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NANCY MOONSTARR, PhD

Phone 443-***-****

email: abqnem@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Skill: Assessment, diagnosis and treatment expert; highly seasoned at integrating different treatment approaches.

Experience overview: Forty years experience providing psychological counseling services to diverse populations with full range of diagnoses and ages as well as with those having various addictions; including eating, substance and sexual. Treatment settings: group, clinic, residential, private, outpatient and inpatient as well as EAP Services. Supervised direct care staff and those seeking licensure as well as educating students as a college adjunct professor.

CREDENTIALS Licensed Psychologist (District of Columbia) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Maryland)

EDUCATION Ph.D., Psychology (Social)1999,Howard University, Washington, DC M. S., Psychology (Social) 1995, Howard University, Washington, DC M. A., Gerontology & Community Counseling 1979, Hood College, Frederick, Maryland 45 credits-Health Education, 1972-1975, University of Maryland, College Park, MD B. A., Psychology, 1972, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland

MEMBERSHIP PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Psychological Association Society of Consulting Psychology, Division 13: American Psychological Association District of Columbia Psychological Association Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors of Maryland

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012

1/20/10 - PresentPrepare and present lectures, examinations, multimedia presentationsResearch current health trends and topicsGrade students based upon class work, exams, student presentations and research and reaction papersComplete on-line requirements for referrals, classroom preparation, grading and course requirements

COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST

Anne Arundel Counseling, 200 Forbes St., Annapolis, MD 21401

6/1/10 to PresentConduct intake and drug/alcohol screening and assess needs on all clients, maintain notes and write reportsProvide out-patient psychotherapy to diverse populations, school aged and older individuals, couples and family Assess, conduct and prepare psychological evaluationsDiagnose, develop treatment goals and plans for clients with mood, bariatric, anxiety, sexual and substance disorders Refer clients to additional specialty services as needed

The Whole Self Center, Halsey Rd., Annapolis 21401

8-1-03 to 11-30-03Assessed needs and provided direct care to Autistic children and their families in home or community settingCoordinated care with family, school and community relevant to client’s Individual Educational Plan Acted as advocate for assigned clients and families

Private practice, 4501 Conn. Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008

9-1-97 to presentDiagnose and provide psychotherapy to diverse populations including men, women, alternative life styles, families Assess for risk, suicidal, substance abuse or dependence and other addictions, refer as necessaryProvide cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy to children, adults and EAP clients with a full range of diagnosesProvide multimodal approach to long-term and brief psychotherapyTreat substance abuse and obsessive-compulsive disorders with cognitive model of conceptualizationDirect clients in relevant risk taking risk preparation to manage substance, stress, sexual and relationship issuesProvided supervision for counselor desiring licensure status

PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE

Institute for Life Enrichment, 7852 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C.20012

10-14-01-10-15-03Provided psychological testing and psychotherapy services to diverse clientele aged three and older.Conduct therapy in individual as well as in group setting for men, women, children and families

10-15-01 to 6-30-02 Evaluated students referred by school nurse From Canton Middle SchoolCreated and coordinated treatment plan with medical, teaching and administrative school staffCounseled parents as neededConducted school interventions and brief psychotherapy for student clientele 2-4 hours weekly

10-14-01 to 10-14-02Post-Doctoral InternshipProvided full range of psychological services, testing, assessment, treatment and referrals for families and childrenCounseled children and parents with separation anxiety related to birth, family or living circumstances

PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATE

Maryland Division of Correction, 954 Forrest St., Baltimore MD 21202

1-5-89 to 5-30-01Provided crisis intervention and direct in-patient and out-patient care for incarcerated adult men and womenDiagnosed, tested, conducted competency evaluations and wrote treatment plans and session notes Provided psychotherapy to clientele with a full range of chronic and acute psychiatric disorders Stabilized psychotic, suicidal and other crisis related events or disordered clientsDelivered services in individual as well as group therapy milieu including sexual offender’s treatment under Dr. BerlinProvided therapy to address trauma, anger/violence management, alcohol & substance abuse and sexual offendersReferred clients to other specialties and agencies as neededSupervised medication management and follow-up Developed treatment and discharge plans Served as Acting Chief, supervising all staff, interns, and services from 1993-1994

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20201

8-1-84 to7-31- 85Researched for the purpose of assisting in academic and political research of relevant health and family issues

Responsible for electronically transmitting anticipated outcomes to the White House for daily report on issuesCreated issue papers and memorandum for Executive Secretariat, office of the Secretary

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR

Potomac Center, 1380 Marshall St., Hagerstown, Maryland

8-1-78 to 6-8-80Supervised all aspects of a 25-bed residential unit for Developmentally Disabled adultsCoordinated multimodal treatment team approach Supervised twenty staffMaintained chart reviews, process notes, treatment and input from interdisciplinary team

EDUCATION and TRAINING COORDINATOR

HEAD START HUMAN SERVICES, Hagerstown, Maryland

8-1-75 to 8-1-78Supervised teaching staff and provided coordination function between parents, staff and community needsDeveloped evaluation tool to assess intellectual, emotional and social developmental level of children servedAssessed staff training needs and developed individualized as well as group training program for all personnelAssisted Parent Coordinator with parent involvement activities

REFERENCES James Savage, PhD. President, Institute for Life Enrichment

7852 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012 202-***-****)

Stephen Hartman, LCSW-C, Director, The Whole Self Center

127 Lubrano Dr. #303, Annapolis, MD 21401 410-***-****)

Regina Warren, LCPC Supervisor, ADEPT Association of Psychotherapists

8028 Ritchie Highway, #308, Pasadena, MD 21122 410-***-****)

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