Psychology
Resume examples

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.

Promoted academic achievement and lifelong success for high school students by facilitating behavioral, emotional, and social-related support. Completed multi-factored initial and re-evaluation on-site psychological services in compliance with county and state regulations within a designated time frame.

• Served as an instructional intervention specialist at the school, planning and conducting group intervention education.
• Reviewed and revised behavioral and intervention plans, updated score reporting discrepancies, and trained staff on updated activities.
• Delivered short and long-term crisis counseling for individuals and groups, and made referrals for additional support services.
• Assisted school administrators in establishing and implementing behavior and intervention programs to encourage and support positivity.
• Developed, organized, and implemented prevention education activities designed to provide students with information to cultivate healthy and happy lives.