Dawn M Kusinski
Frankfort,IL
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years of experience assessing and treating patients experiencing various emotional, mental and behavioral disorders. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Adept at consultations for new patients and maintaining relationships with existing ones.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Clinical Psychologist
Kusinski & Associates, LLC
01.2017 - Current
- Offer individual outpatient therapy to patients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Counsel individuals, couples or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Offer perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Offer specific advice to help patients work through educational or occupational issues.
- Refer clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Compile detailed patient histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build a complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Provide psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
School Psychologist
Crete-Monee School District 201-U
09.2013 - 06.2018
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
School Psychologist
Rich Township High School District 227
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
School Psychologist
Los Alamos School District
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
Springfield, MO10.2002
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
Springfield, MO10.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Columbia College
Columbia, MOSkills
- Patient Screening
- Emotional Disorders
- Therapy and Counseling
- Administration and Management
- Staff Meetings
- Therapeutic Exercise
Timeline
Owner/Clinical Psychologist
Kusinski & Associates, LLC
01.2017 - Current
School Psychologist
Crete-Monee School District 201-U
09.2013 - 06.2018
School Psychologist
Rich Township High School District 227
09.2012 - 06.2013
School Psychologist
Los Alamos School District
08.2007 - 08.2011
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Columbia College