Linda Deters Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Conduct court-ordered or voluntary psychological and parenting evaluations to provide a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s mental health needs and to develop treatment recommendations
• Provide formal consultation on diagnostic considerations and treatment recommendations to Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Out-of-Home Placement Teams
• Supervise and train entry-level clinical psychologists and graduate students

Coon Rapids, MN

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and utilize various evidence-based treatment modalities when providing trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, and young adults
• Complete culturally sensitive psychological evaluations; write comprehensive reports clearly summarizing results in patient-friendly language
• Collaborate with patient and family to develop behaviorally focused, outcomes-based treatment plans that address mental health, functional impairment, and co-occurring addictive or medical issues

Northwest Journey - River Falls, WI

• Counseled teens during individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions
• Conducted initial diagnostic assessments to determine client appropriateness for day treatment services according to program and certification guidelines
• Provided clinical supervision and led a team of Mental Health Professionals (group leader, case manager, program coordinator, and interns)
• Designed and implemented a site-wide method of measuring and tracking client progress
• Developed monthly trainings and presented on various mental health topics

Hastings, MN

• Provided family-centered, strength-based support to women and children who had experienced domestic abuse
• Completed family, child, and youth intake assessments in a timely manner
• Developed an evidenced-based practice curriculum and facilitated a weekly educational support group for children and youth
• Monitored a 24-hour crisis line: responded to crisis calls and referred to alternative resources as appropriate
• Supervised volunteers and interns and provided direction as necessary
• Provided community education on a variety of topics (e.g. domestic violence, healthy relationships)

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Utilized play-based, non-standardized, and standardized means of assessment to complete psychological evaluations for children and adolescents with mental health issues or developmental disorders
• Wrote reports clearly summarizing evaluation findings and recommendations
• Provided individual and group therapy to children and adolescents
• Offerred parent guidance for parents of children with special needs
• Observed and assisted with Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Golden Valley, MN

• Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery is a children’s shelter providing 72 hours of child care per visit to children placed by a parent in crisis
• Conducted intake assessments regarding children’s specific needs
• Led shift and supervised employees during absence of primary supervisor
• Provided primary care in a residential setting for children three hours old through age six
• Used positive feedback to increase confidence and help children feel worthwhile and important
• Facilitated adult and peer interaction through developmentally appropriate creative play

• Participated in a day treatment team to provide group therapy for children ages four to five who had experienced trauma
• Completed diagnostic assessments as part of an assessment team
• Produced clear and comprehensive diagnostic reports
• Developed and implement treatment plans
• Provided individual therapy for children and adolescents

Apple Valley, MN

• Assessed middle school students with identified or possible special education needs
• Quickly developed rapport to provide a comfortable assessment environment
• Interviewed students, reviewed records, observed classroom behavior
• Wrote reports summarizing assessment findings
• Worked with assessment and educational planning team of teachers, parents, students, and school psychologist

• Assisted head of Clinical Psychology Department with various projects as they arose, such as organizing application information from prospective professors
• Interviewed prospective professors as part of a student panel
• Participated in a student interview panel and answered questions from prospective students
• Assisted with American Psychological Association re-accreditation and site visit by compiling necessary data and preparing charts, graphs, and reports
• Assisted Direction of Training with updating and organizing information regarding current and potential practicum sites

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Worked 1:1 with elementary-aged children diagnosed with developmental disabilities (mostly on the autism spectrum)
• Utilized behavioral management techniques and nonviolent crisis intervention techniques to deescalate children
• Created a developmentally appropriate student learning environment for students in an integrated (typical and delayed children) classroom
• Created a positive, friendly, and safe learning atmosphere

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Taught social and emotional regulation skills to preschool-aged children in a day treatment setting
• Helped children understand feelings and actions by putting feelings/behaviors into words
• Facilitated peer interaction through creative play
• Counseled children on finding compromises during conflict
• Helped children feel worthwhile and important by providing positive feedback and unconditional positive regard

Psy.D., Clinical Psychology

Child & Family Concentration; Trauma Concentration

M.A., Clinical Psychology

B.A., Psychology, Business Administration/Management