projective measures, as well as social-emotional and behavioral rating scales. Write comprehensive psycho-educational reports under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist. Implementation of various psychological, learning, socialization, and communication strategies to behaviorally and learning disabled children, as part of a multidisciplinary team. Clinical case management. Office manager, supervision and training of staff.

Behavior Therapist/Tutor

Autism Comprehensive Educational Services (ACES)

Boston, MS

1987 to 1992

Administering the Psychoeducational Profile-Revised (PEP-R) assessment instrument to children diagnosed with Autism. Write comprehensive reports under the supervision of a licensed Social Worker. Implement various learning strategies to children with Autism; such as behavior intervention, discrete trial, TEACCH, socialization, shadowing and school aid, sensory issues, and communication strategies.

Behavior Therapist/Administrator

Boston Foster Family and Group Homes Agency

Boston, MS

1986 to 1987

Plan, coordinate, implement, and supervision of the recruitment, training, and staffing of a level 4 residential facility for developmentally disabled adolescents ages 6 to18 with severe behavior problems. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the group home; such as the safety and well-being of clients, writing special incident reports, and administering client medications. Maintain regular contacts with the clients' legal guardians, physicians, school, and Regional Center personnel. Assisting, supporting, and counseling of clients, as well as staff, on a 24-hour daily basis, primarily emergencies. Write behavior intervention plans, as well as needs and service plans for clients. Adhere to all budgetary matters, such as group home petty cash and clients' personal and incidentals.

Research Assistant

Center for Addiction and Mental Health

Laval, Quebec, Canada

1981 to 1986

Responsibilities included emphasizing the value of respondents' participation, by identifying and addressing concerns with a concise explanation of research participation processes and intentions. Scheduling of meetings and conducting in-depth, structured interviews with participants. Clarifying of interview questions for respondents and probing without bias for more valid responses. Video taping of peer group-play behavior and reporting of interview outcomes to the research coordinator. Provide a supportive, professional, and receptive environment in order to enhance the clarity and validity of participants' responses.

Responsible for the planning of daily activities, organizing and presenting of educational and recreational programs for children ages 2 to 5. Responding both effectively and objectively, to the needs of children with a calm and friendly yet firm attitude and approach. Teach educational and recreational activities by utilizing the Adlerian notions of child psychology.

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) -

Irvine, CA

2000 to 2005

Master of Arts (MA) in Marital and Family Therapy

California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) -

Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1992

Skills and licenses

Psychologist, Ontario Board of Psychology, License #...

Professional memberships

Member, American Psychological Association (APA)

Member, Association for Humanistic Psychology (AHP)

Member, Society for Existential Analysis (SEA)

Volunteer Experience

Center for Addiction and Mental Health

Clarke Institute of Psychiatry Division, Toronto, Canada

Volunteer- Counselor and Group Facilitator

Canadian Mental Health Association, Toronto, Canada

Rehabilitation Action Program (RAP) for Outpatient Mentally Ill

Volunteer- Individual Outpatient Care

Canadian Red Cross Society, Toronto, Canada

Volunteer- Blood Donor Clinics

School Psychologist

Manhattan Beach, CA

Seeking a position as a school psychologist

Work Experience

Psychologist

August 2001 to Present

School Psychologist

Screen and evaluate referred children including selecting appropriate instruments, administering tests, observations, and writing reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational program recommendations.

WISC-IV and Non-verbal WISC-IV, WIAT, MVPT, TAPS-3, TVPS-R, Conner's, SAED, Draw a person, WJ-III cognitive and achievement, CAS, VMI-5, Bender-II, BASC-2, PPVT-III, CTONI, SAED, Kinetic School and Family Drawing, Roberts Apperception Test, Beck, Piers-Harris Scale, Achenbach) Participated as a member of the IEP team, contributing evaluation findings and collaborating with all members of the team to develop education plans.

Collaborated with school staff around RTI implementation, Student Study Team meetings, Crisis planning, FBA, and Functional Analysis Assessments.

Consulted with parents, teachers, and other staff regarding any accommodations/modifications needed for a specific child.

Provided individual and group counseling to pupils.

School Psychologist Intern

Colombo High School

San Francisco, CA

September 200 to June 2005

Select, administer, analyze and interpret results of psychological and psychoeducational assessment procedures.

