Mental Health Training

Joseph Rubanowitz Ph.D

**** ***** ******** ***., *** Angeles, CA 90019 Home: 323-***-**** - Cell: 323-***-**** : ***************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Clinical psychologist trained in all aspects correctional clinical assignments and possessing over 20 years experience serving in the California Dept. of Corrections honing those special skills required for success in treating an inmate /patient population in concert with colleagues, medical, custody, and other auxiliary staff contributing to a cohesive team effort and a favorable outcome.This is in addition to having maintained a modest private practice during that same time period.

Skill Highlights

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan Perform suicide risk assessments

Assist in training new employees when called upon.

Administer psychological tests, score, and interpret them

Perform forensic evaluations (Z- cases, etc.)

Provide training for staff on topics of mental health.

Accomplishments

Applied for and received admitting privileges at CIM prison hospital. Effectively managed caseloads of more than 28 patients at any given time during periods of low ratio of clinicians to inmates.

Professional Experience

Clinical Psychologist

01-02-2011 to Present

Private Practice in Los Angeles home office.

Clinical Psychologist

March 2001 to December 2010

Dept. of Corrections -CIM – Chino, CA

Duties were to screen inmates for possible mental health needs,perform evaluations.treatment plans, crisis intervention when indicated,conduct psychotherapy,individual and group utilizing selected modalities deemed clinically appropriate,counseling,parole planning as needed,prepare forensic court ordered reports generally only on a special assignment basis, coordinate treatment efforts with other mental health disciplines and other staff,participate in teaching CDCR employee education on issues of mental health and see to other departmental needs that may be assigned,

Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.,Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications,Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.

Clinical Psychologist

December 1999 to April 2001

Dept,. of Corrections -{DVI} – Tracy, CA

Job duties basically identical to above(same parent employer).

Psychotherapist (private practice)

September 1998 to October 1999

self employed – Los Angeles, CA

Patients were seen for individual and couple / family counseling primarily for personality disorder treatment and parenting /relationship education as opposed to major mental illness.It presented me with an opportunity to see the difference in attitude towards therapy when actively sought by the patient and when directed by screening results or clinician referral.I learned from this observation to attempt to empower inmates to feel that it is they who are choosing to make their lives better.

Clinical Psychologist

October 1994 to October 1998

Dept. of Corrections –CCI –Tehachapi CA

For duties see previous CDCR positions above ( same parent employer ).

Chaplain

02-1988 to 09-1994

Dept of Corrections same location

Duties : Lead services, educate and counsel inmates individually and in group settings, conduct self help sessions, ethics workshops as part of religious values training plus ritual and prayer meetings as required. This work was complemented by my growing skill as a therapist and diagnostician.

Education and Training

Sierra University, Costa Mesa, CA. Major: Psychology Degree: Ph.D. 1988

St. Mary's University, Winona, MI Major: Psychology Degree: Master of Arts 1969

Ner Israel Rabbinical College, Baltimore MD. Major: Talmud. Degree: Bachelor of Arts 1962

Recipient of Talmud Fellowship

Recipient of Rabbinical Ordination 1964

Certifications and Licenses

Psychologist: PSY 16299

Marriage and Family Therapist: MFC29247

Member: Los Angeles County Psychological Association

Health Care Provider: BLS-CPR/AED

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