Psychology Associate Special Education
Resume:
ADRIENNE D. LECA, PSY.D
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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EDUCATION
May 2004 Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology (APA Approved)
George Washington University, Washington, DC
May 1998 Master of Education, Counseling Psychology (APA Approved)
Howard University, Washington, DC
May 1993 Bachelor of Arts
Winona State University, Winona, MN
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Baltimore Washington Psychoanalytic Mentoring Program
American Psychological Association
National Association of School Psychologists
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
Psychology License DC #PSY1000370 2006 - Present
Psychology License Missouri #201-***-**** 2015 - 2019
Health Service Provider Missouri #201-***-**** 2016 - 2019
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oct 2006 - CEO/Chief Clinical Psychologist
Present Leca Group LLC/ Washington Clinical Group, LLC /
Psychology Private Practice
Establish policies and procedures, SOP
Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy on issues ranging from substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, separation, grief and loss, marriage/relationship discord, work related stress and anxiety, and various personality and psychiatric disorders
Provide consultation, training and education to parents on childhood disorders and education
Provide psychotherapy for children and adolescents
Conduct psychological and psycho-education assessments and evaluations
Consult with school or social service agencies such as Child and Family Services, Adoptions Together, etc.
Provide psychological services for participants in Crime Victims’ Compensation Program
Consult with treating psychiatrist and medical staff as needed and requested by patients
Participate in multidisciplinary team consultation as indicated
Provide relevant recommendations and referrals to community resources
Provide consultation to peer psychologists
Supervise doctoral level graduate students at George Washington University
Participate in annual selection of doctoral candidates for George Washington University Center for Professional Psychology Program
Provide training and psycho-educational workshop
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONT’D
Oct 2016 - Internal Behavioral Health Consultant Program
March 2018 Sterling Medical Corporation
United States Military Installation- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center- MD
Provide short-term solution focused interventions to active duty military members, dependents, retirees and other DoD or DHA employees in the Patient Centered Medical Home
Provide consultation to Primary Care Manages in Internal Medicine Department for patients with health issues that include social-emotional, or behavioral health component
Apply psychological techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, evidence based interventions
Develop behavioral change plans
Provide specialty referrals to Behavioral Health, ATS, Family Advocacy, TBI NiCoe etc.
Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military leadership, and others as required
Maintain and enter patient records in AHLTA
Participate in DoD/DHA specific training
Attend and participate in staff meetings
Provide professional development trainings and educational workshops
Established the Walter Reed Senior Resource Fair Veterans/Retirees October 2013
May 2015 – Licensed Clinical Psychologist
August 2016 Waynesville Medical Plaza
Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Rural Health- Medical Clinic – Waynesville, MO
Provide psychological services to rural health patients ranging in age from early childhood to adults for a wide range of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma related disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, developmental delays and learning disabilities
Provide evidence based interventions in individual, couple and group psychotherapy
Provide psychotherapy and psycho-education for related to PTDS for military personnel, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, etc.
Provide case management services and consult with in care coordinator for community resources as needed
Make referrals for neuropsychological, developmental, or personality assessments as indicated
Conduct intake interviews and develop psychosocial reports
Develop, implement, and review treatment plans/goals
Provide diagnostic screening and assessment in accordance DSM-V criteria
Maintain patient records in eClinicalWorks electronic health records system
Provide psychological consultation to referring primary care physicians from Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and other affiliated hospital departments to promote an integrative approach to overall health and to coordinate patient care
Provide parent consultation/psycho-education on childhood disorders, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act for with special needs, navigations of the special education process, successful communication with children, behavioral interventions, etc.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONT’D
Consult with community agencies such as the Waynesville School District, Fort Leonard Wood Army Garrison, Child Protective Services, Child and Family Services, the Missouri Board of Education, Missouri Parents Act (MPACT and other agencies as indicated
Attend Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Armed Forces YMCA and other community meetings to promote mental health awareness and education
Participate in local radio shows to provide community education on importance of mental health
Feb 2013 - Clinical Psychologist- Contractor/Behavioral Health Consultant Program-(BHOP)
May 2014 Sterling Medical Corporation
United States Military Installation- Osan Air Force Base-Republic of Korea
Provide short-term solution focused interventions to AD, dependents and civilian personnel at a Military Treatment Facility
Provide consultation to Primary Care Manages in Family Health Clinic patient with health issues that include social-emotional, or behavioral health component
Apply psychological techniques, including interviewing, behavioral assessment, evidence based therapies
Develop behavioral change plans
Provide specialty referrals to Mental Health, ADAPT, Family Advocacy, etc.
Consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, school districts, etc.
Maintain and enter patient records in AHLTA
Participate in military specific training
Provide consultation to SAPR/Provide training for Victim Advocates
Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: Quality Improvement meeting, professional staff meetings, Commander's staff meetings, Mental Health Flight meetings, and others required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by the Mental Health Flight Commander or his/her designee
Dec 2009 - Military and Family Life Consultant- Contractor
Aug 2014 MHN Government Services/HealthNet, Inc.
