Law Enforcement Mental Health

Jary Quiñones Curriculum Vitae

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North Fort Myers, FL. 33903-1413 Email: ********@*****.*** Languages: Spanish & English

OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS

Lifelong interest in law enforcement and psychology with commitment to continue education, in the Psychology Forensic arena.

Dynamic and devoted law enforcement professional with highly successful experience as Detective Supervisor, Field Detective, Detective Trainer, and General Patrol Officer

Maintain high profile in the community with extensive involvement in crime prevention, including gang rehabilitation and issues of the adolescent and geriatric populations

Approachable and respected supervisor with open-door policy; nonjudgmental and fair; appreciate and understand cultural differences; bilingual, English and Spanish

Strong organizational talents with ability to multi-task and perform all assignments with attention to priorities and deadlines; enjoy teamwork, challenges and helping people

Exceptional mediator, facilitator, troubleshooter, and conflict resolver with excellent interpersonal/communication skills; good listener; maintain objectivity CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

State DMH/CDCR, Salinas Valley Psychiatric Program (SVPP). Salinas, CA. 2010–2014. California Department of Correction & Rehabilitation Facility/Department of Mental Health. Conducted clinical interviews, assessments, individual therapy sessions, group therapy sessions, crisis intervention, collaborate in IDTT, emergency On-Call crisis, and various training with CDCR/DMH personnel. Discuss cases and continue education training with supervisor, work closely with treatment team, social services staff, recreational therapy staff, nursing staff, psychiatrist staff, nutritional staff, and security staff assigned to CDCR. Work with inmate/patients who have disabling mental illness, serious criminal histories, severe emotional disturbances (Axis 1), personality disorders (Axis 11), poly-substance abuse, medical conditions, low/high functioning individuals (LDD & MR). Therapy sessions included trauma CBT, integrative family structure approach, reality therapy, play therapy, psychosocial education, communication & symptom management, and various types of clinical intakes.

Pacific Psychological Associates, Private Practice. El Segundo, CA. 2009–2010. Conducted clinical interviews, assessments, individual therapy sessions, crisis intervention, collaborate with Victim Assistance Program Coordinator(s), collaborate with research project(s), work with California Department of Rehabilitation, and various universities/colleges. Discuss cases with associates; continue education training, work with individual(s) who have disabling mental illness, criminal histories, emotional disturbances, personality disorders, poly-substance abuse, medical conditions, low/high functioning individuals (LDD). Therapy sessions included trauma focused CBT, integrative family structure approach, reality therapy, play therapy, psychosocial education, communication & symptom management, and various types of clinical intakes.

Internship, Children’s Institute, Incorporated. Los Angeles, CA. 2008–2009.

(APA Accredited Program) Community Outpatient Facility. Conducted interviews, assessments, individual therapy sessions, family therapy sessions, and facilitate Fatherhood groups. Discuss cases and continue education training with supervisor, work closely with treatment team, & social services staff. Worked with children and family clients who have disabling mental illness, serious emotional disturbances, personality disorders, poly-substance abuse, medical conditions, & low/high functioning individuals. Therapy sessions included trauma focused-CBT, integrative family structure approach, play therapy, psychosocial education, communication & symptom management, & Intakes. Jary Quiñones Curriculum Vitae Page Two

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Internship, Los Angeles County West Valley Mental Health, Canoga Park, CA. 2007–2008. Community Outpatient Facility. Conducted interviews, assessments, individual therapy sessions, and facilitate groups. Discuss cases and continue education training with supervisor, work closely with treatment team, and medical staff. Worked with clients who have severe and disabling mental illness, serious emotional disturbances, personality disorders, poly-substance abuse, medical conditions, low/high functioning individuals. Conduct psychotherapy groups and individual therapy sessions that included psychosocial education, communication & symptom mgmt, Urgent Walk-In Clinic, Intakes, Psychological Testing & some Neuropsych Testing.

Practicum, Ventura County Mental Health-Juvenile Facility, Ventura, CA. 2006–2007. Juvenile Probation Prison Facility. Houses juveniles who have been sentenced (short/long term) and a detention center for criminal disposition. Conducted individual therapy sessions, family therapy and various testing. Discuss cases and continue education training with supervisors. Worked with clients/minors who have extensive criminal backgrounds/gang involvement, PTSD, ODD, ADHD, conduct disorders, anxiety disorders, poly-substance abuse, psychotic disorders, medical conditions, and homicidal/suicidal minors.

