Co-Owner & Licensed Clinical Psychologist - NW Intrinsic Psychotherapy - Beaverton, Oregon
(2023-12)
- Provide in-person and telehealth-based individual therapy for a wide range of psychological concerns, including individuals presenting with moderate to high levels of homicidal, suicidal, and self-injurious behavior risk
- Utilize data from measure to inform treatment: Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, PTSD Checklist-5, ASRS v1, and other measures as appropriate
- Maintain charts and other clinical documentation
- Coordinate care with group therapy, PHP, IOP, and hospitalization as appropriate
- Consult and collaborate with other providers as needed
- Apply for and maintain compliance with insurance contracts
- Create and implement outreach activities and develop relationships with other community providers (e.g., referral networks)
- Manage clinic finances, reimbursement payments and supervise billing staff
- Maintain clinic website and advertising needs
Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Healing Haven - Beaverton, Oregon
(2020-10 - 2024-10)
- Provided in-person and telehealth-based individual therapy for a wide range of psychological concerns, including individuals presenting with moderate to high levels of homicidal, suicidal, and self-injurious behavior risk
- Coordinated care with group therapy, PHP, IOP, and hospitalization as appropriate
- Engaged collaboratively and consulted with other providers within clinic
- Worked with insurance staff to support funded care for clients
- Maintained charts and other clinical documentation
Clinical Supervisor & Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Columbia Community Mental Health - Collaborative Care Team (CCT) - St. Helens, Oregon
(2020-08 - 2020-10)
- Provided individual therapy for individuals who experience severe and persistent mental illness
- Provided case management as needed for CCT clients
- Provided weekly individual supervision for each member of the Collaborative Care Team (i.e., 2-care coordinators, 1-counselor)
- Provided consultations to staff regarding treatment concerns (e.g., diagnoses)
- Developed operating procedures for the CCT, as approved by the Director of Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
- Worked collaboratively with other providers within CCMH and community providers as appropriate
Full-time Post-Doctoral Residency - University of Portland – Health & Counseling Center - Portland, Oregon
(2019-08 - 2020-08)
Supervisors: Eliot Altschul & PhD; Carol Dell'Oliver, PhD
- Provided short-term, individual counseling and case management to individuals 17 and older (in person and telehealth sessions)
- Provided weekly individual supervision for a doctoral-level practicum student
- Conducted consultations with practicum and faculty
- Aided Clinic Director with medical leave documentation (e.g., SPMI)
- Assisted with practicum and faculty interviews
- Engaged in weekly group supervision (i.e., licensed and unlicensed staff) and individual supervision with licensed psychologist
- Worked collaboratively with medical personnel to assist clients with medication management concerns
- Coordinated care with community providers
- Provided same-day crisis services
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation
- Assisted with COVID-19 procedures and protocols
- Created training materials for faculty and practicum students
Full Time APA-Accredited Doctoral Internship - University of Idaho – Counseling & Testing Center - Moscow, Idaho
(2018-08 - 2019-08)
Supervisors: Sharon Fritz, PhD; Martha Kitzrow, PhD; Nhu Mai, PhD
- Provided individual and couples counseling to individuals 18 and older with varied presenting concerns within a brief, integrated treatment framework
- Provided crisis intervention and urgent care services to clients in immediate need
- Created a "crisis-focused" track
- Served on the Suicide Behavioral Assessment Team (SBAT) and assessed risk in SBAT appointments via in-person interviews and screening tools (BSS, BHS, BDI-II, CCAPS)
- Co-initiated use of BSS for crisis appointments
- Co-evaluated and updated SBAT appointments (e.g., introduced standardization for appointments)
- Co-facilitated a process group with licensed supervisor
- Provided medical withdrawal documentation (e.g., SPMI, suicidality, trauma)
- Provided weekly individual supervision for an advanced doctoral practicum student (i.e., chart review, video review, case consultation)
- Served on the Clinical Services Committee
- Worked alongside faculty to address areas of clinical concern (e.g., documentation procedures, evaluation of crisis protocols)
- Served on the Groups Committee
- Developed a referral procedure for counseling center staff
- Engaged student population in outreach events (e.g., alcohol, marijuana, and mood screenings)
- Provided psychoeducational workshops for students mandated for alcohol and drug violations
- Co-created an interactive workshop for the 2019 Women's Leadership Conference
- Provided consultation services by serving as CTC liaison to LGBTQA Center
- Collaborated with LGBTQA staff to create psychoeducational events and materials to meet student needs
- Created presentations and materials based on student needs (e.g., "How to Go Home" to help develop coping skills and strategies for the winter break)
- Attended weekly LGBTQA events to support students
- Assessed for medication need and referred to psychiatric nurse practitioner and consulted regularly
- Conducted psychological testing for a diverse client population 18 years and older via the following measures and assessments: Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms, Beck Depression Inventory-II, Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation, Beck Hopelessness Scale, Cannabis Use Disorder Identification test, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-II, Personality Assessment Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Alcohol Use Disorder Identification test, additional measures used upon pr
Clinical Field Work - Quest Center for Integrative Health - Portland, Oregon
(2017-08 - 2018-07)
Supervisor: Lusijah Marx, RN, PMHNP, PsyD
- Provided mental health services to individuals experiencing mild to severe mood disorders
- Collaborated weekly with physicians, registered nurses, and other health professionals in diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders
- Assisted in interprofessional case consults regarding substance use
- Worked interprofessionally with different mental health and physical health providers
Therapy & Assessment Part-Time Clinical Field Work - Health & Wellness Medical Clinic - JobCorps Center – Tongue Point - Astoria, Oregon
(2016-08 - 2017-08)
Supervisor: Rosemary Berdine, Psy.D.
