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•	Experience in “prison, jail, lockup, community confinement, and juvenile facilities.”
•	Experience in developing curriculums, education materials, trainings, etc.
•	Experience with adult learning
•	Experience measuring outcomes of interventions

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST


781-801-0117	<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_EMAIL_ADDRESS>	Dedham, MA 02026
 
Dynamic Regional Medical Contractor with extensive experience at the Chicago Regional Office, excelling in problem-solving and decision-making. Expert in evaluating psychological impairment claims, delivering comprehensive assessments that adhere to SSA policy. Proven ability to interpret complex medical evidence, ensuring accurate disability determinations while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
SKILLS


•	Problem-solving	•	Time management
•	Decision-making	•	Attention to detail

EXPERIENCE


REGIONAL MEDICAL CONTRACTOR/ PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTANT
Chicago Regional Office	Chicago, IL 
October 2019 - Present
•	Consult on disability claims with regard to allegations of psychological impairment
•	Review and interpret medical/non-medical evidence
•	Consult with Disability Examiners, Medical Contractors, and supervisors
•	Provide written comprehensive rating assessments in accordance with SSA policy
 
REGIONAL MEDICAL CONTRACTOR/ PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTANT
Philadelphia Regional Office	Philadelphia, PA 
August 2016 - Present
•	Consult on disability claims with regard to allegations of psychological impairment
•	Review and interpret medical/non-medical evidence
•	Consult with Disability Examiners, Medical Contractors, and supervisors
•	Provide written comprehensive rating assessments in accordance with SSA policy
 
MEDICAL CONSULTANT
Arizona Department of Economic Security	Phoenix, AZ 
September 2009 - April 2010
•	Company Overview: Disability Determination Services Administration
•	Consult on disability claims with regard to allegations of psychological impairment
•	Review and interpret medical/non-medical evidence
•	Consult with disability examiners, medical consultants, supervisors, EC vendors and attend agency meetings
•	Provide written, professional, comprehensive medical assessments in accordance with SSA policy
•	In conjunction with the disability evaluator, evaluated medical evidence to determine sufficient documentation, severity of impairment, and provided an assessment of the applicant's disability
•	Disability Determination Services Administration
 
PSYCHOLOGIST
MHM Services MCI Cedar Junction	Walpole, MA 
November 2015 - October 2016
•	Provide comprehensive psychological services including evaluation, treatment, training, & consultation to the inmate population
•	Assess chemical, mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interviews and psychological tests
•	Administer programs of treatment in conjunction with members of a multidisciplinary mental health team to patients in a correctional setting
 
CHIEF PSYCHOLOGIST
Federal Bureau of Prisons	Lewis Run, PA 
October 2013 - November 2015
•	Serve as the Chief of Psychology Services department
•	Coordinate a complete range of psychological services for the mental health program
•	Supervision and training of psychologists, drug treatment specialists, and psychology technician
•	Mental Health Duty Officer on call to respond to after hour crises
•	Institution Duty Officer on call to assist in managing after hour crises
•	Administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests
•	Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate drug abuse programs
•	Assess substance abuse treatment program needs and goals
•	Formulate treatment programs and refer to interdisciplinary team
 
DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Federal Bureau of Prisons	Minersville, PA 
October 2011 - October 2013
•	Implemented the Residential Drug Abuse Program at Schuylkill
•	Mental Health Duty Officer on call to respond to after hour crises
•	Administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological test instruments
•	Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate drug abuse programs
•	Assess drug abuse treatment program needs and goals
•	Formulate treatment programs and refer to interdisciplinary team
 
PSYCHOLOGIST
GEO Florence West Prison/ Physicians Network Association	Florence, AZ 

•	Contracted psychological services to forensic population
•	Diagnosis, treatment, and classification of inmate
•	Assess individuals for risk for suicide and danger to self or others
•	Administer psychological tests and design treatment plans
•	Transitional release planning
•	Administrative record-keeping and quality assurance activities
 
PSYCHOLOGIST II
Arizona Department of Corrections	Florence, AZ 
November 2007 - November 2009
•	Provided psychological services to mentally ill and sex offenders in maximum and medium custody units
•	Diagnosis, treatment, and classification of inmates
•	Conducted psychological testing and designed treatment plans
•	Psychological reports regarding sex offender's suitability for parole, clemency, and interstate compact
•	Provided clinical supervision to Master's level clinicians
•	Member of the DOC Florence Crises Negotiation Team
•	Urgent Response provider managing after hours emergencies
•	Suicide Prevention Aid coordinator
 
POST-DOCTORAL RESIDENT
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office	Phoenix, AZ 

•	Provided psychological services to law enforcement officials
•	Conducted pre-employment evaluations and risk assessments
•	Psychological reports regarding suitability for law enforcement
•	Provided critical incident debriefing sessions to employees
•	Stress Management and Supervisory Skills Courses
•	Provided individual and couples evaluations and counseling
 
