Mental Health Medical
Resume:
Jill Saulque, Ph.D.
Invercargill, NZ 9812
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
**** ********** *** ********** - ****** Psychology, Chapman University, Orange, CA
1989Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, United States International University
San Diego, CA. Dissertation: Personality Styles of Adolescent Suicide Attempters
1988 Doctoral Internship, Capistrano by the Sea Hospital, Dana Point, CA
1984 Master of Science in Educational Counseling, CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Thesis: The Effects of Progressive Relaxation with Learning Disabled Students
1984 California PPS Credential - School Counseling, CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
1980 California Single Subject Teaching Credential - CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
1979 Bachelor of Arts in Physical/Adaptive Education-CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
2013 New Zealand Psychologists Board Registration with Clinical Scope, 90-05404
2005 Hawaii State Licensed Psychologist, Hawaii State Board of Psychology, PSY 914
1993 California State Licensed Psychologist, License # PSY 13289
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND CAREER INTERESTS
I spent nearly 20 years working in the California educational system initially as a teacher, counselor, and ultimately as a school psychologist. I became licensed as a psychologist in California in 1993 and continued to work in the field of school psychology while building a part-time private practice. I have taught various psychology courses for several universities at both the undergraduate and graduate level. I have also had the opportunity to work in educational administration as a program director and training director. I spent 10 years working as a clinical psychologist in the field of chemical dependency/dual diagnosis and also spent a year working in the field of health psychology.
In 2013, I embraced the opportunity to live and work in New Zealand. I became a registered psychologist in New Zealand and have been working on an acute inpatient mental health unit, in forensic mental health at a correctional facility, and with the New Zealand Police Wellness and Trauma Programs.
I enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team of professionals and having the opportunity to interface with other psychologists. I have extensive experience with psychological assessment from my school psychology and clinical backgrounds and have expanded these skills to include forensic assessments for the Courts in New Zealand. I have pursued additional training over the past three years in the assessment and treatment of trauma and also have interests in health psychology, forensic mental health, grief/loss, and dual diagnosis. I enjoy working in multicultural and economically diverse settings which has been fostered through my professional experience in California, Hawaii, and New Zealand. I have worked with individuals of all ages from preschoolers to the elderly with my preference being adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
General management skills would include being organized, responsible, practicing self-care, and utilizing time management strategies. I believe my peers and co-workers view me as approachable, reliable, and as a team player.
I would describe my leadership style as democratic as I often utilize my counseling and listening skills to empower others. I prefer to lead by example and collaborate with others to solve problems and resolve issues.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Southland Hospital, Inpatient Mental Health Unit, Invercargill, NZ 2013 – Present
Clinical Psychologist (60%)
As a clinical psychologist with Southland Hospital Inpatient Mental Health Unit, I provide individual and group
psychotherapy for patients admitted to a 20-bed, acute, inpatient mental health unit and for clients transitioning
from an inpatient setting to a community setting; conduct psychological assessments including cognitive, personality,
and neuropsychological testing; compile psychological assessment data and complete written reports; participate as
part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and consult/collaborate with nurses, psychiatrists, social workers,
occupational therapists, and physicians; assume responsibility for accurate and professional clinical documentation;
provide individual supervision to nursing and other mental health staff; conduct critical incident debriefing sessions
with nursing, medical and security staff; partner with department managers to provide psychoeducation for allied
health staff and the community.
http://2cu.co.nz/southland/listings/95822-southland-mental-health-unit
Southland Hospital, Forensic Mental Health, Invercargill, NZ 2013 - present
Clinical Forensic Psychologist (40%)
As a clinical psychologist in Forensic Mental Health, I provide individual psychotherapy to male inmates in a minimum
security prison and to released prisoners in support of their transition back into the community; complete Court
ordered assessments and reports to assist the Court in determining a defendant’s fitness to stand trial and their
eligibility for an insanity defense; participate as part of a multidisciplinary team consulting and collaborating with
forensic psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, probation officers, and the Department of Corrections staff.
