Anna Iversen, Ms Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Provide regular training to medical center staff and to the greater university campus on complex clinical topics. Works cross-collaboratively with medical doctors, nurses, medical assistants and individuals from other diverse clinical training backgrounds. Participation in search committees to screen and conduct interviews for new and open positions. Updated job descriptions to better reflect current integrated health care models to inform recruitment process. Participation in updating content of a three part workshop for adult learners integrating research supported skill development.As a member of the Staff Development Committee, planned team building activities and events throughout the year to improve department climate and morale. Implemented annual Staff acknowledgements that highlighted learning and challenges to cultivate intrinsic motivation and growth mindset. Provides evaluation, diagnosis, education, counseling and case management with individuals presenting with a broad spectrum of psychological concerns.

Providing consultation for NextGen educational spaces to promote safe and inclusive classroom design.Speaking EventsEDSPACES, 2019 Milwaukee, WICoalition for Adequate School Housing Annual Conference 2019, Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, CALearningSCAPES International Conference 2018 Association for Learning EnvironmentsPalmer House, Chicago, IL California STEAM Symposium 2017 Mascone Center, San Francisco, CA

Supervised 50 staff members and 3 departments that provided 24 hour medical and mental health care and rehabilitative services to patients with severe and persistent mental illness.Ensured all staff received 52 hours of annual in-services in 14 regulated categories. Updated training materials using adult learning principles to reflect current research and industry standards tailored to meet the needs of varying educational levels and professional backgrounds. Developed, implemented and evaluated program changes to reflect principles of trauma informed care resulting in increased facility safety, improved therapeutic outcomes, staff satisfaction and performance. Wrote a Request for Proposal that was directly responsible for the acquisition of our largest contract. Absorbed the position of Clinical Director, enabling the company to dissolve that position and redistribute resources.

Facilitated cross-functional Team meetings, physician meetings, Family meetings and staff meetings.Maintained collaborative working relationships with representatives from 16 different counties and the VA. Implemented programing and translation services to our facility.Organized and facilitated events and access for client’s religious and cultural practices, participation, prayer and food.Policies and procedures development for improvements/management of registration and rehabilitation services for our clients that are sex offender registrants. Coordinated with the sheriff’s department to manage the routine renewal and change of address updates for clients that are sex offender registrants.

Assured physical plant, services, staff training hours, policy and procedures were in compliance. Provided direct supervision and evaluation to 30 employees. Taught client-centered approachs to services, outreach, advocacy and training on health conditions and medical equipment. Trainings included client centered approaches to the aging process and physical limitations and psychosocial needs of the elderly, assisted self-administration of medication and support with medical devices.

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical Psychology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology