Psychologist
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Offered full-service case management services, which included creating treatment plans and putting clients and families in touch with the right specialists. Supported young children by running specialized after-school activities and used rigorous testing procedures to assess their emotional and behavioral needs.

• Designed special programs to guide adult participants affected by family violence, low self-esteem, mental crisis, and unstable relationships.
• Helped young patients develop skills to prevent relapse after treatments and followed up with their families to ensure a steady mental recovery.
• Mentored a group of 10 practicum students on ethical rehabilitation practices and counseling techniques while leading educational and therapy groups for patients affected by brain injury.
• Provided mental evaluations to 75 foster children and analyzed the impact of living within foster care facilities. Educated foster parents on how to support a child's growth as well as how to handle attachment and separation.
• Drafted written reports for 25 patients every week, summarizing symptomatology, diagnoses, and treatment modalities.

Integral member of a small professional team responsible for growing the company from 200 to over 2K cases on a permanent basis for a psychological corporation created to serve the community specializing in the prevention and treatment of violence.

• Served as the primary therapist; personally, handled over 500 clients annually.
• Monitored client progress in therapy, addressed concerns, discussed goals, and wrote progress reports for courts, probation officers, and county workers.
• Conducted psychological/forensic evaluations for Immigration Attorneys’ clients who were applying for U-Visas and other immigration programs.
• Facilitated groups in conjoint children/family therapy, domestic violence, anger management, sex offender treatment, and parent training.
• Established and maintained relationships with external agencies; facilitated referrals and ongoing services and support to families.
• Consulted with the prospective patient's family members to determine the person's physical, cognitive or emotional needs.
• Gifted in client assessment/evaluation and development/implementation of effective treatment plans.

Applied therapeutic communication methods with five patients every day to establish rapport and facilitate informal conversations. Cultivated knowledge about mental health best practices by attending professional workshops and conferences regularly.

• Aided senior psychologists in conducting neuropsychological evaluations on children and adolescents through diagnostic assessments and personality tests. Redirected each patient to local mental health providers based on test outcomes.
• Gathered patients for weekly group sessions where they were assisted in developing fresh coping mechanisms for life stressors and problems associated with their conditions.
• Referred patients to psychiatrists and other specialized physicians as needed, and counseled family members on how to deal with their loved one's mental challenges.
• Managed a caseload of 20-25 psychotherapy patients, developing goal-oriented educational activities and improving clients' level of functioning.
• Provided individual consultations discussing patients' mental disorders through tests, observation, surveys, and interviews.

Developed treatment plans after conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations. Worked together with senior specialists to improve the effectiveness and quality of each treatment while keeping an eye on patients' progress. Organized regular individual and group treatment sessions with the assistance of expert psychologists.

• Oversaw a 15-bed residential rehabilitation program helping homeless women find a new purpose in their lives. Monitored the hotline for incoming patients, managed client records, and helped admitted personnel in case of emergency.
• Evaluated clients' medical and physical condition as a result of substance abuse, discovered the root causes of their disorders, and discussed suitable care solutions and recovery programs.
• Maintained a patient satisfaction rate of 96% by providing individual and family psychotherapy to patients of various ages and behavioral disorders.
• Evaluated 45 patients residing at a Behavioral Health clinic, clarifying their diagnosis, planning treatments, and assisting with follow-up care.
• Conducted comprehensive neurological evaluations before and coordinated with teams of experts to execute short-term and long-term treatment plans based on patients' needs.