Practicum, San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Van Nuys, CA. 2004–2005. Outpatient and Homebound Facility. Conducted individual therapy sessions, family/couple therapy. Discuss cases and continue education training with supervisor. Worked with clients who have panic disorders, phobias issues, personality disorders, mood disorders, and acute/chronic Axis I, II, III, IV, (poly-substance abuse, medical conditions, Geriatric patients who are diagnosed with dementia, and low/high functioning individuals).

Practicum, Glendale Memorial Hospital, Glendale, CA. 2003–2004. Inpatient and Secured Units. Conducted interviews, assessments, individual therapy sessions, and facilitate childhood trauma groups. Discuss cases and continue education training with supervisor, work closely with treatment team, locked unit facility and in-patient facility for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) who are HIV/AIDS positive, personality disorders, poly-substance abuse, medical conditions, low/high functioning individuals. Conduct groups and individual therapy sessions on Neuro-Psychiatric Geriatric in-patient unit with patients who are diagnosed with dementia.

Residential Counselor, Hathaway Home for Children, Pacoima, 1981–1983. Counseled, devised recovery plans, and monitored progress of young people in home for emotionally and physical abused children as well as court-awarded juveniles. Organized and facilitated emancipation program. Conducted groups with adolescents ages 12-18.

Psychological Readjustment Counselor, Veterans Admin Hospital, Martinez, 1979–1981. Counseled Vietnam Veterans and their families to facilitate recovery from posttraumatic stress syndrome. Facilitated Rap groups and small therapy groups with veterans suffering from PTSD. Conducted vocational, anger management, skill training, and risk management training with veterans.

Research, University of California, Los Angeles, 1999 - 2006 Gather crime analysis data for hate crimes to develop profiles for predicting future perpetrators while concentrating on bias and intent motivation among hate crime offenders. Jary Quiñones Curriculum Vitae Page Three

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Consulting/Advance Educational Training, State of California and Florida 2014-2023 Consulting with other Professionals in the Private Sector throughout Northern/Southern California. Attending Various Training/Seminars/Education in Florida and consulting with Private Client(s). State DMH/CDCR, Salinas Valley Psychiatric Program (SVPP). Salinas, California, 2010–2014 Staff Clinical Psychologist: California Department of Correction & Rehabilitation Facility/Department of Mental Health. Conducted clinical interviews, assessments, individual therapy sessions, group therapy sessions, crisis intervention, collaborate in IDTT, emergency On- Call crisis, and various training with CDCR/DMH personnel. Pacific Psychological Associates, El Segundo, California, 2009-2010 Associate Clinician in Private Practice: Discuss cases with associates; continue education training, work with individual(s) who have disabling mental illness, criminal histories, emotional disturbances, personality disorders, poly-substance abuse, medical conditions, low/high functioning individuals (LDD). The primary clientele were adolescent/teenagers although the position required working with parents, adults, sibling, divorced/intact families, relational issues, couple issues, and professionals in crisis. Therapy sessions included trauma focused CBT, integrative family structure approach, reality therapy, play therapy, psychosocial education, communication & symptom management, and various types of clinical intakes. Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles, California, 1983 - 2007 Detective Supervisor / Field Detective (1991-2007) Responsible for training, supervising, and evaluating ten to twenty police officers per year in all policies and procedures of the Operative Support Division. Conduct audits to ensure optimum quality control. Investigate complex crime cases and citizens complaints. Trouble-shoot and problemsolve on daily basis. Interview victims, suspects and witnesses, including juvenile offenders. Serve as Spanish translator as needed. Assist patrol officers with criminal investigation and crime analyses. Conduct entry-level panel interviews. Serve as a Peer Counselor for officers facing tragic events (personal/job related). Promoted to this position after serving as Field Investigative Detective for approximately five years. Additional Positions with Los Angeles Police Department (1983-1991)

Training Officer: Trained probationers and subordinate officers on professional conduct, administrative duties, report writing, court testimony/protocol, officer safety, survival tactics, crisis intervention, crime scene investigation, and evidence gathering techniques.

