Mónica Rodríguez Pagán

Objective

Instructional / Spanish

Academic Degree

Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, PR 2010

Doctor in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

APA- Accredited Program

Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, PR 2004

Master in Public Health (MPH)

University of Puerto Rico, Ponce, PR 1999

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

Area of Concentration: Office Systems

Work Experience

Hope Counseling Centers September 2015-Present

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Worked with children, adolescent, and adults referred by the Office of Disability Determination and by the Department of Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services. I administer tests to evaluate cognitive and academic functioning and personality to successfully diagnosed and make subsequent recommendations based on the findings.

Supervisor: María E. Jiménez, PsyD.

Hours per week: 40

MedCentro (Consejo de Salud de Puerto Rico, Inc.) March 2012-July 2015

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

Clinical Psychologist

Assessed client’s needs using a variety of methods including psychometric tests, interviews and direct behavior observation; devised and monitored appropriate treatment programs, including psychotherapy and counseling in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team; assessment of medical patients with comorbid psychiatric disorders; crisis management and grief counseling; coordinated and developed comprehensive plans and educational programs for patients with HIV/AIDS.

Helped in the recruitment, selection, and placement of new employees. Offer stress management services for employees

Supervisor: Kenneth Junco, PsyD.

Hours per week: 37.5

Correctional Health Services, Ponce, PR August 2009- July 2010

Academic Internship

Worked providing individual psychotherapy and group therapy; collaborated in crisis intervention when needed; developed treatment focus on providing help to the client difficulties and building new skills; assessed clients needs performing psychological evaluations to adolescents and adults; and maintained and write reports and required paperwork.

Supervisor: Marely Ortiz Acevedo, PsyD.

Hours per week: 40

Social Attitude Institute (SAI), Yauco, PR August 2007- July 2009

Addiction Counselor

Conducted psychosocial assessment; maintained direct contact with client’s referent providing monthly writing reports; developed treatment plan; and individual, group and family counseling treatment; and supervised psychological intern’s at their substance addiction rotations.

Hours per week: 10

Therapist

Conducted psychological assessment of children and adolescents with conduct problem; and provided individual, group and family therapy.

Supervisor: Ileana Pagán- Pellicer, PsyD.

Hours per week: 10

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Hyattsville, MD May 2004 – August 2004

HACU Summer Internship

Assisted in the development of the Spanish version of the Data Warehouse on Trends in Health and Aging site; identified organizations interested in the site and made presentations; and analyzed and prepared data of health care for American elderly.

Supervisor: James Lubitz

Hours per week: 40

Chevron Texaco Industries Ltd., Guayanilla, PR July 1999 – May 2004

Administrative Assistant

Coordinated the Recycle Plan of the company to ensure compliance of Puerto Rico Law 70 of 1992; Internal Auditor (ISO 9000:2000); answered and screened a high volume of incoming calls and in-person inquiries from suppliers and colleagues; Customer Service and Human Resources Department back up; and wrote correspondence, edited documents and manuals to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Supervisor: Linda Quesada

Hours per week: 40

Licencing Information

Psychologist 2010

Puerto Rico Department of Health

Awards/ Honor

Graduate Doctoral Degree with Academic Honor 2010

Graduate Master Degree with Academic Distinction 2004

Employee of the Year, at Chevron Texaco Industries Ltd. 2002

Undergraduate Bachelor Degree Magna cum Laude 1999

Conferense Presentation

Rodriguez, M. & Arroyo, F. 2015. Motivational Interviewing. Medcentro, Ponce. Puerto Rico.

Rodriguez, M. & Colon, A. 2014. Depression in Adults with a Chronic Physical Health Problems. Medcentro, Ponce. Puerto Rico.

Rodríguez, M. & Pagán, I. 2013. Anger Management at the Workplace. University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus. Puerto Rico.

Rodríguez, M., Pagán, I. & Torres, M. 2012. Learning about depression. Estancia Dorada, Elderly Home. Yauco, Puerto Rico.

Rodríguez, M. & Crespo, F. 2010. Suicide prevention in children and adolescents. José Muñoz Vázquez, Elementary School. Guayama, Puerto Rico.

Rodríguez, M., Pagán, I. & Vázquez, Y. 2009. Be brave, you can do it. Yauco’s support group of breast cancer survivors, Annual Convention. Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

Skills

Language Skills: English and Spanish

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Outlook

Communication: strong verbal and personal communication skills

Self motivated

Tolerant and flexible to different situations

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