Medical Supervisor
Resume:
ALICIA MERIE LELIS, Ph.D., M.S.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
805-***-**** • *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
**/**-**/** ********** School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
Los Angeles, California
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
Emphasis: Health Psychology
08/07-08/10 California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
Los Angeles, California
M.A., Clinical Psychology
08/01-05/03 California State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
M.S., Genetic Counseling
08/94-08/99 California State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
B.S., Molecular and Cellular Biology
SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
09/12-08/13 Kaiser Permanente Hospital (APPIC Accredited)
Walnut Creek, California
Post-doctoral Full-time Residency (40 hours/week for 52 weeks)
Primary Supervisor: Noel Nabeshima, Psy.D.
Secondary Supervisor: Ryan Kolakoski, Psy.D.
• Developed and facilitate a chronic pain/ chemical dependency group for adults with a wide range of pain disorders and substance abuse history
• Provide mental health services as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team with diverse expertise; participate in the development of interdisciplinary treatment plans
• Co-facilitate an adult chemical dependency group using a variety of motivational, dialectical, and cognitive behavioral interventions
• Co-facilitate an intensive outpatient program (IOP) group therapy using dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, systems theory, and psychodynamic techniques to a socioeconomically and ethnically diverse adult population with a variety of severe psychological disorders
• Provide individual and couples therapy to adults with diverse ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Administer and interpret psychological assessments to a diverse adult population with a variety of neurological and psychological disorders
• Participate in program development by creating and developing a new chronic pain/chemical dependency group
• Presented a lecture on chronic pain to predoctoral interns and social work interns
08/11-08/12 Kaiser Permanente Hospital (APA Accredited)
Fresno, California
Pre-doctoral Full-time Internship (40 hours/week for 52 weeks)
Supervisor: Kathleen Friedland, Ph.D.
• Provided individual, group, family, and couples therapy using cognitive-behavioral therapy, systems theory, and psychodynamic techniques to an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse adult and adolescent population with a variety of psychological disorders
• Administered psychological assessments to a diverse adult population with a variety of diagnoses which included traumatic brain injury, stroke, attention deficit disorder, dementia, post traumatic stress disorder, and severe psychological disorders
• Facilitated anger management groups, dialectical behavioral groups, couples communication groups, individual and family bipolar groups, and chronic pain groups
• Co-facilitated intensive outpatient group (IOP) therapy using motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, systems interventions, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy to adolescents with a wide range of severe psychological disorders, chemical dependency disorders and diverse ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Provided a variety of adult and adolescent mental health services as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team with diverse expertise; participated in the development of interdisciplinary treatment plans
• Presented evidence based interventions at didactic lectures and participated in weekly case conference meetings
• Participated in program development by statistically analyzing data related to group intake and outcome reports resulting in more effective outpatient services
• Provided guidance counseling to an ethnically diverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged population of adolescents at SOUL School
07/10 -07/11 Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital (CAPIC Accredited)
Ventura, California
Pre-doctoral Part-time Practicum (24 hours/week for 52 weeks)
Supervisor: Randy Wood, Ph.D.
• Provided individual, group, and family therapy using primarily cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral therapy, and systems theory techniques to an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse adolescent and adult population with severe psychiatric disorders, history of sexual and physical abuse, and chemical dependency
• Facilitated daily groups for adolescents and adults with a focus on anger management, conflict resolution, improving relationships, harm reduction, coping skills, chemical dependency, relaxation techniques, and processing emotions
• Facilitated weekly multifamily group therapy for adolescent patients and parents
• Administered psychological tests, prepared psychosocial intakes and treatment plans, received training in psychopharmacology, observed court hearings, participated in multidisciplinary meetings, and attended didactic trainings
08/09-06/10 The Help Group (APA Accredited)
Sherman Oaks, California
Pre-doctoral Part-time Practicum (16-20 hours/week for 46 weeks) Supervisor: Karen Enyedy, Ph.D.
• Provided individual, group, and family therapy to ethnically and socioeconomically diverse adolescents and adults with learning disabilities and severe emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders
• Co-facilitated groups with a focus on stress management, social skills, anger management, self esteem, and conflict resolution
• Utilized a variety of evidence based treatments which included dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and systems theory techniques in order to match cultural and mental health needs of the client
• Prepared department of mental health (DMH) documentation, productivity billing, Individual Educational Plans (IEP), coordinated care plans (CCP), participated in Department of Children and Family Services family meetings, and provided in home therapy services
• Administered and interpreted psychological assessments, attended didactic trainings, attended weekly multidisciplinary staff meetings, prepared case presentations, utilized videotaped sessions for training purposes, and volunteered at events sponsored by The Help Group
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
08/04-10/12 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
Supervisor: William Wilcox, M.D., Ph.D.
Genetic Counselor and Study Coordinator
• Performed intakes and assessments for individuals with genetic disorders
• Provided genetic counseling to children, adults, and families with genetic disorders with the expertise of a multidisciplinary team
• Study coordinator for the following studies: Fabry Registry, MPS Registry, Gaucher, Registry, & Lysosomal Storage Disease (LSD) Registry
• Prepared and submitted human participant applications to institutional review board
• Collected and analyzed participant medical data
• Entered and monitored participant medical information in registry database
• Organized and supervised the Newborn Screening patient program
• Participated in case conference, grand rounds, and didactic lecture series
• Fabry patient outreach coordinator
• Provided genetic counseling to families of pediatric patients at Shriners Hospital
• Provided genetic counseling intern supervision
08/03-07/04 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Supervisor: Shoji Yano, M.D., Ph.D.
