Mental Health Assistant
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Joualery Piajyang
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** ***** ***.
City: Saint Paul
State: MN
Zip: 55101
Country: USA
Phone: 559-***-****
Skill Level: Assistant
Salary Range: $40,000
Willing to Relocate
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JOUALERY MOUA PIAJYANG
384 Jenks Ave., St. Paul, MN 55101
559-***-**** *********@********.***
EDUCATION
09/04- Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology
Present ARGOSY UNIVERSITY/Twin Cities, Eagan, MN
(A.P.A. Graduation Accredited Program)
Clinical Research Title: A qualitative study of the Hmong American divorce experience
2004 Master of Arts in Human Services and Family Studies
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, St. Paul, MN
Thesis: Story sharing: Hmong families involved in childrens learning
2000 Bachelor of Arts in Corrections and Sociology
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY OF MANKATO, Mankato, MN
Cum Laude
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
07/2011- ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Fresno, CA
07/2012 W. GARY CANNON PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CETER
Psychology Intern
My two internship rotations consist of: conducting individual psychotherapy with adult clients, from impoverished and diverse populations. Administered, scored and interpreted various Psychometric tests. Documented case notes, reports, and developed comprehensive treatment plans/goals for individual clients. Performed intake assessments using structured interviews and provided treatment recommendations for incoming clients. Received two hours of individual clinical supervision per week, from Licensed Clinical Psychologists and four hours of group supervision per week as well. Attended a variety of didactic presentations, seminars and trainings, including Cultural sensitivity, Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse; Rorschach, Personality, Cognitive, Neurological, and Risk Assessments teaching along with Psychopharmacology. Provided interpreter services for Hmong client as needed. Collaborated with co-workers to meet agencys goals. Supervised three practicum students and provided appropriate clinical feedback and guidance. Developed a comprehensive fire-setting prospectus for group therapy. Performed program outreach as needed.
09/09 RAMSEY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, St. Paul, MN
05/10 PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM (PHP)
Therapy Practicum
Conducted individual psychotherapy with higher functioning adults, in a multidisciplinary setting, serving impoverished and diverse populations. Facilitated a psycho-education group, one to three times per week. Co-facilitated a Managing Mental Illness group, covering a wide range of topics, from coping skills to mental illness education. Documented group activities and the clients clinical progress. Wrote case notes, reports, and developed individual treatment plans/goals on individual clients. Attended and participated in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings daily, case conferences weekly and educational seminars weekly. Performed intake assessments using structured interviews and provided treatment recommendations for incoming PHP clients. Received one hour of individual clinical supervision per week from a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and one hour of bi-weekly secondary supervision. Attended a variety of didactic presentations and trainings, including suicide risk assessment, trauma and refugees, and GLBT community and issues. Collaborated with co-workers to meet agencys goals.
09/08 CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, St. Paul, MN 06/09 Assessment Practicum
Conducted structured diagnostic interviews and functional assessments. Administered a battery of psychological tests to adults, adolescents, and children under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical psychologist. Tests included cognitive functioning and achievement measures, along with neuropsychological assessments. Wrote integrated psychological reports and provided tests results and recommendations to clients and other professionals. Received one hour of individual clinical supervision and group supervision weekly, from a Licensed Clinical psychologist. Collaborated with co-workers to meet agencys goals.
05/07 THOMAS ALLEN, INC., St. Paul, MN 05/09 Adult Rehabilitation Mental Health Services (ARMHS) Worker
Taught skill building techniques to clients, to increase their level of independent functioning in the community. Provided training and guidance to clients in developing a daily routine that depicts a healthy lifestyle. Provided support in the development of natural supports through the enhancement of familial/friend relationships and through the development of connections with community resources. Conducted functional assessments and developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for assigned clients. Consulted with interdisciplinary treatment team, regarding clients mental health status. Monitored clients progress and documented clients activities in clinical records. Maintained up to date clinical records and prepared quarterly reports. Participated in yearly program-related training as mandated by agencys policy.
05/05 THE CENTER FOR BEHAVIOR HEALTH, Roseville, MN
05/07 Specialist Mental Health Practitioner
Conducted culturally specific therapeutic sessions with individual and groups utilizing person-centered and experiential therapy approaches. Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop individualized treatment plans, goals, and objectives on each client. Assisted in coordinatingclients mental health services (case management and referrals, SSI applications, transportation services, community resources, and child care needs). Coordinated and conducted quarterly review meetings with clients interdisciplinary treatment team and maintained ongoing telephone contact with treatment team members. Recorded weekly progress notes including contacts with all treatment team members. Wrote incident reports, prior authorizations, quarterly reports, and discharge summaries. Provided language translation during intake procedures and assisted clinical supervisor with diagnostic and cultural issues.