http://2cu.co.nz/southland/listings/95816-community-forensic-mental-health-team
New Zealand Police Trauma and Wellness Programs 2013 – Present
Clinical Psychologist (5-10 hours per week)
As a private practice psychologist, I am referred clients through the welfare officer with the New Zealand Police
Wellness and Trauma Programs. The Wellness Program refers police officers whose assignments place them at high
risk for trauma exposure. These officers are required to participate in a psychological assessment every three months
to ensure their fitness for duty. The Trauma Program refers police officers for individual psychotherapy who are
experiencing psychological distress related to trauma exposure or other psychosocial stressors.
Eisenhower Medical Center, Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, Rancho Mirage, CA 2012 – 2013
Clinical Psychologist (5-10 hours per week)
Eisenhower Medical Center is an inpatient medical/surgical hospital serving the needs of residents in the Coachella Valley. The inpatient rehabilitation unit is a fairly new addition to the hospital and provides inpatient rehabilitative services to a variety of patients needing physical, occupational, speech/language, and recreational therapy. Length of stay is generally 7-10 days with a discharge treatment plan to include outpatient services.
http://emc.org/health-services/eisenhower-rehabilitation-services-physical-therapy-occupational-therapy-speech-therapy/specialty-programs/inpatient-rehabilitation-center/
As a clinical psychologist with the inpatient rehabilitation unit, I conducted interviews with newly admitted patients to determine the presence of psychological issues that could potentially interfere with their physical rehabilitation. I provided oral and written feedback to the medical and rehabilitation staff regarding my initial findings and made recommendations to address patient’s mental health issues. I provided ongoing individual and family counseling when appropriate. I left this position when I moved to New Zealand in July 2013.
Betty Ford Center, Rancho Mirage, CA 2002 – 2013
Clinical Psychologist
The non-profit Betty Ford Center is an Alcohol Addiction and Drug Addiction Treatment hospital located in Rancho
Mirage, California. A 20-acre campus adjacent to the Eisenhower Medical Center, the Betty Ford Center offers help
and hope to individuals and their family members affected by alcoholism and/or addiction to other drugs.
www.bettyfordcenter.org
As a clinical psychologist with the Betty Ford Center, I conducted initial psychological evaluations with chemical dependency and dual diagnosis patients at the request of a multidisciplinary treatment team. I administered and interpreted various psychological tests, prepared and dictated psychological reports, and communicated my findings during weekly treatment planning update meetings. Additional responsibilities included coordinating an intern program for graduate students and preparing them for potential employment with the Betty Ford Center. I provided individual supervision with graduate interns and group supervision with chemical dependency counselors. I participated in the medical education program and created presentations for medical students and professionals on various topics related to psychology and substance abuse treatment at the Betty Ford Center. I left this position when I moved to New Zealand in 2013.
Brandman University, formerly Chapman University, Palm Desert, CA 1998 – 2013
Instructor/Full-time faculty member/Program Director
Brandman University is an independent, private university offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs to residents of the Coachella Valley. Many of their programs are designed for adult learners and offer opportunities for learning through a blended format utilizing both face to face instruction in the classroom and educational experiences online.
www.brandman.edu
As a full-time faculty member and program director for the Masters in Counseling and Psychology Programs, I was responsible for the hiring and training of adjunct faculty, conducting student entrance and exit interviews, program and curriculum development, community outreach, student advisement, advancement interviews and teaching various courses in psychology and school counseling. As adjunct faculty, I taught various courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology. I left this position in 2013 when I moved to New Zealand.
College of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA 2006 – 2008
Adjunct Faculty
College of the Desert is a local community college serving students in the Coachella Valley and offering a variety of undergraduate degrees, certificate programs, and vocational services.
www.collegeofthedesert.edu
As adjunct faculty at College of the Desert, I taught a variety of lower division courses in psychology including Psychology of Women, General Psychology, Marriage and Family, and Adolescent Development. I left this position to assume full-time educational and administrative opportunities with Brandman University.
