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AMANDA KHOZOURI

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dynamic Senior Psychologist Specialist with various experiences at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, excelling in psychological assessment and crisis intervention. Proven track record in interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication, enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes. Committed to evidence-based practices and fostering team cohesion to drive impactful therapeutic results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Psychologist Specialist

Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility
San Diego, California
02.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated workflow and schedules to optimize resource allocation and enhance efficiency.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.
  • Tracked project progress and provided timely feedback to staff members.
  • Conducted weekly meetings to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
  • Collected information for psychological diagnosis through patient interviews, observations, and surveys.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
San Diego, California
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Delivered individual and group therapy, addressing diverse emotional and psychological challenges.
  • Oversaw risk and crisis management protocols, prioritizing client welfare.
  • Conducted psychological assessments, informing treatment approaches.
  • Engaged with interdisciplinary team members to align on best practices for client care.

Pre-Doctoral Clinical Psychology Intern

Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
San Diego, California
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions focused on personal insight and restorative justice.
  • Initiated sex offender rotation to enhance therapeutic practices.
  • Managed risk and crisis situations effectively to ensure client safety.
  • Collaborated as an interdisciplinary team member to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

M.A. Clinician

Pennsylvania Forensics Associates
Stroudsburg, PA
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions aimed at violence prevention.
  • Executed psychological assessments for adolescents and adults dealing with sexual offenses.
  • Completed parental custody evaluations during the psychological assessments.
  • Adopted evidence-based practices to strengthen therapy outcomes for participants..

Doctoral Practicum Student

Pennsylvania Forensics Associates
Stroudsburg, PA
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Individual and group therapy for adolescents and adults with sexual offenses, psychological batteries for individuals with sexual offenses (adolescents and adults), assisted on program outcome research, and assisted in creating polygraph questions for maintenance testing.

Doctoral Practicum Student

Tiffany Griffiths, Psy.D. & Associates
Scranton, PA
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Provided individual therapy sessions addressing mood and personality disorders in adolescents and adults.
  • Administered psychological tests, focusing on ADHD evaluations and personality diagnostics. Assisted in initiatives of the staff mental health and self-care committee.

Doctoral Practicum Student

Counseling Student Development Center
Scranton, PA
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Provided individual therapy for adolescents and adults with mood and personality disorders.
  • Conducted psychological testing to assess client needs and inform treatment plans.

Doctoral Practicum Student

Lourdes Center for Mental Health
Binghamton, NY
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Conducted psychological assessments, including ADHD batteries, achievement tests, cognitive evaluations, and personality assessments.

Doctoral Practicum Student

Psychological Service Center
Scranton, PA
10.2018 - 05.2021
  • Provided individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with mood and personality disorders.
  • Conducted psychological assessments, including cognitive and personality testing.
  • Supervised first to third-year Psy.D. students in clinical practice.

Residence Director

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
07.2018 - 05.2021
  • Oversaw programming and safety operations for Residence Hall.
  • Served as Disciplinary Hearing Officer to address student conduct issues.
  • Acted as Title IX officer to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Supervised and developed training programs for Resident Assistants.
  • Participated in Campus Force Task initiatives to enhance campus security.
  • Advocated for student concerns to President and interdisciplinary teams.

Education

Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
08-2023

Master of Arts - Sport Psychology

John F Kennedy University
Pleasant Hill, CA
07-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology With A Minor in Coaching

Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05-2016

Skills

  • Psychological assessment and diagnosis
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Crisis intervention
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Team building and leadership
  • Multicultural competence
  • Program development

Publications

AUGUST 2022 DISSERTATION: Owls' and Larks’ Ability to engage in Forgiveness and Self-Compassion / Marywood University, PA Successfully defended dissertation and proposed for the APA 2023 conference.

OCTOBER 2017 Mental Toughness / Marywood University, PA Workshop provided to all student athletes to address mental health and performance issues to ensure a safe training environment and to increase self-awareness.

JANUARY 2016 Remember the Pacers / Marywood University, PA Workshop provided to all student athletes to address diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns using interactive activities to challenge stereotypes and increase awareness on implicit biases.

APRIL 2014 Personality and the Likeliness of Intervening in College Students / Marywood University, PA Presented at Marywood University Undergraduate Research Day

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Psychologist Specialist

Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility
02.2025 - Current

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
09.2023 - 02.2024

Pre-Doctoral Clinical Psychology Intern

Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
08.2022 - 08.2023

M.A. Clinician

Pennsylvania Forensics Associates
11.2021 - 05.2022

Doctoral Practicum Student

Pennsylvania Forensics Associates
07.2021 - 05.2022

Doctoral Practicum Student

Tiffany Griffiths, Psy.D. & Associates
05.2021 - 04.2022

Doctoral Practicum Student

Counseling Student Development Center
05.2021 - 04.2022

Doctoral Practicum Student

Lourdes Center for Mental Health
10.2020 - 05.2021

Doctoral Practicum Student

Psychological Service Center
10.2018 - 05.2021

Residence Director

Marywood University
07.2018 - 05.2021

Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology

Marywood University

Master of Arts - Sport Psychology

John F Kennedy University

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology With A Minor in Coaching

Marywood University