02/02 METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, St. Paul, MN
11/05 Mental Health Practitioner
Facilitated two psychotherapy groups and one socialization therapy group on a daily basis with low functioning adult Hmong clients, utilizing techniques of active listening, clarification, and confrontation. Provided psycho-educational material as well. Developed and implemented individualized treatment plan for each client and updated plan as needed. Documented daily progress note for each client including contacts with treatment team members. Coordinated and conducted quarterly review meetings with clients interdisciplinary treatment team.Maintained ongoing telephone contact with treatment team members regarding client-related issues. Assisted in coordinating clients mental health services (case management and referrals, SSI applications, transportation services, community resources, and child care needs). Performed psychosocial services as assigned and supported staff between groups and during crises. Provided language translation during intake and onsite psychiatric appointments for Hmong clients. Assisted clinical supervisor with cultural issues. Attended group supervision and consultation on a weekly basis. Attended weekly staff meetings and maintained ongoing communication with staff.
09/99 DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, St. Paul, MN
05/00 Undergraduate Intern
Managed three caseloads of juvenile forensic clients; documented clients activities and prepared written reports to the court regarding the condition and disposition of clients. Attended and observed court hearings, offender intake interviews, functional assessments, and juveniles daily activities in juvenile facility. Assisted supervisor and other staff with new offenders intakes, assessments, and initial classification placement. Assisted psychotherapist in translatiin for Hmong parents, and observed therapist and clients therapy session during home visits.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
11/00 RAINBOW HOME HEALTH CARE, INC., St. Paul, MN 09/08 Direct Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Provided three hours of assistance per day with activities of daily living to a high functioning Hmong client with physical challenges. Documented case notes regarding activities performed during working hours. Wrote incident reports. Attended ethical training on a biyearly basis and ongoing general work-related training. 06/00 WILDER RESEARCH CENTER, St. Paul, MN 02/02 Specialist Interviewer Conducted telephone surveys and face-to-face interviews in both Hmong and English. Assisted with translation and revising translated Hmong version instruments. Assisted co-workers via answering telephone calls, organizing, entering data, and collecting conducted surveys.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENC 09/04 CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITIES, St. Paul, MN 06/05 Volunteer Tutor
Taught English as a second language to new arriving Hmong adults. Developed classroom activities and tests. Assisted and tutored middle school Hmong students with homework, including math and reading.
01/99 MANKATO EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL, Mankato, MN
06/99 Volunteer Assistant Teacher
Supervised a group of 7th graders with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during quiet reading and study time, and monitored students during timeout. Assisted students with math and decision-making, and assisted teachers during activity times.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Bilingual, in Hmong /English Translations; Reading, Typing, Writing, and Speaking.
TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
10/10 Updates to Emotion Regulation and Crisis Survival Skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (16 hours)
Conducted by: Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., ABPP
3/10 Trauma and Refugees (2 hours)
Conducted by: Ramsey County Human Services
12/09 GLBTQ Community (2 hours)
Conducted by: Ramsey County Human Services
04/08 Aggression Replacement Training (ART) (40 hours)
Conducted by: Marie Capra and Anna Hewitt
12/11 Psychopharmacology-Update (6 hours)
Conducted by: John Preston, Psy.D., ABPP
02/12 The Psychology of Aging (10 hours)
Conducted by: Matthew J. Sharps, Ph.D.
03/12 Cultural Competence (6 hours)
Conducted by: Diana Vang, Ph.D.
06/12 Intimate Partner Violence (15 hours)
Conducted by: Dr. Lisa Giuliani
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association Student Affiliate
American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) Student Member
REFERENCES
Peter Y. Vang, Staff Analyst/Refugee Community Liaison
Fresno County Department of Social Services
2135 Fresno Street, Suite 100
Crocker Building, 1st Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
*****@**.******.**.**
Dr. Tony Vang, Professor
California State University, Fresno
P.O. Box 16076
Fresno, CA 93755
Dr. Ghia Xiong, Registered Psychologist
Fresno Center for New Americans
Living Well Program
4879 E. Kings Canyon Road
Fresno, CA 93727
559-***-**** ext. 242
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