WISC-IV and Non-verbal WISC-IV, TAPS-3, TVPS, Conner's, SAED, Draw a person, WJ-III cognitive and achievement, CAS, VMI-5, Bender-II, BASC-2, PPVT-III, CTONI, SAED, Kinetic School and Family Drawing, Roberts Apperception Test, Beck, Piers-Harris Scale, Achenbach) Promoted tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school community by establishing a school climate that would elicit a safe and productive environment for the student body Developed partnerships with parents and teachers to promote healthy school environments.

Evaluated the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs through data- based evidence collection: including time-series data, pre/post measures, Goal Attainment Scales.

Serve on student support teams and special education committees Conducted individual child evaluations.

Behavior Consultant

San Francisco, CA

September 1995 to September 2000

Conducted Natural Environment Training to elicit sensory and motor skill integration and behavior therapy with children ages 3-18 with special needs, including severe emotional disturbances, autistic spectrum disorders, and developmental delays to foster further development and self-awareness Incorporated activities such as art and group projects with peers in the classroom in order to increase socialization and sensory awareness Applied Pivotal Response Training to alleviate acting-out behaviors of student on the autism spectrum in order to cultivate coping skills and to promote verbalization Collaborated with SDC teachers to increase consistency between the integrated classroom and the special-day homeroom in order to provide comprehensive treatment to children.

Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

Youth Help

San Francisco, CA

September 1990 to September 1995

Provided individual, group, and family therapy for clients with a variety of presenting problems to improve interpersonal relationships and school performances Conducted phone intakes and refer clients to appropriate resources in order to address their needs Maintained progress notes for all clients to ensure proper documentation of session content and interventions Completed paperwork to enable client to satisfy court and/or agency requirements Co-facilitate an at risk youth group resulting in lower rates of recidivism and increased school performance.

Behavior Therapist

Rock Island PsychCare

Eastridge, RI

January 1985 to August 1990

Conducted ABA-based interventions, Intensive Behavior Intervention, Discrete-Trial Training, Pivotal Response Training, and Natural Environment Training (NET) with children on the autism spectrum ages 3-14.

Documented children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and determine if behavior is age appropriate Educated parents on children's assessments resulting in consistent behavior in the home as well as in school Facilitated parent conferences in order to assist them with family problems, school issues, and behavioral problems Observed children on the Autism Spectrum and consult with schools to do the referrals through the IEP process Conducted in home behavior intervention sessions as described in the clients assessment report and behavior plan Implemented a range of programs such as pivotal response training, discrete trial training, picture exchange communication system and other ABA based teaching strategies, collected ongoing performance data Attend.

Education

M.S in Educational Psychology

North Dakota State University

Dakotaville, ND

1980

M.A in Clinical Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy

Pepperdine University -

Malibu, CA

1975

B.A in Psychology

California State University of San Francisco -

San Francisco, CA

1970

Psychologist Intern Supervisor

Work Experience

Psychologist Intern Supervisor

Chicago Public School Psychologist

1991 to 2012

Administered psychological test batteries to K-12 students, interpreted results, and prepared reports for the purposes of planning and placement. Provided therapy and counseling for students, and consulted with staff, and parents. Supervised and trained psychologist interns. Served on interview panels and selected candidates for employment as School Psychologists.

Time Counselor

Chicago Public School Psychologist

1989 to 1991

Psychologist

Chicago Public School Psychologist -

Chicago, IL

1986 to 1989

Administered psychological test batteries to adults and children; interpreted results and prepared reports for the Department of Children and Family Services and the Courts systems for the purposes of planning, placement and therapy.

Case Manager/Counselor Intern Supervisor

Chicago Public Schools Counselor

1981 to 1996

Developed a counseling program for Intellectually Disabled and Emotionally Disturbed student populations. Served as administrator in absence of the principal.

Trained counselor interns for Chicago State and Northeastern Universities.

St Cyril Afterschool Program-Teacher/Acting Director

Archdiocese of Chicago

1979 to 1981

Supervised a staff of 14 teachers. Taught preschool through 8th grade students.

Chicago Public Schools Teacher/ Cooperative Teacher Supervisor

Chicago State University

1977 to 1979

Taught regular and special education student populations, primary through 12th grade. Trained student teachers for Chicago State University.

