RESUME SUMMARY
Psychiatrist with 4+ years of experience specializing in child and adolescent mental health services for patients from diverse, at-risk, and low-socioeconomic communities. Extensive in-depth knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosing and instituting treatment and rehabilitation. Keen assessment skills in human behavior and personalities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Head Psychiatrist | December 2020–Present
The Road’s Foundation, Long Beach, CA
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat 125+ patients between the ages of 4 and15 for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders for an inpatient/outpatient facility
- Conduct 8+ major trainings per year regarding psychiatric best practices, assessments, and methods
- Manage teen addiction group to improve recovery rates from 25% to 50% within 1 year of participation
- Communicate with parents regularly to inform them of their children’s progress and instruct parents on effective techniques for working with their children
- Expanded client base by 35% by developing and instituting new programs and by stimulating patient referrals and leveraging outstanding community rapport
Psychiatrist | June 2018–November 2020
Kaiser Permanente – Child Mental Health Services, Inglewood, CA
- Managed a caseload averaging 40–55 children and adolescents, including monitoring mental health progress and consulting with the medical director
- Assessed and screened patients by conducting evaluations, medical interviews, medical histories, physical exams, observations, and psychological testing
- Treated patients by discussing goals and instructions with patients and their family members and using psychotherapeutic medications and methods
- Collaborated and communicated with a broader team of 25+ psychologists, physicians, case managers, and medical staff to assess and adjust treatment plans
- Ensured patient service quality and safety by enforcing policies, procedures, and rules according to the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
EDUCATION
PsyD in Child and Teenage Psychology | May 2018
Antioch University, Los Angeles, CA
Psychiatric Services Achievement Award, 2017
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Expert in MS (Word, Excel, and Outlook), MEDITECH, CADI, and EMR software
