Sabina A. Grosse, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist

916-***-**** acweph@r.postjobfree.com 5760 Gelston Way El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Experienced, versatile psychologist with 9+-year history of evaluating and counseling patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings as well as forensic work in preparing detailed reports and appearing as expert witness in court proceedings. Passionate about medical field and enjoys collaborating as part of multi-disciplinary teams; particularly interested in preventative approach to mental-health care. Attentive and responsive communicator with clients and colleagues. Tailors and implements personalized individual and group treatment plans; utilizes evidence-based practices in developing treatment programs. Areas of Expertise include:

Inpatient/Outpatient Evaluations

Forensic Psychology

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Private Practice

Treatment Plans

Personality Disorders

Individual/Group Therapy

Research

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Reporting/Documentation

Crisis Intervention

Preventative Strategies

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Grief Counseling

Depression and Anxiety

Eating Disorders

Family/Child Counseling

Experience & Notable Contributions

STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Sacramento, CA August 2011 to Present

psychologist

Conduct clinical psychological assessments of inmates to form diagnoses and develop, initiate, and monitor appropriate treatment plans. Deliver individual and group therapy in correctional-facility setting and provide on-site crisis intervention, both inpatient and outpatient. Administer and evaluate results of psychological tests and collaborate with other medical personnel to determine patients’ mental-health statuses and needs. Participate in consultations with psychiatrists regarding medications’ efficacy and side effects. Regularly review patients’ diagnoses and progress and recommend changes in therapeutic strategies as well as admission/transfer/discharge status. Complete required paperwork and prepare psychological reports for chief psychologist.

Key Accomplishments:

Serve as acting supervisor regularly and successfully; lead treatment-team meetings and manage staff of 8 to 10 clinicians as well as social workers and unlicensed psychologists in compliance with established guidelines and regulations.

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND FORENSIC INSTITUTE OF EDH (PRIVATE PRACTICE) El Dorado Hills, CA

March 2008 to January 2013

psychologist/owner

Established private practice concurrent to full-time positions with County of El Dorado and then State of California. Provided individual therapy to private clients as well as group therapy, the latter focusing on eating-disorder and grief counseling. Evaluated individuals involved in child custody cases; prepared detailed reports for court system and provided expert-witness testimony. Conducted psychometric testing on individuals and submitted in-depth evaluations to courts. Performed psychological and psychiatric testing and reporting as contractor for State Disability Board.

Key Accomplishments:

Founded and launched private-therapy practice in addition to full-time work and successfully expanded to also provide forensic services.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO MENTAL-HEALTH OFFICE Placerville, CA February 2007 to July 2011

crisis clinician

Evaluated patients in variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, including juvenile detention center, county jail, hospital emergency departments, and county mental-health office to determine mental-health status and needs and formulate effective care plans. Approved patients for voluntary and involuntary hospitalization. Responded to emergency calls, walk-ins, and field contacts; assessed patients and referred to appropriate support services. Consulted with on-call psychiatrists regarding patient statuses, treatment strategies, and medications. Documented patient statuses, evaluations, and progress, as well as intake and discharge information, in detail.

Key Accomplishments:

Played key role in inception, planning, and introduction of CERT transitional mental-health inpatient program offered through El Dorado County.

Participated on committee that developed two important county mental-health programs: (1) transitional housing step-down unit for Placerville inpatient psychiatric facility, accommodating six patients, and (2) therapeutic solutions for patients whose care needs fall in between inpatient and outpatient requirements. Contributed to budgeting and staffing efforts as well as design of operational infrastructure and procedures.

TRIAD FAMILY SERVICES FOSTER CARE AGENCY Sacramento, CA July 2006 to January 2007

therapist

Conducted individual and family therapy for foster children and caregivers; designed and implemented detailed treatment plans and interventions in accordance with state guidelines and standards.

Key Accomplishments:

Earned award for 100% documentation compliance; self-audited all paperwork.

Contributed to quality-assurance measures through active participation on quality-improvement team.

OFFICE OF DR. KIRK VAN ROOYAN Roseville, CA August 1998 to April 2000

surgical coordinator

Served as patient liaison and front-office manager, providing pre-surgery information and guidance as well as explanations of costs and payment plans. Assisted surgeon with pre- and post-operative exams and dressing changes.

SUTTER ROSEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Roseville, CA April 1994 to July 1998

certified nursing assistant (cna) and technician (allied nursing)

Served as CNA on medical-surgical floor, telemetry technician, health-unit coordinator for oncology department, and emergency-room technician.

Key Accomplishments:

Gained important experience and range of assessment skills in providing treatment in numerous departments.

Education & Training

Post-Doctorate courses, Psychopharmacology

ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY San Diego, CA 2014

Doctor of Psychology

THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY Sacramento, CA 2007

Master of Psychology

THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY Sacramento, CA 2006

Bachelor of Psychology

UNION INSTITUTE AND UNIVERSITY Cincinnati, OH 2004

Awards & Distinctions

“Hero at Home” Foundation, Founder

Started nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources to single mothers in need and survivors of domestic violence and child abuse.

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