Psychology
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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.

Conducted pre-referral consultation, interventions, and psycho-educational assessments for students with suspected and documented disabilities. Screened at-risk children, prescribed therapies, monitored their progress, and consulted with teachers and parents to enhance instructional strategies.

• Provided counseling and clinical services to students aged 5 to 12, and assisted with educational planning, programming, and home management.
• Consulted with students, parents, and other personnel individually and in groups on matters related to the education and mental health of patients.
• Designed and implemented “The Achievers Program” which focused on developing motivation, resilience, resourcefulness, and goal-setting skills.
• Developed and facilitated a large group program for children transitioning from elementary school to middle school.
• Addressed aggression, anger management, and self-esteem issues to at-risk middle school students from low socio-economic communities.

Demonstrated extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric orders. Observed behaviors, reviewed medical histories and related documents, selected and administered psychological tests, and developed treatment plans by determining the nature of various disorders.

• Assessed and appropriately handled potentially dangerous situations, defusing stressful scenarios, and liaising with physicians, patients, and family members.
• Treated patients by using psychotherapeutic medications and methods, and discussed progress with patients.
• Designed assessment and peer-review tools, sourced and scrutinized best business practices utilized in other facilities to enhance internal applications.
• Served on multidisciplinary teams with other mental health specialists, focus groups, and patient and family groups to determine the effectiveness of treatment methods.
• Identified critical needs and provided a full range of support, employing a highly empathetic approach and quickly building rapport with patients.

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.