Musical ability in multiple instruments, extensive performance experience
Video production work, creative consultant and director
Brad G. Hawkins
Sierra Vista
Summary
Dedicated clinical psychologist with extensive experience in military (DHA) and VA settings, adept at delivering comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions. Expertise in trauma resolution therapy and emotional resilience, utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to foster healing and growth. Proven ability to develop tailored treatment plans that address individual needs, promoting mental well-being in diverse populations. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and continuous professional development.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Psychologist (Federal - GS-13/10)
Multi-D, Behavioral Health
Fort Huachuca, Arizona
01.2023 - Current
- Provided diagnostic intake, emergency mental health triage, behavioral assessment, psychological assessment and treatment of behavioral health conditions to service members and families.
Clinical Psychologist (Federal - GS-13/10)
DBH, F&S EBH, STSC EBH, DYTDHC
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
01.2013 - 01.2023
- General Responsibilities: Delineation, design, and application of psychological procedures and techniques for patient care, procedural documentation, consultation and organizational development, research and educational training.
Clinical Psychologist (Federal - GS-13/10)
Irwin Army Community Hospital
Fort Riley, Kansas
01.2007 - 01.2013
- DBH/ME/IDES: Provided diagnostic interview/assessment, psychological testing/evaluation/narrative summaries for Integrated Disability Evaluation System Medical Evaluation Boards. Consulted with IDES staff on various issues.
- Sanity Board Evaluation: Conducted Sanity Board Evaluations requested by Trial and Defense Counsel.
- Combat Stress Group Facilitator: Coordinated, facilitated group combat stress treatment. Provided on-going collaboration/consultation with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders, supervision of mental health specialists, and coordination of mental health services with local and federal agencies.
- FUSION CELL EVALUATOR: Under the direction of the OTSG and JBLM, provided re-evaluations as part of a select task force to re-evaluate active-duty and former active-duty Service Members. IDES best practices were initiated.
Clinical Psychologist (Federal - GS-13/10)
Compensation and Pension Department
Salt Lake City, Utah
04.2011 - 10.2011
- General Responsibilities: Performed Compensation & Pension (C&P) evaluations for veterans requesting service-connection for disabilities related to PTSD and/or other mental disorders. Conducted clinical interviews to determine diagnoses based on DSM-IV criteria, using established guidelines published by the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) and Compensation and Pension Evaluation Project (CPEP). Competency evaluations, psychological, cognitive/neuropsychological testing for TBI claims also conducted as part of the examination.
- George E. Wahlen Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, VA Salt Lake City Health Care System
Counselor/ Career Coordinator
Los Angeles County Office of Education
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Administrative responsibilities for multi-district career-technical education training programs for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Established/developed/maintained occupational training programs, provided consultation and coordination of services/resources as part of a multi-disciplinary guidance team.
Instructor/Guest Presenter
Brigham Young University (BYU)
01.1982 - 01.2006
- Taught university classes in study skills, career development, life-span development and psychology. Presented a variety of workshops and conducted group therapy sessions with undergraduate and graduate students and psychology interns.
- University of Southern California (USC), Utah Valley University (UVU)
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Medicine
American Board of Forensic Examiners
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Independent Medical Evaluator, Trauma Expert, Expert Witness
- Provided expert testimony to attorneys and to civil court requiring independent medical evaluation and expert opinion. Retained by law firms and courts in California, Arizona and Utah, including Cooksey, Howard, Martin & Toolen in Orange County, California, and Maricopa County Circuit Court in Arizona. Active member of Consolidated Consultants Company (CCC) and Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys (The TASA Group).
Psychological Test/Curriculum Developer
FamilyIQ.com
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Developed specialty tests and curriculum in four domains of functioning including Personal Life, Partner/Spouse Relationship, Parenting Skills and Family Relationships. Tests within each domain contained a scoring algorithm, interpretive guide, pre-post test and outcome measurements.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Private Practices
Utah
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Established private offices in Mesa, Gilbert, and Apache Junction, Arizona and in Provo, Draper, and Salt Lake City, Utah, treating a variety of emotional, behavioral, relationship and personality disorders. Developed and coordinated individual and group therapy programs, as well as psychological assessment, for referring agencies. Provided workshops and presentations for education, business and civic groups (i.e., Brigham Young University, Utah Valley University, Snow College, Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lions Club, and the State Department of Rehabilitation).