Argosy University, Honolulu, Oahu, HI and Kahului, Maui, HI 2005 – 2008
Adjunct Faculty
Argosy University is an independent, private university offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs to students in Hawaii.
www.argosy.edu
As adjunct faculty with Argosy University, I taught several graduate level courses in the Marriage and Family Therapy and School Psychology Programs. I continued in this position after moving back to California from Hawaii and traveled to Honolulu for several weekends out of the year to continue teaching. I ultimately left this position as it became too difficult to maintain with other commitments in California.
California State University San Bernardino, Palm Desert, CA 2000 – 2006
Adjunct Faculty
California State University San Bernardino is a state funded university providing undergraduate and graduate programs to members of the community.
http://pdc.csusb.edu/
As adjunct faculty with California State University San Bernardino-Palm Desert Campus, I taught various undergraduate and graduate courses in educational psychology and school counseling. I left this position to pursue additional responsibilities with Brandman University and the Betty Ford Center.
Lanai High and Elementary School, Lanai City, Lanai, HI 2004 – 2005
Psychologist/Behavioral Specialist
http://www.edline.net/pages/lhes
As a school based behavioral health psychologist, I developed functional behavioral assessments and behavior support plans for students with a variety of neurobehavioral problems including learning disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, social-emotional difficulties, and traumatic brain injury. I administered and interpreted a variety of psychological, educational, and behavioral assessments, assisted in the development of individual educational plans (IEP’s) for special education students, provided individual counseling, and consulted with teachers, parents and other staff to meet the needs of general and special education students K-12. I left this position when I moved back to California from Hawaii in 2005.
Independent Options, Palm Desert, CA 2004 – 2004
Psychologist (10-15 hours per week)
http://independentoptions.org/
As a psychologist with Independent Options, I provided individual and group counseling services to developmentally disabled adults transitioning from residential state facilities to group homes. I conducted staff development and training sessions and participated in the development of individual performance plans with a multidisciplinary team of professionals. I left this position when I moved to Hawaii in 2004.
Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD), La Quinta, CA 1998-2002
School Psychologist
www.dsusd.edu
As a School Psychologist with DSUSD, I conducted psychoeducational evaluations for students K-12, assisted in the development of individual educational plans (IEP’s), provided individual and group counseling, consulted with staff, and supervised interns. I left this position to pursue a contract psychologist position with The Betty Ford Center.
Licensed Psychologist/Private Practice, Irvine, CA 1993-1998
Jill A. Saulque, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, PSY 13289
As a licensed psychologist in private practice, I provided outpatient psychological and assessment services to individuals, couples, and families; served as a clinical supervisor for marriage and family therapist trainees and doctoral student interns; provided psychological services to geriatric patients and their families in skilled nursing facilities and conducted staff development/training for nursing and clinical staff. I transitioned from private practice into full-time employment and graduate level teaching when I moved from Irvine to the Coachella Valley.
Irvine Unified School District, Irvine, CA 1989-1998
School Psychologist
www.iusd.org
As a school psychologist, I conducted psychoeducational evaluations and participated in the development of individual education plans (IEP’s) for special education students K-12; participated as a member of the student study team (SST), provided individual and group counseling; supervised graduate students, coordinated the conflict manager program and statewide achievement testing, and consulted with teachers, counselors, and administrators. I left this position when I moved from Irvine to the Coachella Valley.
United States International University (currently Alliant University), Irvine, CA 1995-1998
Clinical Training Coordinator (10-15 hours per week)
http://www.alliant.edu/
Responsibilities included coordinating clinical training experiences for masters and doctoral level students in psychology and marriage family therapy, building relationships with community organizations and acting as a liaison between the university and training sites, chairing and co-chairing doctoral projects and dissertations, and teaching various graduate courses in psychology and education. I left this position when I moved from Orange County California to the Coachella Valley.
National University, Irvine Campus, Irvine, CA 1991-1998
Adjunct Faculty
www.nu.edu
As adjunct faculty with National University, I taught various courses in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program including Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy, Research Methods, and The Assessment and Treatment of Chemical Dependency. I left this position when I moved from Orange County California to the Coachella Valley.