FORENSIC THERAPIST
South Bay Mental Health	Brockton, MA 
May 2005 - June 2006
•	Individual, couples, and family therapy
•	Substance abuse evaluation, diagnostic assessments and reports
•	Forensic services for individuals on probation and parole
•	Addictions treatment and motivational interviewing
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
R.Z.R., Inc.	Boston, MA 
April 1998 - September 2004
•	Served behaviorally challenged men with autism spectrum disorders
•	Implemented individual behavior modification programs and lead leisure activities
•	Received training in crisis intervention, anger de-escalation, and therapeutic holds
•	Constructed budget plans, as well as staff and training schedules
 
PRE DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN
Carson Center for Adults and Families	Westfield, MA 
September 2001 - September 2003
•	Completed APA accredited predoctoral internship
•	Advanced training in clinical interventions and assessment
•	Psychological test batteries for diagnosis of a wide range of clinical disorders
•	Provided individual, group, and couples therapy
•	Facilitated Dialectical Behavior Therapy group
•	Co-leader of Panic Control group
•	Facilitated Anger Management groups
•	Provided supervision to social work master's candidates
•	Participated in individual supervision with licensed psychologists, group supervision, seminars, and casc conferences
 
THERAPY EXTERN
Erie Neighborhood House	Chicago, IL 
August 2000 - July 2001
•	Conducted family, individual, play, and group therapy sessions
•	Conducted parenting practices, stress management, and self-esteem
•	Participated in staffing and development and implementation of treatment plans
•	Parent group to explore boundary and role clarification behavioral contracting and de-escalation
•	Facilitator of Rainbows groups provided to children, adolescents, and adults grieving a loss
•	Co-leader of preschool social skills groups
•	Population served includes low-income, primarily children and their families
 
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Neighborhood Services	Chicago, IL 
August 2000 - July 2001
•	Supported adults with chronic mental illness
•	Designed and implemented behavioral modification programs
•	Medication administration
•	Documentation and record keeping
 
DIAGNOSTIC EXTERN
Kane County Diagnostic Center	Batavia, IL 
August 2000 - July 2001
•	Provided treatment recommendations for the Kane County Court
•	Selected, administered, and interpreted psychological test batteries for those on probation, awaiting trial, or incarcerated and ordered by the court to have complete psychological evaluations
•	Attended multidisciplinary staffing, and presented cases to staff and consulting forensic psychologists
•	Attended court for competency and fitness trials
•	Provided feedback sessions for diagnostic clients and staff
•	Criminology experiences include sexual assault, abuse, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and gang violence
 
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Suffolk University	Boston, MA 
June 1994 - June 1995
•	Served as an assistant to a professor for a graduate level Research Methods and Statistics course
•	Participated in the teaching and grading process
•	Assisted students with course work difficulties
•	Monitored progress of graduate students
 
CREW SUPERVISOR
Boston Parks and Recreation	Boston, MA 
June 1993 - September 1994
•	Supervised inner-city adolescents working in groups of 20-30 members
•	Provided youth enrichment services and mentoring in the areas of work experience, violence prevention, and gang prevention
EDUCATION


DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (PSY.D.)
Chicago School of Professional Psychology 	May 2005 
 
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Chicago School of Professional Psychology 	Apr 2001 
 
Carson Center for Adults and Families, MA	Sep 2003 
 
Suffolk University, MA	Jun 1995 
TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES


Cultural Impact Conference 2019
Chief Psychologist Familiarization Training 2014
Regional Crisis Negotiation Team 2014
Drug Abuse Program Coordinator Training 2013
Modified Therapeutic Community 2012
Principles of Leadership Phase I Training 2012
Department of Justice Psychologist Familiarization Training 2012
Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy 2011
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 2010
Forensic Trends Forum Sexual Predators Conference 2009
National Commission on Correctional Mental Health 2008
Justifiable Homicide FBI Telecast Training 2005
The Human Side of Law Enforcement 2005
Assessing Substance Use Training 2003
Estimating Suicide Potential 2002
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training 2001
Cognitive-behavioral treatment for Panic Disorder 2001
LICENSE


Licensed Psychologist, #3840
TRAINING


Instructor for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Phoenix, AZ, 2004-2005, Participated in curriculum planning and development., Taught bimonthly 3 hour Stress Management class to detention officer and deputy recruits., Taught 3 hour course on Leadership and Supervisory Skills for newly promoted law enforcement officials., Lead bimonthly Family Orientation Night to new recruits and their families.Doctoral Dissertation, Law Enforcement Retirement: A Program to Prepare Police for Successful Transition to Civilian Life., Unpublished, The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyInstructor for the Erie Neighborhood House, Chicago, IL, 2000-2001, Participated in curriculum planning and development., Taught 6 week course titled Healthy Sexuality to adolescents.Suffolk University Graduate Teaching Assistant, Boston, MA, 1997-1998, Teaching Assistant to statistician Stephen Shatkin, Ph.D., Participated in curriculum planning and development.Research Assistant, Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, 1992-1994, Collected data in a standardized manner for research examining social issues., Analyzed data to determine effectiveness of Life Skills Group for at-risk adults.