Education

Ph.D. in School Psychology

Loyola University Chicago

2001

Cooperation

Gillespie Elementary School

2005

Collins High School

2008

Malcolm X College

1994

Spanish/Bilingual Certification

Chicago State University

1999

Spanish language

Cuanhnahuac Instituto

June 1992

M.A. in Psychology

Governors State University

1991

Psychologist CV

Work Experience

Psychologist

Peninsula Counseling Center -

Valley Stream, NY

July 2001 to Present

Responsibilities

Psychologist in Child family Unit. Therapist working with adults, children, adolescents and families.

School Psychologist

Long Beach City School District -

Long Island, NY

September 1984 to June 2001

Responsibilities

Psychological assessments, individual and group counseling, consultation. Chairperson of Child Study Team. Chairperson of 504 Committee. Supervision of interns.

Accomplishments

Developed school based conflict resolution program. Developed teacher and teacher assistant workshops on child development and behavior management techniques. Led parent workshops.

Education

PhD in Educational Psychology

Columbia University - New York, NY

1984 to 1988

CV: Psychologist

Assessing Needs; Formulating Goals; Analyzing Functional Capacities and Operational Efficiencies; Unifying Non-Converging Demands; Monitoring Individual Strategic and Tactical Focus in Terms of Student Individuality, Overall Grade Improvement, Test Score Increases, Reading and Study Skills Enhancement, Scholastic Capacity, Academic Self-Confidence-Building, Full Potential Utilization and Multi-Cultural Understanding.

Program Development - Facilitating a Variety of Program Development and Curriculum Mapping Initiatives to Improve Instruction, Optimize Formative Assessment, Promote Instructional Standards, Stimulate Collaborative Lesson Planning, Ameliorate Student Engagement and Effectively Close Learning, Self-Confidence and Achievement Gaps.

Implementation - Utilizing Exceptional One-On-One Interpersonal Rapport Skills and English Language Learner Systems to Energetically Motivate, Foster and Expand Interest, Innovation and Achievement Among Students and Their Parents; Structuring Strategies to Compel Turn-Around Performance in the Areas of Attitude, Behavior and Grades; Monitoring / Reporting Progress; Tracking Goal vs. Actual Accomplishments; Scheduling / Delegating Responsibilities; Organizing / Presenting Programs and Workshops; Managing Time, Administrative and Financial Resources.

Teaching - Conducting Classroom Instruction in Language Arts, Fine Arts, English Language Development, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies and Conflict Resolution.

Counseling - Collaborating, Instructing and Training Students, Parents, Associate Faculty Members and Related Department Members in the Areas of Self-Esteem, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Grief Management, Multi-Cultural Counseling, Family Structure Dynamics, Network Resources Referral, Academic Achievement, Academic Excellence and Social / Cultural Development; Analyzing Learning Capacities and Methods of Delivery; Writing Evaluative Observations and Profiles; Critiquing Internally Developed and Externally Acquired Programs, Scoring Methods and Newly Utilized Curriculum; Monitoring Strategic and Tactical Focus in Terms of Counseling Objective(s), Functional Relevance and Motivational Incentive.

Particular Strengths - Providing Analysis, Advisory, Orientation, Training and Tutorial Coaching for Students, Parents, New Teachers, Existing Faculty, Certificated Staffs and Select Personnel.

Inter-Positioning a Range of Supplemental Plans, Outreach Interactions, Workshops and Articulated Internet Reference Sites to Facilitate Uninterrupted Intrapersonal / Interpersonal Growth.

Work Experience

Psychologist Internships

Queensborough School District, Vermont

September 2008 to Present

School Psychologist - Intern

Queen City Pre-school, Elementary and High School

Queen City, CA

September 2003 to June 2008

School Psychologist - Intern

Roosvelt Grove Elementary School

September 2001 to January 2003

Elementary School Teacher - Kindergarten, Third Grade, Fifth Grade, Special Day Class (SDC) K

Marlboro Unified School District

September 1999 to June 2001

Marlboro, Arizona

Elementary School Teacher - Kindergarten, Third Grade, Fifth Grade, Special Day Class (SDC) K-3

Taught a variety of subjects to class sized that included 18 to 20 Kindergarten youngsters, 32 Fifth Graders and 13 SDC students qualified for Special Education due to autism, mental retardation, ADHD and other, specific health-impaired learning disabilities.

