Career-Transition Psychologist Seeking Remote Growth Opportunities
Resume:
Diana A. Jefferson, Ph.D.
Contact
Summerville, SC
Mobile: 832-***-****
Email: **************@***.***
Statement
Methodical Psychologist with experience propelling field through research and patient treatment. Successful at leading industry in driving new methodologies and techniques. Proficient in staying abreast of
new developments in field of cognitive, social and neuroscience areas while continuing to refine clinical skills through continuing education and attendance at professional development conferences. Perceptive and logical Psychologist with background studying client behavior and brain function.
Experience
Psychological Associate
2023-01 to 2024-02
Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports. Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements. Managed caseload of individual clients’ therapy sessions. Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs. Applied developmental, social and mental health knowledge to interpret testing and observation results. Presented implementation guides to clinicians outlining interventions focused on various specific issues.
Recovery medical Manager
Ndando House, Sugar Land, TX
2018-07 to 2021-06
Supervised staff of medical personnel, monitoring medication management.
Trained and mentored new employees on medication methods, documentation requirements and performance strategies.
Composed effective accounting reports summarizing medical accounts payable data. Completed training in medical management and civil court practices to maintain up to date legal knowledge involving medical medication practices. Evaluated dynamics of different personnel groups through range of panned activities and programs
Psychometrist
Sunrise Psychological, San Antonio, TX
2017-09 to 2017-12
Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from senior leadership. Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
Identified concerns, research methodologies and optimal experimental designs to collect desired information. Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements. Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution. Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns
Psychologist Assistant
Autumn View Alliance, San Antonio, TX
2016-01 to 2016-08
Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements.
Managed caseload of individual clients, couples and family therapy sessions.
Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
Applied developmental, social and health knowledge to interpret testing and observation results.
Presented implementation guides to clinicians outlining interventions focused on various specific issues.
Psychologist Manager
Senior Psych Care-San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
2013-07 to 2015-08
Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements.
Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts with insights on human factors and clinical psychology. Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
Interviewed, observed and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
Psychiatric Social Worker
Geo Corporation, San Antonio, TX
2012-07 to 2013-07
Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification. Developed and facilitated goal-oriented psycho- education and therapy groups to improve residents' quality of life.
Developed Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan to identify cause of problem behavior, formulate strategies to address behavior and teach new behavioral skills.
Psychotherapist
Avalon Corrections, Fort Worth, TX
2007-12 to 2011-02
Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
Education
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology 2014 to 2017
Walden university- Minneapolis, MN
Master of Science Human Service Counseling 2002 to 2003
Capella University- Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science Psychology 1991 to 1995
Morgan State University-Baltimore, MD
License
District of Columbia
Psychological Associate
Expired: 12/31/2024
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