Assistant Director Patient Advocate

Benita A. Allen

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Objective

Seeking to improve patient care for all levels of Psychological Services within all settings. Clinical

Sickle Cell patient advocate with 10+ years of experience counseling at-risk patients, seeking to

enhance my skills and ability on a higher level.

Experience

(August 2022 - Present)

Forensic Psychology Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, FL

As a Master's Degree student at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), am presently

enrolled in the Abnormal Psychology and Ethics class. am currently learning the APA

Ethical standards that govern Psychology. The APA code of ethics is composed of key

principles and standards which are intended to guide and help inspire psychologists as they

work in their profession. The code of ethics applies only to work-related professional activities

including research, teaching, counseling, psychotherapy, and consulting. There are Five

Ethical Principles, guiding principles to help psychologist make sound ethical choices within

their profession.

Principle A: Beneficence and Non-maleficence: The first principle of the APA ethics code

states that psychologists should strive to protect the rights and welfare of those with whom

they work professionally.

Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility: The APA also suggests that psychologists have a

moral responsibility to help ensure that others working in their profession also uphold high

ethical standards. This principle suggests that psychologists should participate in activities

that enhance the ethical compliance and conduct of their colleagues.

Principle C: Integrity: In research and practice, psychologists should never attempt to

deceive or misrepresent. In research, deception can involve fabricating or manipulating

results in some way to achieve desired outcomes. Psychologists should also strive for

transparency and honesty in their practice.

Principle D: Justice: In i's broadest sense, justice relates to a responsibility to be fair and

Impartial. This principle states that people have a right to access and benefit from advances

That have been made in the field of psychology. It is important for psychologists to treat

people equally. Psychologist should always practice within their area of expertise and

be aware of their level of competence and limitations.

Principle E: Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity: Psychologists should respect the right

to dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of those they work with professionally. They should

strive to minimize their own biases as well as be aware of issues related to diversity and the

concerns of populations.

(March 2012 - Present)

Assistant Director Sickle Cell Advocacy Group Oakland, CA

At Sickle Cell (HUSH) organization, had direct oversight and developed training, education,

and mentoring program for new and existing sickle cell advocates. Provide multi-disciplinary

and evidence-based documentation to aid positive changes in the care of sickle-cell patients

from Hospital personnel. Conduct assessments for the most chronic patients and develop

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