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Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Maintain licensure as a Licensed Psychological Associate and receive supervision as needed and required by state guidelines. Maintain cultural competence and competence to support individuals and families who have experienced TBI and trauma, from a variety of backgrounds. Work in conjunction with entire clinical team across disciplines to provide quality services, coordinate with internal and external case managers as well as guardians and/or family members to address concerns, and provide external referrals when needed. Provide periodic updates to programming/treatment provided in team meetings every 6-12 months, or on emergent bases. Provide counseling and behavior support services for both outpatient and residential adult participants who have traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other mental health needs. Provide in-person and telehealth services for participants, including sessions that occurring in community settings. Implement counseling techniques included (but not limited to) cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, acceptance, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused, family systems, behavioral activation, and expressive art. Formulate treatment plans that are person-centered and individualized to meet the emotional, social, and functional needs of the participant. Provide crisis management and safety planning related to suicidality/self-harm, impulsive or risky behaviors, or other situations that are potentially harmful or unsafe for the participant.

Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Provide applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapeutic services for a caseload of child clients in clinic, school, community, and home settings under direct supervision. Maintain private and confidential files in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Use technological interfaces for scheduling, billing, file keeping, and correspondence purposes. Read and implement behavior plans and therapeutic programming for individual clients. Collect and graph behavioral data, read behavioral data, and discuss client data with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Maintain correspondence with clinic supervisors and BCBAs about client progress. Maintain registered behavior technician (RBT) certification, first aid, and CPR certification. Attend yearly meetings about client and employee safety, HIPAA compliance, and additional meetings about clinic practice.

Murray, Kentucky, United States

This employment was part of a program requirement for a masters of science in clinical psychology at Murray State University. Provide assessment and therapeutic services for a caseload of child and adult clients. Maintain private and confidential files in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Schedule appointments and maintain phone contact with clients. Write referrals for clients seeking other services or community resources. Provide walk-in crisis management. Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations for a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders (including intellectual disability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and specific learning disorder) and emotional disorders. Write psychological reports and provide feedback to clients about the results of psychological assessments or evaluations. Attend weekly supervision directly with a licensed Clinical Psychologist, weekly with a supervision group consisting of 2 other clinicians and a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and weekly conference with entire clinician team and supervising Psychologists. Direct experience with APA-approved therapeutic treatments including: cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness and acceptance therapy, prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD, and behavioral activation.

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical Psychology, 3.60

Activities and Societies: Experience with continuing education events ; Attended special seminars for LGBTQA+ informed care, culturally.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, 3.13

Activities and Societies: Deans List recipient, 2016 ; Research project conducted in 2016 and presented in 2017 at the Southeastern.