Licensed Psychological Associate - Crisis & Forensic Care

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INFORMATION AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Shahyad S. Sabet

Gaithersburg, MD 202-***-**** *************@*****.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shahyad-sabet Security Clearance: Eligible PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) with graduate training in forensic and clinical psychology and experience supporting behavioral health assessment, crisis-oriented screening, and multidisciplinary collaboration in correctional settings. Skilled in behavioral risk assessment, trauma-informed communication, clinical documentation, and client stabilization support. Experienced in working with diverse populations in high-acuity environments requiring professionalism, emotional regulation, and safety-focused decision-making. Experienced in supporting culturally diverse and vulnerable populations in high-acuity behavioral health environments. Worked collaboratively within multidisciplinary behavioral health teams in fast-paced institutional settings. CORE SKILLS

• Crisis Intervention

• Behavioral Health Assessment

• Trauma-Informed Care

• Safety Planning

• Crisis Safety Assessment

• Risk Assessment

• Crisis Stabilization

• Crisis Counseling

• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

• Case Management

• Referral Coordination

• Co-occurring Disorders

• Behavioral Crisis Response

• Community Mental Health

• Clinical Documentation

• Suicide Risk Assessment

• Client De-escalation

• Correctional Mental Health

• Emergency Behavioral Health Services

• Treatment Planning

• Behavioral Interventions

• Supportive Counseling

TOOLS

SPSS, Excel, Electronic Documentation Systems

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INFORMATION AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. WORK EXPERIENCE

• National Training Standards (NTS)

o Arlington County Detention Facility – Arlington, VA

Mental Health Screener & Intake Specialist Aug 2025 – Dec 2025

Conducted behavioral health intake screenings within a correctional environment involving high-acuity and vulnerable populations.

Assisted with crisis-oriented behavioral health assessments involving acute psychiatric and safety concerns.

Assisted in identifying suicide risk, behavioral instability, and mental health concerns requiring further intervention.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary personnel in supporting intake, screening, and behavioral health coordination.

Utilized trauma-informed communication and de-escalation approaches during intake interactions in high-stress correctional settings.

Maintained clinical documentation and screening records in accordance with institutional procedures.

Conducted behavioral assessments for 150+ detainees, supporting classification and risk identification

Identified recidivism risk indicators to inform operational decision-making

Analyzed intake data to improve classification accuracy and program efficiency

Supported the Processing unit through the provision of mental health screenings and assessments

Coordinated behavioral health support and referral communication across multidisciplinary settings.

• Private Training

o Couple & Family Professional Psychology Center – Overseas (Iran) Psychotherapy Technical Manager Behavioral Health Provider 2012 – 2021

Provided psychotherapy services to adults, couples, and families.

Maintained therapeutic and safety-focused interactions within structured behavioral health settings.

Supported clients experiencing emotional distress, relational conflict, and behavioral health concerns.

Conducted clinical documentation and treatment planning.

Utilized therapeutic communication and behavioral intervention approaches.

Supported crisis intervention efforts involving behavioral instability, suicide risk, and acute mental health concerns.

ADDITIONAL CLINICAL & ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE

• Synthesized qualitative and quantitative information into organized reports and analytical summaries

• Assisted with data organization, documentation review, and information management processes

• Supported organizational communication and multidisciplinary coordination in professional environments EDUCATION

• M.S., Clinical Psychology

• M.A., Forensic & Legal Psychology

• B.S., Biology (Neurobiology & Experimental Psychology) LICENSURE

• Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA), Maryland ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INFORMATION AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. CERTIFICATIONS

• Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Certified

• APA Telepsychology Best Practices

PUBLICATION

• First author of a peer-reviewed publication in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis.

• Additional Academic Publications Available Upon Request LANGUAGES

English – Professional Proficiency

Persian – Native

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