Provide confidential, brief, solution focused counseling to military personnel and civilian staff at installations (all branches) worldwide on issues related to deployment, reintegration, grief and loss, anger management, substance abuse, workplace stress, relocations, organizational changes, conflict resolution etc.
Participate in SURGE efforts to counsel military personnel as a part of reintegration process after deployment (Germany)
Participate in briefings with base Command to provide feedback on the success of program in conjunction with the Directors of the Community Services Programs, and Youth Center
Assist staff persons at Child Development Center, School Age Programs, and Youth Teen by providing suggestions on behavioral interventions
Provide psycho-educational training to parents and staff on topics such as impact of deployment, reintegration, anger management, grief, effective discipline, family separations, stress management, etc.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONT’D
US Department of Defense – Military Installations
Walter Reed Hospital -Washington, DC (11/2009 – 12/2009) 1 month
Spangdahlem Air Base -Spandahlem, Germany (12/2009 – 01/2010) 45 days
National Naval Medical Center- Bethesda, MD (02/2010 – 04/2010) 2 months
Patuxent Naval Air Station - Lexington Park, MD (04/2010 - 06/2010) 2 months
Norfolk Naval Air Station - Portsmouth, VA (06/2010 – 09/2010) 3 months
Warner Barracks- Bamberg, Germany (11/2010 – 01/2011) 2 months
Bolling AFB- Washington, DC. (02/2011 - 04/2011) 2 months
Aberdeen Proving Ground- Aberdeen, MD (08/2011 – 11/2011) 3 months
Fort Mead Army Garrison- Washington, DC (05/2011 – 07/2011) 2 months
Vilsek/Grafenwoehr- Germany (12/2011 – 12/2011) 2 weeks
Patuxent Naval Air Station - Lexington Park, MD (06/2012 – 08/2012) 2 months
Fort Leonard Wood Army Garrison- Fort Leonard, MO (05/2014 – 08/2014) 3 months
Sept 2008- Clinical/School Psychologist
Dec 2009 Howard Road Academy Public Charter School of Excellence
Public Charter School for children from kindergarten to grade 7
Provide individual and group therapy to children/adolescents
Administer psychological and psycho-educational assessments
Score and interpret assessment results to determine the impact of social-emotional functioning on students’ availability for learning
Determine eligibility for Special Education and related services in accordance with IDEA federal regulations
Develop Individual Education Plans including the implementation of behavioral strategies and objectives to meet social-emotional goals
Maintain communication/meet with parents, foster-care parent to inform treatment planning and to ensure continuity of care across settings
Consultation with multidisciplinary team member about treatment planning
Provide crisis intervention and grief counseling
Provide information to parents on various topics such as ADHD, Learning Disabilities,
psychotropic medications, behavioral issues, etc.
Conduct functional behavioral analysis and develop behaviors intervention plans to address issues related to social-emotional, academic and cognitive
Supervise doctoral level graduate students in training
Oct 2006 - CEO/Chief Clinical Psychologist
Present Washington Clinical Group, LLC
Psychology Private Practice
Establish policies and procedures, SOP
Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy on issues ranging from substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, separation, grief and loss, marriage/relationship discord, work related stress and anxiety, and various personality and psychiatric disorders
Provide consultation, training and education to parents on childhood disorders and education
Provide psychotherapy for children and adolescents
Conduct psychological and psycho-education assessments and evaluations
Consult with school or social service agencies such as Child and Family Services, Adoptions Together, etc.
