Brandon Riggins, PsyD, RCP

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Vernon, TX. 76384

940-***-****

E-mail:abw9b1@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary:

During my career, I have had the opportunity to experience working with individuals from

various backgrounds. As a respiratory therapist, I was able to establish excellent communication

skills with physicians, nurses, support staff, and patients. My initial experience working as a

supervisor was as a respiratory therapist in a healthcare setting. During my experiences as a

psychology student/intern, I had the opportunity to learn about numerous therapies, techniques,

various cultures and participate on multidisciplinary teams. Throughout my graduate experience,

I had the opportunity to develop and participate in the role of a Clinical Director for a home

health company. Since I have completed my doctorate in psychology, I had the opportunity to

grow and develop as a forensic and clinical psychologist during my post-doctorate experience.

When the opportunity to be a Program Director V became available, I embraced the challenge.

Being a Program Director has provided me with the opportunity to use my strengths as a leader,

motivator, solution seeker, and program developer.

Current Employment History:

08/2011 to Present

North Texas State Hospital

Program Director V

Provide leadership to professional including psychiatrists, nurse managers, psychologists, social

workers and rehabilitation services. I am the Program Director for the multiple disabilities unit in

a maximum-security facility. Our unit serves as the maximum-security program for the

intellectual disabilities population for the state of Texas. My duties include program development

supervision of professional staff, and overall function of the program. Currently, I manage over

eighty people. I am a member of the North Texas State Hospital core leadership committee,

which is developing the behavioral health initiative for recovery for our forensic population.

Psychologist I

Provide leadership for treatment teams in care of individuals placed at the facility. Specialize in

individual and group therapy. Provide competency evaluations and psychometrics. Post

Doctorate experience.

01/2012 to Present

Vernon College

Adjunct Professor

Providing in-classroom instruction to students.

Management Experience:

11/2012 to Present North Texas State Hospital

Program Director V

Provide leadership to professional including psychiatrists, nurse managers,

psychologists, social workers and rehabilitation services. I am the program

director for the multiple disabilities unit. Our unit serves as the maximum

security program for the intellectual disabilities population for the state of

Texas. My duties include program development supervision of staff, and

overall function of the program. Currently, I manage over eighty people.

6/2008-6/2010 SomniHealth, Alameda, California

Clinical Manager

Clinical Manager for sleep wellness center. Provided consultation and

education for staff/patients regarding Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

(CPAP) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BIPAP) devices for

obstructive sleep apnea. Communication with multiple physicians

including Stanford Sleep Center and UCSF Sleep Center regarding patient

care.

03/2001-3/2003 Kindred Hospital, Dallas, Texas

Respiratory Therapist Manager

(LTAC) Managed sixteen respiratory therapists for duties including:

ventilator management, weaning protocols, arterial blood gas

interpretation and inhalation therapy.

Related Work History:

8/2010-7/2011 Kaiser Permanente /Kern County Mental Health APPIC Internship,

Bakersfield, CA.

Psychology Intern

Kaiser rotation 20 hours weekly: Provide individual therapy, facilitator of

weekly anger management/depression men’s group, child and adult

psychological assessments, and co-facilitator for chemical dependency

(CD) groups and observed Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Additional

opportunities have included weekly departmental meetings, trainings,

individual supervision and use of health-connect computer system and

weekly two hour didactic trainings for (pharmacology, solution-focused

therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, confidentiality, psychology

assessments and case presentations).

Kern County Mental Health rotation 20 hours weekly: Provide

psychological court evaluations/assessments (inpatient and outpatient),

individual therapy for multiple populations within county mental health,

and co-facilitator for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) based thinking

patterns and behaviors group. Additional opportunities have included

weekly group supervision, individual supervision, assessment training

(court evaluation specific), and community observation for sober living

environments.

6/2008-6/2010 SomniHealth, Alameda, California

Clinical Manager

Clinical Manager for sleep wellness center. Provided consultation and

education for staff/patients regarding Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

(CPAP) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BIPAP) devices for

obstructive sleep apnea. Communication with multiple physicians

including Stanford Sleep Center and UCSF Sleep Center regarding patient

care.

6/2009-6/2010 Discovery Counseling Center (Clinical placement)

Danville, CA

Psychological Trainee, American School of Professional Psychology

Worked in the Discovery clinic with outpatient clients and the Discovery

outreach program at Contra Costa County juvenile hall with inpatient

clients (group work and individual). Treatment orientation includes;

cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, psychodynamic work,

solution-focused therapies, coping strategies, and substance related

counseling.

9/2008-6/2009 Discovery Counseling Center (Children Counseling Program)

Danville, CA

Psychological Trainee, American School of Professional Psychology

Provided children with individual and group psychotherapy sessions

within a school based counseling. Ages five to eleven (kindergarten

through fifth grade). Diagnostically, the clients presented with ADHD,

anxiety, depression and anger issues.