Health Psychology Associates/South Coast Psychological Associates, Irvine, CA 1993-1997
Licensed Psychologist
Provided outpatient and inpatient psychological services to individuals, couples and families as part of a psychology group practice. I left this position when I moved from Orange County California to the Coachella Valley.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders, College of Professional Psychology, American Psychological Association. 2004-Present
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Register of Health Services Providers in Psychology
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Psychological Association
California Psychological Association
National Association of School Psychologists
California Association of School Psychologists
CHARACTER
I take pride in my work and make every effort to represent the field of psychology in a professional and ethical manner. I value open and honest communication in my personal and professional life and believe we can resolve most issues working together as a team. I have come to realize that life is precious, sometimes too short, and it is up to us to live it to the fullest. I am learning that living is about taking risks, discovering new things, being in the present, and not allowing oneself to become complacent or bored. I am grateful for the many opportunities I have been afforded and enjoy sharing what I have with others. I am a reliable, dependable, and loyal friend and strive to extend these traits to my professional life. I believe in the value of therapy and enjoy helping others to achieve improved mental health. I think laughter is one of the best forms of therapy and that one should be cautious not to take things too seriously or too personally.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
While residing in New Zealand, I have had the opportunity to make presentations on various psychology topics to community members who interface with mental health clients. I have taken the opportunity to become more familiar with the support resources available in the community by visiting these sites and building relationships with their staff. I serve on the Children of Parents with Mental Illness and Addiction (COPMIA) committee at the local level which is devoted to providing support to the children of clients suffering from mental illness. http://www.tepou.co.nz/news/a-look-at-the-ministry-of-healths-new-national-copmia-guideline/573
While serving as a full-time faculty member at Brandman University, I became involved with several community and non-profit organizations. I participated in the Student Advisory Program which is an organization made up of various professionals working with youth in the community. Monthly meetings were held to share resources and information on events and activities. I was involved in a substance abuse prevention committee devoted to preventing substance use among children and adolescents. I was also involved in a suicide prevention task force aimed at providing resources to the community and preventing suicide.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I enjoy most outdoor activities and sports, i.e. hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, and snorkeling. I have found that cooking and baking are my creative outlets and I enjoy experimenting with new recipes, flavors, and spices. I work out in a gym as it is a great way to manage stress, prevent compassion fatigue and maintain fitness. In my free time, I love to travel, attend concerts, sporting events, and cultural activities. One of my hobbies is thrift store shopping as I find it to be therapeutic and a variation of mindfulness. I enjoy turning someone else’s “junk” into a personal treasure.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
I believe my friends and family would say that I am independent, honest, unselfish, loyal, dependable, have a good sense of humor and focus more on giving than taking. I view myself as generous believing that you receive only after you have given. I am a good listener, avoid offering advice, and strive to be non-judgmental of others. I believe we all have strengths and weakness and practice compassion over pity. I view others in a strengths based model and believe most people to be capable of most things. I make every effort to be available to my friends and family and have the reputation of being confidential and trustworthy.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
I function well as part of a team while also being able to work independently when necessary. I am a good communicator and respect the expertise of fellow professionals. I am very time conscious, work to meet deadlines, and respect time constraints. I am able to easily establish rapport with clients and colleagues and believe that professional therapy begins with a solid therapeutic relationship. I believe my colleagues view me as dependable, reliable, approachable, and responsible.
EXPERT CONSULTATIONS
I have worked as a consulting psychologist in the areas of law enforcement and trauma, substance abuse, health psychology, and developmental/learning disabilities.
PRESENTATIONS (NATIONAL, STATE, OFFSHORE)
International School Psychology Association – Dissertation on Personality Styles of Adolescent Suicide Attempters
UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPTS
Doctoral Dissertation: Personality Styles of Adolescent Suicide Attempters
Master’s Thesis: The Effects of Progressive Relaxation with Learning Disabled Students
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