Mental Health Medical
Resume:
Lara Marie Slimmer
Wyomissing, PA 19610
********@*****.***
Education: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, A.B.D. (GPA 3.85)
December 2009
Immaculata University
Masters of Arts: Counseling Psychology (GPA 3.97)
May 2004
Immaculata University
Bachelor of Arts: English
May 2001
University of San Francisco
Professional Experience:
Behavioral Consultant
June 2012 – September 2012, New Story, Wyomissing, PA
• Assessed and observed children with Pervasive
Developmental Disorders
• Formed treatment plans based on behavioral analysis
• Implemented treatment plans in the school setting
• Worked collaboratively with teachers and parents regarding
treatment plans based on behavioral analysis
Mental Health Clinician
February 2011 – September 2011, PrimeCare Medical, Inc.,
Harrisburg, PA
• Conduct Mental Health Groups for incarcerated men and
women
• Serve as a liaison between the correctional staff, medical
staff, and community resources in order to reduce the rate
of recidivism
• Aid and arrange appointments for the psychiatrist
• Provide one-on-one intervention and crisis intervention
• Monitor inmates who suffer from co-occurring disorders
• Assist in forming re-entry plans prior to release for
individuals with chronic mental health diagnoses
• Generate referrals for drug and alcohol abuse evaluations
• Conduct telepsychology for several correctional facilities
Assertive Community Treatment Team Leader
November 2010 – February 2011, Philhaven, Lebanon, PA
• Conducted daily treatment team meetings with nurses,
master level clinicians, social workers, psychiatrists, and
administrative assistants
• Attended manager forums on a monthly basis
• Conducted audits in order to maintain JCAHO
regulations
• Served as a primary provider for several clients
• Interacted with community resources including MH/MR,
Department of Public Welfare, and Social Security
• Assessed, monitored, and observed baseline behavior
• Maintained billing records
• Formed treatment plans, individual service plans, and
wellness recovery plans
• Provided crisis intervention
• Conducted supervision with team members on a bi-weekly
basis
Behavioral Specialist Consultant/Mobile Therapist
March 2010 – November 2010, Access Services, Orwigsburg, PA
• Formed and implemented treatment plans for children
and adolescents
• Conducted individual therapy in the home and school
environment
• Supervised a team of therapeutic support staff
• Assessed, monitored, and observed the progression of
baseline behavior
• Collaborated with the psychiatrist, psychologist, families,
and counselors
Mental Health Coordinator
August 2004 – March 2010, Lehigh County Prison, PrimeCare
Medical, Inc., Harrisburg, PA
• Coordinated and implemented the Mental Health
Program, as well as monitored psychological/psychiatric
services provided
• Served as the mental health liaison between the medical
department, facility psychiatrists, custody staff, and other
mental health agencies
• Provided one-on-one intervention and follow up care for
inmates who suffer from mental illness or substance abuse
• Conducted suicide prevention training for new
correctional staff, as well as in-services for medical staff
• Facilitated Mental Health Support Groups for
incarcerated men and women
• Served as a member on various correctional facility
committees, as well as community mental health
committees
• Formed re-entry plans prior to release for individuals with
serious mental health issues
Psychiatric Caseworker
January 2003 – August 2004, Berks County Prison, PrimeCare Medical, Inc., Harrisburg, PA
• Served as mental health liaison between the medical
department, facility psychiatrists, custody staff, and other
mental health agencies
• Provided one-on-one intervention and follow up care for
inmates who suffer from mental illness or substance abuse
• Facilitated two Mental Health Support Groups for
incarcerated men
Activities Therapist
March 2003 – October 2004, The Reading Hospital, Spruce Pavilion, Reading, PA
• Conducted psychoeducational groups, music, art,
recreation, and individual therapies for an inpatient
adolescent unit
• Mediated family visits
• Utilized DAP notes to track progress
Behavioral Assistant
August 2001 – December 2002, Center for Alternative Secondary Education, Coatesville, PA
• Assisted Behavioral Specialist in behavioral modification
• Conducted searches for contraband to ensure the safety and security of the students
• Chaperoned field trips to ensure appropriate behavior
Practicum Experience:
Bethany Children’s Home
January 2009 – May 2009, Womelsdorf, PA
• Conducted individual therapy with adolescents
• Administered psychological batteries to assess
psychological functioning
• Composed psychological assessment evaluations
Allentown State Hospital
August 2006 – April 2007, Allentown, PA
• Co-facilitated the Cognitive Enhancement Group
• Conducted individual therapy with chronically mentally
ill clients
• Participated in Dialectical Behavior Therapy training
• Administered diagnostic tests measuring personality and
neurological/cognitive deficits
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
January 2006 – August 2006, Reading, PA
• Administered diagnostic tests that measured personality,
intellectual functioning, neurological and cognitive deficits
in forensic settings
• Scored and interpreted assessment batteries
• Composed psychological testing reports
Holcomb Behavioral Health
September 2002 – August 2003, Exton, PA
• Performed family and couples therapy
• Conducted individual therapy for children, adolescents,
and young adults
• Formulated treatment plans
• Composed progress notes
• Completed re-authorization forms
Extracurricular Activities and Committees
• June 2011 – Present: Certified Forensic Consultant
• May 2011 – Present: Member of the College of Forensic
Examiner’s Institute
• March 2008 – Present: Member of the International
Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology
• May 2008, 2009, 2010: Attended the Contemporary
Forum’s Conference on Forensic Trends
• November 2006: Participated in a Grand Round at
Allentown State Hospital
• Spring 2005 - Present: Member of the American
Psychological Association
• Summer 2004 – Present: Certified Correctional Health
Professional
• Spring 2002 – Present: Member of the Beta Mu Chapter
of the Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and
Professional Honor Society International
• Spring 2002 – Spring 2004: Member of the American
Counseling Association
Special Interests:
• Forensic Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Children and Adolescent Psychology
• Assessment
Special Skills:
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook,
Excel, Power Point, Macintosh Operating Systems,
Internet, Intranet, and Electronic Medical Records
References:
Matthew DiFebo Tammy Eichert
Manager/Supervisor Certified Nursing Assistant
Weis Market Orwigsburg Manor
North Wyomissing Blvd. 17 Fahltown Lane
West Lawn, PA 19610 Auburn, PA 17922
(610) 621 – 7090 570-***-****
Peter Belzecky
Supervisor
Lehigh County Juvenile Detention Center
Allentown, PA 18103
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