Genetic Counselor and Study Coordinator
• Performed intakes and assessments for individuals with genetic disorders
• Provided genetic counseling to individuals and families with genetic disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Study coordinator for the following studies: Fabry Registry, MPS Registry, and
Gaucher Registry
• Collected and analyzed participant medical data
• Entered and monitored participant medical information in registry database
• Provided educational lectures regarding genetic disorders to nursing staff at CHLA
• Organized and supervised the Newborn Screening patient program
• Provided genetic counseling intern supervision
01/01-05/01 CTL Immunotherapies
Chatsworth, California
Research Associate
• Focused research in the area of cancer vaccines
• Performed tissue culture experiments, radioactive experiments, data analysis, cell analysis, experimental protocol implementation and flow cytometry
10/99-01/01 Specialty Laboratory
Santa Monica, California
Research Associate
• Performed Genotyping and Immunological assays using HIV/AIDS patient samples
• Developed protocols for experiments involving HIV/AIDS patient samples
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2010-2012 California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
Los Angeles, California
Principal Investigator
Dissertation Advisor: Ron Durán, Ph.D.
Title: Evaluating pain, negative mood, and resilience in patients affected by Fabry disease
• Submitted application to Alliant International University and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center institutional review board
• Administered the Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Resilience Scale, Brief Pain Inventory, and Demographic questionnaire to individuals diagnosed with Fabry Disease
• Analyzed data and provided a written interpretation of results
2009-2010 California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
Los Angeles, California
Research Consultant
Supervisor: James Garbanati, Ph.D.
• Prepared a literature review and submitted an application to the institutional review board
• Organized and facilitated a focus group: “The relationships between ethnicity, weight, and psychological well-being”
• Transcribed and analyzed data
2009-2010 California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
Los Angeles, California
Principal Researcher
Supervisor: Linda Beckman, Ph.D.
Title: Attitudes toward prenatal genetic testing for sexual orientation
• Developed an original survey and conducted an experiment examining factors believed to determine attitudes toward prenatal genetic testing for sexual orientation
• Collected, analyzed and prepared a statistical interpretation of results
2003 California State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
Master’s Thesis in Genetic Counseling: How well is the Deaf/deaf community being served by Genetic Counselors?
• Developed and administered survey to Deaf/deaf individuals in order to gain information related to genetic counseling perception or experience
• Analyzed data and prepared a written interpretation of results
SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE
2010- 2011 California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University
Los Angeles, California
Peer Supervisor
Supervisors: Colin Vogel, Ph.D. and Michele Gomes, Psy.D.
• Provided clinical supervision to a doctoral level practicum student
• Assisted supervisee in applying Cognitive Behavioral and Systems theories to practice
• Received group supervision and feedback on taped sessions
2004-2007 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
Genetic Counseling Supervisor
• Monitored genetic counseling intern when providing genetic information to clients
• Monitored and reviewed genetic counseling intern clinic reports
• Monitored, reviewed and evaluated genetic counseling intern performance
PUBLICATION
Wang, R., Lelis, A., Mirocha, J., & Wilcox, W. (2007). Heterozygous Fabry women are not just carriers, but have a significant burden of disease and impaired quality of life. Genetics in Medicine, 9, 34-45.
Lelis, A., Wilcox, W., Durán, R., Beckman, L., Garbanati, J. Evaluating pain, negative mood, and resilience in patients affected by Fabry disease. (In submission phase)
POSTER PRESENTATION AND GUEST SPEAKER
2012 Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
Poster Presentation
Evaluating pain, negative mood, and resilience in patients affected by Fabry disease
2012 American Society of Human Genetics, San Francisco, California
Poster Presentation
Evaluating pain, negative mood, and resilience in patients affected by Fabry disease
2012 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC), Los Angeles, California
Fabry Outreach Program
Evaluating pain, negative mood, and resilience in patients affected by Fabry disease
2011 Los Angeles California Psychological Association (LACPA)
Guest Speaker: APA/APPIC Application process
2010 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC), Los Angeles, California
Fabry Outreach Program
Guest Speaker: How Chronic Disease Impacts Relationships
2008 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC), Los Angeles, California
Fabry Outreach Program
Guest Speaker: How Fabry Disease Impacts Your Mental Health
2002 International Meeting for Autistic Research (IMFAR), Orlando, Florida
Poster Presentation
Title: Chromosome 22: Testing for Autism
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2006 California State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
Genetic Counseling Program
Program Director: Aida Metzenberg, Ph.D.
Lecture Title: Newborn Screening in the United States
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES
2006 Genetic Counseling Supervisor Award: Granted by California State University, Northridge. Dept. of Math and Science
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
1999-2001 Valley Trauma Center
Northridge, California
Rape Crisis Counselor/Advocate
• Advocated for services and benefits for victims of sexual assault
• Assisted victims during sexual assault examination
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
2013 - Present American Pain Society (APS)
2010 - Present PSI CHI National Honor Society in Psychology
2010 - Present California Psychological Association (CPA)
2010 - Present American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)
2010 - Present Ventura County Psychological Association (VCPA)
2010 - Present Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA)
2007 - Present American Psychological Association (APA)
2001 - 2010 National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
REFERENCES
1. Ryan Kolakoski, PsyD
Kaiser Permanente
Clinical Psychologist
710 S. Broadway Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 415-***-****
2. Kathleen Friedland, PhD
Kaiser Permanente
Clinical Psychologist
19000 Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: 408-***-****
3. Diane Kawagoe, PhD
Kaiser Permanente
Clinical Psychologist
4785 N. First Street, Fresno, CA 93726
Phone: 559-***-****
4. William Wilcox, MD, PhD
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical Geneticist
8727 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 310- 423-6673
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