Research Assistant Mental Health

JULIAN LAVERDE

***** ********* *** ******, *****, FL 33184

Cell:786-***-**** email: ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

•Masters in Mental Health Counseling (2019) University of Miami (GPA 3.7)

•Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2014) Florida International University (GPA 3.3)

•Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (2014) Florida International University (GPA 3.3)

EXPERIENCE

CENTURION INC, INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, FLORIDA CITY

Inpatient Mental Health Services at the Crisis Stabilization Unit at Dade CI State Prison

Dr. Gascon Psy.D., Dr. Ambroghini Psy.D.

08/27/21-ONGOING

Conducted individual therapy, case management and clinical group therapy to state prisoners

Diagnosed patients using the DSM-V with lead psychologist and psychiatrist.

Assisted treatment team in conceptualizing and customizing client treatment using evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, DBT)

Completed clinical documentation (e.g., progress notes, treatment plans, case conceptualizations)

Worked with clinical supervisor and supervision teams to better assist patients.

Attended weekly MDST meetings to discuss patient progress, stabilization, and level of transfer.

Used empathic strategies with patients, such as active listening, paraphrasing, reflection of emotion and attentiveness.

Worked with incarcerated state prison populations and tailored treatment based on individual needs.

PSYCH SOLUTIONS INC, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE, MIAMI SPRINGS

Mental Health Therapist Registered Intern

Melissa Ferradaz Lago LMHC Licensed Clinical Supervisor

08/23/2019- 08/24/2021

Performed therapeutic duties to clients in an individual and family therapy basis

Diagnosed clients exhibiting symptoms of mental health irregularities

Assisted treatment team in conceptualizing and customizing client treatment using evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, Behavioral Therapy)

Completed clinical documentation (e.g., progress notes, treatment plans, case conceptualizations)

Worked with clinical supervisor and supervision teams to better assist clients

Used mental health assessments during patient intake and throughout therapy to track mental health progress, such as Suicide Risk Assessment, Beck’s Depression inventory II (BDI-II)

Used empathetic strategies with clients, such as active listening, paraphrasing, reflection of emotion and attentiveness.

Worked with diverse populations and tailored treatment based on individual needs (e.g., LGBT, adolescents, kids, adults, geriatrics).

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES

Research Support Coordinator

Dr. Victoria Behar-Zusman Ph.D.

07/02/2018-03/29/2019

Performed Quality Assurance for Principle Investigator’s study protocol’s and maintained regulatory binder

Provided ongoing management and tracking in accordance with study protocols

Worked in close collaboration with Principal Investigators and other members of their research team

Developed presentations based on grant and publication findings for scientific conferences

Assisted with the collection and preparation of data for grant proposals

Maintained database of grant applications

Organized and maintained research data for the different research studies

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI A&S PSYCHOLOGY

Research Assistant

Dr. Alessandri Ph.D.

05/01/2018-06/28/2018

Assisted families in completing parent-report screening, provided feedback on results, and scheduled

Diagnostic evaluations

Analyzed research data, maintain database, and provide reports to Principal Investigators and research teams.

Coordinated cross-site communication of research staff from project sites (Florida State University,

Emory College of Medicine, Drexel University, and Cornell Weill Medical College) to ensure appropriate and comprehensive understanding and implementation of research protocols and procedures

Produced project reports

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

LARKIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL SERVICES

Clinical Intern

Miguel Hasbun MS & Angela Fernandez

08/21/2017-08/22/2018

Wrote biopsychosocial, treatment plans and perform consents on clinical population

Gained direct client hours by interacting, supervising clinical population during breakfast and prior to group

Observed clinical cognitive behavioral therapy-based group counseling on clinical population in both Spanish settings and English settings

Sharpened therapy skills (SOAP Notes, therapeutic modalities, conducting assessments) during supervision with clinical supervisor

Worked with a clinical population with chronic Axis 1 diagnosis of the DSM-V

INSTITUTE OF INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY (IIFC) PRACTICUM

Clinician in training

Dr. Perez Lima Ph.D. & Jackie Ojeda

08/21/2017-07/28/2018

Performed administrative work, receiving phone calls, writing referrals, performing telephone intakes

Gained direct client hours and experience with individuals seeking help

Participated in individual and group supervision

Maintained organized and detailed progress notes written electronically as per client

Conducted surveys, measurements and questionnaires to the client ex. (DAST, CPI)

Received training with Time 2 Track and how to record Clinic Hours

Conducted Case Conceptualizations every month on given client

SANDBAR ALCOHOL STUDY

Research Assistant

Christopher Altman Ph.D.

05/20/2015-08/24/2015

Recruited and regulated participants with reported drinking while interviewed

Studied the effects of alcohol impairment on eye-witness testimony

Debriefed study participants and obtained participant consent

Gathered data from impaired participants

Maintained organization of study data

GROUP THERAPY TRAINING

Group member and Co-facilitator

William Berry M.S

08/21/2015-05/04/2015

Learned how to effectively run a group therapy session

Learned the dynamics and emotional responses of all group members involved (letting group operate on its own)

Engaged as a group leader to help facilitate the therapy process with minimal interference

Maintained process notes on what was discussed in group involving dynamics and content

Provided positive feedback, mindfulness, and importance of being present/listening

Received training on the healing properties of catharsis and relating to one another

Maintained confidentiality within group patients

LEGAL PSYCHOLOGY STUDY ON MEMORY RECOLLECTION AND FRAMING

Lab RA/Assistant

Jenna Kieckhaefer Ph.D.

06/13/2013-10/3/2013

Structured interviews with participants

Debriefed participants

Recorded and entered data

Transcribed interviews

Conducted participant introduction information logs

Maintained confidential ethics with participants/lab assistants while study was conducted

Attended important lab meetings to discuss the progress of the study

REFERENCES

Melissa Lago LMHC 305-***-**** *******.********@******.***

Deborah Ambroghini 305-***-**** ******************@*************.***

Miguel Hasbun LMHC 305-***-**** *******@**************.***

Angela Fernandez LMHC 305-***-**** afernande1larkinhospital.com

Dr. Victoria Behar-Zusman Ph.D. Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies 786-***-****; ********@*****.***

Vivian Yeh, Ph.D. Health Policy/Services Analyst III Vanderbilt University Medical Center; ******.*.***@****.***

Dr. Michael Alessandri Ph.D., Clinical Professor UM Center for Autism & Related disabilities

***********@*****.***

William Berry LMHC, Inner Wellness Therapeutic Center Mental Health Counselor 754-***-****)

Christopher Altman, FIU Ph.D. ********@***.*** (1-724-***-****)

Dr. Pérez Lima **********@*****.*** 786-***-****) IIFC Clinic Director

Jackie Ojeda j.ojeda@*@*****.*** IIFC Office Manager 786-***-****)

Jenna Kieckhaefer Ph.D. Email: ********@***.***

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