Dr. Hallye Hinson
Summary
Occupational therapy practitioner with expertise in mental health, law enforcement, pediatrics, and crisis management. Proven ability to stabilize acute crises and conduct comprehensive psychosocial and vocational assessments. Experienced in implementing evidence-based interventions in diverse settings, including inpatient and outpatient care, as well as law enforcement. Committed to client-centered care that promotes recovery and successful reintegration into daily life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctoral Research: Occupational Balance & Engagement Program
Broward County Local Police Agencies
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented an occupational balance program for law enforcement officers, reaching 50+ officers to address burnout, trauma exposure, and stress management.
- Facilitated 10+ workshops and seminars on stress reduction, time management, resilience, and coping strategies, strengthening occupational engagement and suicide prevention.
- Conducted crisis intervention training for officers, teaching pre-response, active response, and post-response strategies for high-stress and crisis situations.
- Partnered with agencies to design community reintegration plans, supporting individuals in crisis and enhancing community safety and reducing suicidal ideation.
- Maintained case records and outcomes tracking to ensure compliance with state and federal reporting standards.
Occupational Therapist – Mental Health (Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults)
Full Circle Therapy
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided crisis intervention and behavioral health support for clients with severe psychiatric conditions, stabilizing symptoms and promoting occupational balance for a caseload of 10–15 clients daily.
- Conducted assessments of psychosocial and functional needs to guide individualized treatment plans and determine service eligibility.
- Led twice-weekly group sessions to strengthen coping strategies, social skills, and emotional regulation, improving participation in family and community roles.
- Collaborated with families and interdisciplinary teams to implement crisis prevention strategies that reduced relapse and enhanced long-term stability.
- Documented progress and outcomes in compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and federal standards.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Speak Move Grow
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed and implemented evidence-based interventions for 20+ children with autism, neurological and neurodevelopment disorders, congenital conditions, dysregulated behaviors, and mental health challenges, improving participation at school and home.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of developmental, sensory, psychosocial and physical needs to inform individualized service and education plans.
- Partnered with educators, families, and healthcare providers to advocate for accommodations under IDEA/ADA, ensuring equitable access to learning and participation.
- Delivered targeted handwriting and fine motor programs that improved task completion and classroom independence.
- Applied self-regulation and behavioral stabilization strategies that reduced behavioral incidents to enhance academic focus.
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care
Baptist Health Acute Inpatient Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Delivered evidence-based interventions for a daily caseload of 8–12 patients recovering from acute injuries and psychiatric diagnoses, restoring independence in daily living skills.
- Conducted rapid functional and psychosocial assessments to guide safe discharge planning and determine service eligibility.
- Partnered with case managers, physicians, and social workers to coordinate services that ensured continuity of care and reduced hospital readmissions.
- Provided scar management and wound care education and treatment, including pressure garment application, improving long-term recovery outcomes.
- Maintained accurate case documentation in compliance with hospital policies, HIPAA, and federal standards.
Education
Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy
University of St Augustine
Coral Gables, FL08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL01.2017
Skills
- Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) assessment
- Occupational Self-Assessment (OSA)
- Sensory processing evaluation
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy screenings
- Functional and psychosocial assessments
- Evidence-based practices
- Mindfulness techniques
- Sensory regulation strategies
- Risk assessment strategies
- Rapid prioritization skills
- Client advocacy
- Service eligibility determination
- Vocational needs assessment
- Functional needs assessment
- Case documentation practices
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Community collaboration skills
- Interdisciplinary teamwork abilities
- Role reintegration planning strategies
- Program development expertise
- Resilience training techniques
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
- Group facilitation techniques
Timeline
Doctoral Research: Occupational Balance & Engagement Program
Broward County Local Police Agencies
01.2024 - 08.2024
Occupational Therapist – Mental Health (Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults)
Full Circle Therapy
09.2023 - 11.2023
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Speak Move Grow
04.2023 - 08.2023
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care
Baptist Health Acute Inpatient Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Ph.D. - Occupational Therapy
University of St Augustine
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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