Trained in medical psychology to provide evidence based treatments for various DSM-5 diagnoses and recommendations for WCCHC psychiatrists and psychologists to consider in their psychopharmacological treatments. Responsible for thorough intake and follow-up assessments as well as individual psychotherapy of a wide range; from cliental seeking intensive crisis intervention, to persistently mentally ill (SPMI), to supportive counseling.Transferrable Skills: Knowledge of pharmaceutical side effects, drug-drug interaction and common medical symptoms to best conceptualize etiology of presenting symptoms and decide on most appropriate biopsychosocial treatment plan. Cultural Competence in multi-cultural issues and diverse clientele.

Conducted Suicide Risk Evaluations (SRE) and bi-weekly follow-ups and clinical interviews. Provided group therapy (i.e., Substance Education, Relapse Prevention, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy [DBT]), and individual therapy. Collaborated with OCCC Mental Health Treatment Team for case conferencing, consultation, and treatment planning. Updated client progress daily in SOAP formatting. Transferrable Skills: Creativity in order to tailor therapeutic interventions in restrictive environments (i.e., forensic); Experience with crisis intervention and working with clients in pre-contemplative and contemplative stages of change (Prochaska & DiClemente, 1992). Cultural Competence in multi-cultural issues and diverse clientele.

Certified under Child Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD). Assist with the aim to assist in the behavioral and mental enrichment for children with behavioral and/or developmental disorders.

Conducted clinical interviews, intake interviews. Administered cognitive, objective, personality, and forensic assessment tools to adult male inmates. Completed written diagnostic reports and provided consultation of diagnostic test results to patient and Mental Health Treatment team. Provided individual therapy and recorded timely progress notes in SOAP formatting.Transferrable Skills: Ability to conduct assessments utilized in forensic settings (e.g., HCR-20). Experience with suicide risk screens and intake interviews, Knowledge in common differential diagnosis and rule outs of thought disorders, mood disorders, substance abuse, and recognition of malingering

Provided 873 total hours on-site. Provided intake interviews, individual therapy, adaptive behavior assessment (i.e., Vineland II), literature review and evidence based research.

Promoted multi-cultural diversity and awareness of the Native Hawaiian culture through dance (‘auana, kahiko, tahitian), song, chants, and provision of history.

Supervised children, assisted teachers in activities, and incorporated play therapy techniques and activities

Under the direction of Kumu Hula Pearl Momi Uratani. Built rapport with fellow hula sisters and facilitated cohesion of the halau. Assisted in learning of song and dance of a diverse population of females from ages three to seventy years.