Clinical Psychologist & Supervisor - Adult Team - Kaiser Permanente - San Rafael
(2019-08)
- Orchestrated the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of clinical treatment programs for Health Plan members diagnosed with acute and chronic mental illnesses.
- Delivered outpatient psychotherapy to adult individuals (18 to 99+ years old) and treatment groups for a wide spectrum of clinical presentations and diagnoses, utilizing modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), brief psychodynamic therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), experiential therapies, and problem-solving/supportive therapies.
- Provided primary and secondary individual supervision for APA-accredited post-doctoral and practicum clinical trainees within Kaiser Adult Psychiatry.
- Executed on-call day crisis evaluations and interventions, including emergency department assessments and 5150 administration, in close collaboration with ED staff, physicians, and on-call psychiatrists, while also managing triage services for Health Plan members seeking mental health care.
Clinical Psychology Fellow - San Francisco VA Health Care System - San Francisco
(2018-09 - 2019-07)
- Provided triage and delivered behavioral and mental health therapies within integrated care clinics, including the HIV/Liver Disease Clinic, Women's Clinic, Primary Care Clinic, and Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).
- Collaborated effectively within Patient-Aligned Care Teams of healthcare professionals to deliver multidisciplinary care in fast-paced primary care settings.
- Managed, tracked, and executed triage decisions for appropriate levels of service, encompassing specialty mental health, primary-care mental health, and other specialized services.
Pre-Doctoral Intern - VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System - Reno
(2017-01 - 2018-12)
- Conducted comprehensive intakes, administered assessment batteries for ADHD and personality functioning, and delivered evidence-based psychotherapies to patients referred to the Mental Health Clinic presenting with diverse issues including mood disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, and complicated bereavement.
- Delivered triage and behavioral health interventions in PCMHI, offering behavioral strategies to patients experiencing a wide range of mental health and behavioral health challenges.
- Performed forensic evaluations for veterans undergoing the disability benefits application process with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).
- Responded to urgent consultation requests from inpatient Medicine, Surgery, ICU, and Community Living Center units.
- Executed brief neuropsychological screening evaluations, utilized interview and questionnaire data to assess psychiatric symptoms, and generated reports detailing findings to aid physicians, nurses, and other treatment team members in planning patient discharge and ongoing outpatient care.
Senior Director of Operations - BDA SPORTS MANAGEMENT - Redondo Beach
(2006-01 - 2012-12)
- Directed the day-to-day operations of the second-largest professional basketball agency within the National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as in Europe and Asia. Contributed to marketing initiatives and strategic planning for international operations. Supervised and managed departmental staff. Served as the primary liaison for compensation matters pertaining to the company and its clients.
- Provided strategic guidance and direction on business processes, growth opportunities, client retention, and service enhancement. Oversaw correspondence and communications with domestic and international clubs across over 12 countries, 6 internal offices, the general marketplace, and other relevant constituencies.
Supply Chain MBA Intern - COSTCO WHOLESALE - Issaquah
(2005-01 - 2005-12)
- Contributed to Costco's supply chain unit at the company's headquarters. Engineered systems and procedures to meticulously analyze Costco's global import costs.
- Collaborated with U.S. customs compliance and internal buying departments to establish Net Land Cost aligned with the company's low-cost strategy.
Program Manager - UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BUSINESS SCHOOL - Seattle
(2001-01 - 2004-12)
- Managed two graduate executive MBA education programs, generating a combined annual revenue of $5.5 million.
- Functioned as a key member of the initial start-up strategic planning team, establishing the program's' logistical processes, marketing and recruitment strategies, and faculty/student service guidelines.