- Conducted compressive intake interviews and created corresponding treatment plans
- Provided individual therapy to individuals 17 years and older
- Provided diagnostic feedback
- Collaborated weekly with physicians, registered nurses, and other health professionals in diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders
- Integrated assessment results into written reports
- Administered ADHD assessment battery: Jasper-Goldberg Adult ADD, Copeland Symptom Checklist for Attention Screening Examination-v5, Deficit Disorders - Adult Version, Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder, Conner's 3 ADHD Index, Teacher Report Scales- Self Report (adult), Mood Disorder Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Additional measures based upon presentation
Practicum II - Counseling Department - Clackamas Community College - Oregon City, Oregon
(2016-09 - 2017-07)
Supervisor: Stephanie Schaefer, Psy.D., CADC I
- Created materials for outreach events and guest lectures for specific courses
- Created and presented material for staff trainings
- Led weekly SMART Recovery Meetings
- Led weekly Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group Meetings
- Conducted comprehensive intake interviews for individuals 17 years and older seeking mental health services
- Provided individual therapy to individuals 17 years and older
- Administered assessment measures based upon client presentation: Beck Hopelessness Scale, Beck Depression Inventory-II, & Beck Anxiety Inventory
Practicum I - Pacific Psychology & Comprehensive Clinic
(2015-08 - 2016-06)
Supervisors: James Lane, Ph.D. (Individual Therapy) & Irina Gelmen, Psy.D. (Group Therapy)
- Increased community awareness of clinic via outreach projects (i.e., trainings for community, participating in community events)
- Provided individual therapy
- Provided weekly group therapy (ADHD Skills Group for Adults)
- Interpreted and integrated assessment results into written reports
- Administered cognitive and personality assessments: PROMIS-29 v.2, Personality Assessment Inventory, Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence – II, Trauma Symptom Inventory -II, Additional measures based upon client presentation
AmeriCorps VISTA - Oregon National Guard, - Salem, Oregon
(2014-01 - 2014-07)
Supervisor: Colonel Terry Larkin
- Assisted with Joining Community Forces Taskforce (JCF) at county and state levels
- Developed social capital via community outreach for FAS and JTAP teams
- Assisted with the creation of VISTA Policy and Procedure manuals
- Engaged in grant writing (i.e., re-wrote the VISTA grant and was awarded 7 more VISTA positions)
AmeriCorps VISTA - Boys & Girls Clubs of Valdosta - Valdosta, Georgia
(2013-02 - 2013-12)
Supervisor: Cathy Parker
- Managed Summer Feed Program (i.e., ordered, served, and tracked meals for over 500 children)
- Supervised SeniorCorps Foster Grandparent, AmericaReads volunteers, and community volunteers
- Managed volunteer records
- Engaged in grant writing ($8,500 total awarded)
- Organized in-house projects and fundraisers and recruited assistance from community members (e.g., Field Day 2013)
Legal Assistant/Clerk - Callahan & Shears - Portland, Oregon
(2006-12 - 2017-07)
Supervisor: James Callahan
- Assisted with trial preparation
- Conducted legal research
- Created indexes
- Assisted with basic office duties (e.g., answering phone, filing)