Administered academic assessments. Monitored progress. Directed and individualized instruction. Wrote Individual Education Plans. Led Individual Education Plan meetings.

Introduced an after-school counseling program called Second Step to teach violence prevention, conflict resolution and rapport-building.

Supplemental teaching experience:

Summer School Teacher

Marlboro Unified School District

June 1996 to September 1999

Grades 2, 4, 5, SDC K-3

High School Independent Living Skills Instructor

Substitute Teacher - Kindergarten through Adult Education

Veracruz State University Foundation /Oaxaca Campus, Mexico

Substitute Teacher - Kindergarten through Adult Education

Education

Master of Science in School Psychology

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

April 1995

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Toronto University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

August 1994

Additional Information

Emphasizes a carefully structured, interrelating range of conjoint teaching, program / curriculum development and educational counseling interactions that encompasses seven years of directly acquired full-term, summer school and internship teaching and tutoring experience. Areas of particular knowledge and capability include - Computer Skills - Laptop, Desktop and Office Workstation Data Entry to IBM-PC's and Compatibles with WINDOWS Operating Systems; MICROSOFT WORD (Word Processing); SEIS (Special Education Information System); STEDELL ASSESSMENT (Detailed Student Assessment); ACCELERATED READER (Primary / Secondary School Reading Skills Monitoring); Internet Research / Navigation (Website Search, Access, Information Exchange).

Psychologist Curriculum Vitae

Montebello, CA

Worked for the LAUSD for 28 years - from approximately 1987 to 2015.

Retired in 2015 as a School Psychologist working in San Francisco.

Work Experience

Psychologist

San-Francisco School District

1987 to 2015

    Practiced as school psychologist predominantly in San Francisco, CA

    Provided counseling services for emotionally disturbed children

    Tested and placed disruptive and lower-functioning children

    Tested and recommended placement for gifted children.

Teacher

San Fernando School Commission, CA

1971 to 1986

Long-term K-12 substitute in San Fernando, CA.

Full-time yearly positions as a teacher throughout the district, primarily in elementary grades.

Education

B.A. in Psychology

Saint Paul, MS

1971

Dedicated Psychologist CV

Dedicated, highly talented and enthusiastic licensed psychologist and mental health professional with experience providing direct client services to diverse populations at mental Health Care Centers and other environments.

    Over five years of solid experience providing top level mental health services to diverse population.

    Deep understanding of responding to challenging behavior.

    Superb ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information in a manner easily understood by the client.

    Solid ability to work effectively with service users, staff and other professionals in a high-intensity environment.

    Strong client and human services background combined with oral and written fluency in the English and Spanish languages, including professional publications.

    Extensive computer training, including knowledge of Internet, educational software, multiple networking environments and business software packages.

    Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

Work Experience

Psychologist

Huellas Therapy

March 2009 to Present

Diagnose and evaluate mental, emotional and learning disorders of individuals and administer programs of treatment.

    Provide consultation services and assist in training teachers to handle student psychopedagogycal needs.

    Assist teachers in planning and developing plans to meet students' adjustment needs.

    Treat psychological and learning disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques; select appropriate treatment approach and plan frequency, intensity, and duration of individual and group therapies.

    Assess patient progress and modify treatment programs accordingly; communicate with and counsel family members as appropriate.

    Observe clients in various situations; select, administer, and interpret intelligence, and other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment, and provide consultation to other mental health professionals with regard to test results.

    Document therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implement and adhere to policies which ensure patient confidentiality.

Psychologist

Pasoa Paso

August 2007 to May 2009

Diagnose and evaluate mental, emotional and learning disorders of individuals and administer programs of treatment.

    Provide consultation services and assist in training teachers to handle student psychopedagogycal needs.

    Assist teachers in planning and developing plans to meet students' adjustment needs.

    Treat psychological and learning disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques; select appropriate treatment approach and plan frequency, intensity, and duration of individual and group therapies.

    Assess patient progress and modify treatment programs accordingly; communicate with and counsel family members as appropriate.

