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United States

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Johnson City, Tn

Primary Care-Mental Health Integrationo Provide brief triage assessments of veterans o Provide brief problem-focused therapy to veteranso Participate in Shared Medical Appointments with veterans

Johnson City, Tennessee Area

Population: Rural veterans and their families. Common diagnoses include Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder.General Responsibilities:• Conduct individual therapy sessions • Conduct couples and family sessions • Conduct group therapy sessions • Administer, score, and interpret psychological assessments • Administer, score, and interpret neuropsychological assessments • Provide referrals for further support as needed• Attend weekly didactic training seminarsMajor Rotations: • Psychosocial Rehabilitation Treatment Programo Provide group therapy to inpatient veteranso Provide individual therapy to veterans dealing with chronic mental health issues o Participate in an interdisciplinary team of social workers, psychiatrists, and peer support counselorso Conduct neuropsychological assessments o Conduct weekly screenings with applicants to the inpatient treatment program• Primary Care-Mental Health Integrationo Provide brief triage assessments of veterans o Provide brief problem-focused therapy to veteranso Participate in Shared Medical Appointments with veterans• Consultation and Liaisono Conduct intake evaluations of all veterans admitted to Hospice programo Provide supportive therapy to veterans and families involved in Hospice programo Provide supportive group therapy to family members of oncology patientso Conduct presurgical and pretransplant mental health evaluationso Make referrals to medical providers, chaplains, and social workersMinor Rotations: • Compensation and Pensiono Conduct thorough chart review of veterans’ health records o Conduct clinical interview and administer psychological testing o Write report weekly on behalf of veterans seeking disability benefits• Couples and Family Therapyo Provide Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy to veterans and their partners. o Participate in a case conference once per week with other couples therapists

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Administer, score, and interpret assessments including the WAIS-IV, WMS-IV, D-KEFS, CVLT, WCST, COWAT, Stroop, MoCA, JLO, MMPI-RF, PAI, BAI, BDI, and others• Write integrative reports weekly that help patients understand their performance on various assessments, as well as any diagnoses and recommendations. These reports are used in feedback sessions for the attending neuropsychologist to review with patients. They are also viewed by providers to assist in treatment of neurological conditions and other related conditions. • Conduct thorough chart reviews and develop batteries that are individually tailored, including a clinical interview, as well as cognitive functioning, neuropsychological, and personality instruments• Attend weekly didactic trainings and develop advanced knowledge of neuropathology, neuropsychological measures, integrative care and health psychology, and cross-cultural considerations of various tests

Greater Los Angeles Area

Redlands, California

• Conducted individual talk therapy sessions with university students• Administered psychological assessments such as MCMI, BDI, BAI• Provided referrals for further support as needed, including academic accommodations and psychiatric consultations• Attended weekly didactic training seminars addressing various diversity issues with a special emphasis on LGBTQ+ identity, as well as various treatment modalities and interventions including ACT, Grief Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness

Doctorate Of Psychology, English Language And Literature, General

Bachelors Of Arts, Honors English, Rhetoric And Writing

Activities and Societies: Student Alumni Associates (Secretary), Honors Council (Sophomore Representative), Small Group Leader (CRU).