Patrol Officer

Worked gangs, narcotics, major crimes, prostitution, and general crime areas Areas of Expertise

Homicide, sex crime, stalker crimes, juvenile crime, robbery, burglary, auto theft, identity theft, elderly abuse, child abuse, hate crimes, gang crimes, terrorist crimes, domestic violence, fiduciary abuse, fraud crimes, internet crimes, prostitution, and narcotics. Administrative duties, statistical crime analysis, audits, projects, coordinator, interview/interrogation techniques, crimes scene investigation, evidence gathering techniques, and organization skills. Jary Quiñones Curriculum Vitae Page Four

Military Service

United States Navy, Medical Corps

Position: Hospital Corpsman / Neuro-Psychiatrist Assistant Conducted small & large therapy groups with acute and chronic mentally disturb patients, supervised locked units, triaged emergency psychiatric patients, trained Psychiatry MD interns, and facilitated an in/out patient clinic for military personnel & their families. Work philosophy was based on the “Team Concept.”

(Served 4 years of active duty; served 8 years of reserves. Honorable Discharges 1979 & 1987) PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Published (June 2005): Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice. Article titled- Assessment of Hate Crime Offenders: The Role of Bias Intent in Examining Violence Risk

American Psychology-Law Society Conference Program (March 3-6, 2005) La Jolla, CA. Symposia: (Presented research paper) Methodological & Conceptual Issues in the Classification and Assessment of Hate Crime Offender; Actuarial and Motivational Characteristics of Hate Crime Offenders.

30ThInteramerican Congress of Psychology (June 26-30, 2005) Buenos Aires, Argentina Symposia :( Presented research paper) Methodological & Conceptual Issues in the Classification and Assessment of Hate Crime Offender; Actuarial and Motivational Characteristics of Hate Crime Offenders.

University of California, Los Angeles-Psychology Department Hate Crime Profiling, lecture

California State University, Northridge-Psychology/Sociology Department Crime Scene Investigation, lecture

California Southern University, Los Angeles-Psychology Department Statistical Crime Data Collection and Investigation, lecture PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST & ASSESSMENT KNOWLEDGE

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Third Edition (WAIS-III & IV)

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV)

Woodcock-Johnson Achievement Test (WJ-III)

Bender Visual Motor-Gestalt II Test

Sentence Completion

Projective Drawings

The Rorschach Inkblot Method (RIM)

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI)

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2)

Shipley-Hartford

Wonderlic Personnel Test (WPT)

Nelson-Denny Reading Test

Omnibus Personality Measure

Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT III)

Career Assessment Inventory (CAI)

Luria-Nebraska: Neuropsychological Battery-Partial Jary Quiñones Curriculum Vitae Page Five

COMMUNITY / VOLUNTEER WORK

Counselor, worked with gang members and other juvenile offenders

Volunteer, various homes for the elderly

Mediator/Facilitator/Arbitrator for L.A. City Dispute Resolution Program

Coordinator for interaction between Fire Departments and surrounding communities

Co-facilitator for The Friendship Circle, dealing with Cultural Diversity issues

Facilitated The Rap Against Prejudice Program for high school juniors and seniors

Reader, Rolling Readers Program for elementary school 4th graders (4-years)

Volunteer work at Convalescent Home & Care facilities

Peer Counselor with the Los Angeles Police Department

Volunteer Teaching (1) High School (2) Middle Elementary School (LDD programs)

Active Member of CERT-Team (Community Emergency Response Team) EUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

BA Degree in Psychology (2001) California So. University Northridge CSUN) MA Degree in Psychology (2004) Phillips Graduate Institute (PGI) Psy.D. Degree in Clinical Psychology (2009) Phillips Graduate Institute (PGI) RELATED CERTIFICATES

Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)-Violence in the Workplace Program

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified

Management of Assaultive Training in Psychiatric/Prison Hospital Facility (MAT)

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist I (JFIS-I)

Anger Management Facilitator Certification (CAMF) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS

American Psychological Association (APA)

California Psychological Association (CPA)

Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA)

Western Psychological Association (WPA)

San Fernando Valley Psychological Association (SFVPA)

Inter-American Society of Psychology (ISP)

Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR)

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP)

International Counter-Terrorism Officers Association (ICTOA)

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)

International Police Association (IPA)

International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO)

Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

American Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology (AACFP)

Forensic Mental Health Association of California (FMHAC)

National Rifle Association (NRA)

American Federation of Police & Concerned Citizens (AFPCC)

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

Council of Indian Nations (CIN)

Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes (FACTS)

Los Angeles Retired Fire & Police Association (LARFPA)

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