Post-Doctoral Resident/Clinical Psychologist
Wasatch Mental Health, ParkView Center
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Wasatch Mental Health, Intake Services
- Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
- Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center
- Optimal Living Center, Private Practice, Utah
- Coordinated inpatient and outpatient treatment services for clients. Developed intake and assessment protocols for psychological and substance abuse evaluation/treatment. Provided psychological testing and assessment, individual and group psychotherapy and treatment management of inpatient and outpatient clientele. Coordinated treatment services with State and local agencies, including Division of Child and Family Services, Children’s Justice Center and Fourth District Juvenile Court. As a psychiatric trauma team intake coordinator, I was responsible for diagnostic triage and disposition of psychiatric emergencies.
Post-Doctoral Resident
Wasatch Mental Health, ParkView Center
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center
- Deborah A. Christensen, Ph.D., and Associates
- Provided individual and group psychotherapy and testing for clients with emotional, behavioral, relationship and mental disorders. Developed and maintained treatment plans and assessed treatment goals for clients in variety of treatment settings. Presented workshops and training to staff members at Adult Probation and Parole and Division of Child and Family Services on various psychological topics.
Pre-Doctoral Intern
Counseling and Development Center
Provo, Utah
01.1991 - 01.1992
- APA-Approved Internship Program
- Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
- Under supervision, provided full-time counseling, testing and assessment to students, faculty, staff and families at Brigham Young University Counseling and Development Center. Initiated and coordinated diagnostic interviews and behavioral medicine to students at the MacDonald Student Health Center. Coordinated psychiatric treatment with medication management as a member of the health center staff. Taught study skills training classes to undergraduate students. Developed and implemented clinical outreach programs and assisted graduate students in various research projects, including statistical analyses and research design. Facilitated group therapy and relationship enrichment workshops. Received advanced training, supervision and certification in hypnotherapy, under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Chamberlain and Dr. Corydon Hammond.
- MacDonald Student Health Center
Counselor/Career Coordinator/Instructor
Los Angeles County Office of Education
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Regional Occupational Program
- Provided career guidance and counseling to secondary and post-secondary students. Developed assessment and career training centers for at-risk adolescents and adults. Implemented the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) for at-risk adolescents and adults and received special recognition as an outstanding vocational team member by the California State Department of Education. Developed and promoted career education and career guidance activities, marketing materials and vocational support services with school and community partners, community colleges and universities.
Career Counselor/Instructor
Small Business Owner/Entrepreneur
01.1979 - 01.1986
- Taught career development and study skills courses to students at Brigham Young University. Provided career and personal counseling to university students, staff and families in the Counseling and Development Center. Owned and operated several small businesses serving the needs of university students, faculty and staff in the community, including a BYU-approved apartment complex and multi-media production studio.
- Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Director/Producer
Display Advertising Representative
01.1979 - 01.1981
- Direct sale of display advertising to local businesses for BYU newspaper, The Daily Universe. Produced and directed specialty interviews and news programs for K-BYU Television.
- Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Education
Ph.D. - Education, Counseling Psychology
University of Southern California (USC)
Los Angeles, California01.1992
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology, Counseling and Guidance
Brigham Young University (BYU)
Provo, Utah01.1984
B.A. - Communications, Broadcast Production
Brigham Young University (BYU)
Provo, Utah01.1981
Skills
- Adult psychology
- Stress reduction techniques
- Anxiety management
- Psychological testing
Accomplishments
Multi-disciplinary team member at Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center (RWBAHC), Fort Huachuca, AZ.
Trained and supervised in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Alpha-Stim/CES group facilitator and subject matter expert (SME) in Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES).
Certification
- Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential, State of California, 1986-present
- Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Examiners (ABFE), 1996-2002
- Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Medicine (ABFM), 1996-2002
- Preliminary Designated Subjects Vocational Education Teaching Credentials: Multimedia Production; Family and Human Services Occupations, 1996-present
- Computer Access Certification (CAC), 2007
- Computer Security Certification (CSC), 2007
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), 2007
- Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technical Application (AHLTA), 2007
- Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) Adjunct Therapy, February 2009
- MEB Physician Training/Certification, June 2009
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), January 2010
