Katie Springfield, Psy.D. Email and Phone Number

• Perform psychological assessments of adults in a university counseling center.• Conduct diagnostic interviews and mental status examinations.• Administer, score, and interpret various cognitive, achievement, and objective and projective personality assessments.• Write integrative psychological reports that addressed cognitive, intellectual and socioemotional functioning.• Provided diagnostic impressions and recommendations• Identify the cognitive strengths and weakness of the referred student and provide various strategies to optimize learning experience.• Provide weekly individual therapy to 10-15 adults in a university counseling center setting. • Conduct crisis intervention on an as needed basis including suicide intervention.• Develop curricula for and facilitate psychoeducational groups on topics including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, substance abuse, and interpersonal conflict.• Develop and implement workshops, presentations, outreach and primary prevention programs on topics of diversity, mental wellness, self-care, mental illness, substance abuse recovery, time management, suicide prevention, conflict management, mental illness awareness, and domestic violence for the general student population.

•Responsibilities include conducting academic research, mentorship, and providing support to the faculty of the Department of Leadership and Public Policy within in an academic setting.•Gained a greater understanding of the skills necessary to function competently while working within an academic setting

• Provided weekly individual therapy to 15 adults in a university counseling center setting. • Conducted crisis intervention on an as needed basis including suicide intervention.• Developed curricula for and facilitate psychoeducational groups on topics including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, substance abuse, and interpersonal conflict for the general student population.• Researched, created, and facilitated workshops, presentations, and outreach programs on topics of diversity, mental wellness, self-care, mental illness and substance abuse recovery, time management, suicide prevention, conflict management, mental illness awareness, domestic violence, •Recorded progress notes after meeting with each client and update treatment plan and goals as needed.

• Prepared coursework, lessons, and develop teaching strategies to engage 25-35 students in an interactive learning process.• Conducted 3 one-hour weekly sessions to students about psychopathology, and the DSM 5• Assessed student progress and provide guidance and assistance in comprehension of course material• Coordinated with the Department Chair to ensure curriculum and course material meet university guidelines

• Performed psychological evaluations of adolescent male offenders in a juvenile detention facility • Conducted diagnostic interviews and mental status examinations.• Administered, scored, and interpreted various cognitive, achievement, and objective and projective personality assessments.• Wrote integrative psychological reports that addressed cognitive, intellectual and socioemotional functioning.• Provided diagnostic impressions and recommendations.• Administered the Massachusetts Youth Screening Inventory (MAYSI-2), a brief health screening, and assessed for risk of self-harm.• Participated in the Mental Health Clinic’s daily status meetings.• Conducted presentations on special topics relating to assessment tools, DSM-5, and theoretical conceptualizations of criminal behavior.

•Conduct intake interviews, create theoretically oriented conceptualizations, and manage client transition into the mental health program•Establish and maintain positive relationships with referral sources•Provide informational presentations about the services provided at Sertoma Centre to possible referral sources•Compile and complete all paperwork for billing in accordance with Rule 132 regulations•Communicate with all mental health staff about incoming clients during team meetings

•Provided services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness who are classified as low socio-economic status.•Managed a caseload of 6 individuals while running 3-4 psychosocial rehabilitation groups.•Worked with individuals who had been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, autism, borderline personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.•Conducted mental health intake interviews and individual therapy, facilitating psychosocial rehabilitation group therapy, and case management.•Developed and gained clinical skills necessary to provide effective therapeutic intervention.•Acquired a thorough understanding of state policies regarding mental health counseling and financial reimbursement.

•Responsibilities included scheduling appointments for outpatient testing, collecting demographic and insurance information, and receiving pre-certification for insurance coverage. •Gained an understating of insurance qualifications and requirements.•Acquired time management skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a productive and professional manner.