Dr. Odette Boyd
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Passionate professional looking to transition into the teaching field. With educational experience in developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive instruction and observation. Skilled in the development of instructional design, online instruction, and teaching in higher education.
To strengthen my teaching skills, I have completed two post-master's certificates: A post-Master's Certificate in Online Teaching in Higher Education and a Post-Master's Certificate in Online Teaching in Psychology.
Conscientious Clinical Psychology Intern with experience diagnosing and treating diverse psychiatric conditions. Skilled in building rapport with patients in both in-person and telehealth counseling sessions and coordinating with practitioners to track progress. Highly organized and dependable. Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and an in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients, and monitoring patient progress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychological Associate
Coastal Behavior Consulting
07.2020 - Current
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and play-therapy to treat a wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate the processing of trauma.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with a wide range of psychological problems.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults and children to help address a variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using Simple Practice.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Treated various anxiety disorders, using exposure therapies such as in vivo, imaginal and virtual reality exposure.
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services.
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger and cognitive-behavioral skills to manage negative emotions.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Offered perspective on the effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Administered, scored, and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
Founder & Consultant
Committed To Change Foundation
05.2014 - Current
- Assisting young adult women in their efforts to holistically rebuild their lives after trauma.
- Provide growth and organizational development through research, networking, and marketing.
- Assist with the development, management, and implementation of new policies.
- Led educational seminars and lectures at local community mental health centers to expand awareness of mental health symptoms and issues.
- Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead the industry in innovation and push progress.
- Advised on high-level hiring decisions for key leadership positions, conducted senior hire interviews, and nominated new board members.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit, and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
Psychological Assistant
Private Practice
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Applied psychometric knowledge to interpret testing and observation results.
- Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Implemented sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
District Clinical Psychologist
Brea Olinda Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisting Pre-K to High School students with social, emotional, and academic concerns.
- Provide cognitive, neurological, and personality assessments.
- Provide counseling services to meet the needs of IEP and general population students
- Address emotional and behavioral concerns by applying appropriate evidence-based interventions
- Lead staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Research and develop motivational, self-esteem, and anxiety workshops.
- 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.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate the educational, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
Psychological Assistant
Pacific Psychological Associates
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapeutic counseling for adults with various cognitive and emotional concerns.
- Informal and formal assessing, intervention, and support counseling for drug and alcohol rehabilitation clients, trauma-focused therapy and intervention, motivational interviewing,
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history, and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
Behavioral Specialist
Lorenz Behavioral Consultants
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Utilizing ABA strategies to assist children/adolescents who were diagnosed with various types of cognitive or behavioral disorders
- Providing assessments and evaluations of mental health abilities.
- Delivered crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the complexities of mental illness.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
- Conducted and interacted with clients in both individual and group counseling settings.
- Interviewed patient and family to obtain psychosocial history.
- Counseled and facilitated therapeutic groups in accordance with the patient's recovery plan objectives and needs.
- Creating intervention strategies
- Working with parents in building positive family units
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2020
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2013
MBA - Mediation/Arbitration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO03.2010
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO07.2008
Skills
- Classroom Technology
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Instructional Techniques
- Educational Strategies
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Faculty Support
- Blackboard Software
- Developing Curriculum
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Certification
- 2022 - Post-Masters Certificate in Online Teaching in Psychology
- 2021 - Post-Masters Certificate in Online Teaching in Higher Education
Accomplishments
- California HOSA Leadership Conference 2018 -Keynote Speaker – The Keys to Empowerment
- Brea Olinda Unified School District Mental Health Conference 2019 – Panelist – Identifying Depression in Students
- Riverside County Unified School District Black History Month – 2020 – Keynote Speaker – Your Story-Your-Power
- Affiliations
- The National Society of Leadership and Success 2015 – Current
- Southern California Healthcare Industry Representative – Vice Chairman 2017 – Current
- Honor Society 2017 – Current
- Psychology Today 2019 – Current
- Inkblot 2020 – Current
- Doxy 2020 – Current
- Zoom 2020 – Current
Affiliations
- The National Society of Leadership and Success 2015 – Current
- Southern California Healthcare Industry Representative – Vice Chairman 2017 – Current
- Honor Society 2017 – Current
- Psychology Today 2019 – Current
- Doxy 2020 – Current
- Zoom 2020 – Current
- Simple Practice - Current
Timeline
Psychological Associate
Coastal Behavior Consulting
07.2020 - Current
Psychological Assistant
Private Practice
08.2019 - 03.2021
District Clinical Psychologist
Brea Olinda Unified School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Behavioral Specialist
Lorenz Behavioral Consultants
01.2015 - 07.2016
Psychological Assistant
Pacific Psychological Associates
01.2015 - 04.2016
Founder & Consultant
Committed To Change Foundation
05.2014 - Current
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Walden University
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
Walden University
MBA - Mediation/Arbitration
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
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