Family Services Clinical Psychologist
Resume:
VICTORIA
SANDEFUR
************@*****.***
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Talented Clinical Psychologist Intern versed in psychological principles, theories and assessment techniques. Seeks to build broad-based knowledge with different populations to help in treating disabilities and disorders. Dedicated to offering exceptional support to every patient.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Benchmark Family Services - Therapeutic Support
Specialist Supervisor
Indianapolis, IN • 02/2022 - Current
Benchmark Family Services - Therapeutic Support Staff Indianapolis, IN • 01/2020 - 02/2022
WORK HISTORY
Referred clients to appropriate team members,
community agencies and organizations to meet
treatment needs.
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Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
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Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
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Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
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Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
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Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
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Saved $50,000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
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Recommended long-term residential treatment,
short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
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Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
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SKILLS
• DSM-IV classification
• Patient screening
• Social perceptiveness
• Psychological Assessment
• Incident Response
• Data Collection
• Behavior observation
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN • Expected
in 12/2022
Master of Science: Clinical
Psychologist
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS • 12/2018
Bachelor of Science:
Psychology
EDUCATION
RBT Certification April 2018 to
Present driver's license CPR
Certification First Aid
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers - Registered
Behavior Technician
Indianapolis, IN • 11/2018 - 01/2020
Paychex Inc - Sr. Payroll Specialist & HR Generalist Indianapolis, IN • 03/2015 - 11/2018
Private Practice - Domestic Engineer
Indianapolis, IN • 08/2014 - 03/2015
Private Home - In-Home Caregiver
Indianapolis, IN • 12/2011 - 08/2014
Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to
children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
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Trained specialized foster parents to care for children with severe behavioral and emotional needs.
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Led weekly group with up to 10 participants focusing on meditation, reiki and self-healing
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Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
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Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
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Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
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Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior for over 30 students
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Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database
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Prepared accounts for scheduled audits and assisted with audit process to facilitate faster completion of tasks
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Reviewed time records for 500 employees to verify
accuracy of information
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Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations
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Handled 50 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
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Warren Central High School - Reading Tutor
Indianapolis, IN • 06/2009 - 01/2012
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center - Technician Intern
08/2008 - 06/2009
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital - Behavioral Intern Morris Plains, NJ • 08/2007 - 07/2008
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
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Interacted kindly with patients and families and
displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
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Increased medication and medical terminology
knowledge through research and continuing education
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Built age-appropriate reading lists for students ages 6 to 18 based on student preferences and school curriculum
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Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to over 40 students falling behind in mathematics, reading, and language skills
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Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions
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• Assisted and counseled 5 patients daily
• Charted on each patient daily
• Treated clients and families with respect and dignity Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food
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Completed documentation for every incident and
forwarded to correct personnel for review
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Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients
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