PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT:

A proven experienced professional in the human and social service field possessing extensive experience as a practitioner, psychologist, and subject instructor.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2013 to present Registered Psychologist

Heritage Clinic Palmdale, CA Work directly with seniors and older adults to provide mental health

services which include providing clinical therapeutic services dealing

with psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues. Apply a range of

psychological interventions to improve the client’s mental health.

2008 to present Consultant

Self Employed- Tulare, CA

Provide independent consultation, ranging from clinical observations, program assessments, to staff training and development for programs such as Head Start. Collaborate with small organizations and non-profits on effective assessments tools, review curriculum, and assist with program/project implementation. Additional consultation to individuals on life skills lessons, and tutoring for those studying in the behavioral health or psychological field, and provide career and professional advice.

2008 to 2011 Psychologist

California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility- Corcoran, CA

Corcoran State Prison

Provided clinical psychological services to the inmates of the institution, as well as a wide array of clinical services, including

anger management groups, tension reduction groups, individual treatment plans, and assessments.

2005 to 2008 Psychologist

New Mexico Women’s Correction Facility Grants, NM

As a psychologist conducted intakes for new arrival inmates and completed clinical assessments, provided individual treatment and facilitated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups, psycho education groups, crisis intervention (as on call psychologist), and conduct both suicide and violence risk assessment.

2005 to 2008 Adjunct Faculty

New Mexico State University-Grants Grants, NM

Served as a part time instructor, teaching introductory level psychology courses including Psychology of Addiction, and Introduction to Psychology.

2002 to 2005 Therapist

Penny Lane Palmdale, CA

Worked as a school based therapist providing intensive individual therapy for children in schools. Facilitate anger management groups for children, as well as parents who were Cal-Works participants. Work in conjunction with families to implement behavior modification techniques with the children.

1995 to 2002 Therapist

Foothill Family Services Pasadena, CA

Facilitate anger management, and domestic violence groups for court mandated perpetrators. Provided group therapy sessions to program participants. Complete participant reports for courts and all case management requirements. Coordinate intake and services for individuals required to attend domestic violence treatment groups.

1998 to 2005 Therapist

Ceaderwood Counseling Lancaster, CA

On a part-time base provided group counseling to court mandated domestic violence offenders in Los Angeles County.

1995 to 1997 Therapist

Children’s Bureau of Southern California Palmdale, CA

Provide individual as well as family therapy sessions. Coordinate support services for families who have completed the reunification process (Family Preservation). Provide on-going case management services to participants and families.

1995 to 1997 Therapist

College Health Clinic Mojave, CA

Provided individual and group therapy to adult participants in a rural clinic. Carried out case management functions for the Cal Works Program participants.

1993 to 1995 Social Worker

Walden Family Services Lancaster, CA

Family social worker and counselor. Provided case management and related services for program participants. Working directly with the families to ensure success in case plans.

1990 to 1993 Case manager

Pacific Clinics Pasadena, CA

Provided milieu of treatment services for homeless and substance abusing individuals. Developed individual case plans, conducted assessments, and worked in conjunction with probation and the courts to implement case plans for the participants.

1988 to 1999 Site Director

State Preschool/ Head Start Program Van Nuys, CA

Supervised all administrative and program components. Developed and implemented appropriate program and administrative policies and procedures, coordinated staff development and training. Ensure compliance with program, County, and State requirements.

1985 to 1988 Child Mental Health Specialist

Pine Grove Hospital Canoga Park, CA

Began as an intern conducting intakes and admissions and was promoted to Specialist in Children’s unit after five months. Worked with abused, autistic, emotionally disturbed children. Implemented program objectives with participants in both group and individual settings.

1985 to 1987 Lab Assistant

Moorpark College Moorpark, CA

Under supervision of director, facilitated activities for children in preschool lab. Additionally, worked with college students who were parents and provided guidance regarding curriculum activities for preschoolers.

EDUCATION:

PhD in Psychology

The Saybrook Institute–San Francisco, CA

Master of Arts in Marriage, Family, & Child Counseling

Pacific Oaks College – Pasadena, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Child Mental Health

California State University, Northridge – Northridge, CA

Associate of Science in Child Development

Moorpark College – Moorpark, CA

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

2005-2008 Adjunct Professor- Psychology

New Mexico State University-Grants

Taught general education level psychology courses, including introductory courses, developed presentations, and instructional materials.

2002-2005 Adjunct Professor-Psychology

University of Phoenix-Southern California

Completed the University’s required certification process needed to provide instruction to working adult students in undergraduate level in courses for psychology at various southern California campuses. Utilize university curriculum and facilitate student learning in a classroom setting.

PERSONAL NOTES:

Fluent in several foreign languages: Farsi/Persian, Dari, French.

Vast understanding of both Middle Eastern and Near East cultures and religions.

Skilled in working with families and victims of domestic violence, as well perpetrators.

Conducted volunteer worker in women’s shelters.

Experience with Cal-Works programs.

Proven experience in performing in classroom setting with persons of a wide spectrum of socio-economic backgrounds.

Successfully history of working with incarcerated and criminal justice populations.

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