Psychology Associate Senior resume example with 7+ years of experience
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Summary
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE To utilize my knowledge and developing skills in the field of psychology within a goal-oriented agency, with future advancement opportunities.
Skills
Understands confidentiality
Data confidentiality
Maintaining confidentiality
Professional development
Highly professional
Professional communication
Experience
Psychology Associate Senior, 07/2018 - Current VA DOC: Green Rock Correctional Center – City, STATE,
Supervisory Duties: Involvement in the development, implementation and monitoring of mental health services, policies and programs at the facility; Creating the on-call rotation schedule for Mental Health coverage at the facility; Consulting with various DOC employees on an assortment of topics; Manage several databases to maintain accurate records (Master, PREA, At-Risk, Annual Review, Sex Offender, Request Log, Code Revisions, Suicide Precautions, Transgender, and Weekly Rounds); Update EWPs for psychology staff; Complete probationary, interim, and annual Performance Evaluations of staff; Complete Initial Program Descriptions for suggested programs; Complete Annual Program Evaluations of all approved mental health programs; Request and participate in Working Dialogues, as needed; Provide on-going supervision to staff; Manage the Shared Allied Management (SAM) pod and head the SAM Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT); Recommend and facilitate transition of offenders requiring transfers to specialty pods; Manage Individualized Rehabilitation Plans for the sex offender population; and Complete facility inspections and make recommendations for safety and security.
Special Assignments: Provide Mental Health First Aid training at the Academy for Staff Development (Nationally Certified Mental Health First Aid trainer); Facilitate Learning Teams as a Subject Matter Specialist; Training new Subject Matter Specialists in the SMS 101 training as a Lead Trainer; Member of the VA DOC Critical Incident Negotiation Team (CINT); and Chosen to assist in developing a section of training for current CINT members.
Other Duties: Providing mental health services to offenders: crisis intervention, screening, psychological assessments and evaluations, psychoeducational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and release planning; Screening, tracking and monitoring offenders with mental health needs; Providing DOC in-service mental health training & New Employee Orientation mental health training; Providing mental health trainings for new correctional officers at the Academy for Staff Development; Providing Corrections-Crisis Intervention Training at the Academy for Staff Development; Completing rotations as the on-call Mental Health staff; Participating in various committees (Program Space, Animal Assisted Activities, Evidence-Based Practices, Dress Code Development, etc.); Interview and provide therapeutic intervention to offenders after PREA allegations; Review offenders with high-risk PREA designations yearly; Contribute to the disability application process for offenders within six months of release; Facilitate the Sex Offender Awareness Program (SOAP); Manage offenders’ psychiatric appointments; Provide pertinent information to facilities when a Mental Health offender transfers; Participate in the Restrictive Housing Unit Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings; Provide consultation and mental health services to offenders housed in the Shared Allied Management SAM pod; and Train new staff on the duties of a Psychology Associate I.
Psychology Associate I, 04/2015 - 07/2018 VA DOC: Green Rock Correctional Center – City, STATE,
Provide mental health services to offenders: crisis intervention, screening, psychological assessments and evaluations, psychoeducational services, individual and group therapy, treatment planning, and release planning; Involvement in the development, implementation and monitoring of mental health services, policies and programs at the facility; Provide mental health training for current & new DOC employees & Mental Health First Aid at Academy for Staff Development; Complete rotations as the on-call QMHP; Volunteer and participate in various committees (Program Space, Animal Assisted Activities, Evidence-Based Practices, etc.); and Facilitate Learning Teams as a Subject Matter Specialist & consult with various DOC employees.
Psychology Associate/Acting Special Needs Team Lead, 08/2013 - 04/2015 WA DSHS: Special Commitment Center – City, STATE,
Facilitate Sex Offender Treatment and specialty groups & provide testimony in depositions and court proceedings; Compomplete New Admission Profiles & Law Enforcement Notification reports & present to End of Sentence Review Committee; Participate on the Secure Assessment Team (complete crisis plans to lessen the use of the Intensive Management Unit); Participate on several Strategic Planning Committees; Provide Mental Health First Aid training to current and new employees of SCC & attend professional development meetings; Provide case management to & manage a caseload of intellectually disabled and/or severely mentally ill sex offenders; Complete various documentation (treatment plans, progress notes, current conditions, group notes, etc.); Present case presentations to the Senior Clinical Team & participate in the mentor program to cross-train SCC employees; and Act as the Interim Special Needs Team Lead (3 months): Held 1 hour supervision meetings, per week, with supervisee; Participated in team supervision with other team leads, assistant clinical director, and clinical director.
Education and Training
Doctor of Psychology: Criminology And Justice Studies Specialization, Expected in - Ashford University - San Diego, CA, GPA:
GPA: 3.83
Master of Arts: Forensic Psychology, Expected in 04/2010 - California Baptist University - Riverside, CA, GPA:
GPA: 3.96
Bachelor of Science: Psychology & History (double Major), Expected in 08/2008 - Eastern Mennonite University - Harrisonburg, VA, GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2004 - Spotswood High School - Penn Laird, VA, GPA:
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School Attended
Ashford University
California Baptist University
Eastern Mennonite University
Spotswood High School
Job Titles Held:
Psychology Associate Senior
Psychology Associate I
Psychology Associate/Acting Special Needs Team Lead