    Observe clients in various situations; select, administer, and interpret intelligence, and other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment, and provide consultation to other mental health professionals with regard to test results.

    Document therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implement and adhere to policies which ensure patient confidentiality.

Case Worker

Federal Emergency Management Agency

August 2004 to May 2005

Conducted telephone interviews with disaster victims and determined applicant needs according to established procedures, and provides referrals to appropriate disaster programs, community resources, and/or other Federal, State and Local agencies.

    Provided crisis intervention counseling to disaster victims.

    Independently worked without specific instructions managing a workload of cases applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.

    Determined eligibility decisions on cases using steps, processes, or methods based on the execution of specific rules, regulations, or guidelines and applicable state and federal laws and typically comprises a complete segment of an assignment or project of broader scope.

    Utilize a complex database, multiple software, technology and online resources to provide appropriate disaster assistance in a timely manner.

MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

San Juan Bautista Medical Center

2001 to 2004

Assisted mental health and substance abuse patients of all ages.

    Managed case analysis, made recommendations to interdisciplinary team and followed patient progress.

    Provided depression, suicide prevention, motivation and substance abuse workshops to patients.

    Documented patient care and progress.

    Acquired knowledge of medications and ability to read medical documents.

    Consulted with staff on therapeutic intervention.

    Performed routine monitoring of patients on unit.

    Assessed crisis situations and collaborated on suitable staff intervention.

Social Work assistant, VA hospital

1998 to 2001

Translated therapy modules for group therapy sessions.

    Assisted in group therapy meetings.

    Scheduled individual and group therapy appointments.

    Served as liaison between nursing staff, social worker and patients.

    Utilized Windows Office software like power point for therapy modules presentations.

    1994 - 1998

Education

M.A. in Counseling Psychology

TURABO UNIVERSITY - Gurabo, P.R., US

1991 to 1997

B.A. in Forensics Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO - Ponce, P.R., US

1989 to 2001

School Psychologist Resume

Work Experience

School Psychologist

Orange Unified School District

Orange, CA

August 2005 to July 2011

Responsibilities

    Administered, scored and interpreted standardized and alternative methods of assessment, including cognitive, academic, visual-motor, and adaptive behavior.

    Conducted a Needs Assessment and shared results with relevant parties

    Conducted a functional behavioral assessment

    Developed and monitored a positive behavior support plan.

    Actively participated in Student Study Team meetings and IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings.

Accomplishments

    Conducted individual therapy with children.

    Utilized Alderian, Person-Centered, Behavioral, Reality Therapy and Systemic Approaches and Basic Listening Skills in conducting individual therapy with elementary and middle-school children/clients.

Skills used

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in utilizing various cognitive, academic, visual-motor, and adaptive behavior assessment tools.

Elementary School Teacher

Pasadena Unified School District and Irvine School District, California

August 1996 to July 2005

Responsibilities

    Creating and conducting lesson plans, in accordance with the California State Content and Framework Standards.

    Modified curriculum and implemented accommodations for special education students and other general education students experiencing difficulty meeting grade level standards.

    Conducting assessments of students' work, including monitoring students' work in class and maintaining a portfolio for every student and subject area.

Accomplishments

    Assisted children in learning and retaining California State Content and Framework Standards (for example, teaching kindergarteners and 1st graders how to read, teaching 2nd graders how to regroup when adding or subtracting).

    Obtained a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in order to effectively teach my students.

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling Option: School Psychology in School Psychology

California State University Los Angeles -

Los Angeles, CA

2000 to 2004

School Psychologist

To obtain a position as a school psychologist in a school district where I will be able to utilize my skills and experience in psychological evaluation, case management, and counseling.

Work Experience

School Psychologist

Bloomfield Public Schools

Bloomfield, NJ

August 2012 to Present

Responsibilities

Bloomfield Public Schools, Bloomfield, NJ

School Psychologist

Administered full psychological batteries to PreK-6 students referred for evaluation in two different elementary schools.

Worked with students with a broad range of educational challenges.

Collaborated with parents, teachers, support staff and students to achieve positive outcomes.

Counseled students who were Eligible for Special Education and Related Services, individually and in groups, as indicated in their IEPs.

Case-managed entire classified student population at one elementary school.

Served as consultant on I&RS (intervention and referral service) committee.