3/2003-8/2006 Regency Hospital, Odessa, Texas

Respiratory Therapist

Long Term Acute Care facility (LTAC) Duties include: ventilator

management, weaning protocols, arterial blood gas interpretation and

inhalation therapy.

3/2001-3/2003 Kindred Hospital, Dallas, Texas

Respiratory Therapist Manager

(LTAC) Managed sixteen respiratory therapists for duties including:

ventilator management, weaning protocols, arterial blood gas

interpretation and inhalation therapy.

8/1998-2/2001 Kindred Hospital, Dallas, Texas

Respiratory Therapist

Worked as a ICU respiratory therapist providing ventilator

management.

5/1997-7/1998 Veteran Affairs Hospital- Amarillo, Texas

Respiratory Therapist

Provided respiratory services including emergency, intensive care, and

floor therapy. The reason for leaving was that I moved to the Dallas area.

11/1993-4/1997 Amarillo State Center, Amarillo, Texas

Therapist Technician III

Assisting clients with milieu therapy. Worked under the guidance of

psychologists in a behavior modification program, which included

collaborative goal planning and social learning model.

2/1993-10/1993 North Texas State Hospital, Vernon, Texas

Forensic Mental Health Assistant

Maximum security forensic psychiatric services to adults, Mental

Health Mental Retardation facility. Co-facilitated group

psychotherapy sessions along with psychologist. Advised clients

during milieu therapy.

Education:

9/2007- 8/2011 American School of Professional Psychology Argosy

University, San Francisco Bay Area

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

9/ 2007- 6/2009 American School of Professional Psychology Argosy

University, San Francisco Bay Area

Major Psychology. Masters of Arts in Psychology

9/2006 - 8/2007 American School of Professional Psychology Argosy University,

Dallas campus

8/ 2003 - 5/ 2006 University of Texas at the Permian Basin

Odessa Texas: Major: Psychology. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

8/ 1995 - 7/ 1997 Amarillo College

Amarillo, Texas: Associates Degree. Major: Respiratory Care.

Research Experience:

8/2011- Current

Writing book based on the power of positivity. Writing book based on COPD research.

Designing a program for suffers of COPD.

11/2012-Current

Developing Communication Motivational Program

8/2009-12/2010

Argosy University

Dissertation Research

Researched depression, anxiety and anger in relation to patients diagnosed with chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

9/2005-5/2006

University of Texas Permian Basin, Odessa, Texas

Volunteer Research Assistant

Participated in research under the guidance of professors.

Organized volunteers for modeling study at multiple day care facilities. Provided assistance for

random individual placement for children, subject scheduling and data entry.

Related Professional Experience (Respiratory Care):

12/2001-12/2002

Baylor Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Respiratory Therapist

Acute Care facility worked full-time with ventilator dependent patients and assisted with

the smoking cessation/asthma programs.

4/1997-7/1998

Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, Texas

Respiratory Therapist

Duties included: emergency room therapy, adult ventilator management, arterial blood gas

interpretation, inhalation therapy and neonatal ventilator management.

Trainings and Certifications:

05/2013 Recovery training for the behavioral initiative for the State of Texas (North Texas State

Hospital representative) 24 hours

02/2013 Recovery training for the behavioral initiative for the State of Texas (North Texas State

Hospital representative) 16 hours

10/2012 Forensic Mental Health: Issues in Treatment/Evaluation (22 hours)

10/2011 Forensic Mental Health: Issues in Treatment/Evaluation (22 hours)

12/2010 Solution Focused Brief Therapy (16 hours)

11/2010 Cultural Assessment (6 hours)

10/2010 Psychology Pharmacology (8 hours)

09/2010 Court Assessments (8 hours)

09/2009 Training for Organizational Behavior (16 hours)

10/2008 Play Therapy Training (6 hours)

11/2009 Solution-Focused Therapy Training (8 hours)

2/2009 Group Psychotherapy Training (6 hours)

3/2009 Brief Psychotherapy Training (6 hours)

3/2011 Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support

8/2011 Certified Basic Cardiac Life Support

Honors:

8/2004 -12/2005

University of Texas Permian Basin Presidents Honor Roll 2004 and 2005.

Professional Affiliations:

American Psychological Association

National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

References:

Michelyn Gould, Psy.D

Kaiser Behavior Medicine

4900 California Ave

Bakersfield, CA.

Phone: 661-***-****

Elizabeth Bias, Psy.D

2819 Crow Canyon Rd.

Suite 219A

San Ramon, CA. 94583

Phone: 925-***-****

E-mail: abw9b1@r.postjobfree.com

Pauline Lytle, PhD

Argosy University

1005 Atlantic Ave

Alameda, CA

94501

E-mail: abw9b1@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 510-***-****

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