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR - Levels I & II; ART), February 2010; May 2020
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), May 2010
- C&P Exam Process and VA Benefits, April 2011
- CPEP Mental Disorders Review Examination, April 2011
- CPEP Initial PTSD Examination, April 2011
- CPEP Review Exam for PTSD, April 2011
- CPEP - PTSD 101 - Group Therapy for PTSD, April 2011
- CPEP Initial Mental Disorders Examination, April 2011
- CPEP Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Examination, April 2011
- CPEP General Certification Course, April 2011
- CPEP Mild TBI Web Based Case Study, July 2011
- DBQ/Records Training, July 2011
Interests
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist (Federal - GS-13/10)
Multi-D, Behavioral Health
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Psychologist (Federal - GS-13/10)
DBH, F&S EBH, STSC EBH, DYTDHC
01.2013 - 01.2023
Clinical Psychologist (Federal - GS-13/10)
Compensation and Pension Department
04.2011 - 10.2011
Clinical Psychologist (Federal - GS-13/10)
Irwin Army Community Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2013
Psychological Test/Curriculum Developer
FamilyIQ.com
01.1998 - 01.2002
Counselor/ Career Coordinator
Los Angeles County Office of Education
01.1997 - 01.2006
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Medicine
American Board of Forensic Examiners
01.1996 - 01.2003
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Private Practices
01.1994 - 01.1996
Post-Doctoral Resident/Clinical Psychologist
Wasatch Mental Health, ParkView Center
01.1992 - 01.1996
Post-Doctoral Resident
Wasatch Mental Health, ParkView Center
01.1992 - 01.1994
Pre-Doctoral Intern
Counseling and Development Center
01.1991 - 01.1992
Counselor/Career Coordinator/Instructor
Los Angeles County Office of Education
01.1986 - 01.1991
Instructor/Guest Presenter
Brigham Young University (BYU)
01.1982 - 01.2006
Career Counselor/Instructor
Small Business Owner/Entrepreneur
01.1979 - 01.1986
Director/Producer
Display Advertising Representative
01.1979 - 01.1981
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology, Counseling and Guidance
Brigham Young University (BYU)
B.A. - Communications, Broadcast Production
Brigham Young University (BYU)
Ph.D. - Education, Counseling Psychology
University of Southern California (USC)
Honors/Awards
Employee of the Quarter, DBH, USAHC, Schofield Barracks, 2014, Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, 2013, Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, 2012, Round Table Group (RTG) Scholar, 2007, The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (AAETS), 1997, Outstanding Professional, Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry, 1996-1997, Dean’s Education Merit Scholar, University of Southern California, 1988-1991, Academic All-American Collegiate Scholar, 1987, National Dean’s List, 1981-1982, Graduated Cum Laude, Brigham Young University, 1981
Professional Publications
- Hawkins, B. G., “Nobody Lives on Easy Street, The Role of Adversity in Everyday Life.” Unpublished Manuscript, 2001.
- Hawkins, B. G., “Essential Empathy, Extensions of Heinz Kohut’s Self-Psychology Theory.” Unpublished Manuscript, 2001.
- Hawkins, B. G., “Career Development Workbook,” “Where in the World Are You Going?” Career Workshop Series, Palm Springs, California, 1999-2000.
- Hawkins, B. G., “Attention Deficit Disorder Resource Manual.” Professional Development Series, 1994.
- Hawkins, B. G., “Systematic Treatment of Sexual Abuse Victims: Child/Adolescent.” Professional Development Series, 1994.
- Hawkins, B. G., “Peer Counselor Training and its Impact on Mexican-American High School Student Self-Concept.” Dissertation, University of Southern California, 1992.
- Hawkins, B. G., & Ledford, R. S., “Interpersonal Skills Workshop: Leader’s Manual.” Educational Psychology Department, Brigham Young University, 1983.
- “Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES),” DVD-video training on CES protocol/procedures. Grand Rounds Clinical Staff Training, Behavioral Health Department, Community Mental Health Services, Irwin Army Community Hospital, Ft. Riley, KS, May 2009.
- “Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion,” DVD-video training on Anger Management. Grand Rounds Clinical Staff Training, Behavioral Health Department, Community Mental Health Services, Irwin Army Community Hospital, Ft. Riley, KS, April 2009.
- “How To Read A Person Like A Book,” DVD-video training on Non-Verbal Communication and Therapeutic Alliance. Grand Rounds Clinical Staff Training, Behavioral Health Department, Community Mental Health Services, Irwin Army Community Hospital, Ft. Riley, KS, April 2008/2009.
Positions Held
- Graduate Advisor, Brigham Young University, 1991-1992
- Peer Counselor Training Coordinator, Brigham Young University, 1991-1992
- Graduate Assistant, University of Southern California, 1989-1991
- Graduate Assistant, Brigham Young University, 1984-1985
- Associate Faculty, Brigham Young University, 1982-1984
- Adjunct Faculty, Utah Valley State College, 2006
Courses Taught
- Introductory Psychology
- Career Development
- Psychological Testing & Assessment
- Effective Study and Learning
- Life-Span Development
- Graduate Practicum
Workshops/Presentations
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Crisis Intervention and Response
- Depression, the Common Cold of Psychotherapy
- Eating Disorders and Self Esteem
- Gang Awareness and Gang Psychology
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
Psychology Licensure
- Psychology License No. 1483, Hawaii, September 2014-present
- Psychology License No. 94-266379-2501, Utah, 1994-present
- Psychology License No. 3226, Arizona, 1997 (Inactive Status)
- Psychology License No. 2025, Kansas, 2012-present