School Psychologist

Ross/Woodward Classical Studies Magnet School -

New Haven, CT

October 2009 to June 2010

Similar responsibilities as in Bloomfield, in preK-8 context; responsibilities also included writing Functional Behavior Assessments as needed

School Psychologist

Calvin Leete Elementary School

Guilford, CT

March 2007 to June 2007

Long-term substitute psychologist position

    Administered full psycho-educational batteries to PreK-4 students referred for evaluation.

    Observed students with potentially educationally-disabling conditions in various settings.

    Counseled students in "lunch bunch" groups.

    Worked closely and collaborated with parents, teachers, support staff and students.

    Interpreted findings of behavior checklists (e.g., BASC and BRIEF) for teachers and parents.

School Psychologist

Sampson G. Smith Intermediate and Franklin Middle Schools -

Somerset, NJ

September 2001 to July 2005

Case-managed in-district 7th and 8th grade students eligible for special education and related services (ESERS); wrote Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), conducted annual review and other IEP meetings.

    Administered psychological batteries to students referred to the Child Study Team for initial evaluation as well as to children who were referred for state-mandated triennial evaluations.

    Served as member of Child Study Team, working closely with parents, Regular and Special Education teachers, speech/language specialists, and students.

    Counseled ESERS students individually and in groups as indicated in their IEPs.

School Psychologist

Shull Middle School

Perth Amboy, NJ

September 1999 to June 2001

Similar responsibilities as in Somerset, in 5th-6th grade context.

School Psychologist

Hackensack Middle School

Hackensack, NJ

January 1995 to June 1999

Maternity Leave Replacement

    Similar responsibilities as in Somerset, in 6th-8th grade context.

SKILLS

Spanish

Test Administration (WISC-IV, WIAT-III, Bender II, WJ-III [COG/ACH], WRAML-II, et al.)

IEP writing (IEP Direct, IEP Writer, etc.)

Computer literate; especially proficient with Microsoft working environments

Typing speed: 60 WPM

Education

MS in School Psychology

Long Island University-Westchester

2000

BA in Psychology

Bard College

1993

Certifications

NJ School Psychologist

NY School Psychologist

CT School Psychologist

August 2007 to June 2014

Psychologist

Work Experience

Psychologist

Industrial Health Care

Los Angeles, CA

2006 to Present

Psychological Evaluation

This agency conducts Worker's Compensation evaluations.

Clinical Psychologist

Marriage, Family

Los Alamitos, CA

2001 to Present

Parents, school administration, faculty, staff

Cornelia Connelly High School

Anaheim, CA

1995 to 2001

Psychologist

Cornelia Connelly High School

1998 to 2004

    Psychological services to abused and neglected children and adolescents;

    Supervision of adult treatment teams;

    This agency receives public and private funding.

Psychologist

Individual, Couple and Group Psychotherapy -

Seal Beach, CA

1981 to 2001

The scope of this practice includes individuals, couples, and families; priests, Religious, and laity.

Psychologist

Pacific Resources Psychological Group -

Long Beach, CA

1992 to 1997

    Out-patient psychotherapy and psychological services

    Systematic Training for Effective Parenting

    This agency provides services primarily to patients on Medi-Cal and Medicare, of all ages.

Psychologist

American Psychological Institute -

Anaheim, CA

1990 to 1992

In-patient psychological evaluation

This agency conducted psychological evaluations in mental hospitals.

Chaplain

Kaiser-Permanente Hospice

1980 to 1984

    Pastoral services to dying patients and families

    Grief and bereavement counseling

Counselor for staff

Kaiser-Permanente Hospice -

Norwalk, CA

1978 to 1983

Support Groups and Individual Counseling

In-service Presentations

Priest

Roman Catholic Church

1971 to 1977

Parish ministry

High school teacher

Vocation Director

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

International College - Los Angeles, CA

1981

Masters in Counseling

University of Santa Clara - Santa Clara, CA

1976

Bachelor of Sacred Theology

Pontifical Gregorian University - Roma, Lazio

1970

Bachelor of Philosophy

Pontifical Gregorian University - Roma, Lazio

1967

Skills

Marriage/relationship issues, parenting problems, anxiety, stress, depression, loss and grief, trauma, communication issues, post-traumaic stress, anger management, values clarification