Provide psychological services for participants in Crime Victims’ Compensation Program
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONT’D
Consult with treating psychiatrist and medical staff as needed and requested by patients
Participate in multidisciplinary team consultation as indicated
Provide relevant recommendations and referrals to community resources
Provide consultation to peer psychologists
Supervise doctoral level graduate students at George Washington University
Participate in annual selection of doctoral candidates for George Washington University Center for Professional Psychology Program
Provide training and psycho-educational workshops
Aug 2005 - Certified School Psychologist- District of Columbia Public School System
Sept 2008 Central Referral and Assessment Evaluation Center
Early Childhood Evaluation Center for preschool child to determine developmental functioning and the need for special education services
Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team of psychologist, speech and language pathologist, occupational and physical therapists to evaluate children 3 to 5 years of age
Review outside evaluations and review records
Conduct student observations
Administer cognitive and developmental assessments to children in order to determine appropriate academic planning and educational placement
Score protocols and write psychological reports
Conduct intake interviews with parents and guardians
Participate in Student Evaluation Plan meetings to determine eligibility for Special Education and related services in accordance with IDEA federal regulations
Develop goals for IEP/504 plan according to student disability classification and individual needs
Attend DCPS sponsored professional development workshops/trainings
Attend weekly staff meetings
Provide staff training
Develop parent resources and provide training on various topics related to mental health
Certified School Psychologist- District of Columbia Public School System
Hamilton Center
Special Education Center for children/adolescents with classified as
Emotional Disturbance and Learning Disabled
Provide individual and group therapy to children/adolescents
Maintain communication/meet with parents, foster-care parents to inform treatment planning
Consult with/meet with psychiatrists, social services workers, educational advocates and other individuals to provide case management
Weekly consultation with multidisciplinary team member about treatment planning
Write annual Individual Education Plan/504 and attend SEP meetings
Provide psycho-education on psycho-social issues related to children with special needs
Provide Crisis Intervention
Provide counseling to students in In School Suspension
Attend weekly supervision meetings with Clinical Coordinator
Attend quarterly staff meetings
Develop empowerment group for girls to improve self-esteem
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
April 2007 - Clinical Psychologist – Contractor- Part-Time
July 2009 Adoptions Together
Post Permanency Family Center
Provide individual, family, and couples psychotherapy as a part of post adoption support for families who have adopted children through the DC Child and Family Services Agency. Counsel to this population involved issues related to attachment disorders, crisis management, blending families of different cultural backgrounds, stress management, counsel on educational issues and referrals to community resources
Conduct psycho-educational workshops on issues related to mental health, stress reduction, parenting to parents, staff and members of social service agencies
Maintain file notes
Attend supervision as needed
July 2004 - Psychology Associate- Residential Program
July 2005 National Children’s Center
Residential Treatment facility for persons with developmental disabilities
Provide individual therapy to persons with developmental disabilities, severe psychiatric and personality disorders such as PTSD, Retardation, Childhood Integrative Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, etc.
Write annual Individual Service Plans and train staff on ISPs
Train staff on DSM-IV psychiatric disorders and disabilities impacting clients
Consult with multidisciplinary team members about treatment planning
Attend Individual Educational Plan meetings
Administer psychological and psycho-educational evaluations
Provide individual therapy to persons with developmental disabilities
Provide counsel to the parent and caretakers of persons with developmental disabilities to provide support and referrals to community resources
Conduct cognitive/psychological evaluations and render appropriate DSM-IV psychiatric diagnoses Develop treatment plans and make recommendations for services and supports as needed
Attend weekly supervision meetings
Attend weekly medication review meetings with consulting psychiatrist
Maintain regular communication with parents, NCC school staff, Child and Family Services social workers, and other social service agency workers to discuss issues related to clients
Screen and pair students with adult mentors
Organize workshops and group events
Aug 2003 Clinical Psychology Assessment Externship
Jan 2004 District of Columbia Superior Court
Child and Family Guidance Clinic providing forensic assessment of “at risk” youth and their families within the court system
Conduct clinical interviews with parents and youth in the juvenile justice court system
Administer psychological, psycho-educational, and forensic evaluations to children/adolescents in juvenile court system to determine cognitive, academic and social-emotional functioning
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE CONT’D
Score and interpret battery results
Write psychological reports with DSM-IV diagnosis
Make recommendations for treatment planning
Consult with probation officers and other social agencies or individuals to coordinate service for Child and Family Guidance Clinic clients
Attend weekly supervision with staff psychologists
Aug 2002- Psychology Intern/Primary Therapist Internship (APA Approved)
Jan 2004 John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents
Special Education School and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents with emotional challenges
Provide individual, family and group therapy as well as crisis intervention for residential and
Intensity Level V day program students
Act as primary therapist within a multidisciplinary team of psychiatric clinical, medical and
educational personnel
Case management including consultation with Department of Health and Human Services,
Department of Juvenile Justice and the Montgomery County Board of Education, etc.
Conduct psychological evaluations -cognitive, object and personality testing, and neurological
screenings to assist in placement and identifying service needs
Participate in weekly one-on-one supervision for individual and family therapy cases and
Assessment
Participate in weekly group therapy supervision in small group setting
Conduct an intern research project to evaluate the impact of the therapeutic alliance on treatment outcome
Participate in seminars and training modules that included: child and adolescent psychopathology and psychotherapy, family therapy, trauma, etc.
Write psychosocial assessments
Maintain regular consultation with social workers, teachers, and residential staff
Attend staffing meetings
Evaluation Unit- 6 month rotation-
Act as primary therapist for female adolescent court-order to RICA to receive comprehensive evaluations to determine appropriate treatment and placement recommendations
July 2001- Therapist/Consultant
Aug 2005 API Associates, Inc.
Private Practice providing psychological services to D.C. Superior Court referral Crime Victim
Compensation clients
Provide weekly home based individual counseling to children and families with histories of trauma (loss due to death/incarceration, sexual abuse, etc.)
Administer psychological evaluations
Maintain communication with biological and foster parents
Consult with teachers, school administrators, social workers, and attorneys on behalf of clients
Submit monthly progress reports to courts
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