Mental Health Clinical Psychology
Resume:
Christie Burger Seiler
Phone: 518-***-****
ad3c2h@r.postjobfree.com
Queensbury, NY 12804
Education
PsyD Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Springfield, MO Oct 2001
Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology Specialty Track
APA Accredited
Magna Cum Laude
MA Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Springfield, MO Oct 1999
Clinical Psychology
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
BS Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA May 1997
Psychobiology
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Current Positions
Osika & Scarano Psychological Services, Inc. Glens Falls NY 11/19 start
Outpatient Psychologist
Conduct outpatient time-effective and long-term psychotherapy with adults, children, and families with a broad range of psychopathologies and psychological stressors.
Conduct initial and follow-up evaluations (i.e., psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational) for adults, children, and adolescents.
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ 6/08 start
Adjunct Facilitator for Graduate Psychology Program
Facilitate online courses in Biological Bases of Behavior, Research Methods in Psychology, Psychometrics, and Research Design and Statistics.
Served as a subject matter expert for curriculum development for Psychometrics, Research Methods in Psychology, Psychopathology, and Specialty Areas in Psychology courses.
Advanced Facilitator Certification – November 2014
Teaching Experience
The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton, PA 9/11 to 10/13
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Department
Facilitate a Process Group for medical students.
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA 9/03 to 6/07
Adjunct Instructor
Instructed courses in Introduction to Psychology and Developmental Psychology.
Camden County College, Cherry Hill, NJ 1/02 to 6/03
Adjunct Instructor
Instructed courses in Developmental Psychology and Psychology of Death and Dying.
Forrest Human Services Center, Springfield, MO 9/99 to 8/00
Clinical Supervisor
Provided individual supervision of the clinical practice of beginning psychological trainees in doctoral programs.
Supervised psychological trainees in treatment team grand round intake interviews including facilitation of active conceptualization and diagnosis of presenting outpatient mental health cases.
Clinical Experience
Associates in Neuropsychology & Collaborative Healthcare, P.C., Williamsport, PA 6/05 to 1/20
Owner/Administrator and Practicing Clinical Neuropsychologist
Co-administrate three mental health practices including managing staffing, human resources, corporate compliance, HIPPA compliance, and risk management practices.
Conduct initial and follow-up neuropsychological evaluations for adults, children, and adolescents, including comprehensive dementia and cognitive assessments.
Consultation with facilities (i.e., extended care, schools, etc.) for behavioral management and psychological treatment.
Promote preventative healthcare interventions (e.g., stress management, weight management) to decrease the frequency and severity of chronic health conditions.
Facilitate adjustment to chronic and terminal illness through providing biofeedback for pain management, patient and caregiver support, and education regarding grief and loss issues.
Lycoming Therapeutic Wraparound Services, Inc., Williamsport, PA 6/12 to 1/21
Risk Management Specialist/Liaison to the Board
Oversee daily operations of the company and report to the Bord of Directors, ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards (i.e., Corporate Compliance Plan, HIPAA, etc.)
Provide training in non-violent crisis intervention and crisis prevention.
Stocki & Neil Counseling Associates, P.C., Williamsport, PA 9/03 to 6/05
Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist
Conduct outpatient time-effective and long-term psychotherapy with adults, children, and families with a broad range of psychopathologies and psychological stressors.
Conduct initial and follow-up evaluations (i.e., psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational) for adults, children, and adolescents.
Developed programming to transition the company from Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services to Intensive Behavioral Health Services consistent with changes to Pennsylvania Legislation related to the provision of Applied Behavioral Analysis for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and severe and profound behavioral and emotional disorders.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia/University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 9/01 to 8/03
Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow, NIH funded study: The Effects of Radiotherapy on Brain Function
Conducted initial and follow-up neuropsychological evaluations for adults with brain tumors, write reports, and provide feedback.
Provided initial interventions for patients and families including structuring their brain tumor experience and providing recommendations for mental health and cognitive rehabilitation.
Investigated the effects of radiation therapy on cognitive and emotional functioning in adult patients with brain tumors.
Attended weekly brain tumor conference and other didactic education including brain cuttings and surgery, psychiatry, and radiology grand rounds.
Facilitate support groups for patients with brain tumors and their caregivers.
COMHAR Mental Health Center, Philadelphia, PA 1/02 to 8/03
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Conducted initial evaluations for admission into outpatient treatment.
Provided outpatient mental health therapy for chronic mentally ill patients with a variety of presenting emotional, physical, and cognitive issues.
Co-administrated a parenting education program sponsored by the Department of Human Services.
Facilitated a stress management educational group including stress education and relaxation and biofeedback exercises.
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ 9/00 to 8/01
Clinical Psychology Intern
Provided initial cognitive and emotional screening evaluations for adults admitted for inpatient physical rehabilitation.
Provided outpatient psychotherapy and biofeedback for pain management.
Conducted psychological and neuropsychological evaluations and developed integrative reports to facilitate discharge planning.
Promoted adjustment to recent injury and the rehabilitation process through providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
Maximized progress in rehabilitation through active participation in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
Conducted outpatient treatment including psychotherapy and biofeedback for pain management.
Community Service/Professional Experience
Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Harrisburg, PA 2/06 to 3/08
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Steering Committee Member. Coordinated Mental Health Disaster Volunteers in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Facilitate Collaboration with local American Red Cross chapter and Emergency Medical Services.
American Red Cross, Williamsport, PA 11/00 to 6/05
Administrative Board Member
Co-chair of the Clinton County Advisory Committee of the Northcentral Pennsylvania Chapter, Chair of the Disaster Mental Health Committee.
Burrell Behavioral Health, Springfield, MO 9/98 to 7/00
Psychiatric Crisis Worker
Conducted screening for admission into attached Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Offered appropriate intervention and referrals for psychiatric treatment to adults and families in crisis from across the state of Missouri.
Honors and Awards
Phoenix 500-****-****
Phoenix 500 award recipient University of Phoenix
Faculty of the Year 2017 2017
Awarded for the Social Sciences Section for University of Phoenix
Volunteer of the Year 2004 2004
American Red Cross for service to Clinton County PA
Publications
Seiler, C.B., Armstrong, C., Jones, K.E., and Shera, D. (2011). Brain region white matter associations with visual selective attention. Brain Imaging and Behavior, 5, 262-273. DOI 10.1007/s11682-011-9130-7
Seiler, C.B. and Armstrong, C. (2003). Proceedings of the conference on the effects of radiotherapy on the brain and on behavior through the Life Span, San Juan, Puerto Rico, December 6-8, 2002. Medical and Pediatric Oncology, 41, 460-466.
Burger, C.M., Denney, R., and Lee, K.E. (2000). The Kaufman Short Neuropsychological Assessment Procedure (K-SNAP) and the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery (HRNB): A comparison using participants referred by vocational rehabilitation. Poster presented at the 2000 annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Orlando, FL.
Professional Licensure
Pennsylvania (PS015413), July 14, 2003 – present
New York (023261), July 9, 2019 – present
Colorado (0005896), September 9, 2022-present
Vermont (048.0134992) December 5, 2023 – present
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