Mental Health - Clinical and Research

Laura M. Swiney

216-***-**** acd8ki@r.postjobfree.com 6739 Glenview Rd., Mayfield, OH 44143

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Clinical Research Associate, utilizing my research and clinical experiences to

contribute to the agency and members of the community.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts; Clinical Psychology May 2014 (coursework); August 2014 (thesis)

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH GPA: 3.7

Bachelor of Arts; Psychology May 2012

Ursuline College, Pepper Pike, OH GPA: 3.9

Associate of Science; Human Services May 2010

Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, OH GPA: 3.7

CERTIFICATIONS

Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA), Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Certification in the Protection of Human Subjects

HUMAN SERVICES EXPERIENCE

Clinical Psychology Intern, MetroHealth Recovery Services August 2013 – May

2014

• Conducted group therapy for mental health patients in outpatient and inpatient settings using Cognitive

Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Social Responsibility Therapy techniques

• Assisted in structuring the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for substance abuse patients and actively

participated in treatment; leading lectures and group discussions, and monitoring patient progress

• Conducted individual therapy sessions with IOP patients; reviewing recovery topics, monitoring

individual patient progress, and setting short- and long-term recovery and life goals

• Regularly administered and scored a variety of psychological assessments

Teaching Assistant, Cleveland State University Spring Semester 2014

• Assisted in classroom instruction, seminar facilitation, grading and record-keeping, and student support

for the undergraduate course PSY412: Psychology Lab & Seminar

• Provided extensive feedback to students and met with individuals to monitor progress on original

research projects; maintained regular office hours for providing assistance to students

• Graded final student projects and poster presentations in a colloquium setting

Research Assistant, Cleveland State University Spring Semester 2013

• Assisted the head of the Diversity Management program in conducting research, particularly in the areas

of hiring bias, public health interventions, and diversity and inclusion in academia

• Performed extensive literature searches and formulated comprehensive literature reviews

• Organized electronic resources on the department website for more efficient student and faculty access

Victim Advocate, Lake County Victims of Crime Assistance January 2011 – August 2012

• Provided on-call assistance and support to victims of violent crimes; accompanied to emergency room,

supported through forensic examination, and assisted with police communication

• Evaluated and debriefed the situation for the victim and the victim’s family; provided resources for further

counseling and support services and follow-up support

Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment Worker, Pathways Inc. May 2010 – August 2012

• Supported mental health clients with tasks of daily living, such as attending appointments and taking

prescribed medications as well as applying for benefits and accessing community services

• Coordinated treatment and goal plans with clients; monitoring progress and actively participating in the

treatment process

Social Work Intern, Pathways Inc., Mentor, OH. January 2010 – May 2010

• Accompanied case managers to the environments of mental health clients

• Assisted licensed social workers with agency documentation and medical billing

• Observed diagnostic intakes of mental health clients; providing input and participating in discussion

• Facilitated a senior citizen support group; coordinated weekly meetings and planning activities

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