Lara Marie Slimmer

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Wyomissing, PA 19610

acdvlp@r.postjobfree.com

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

610-***-****

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