Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Dissertation
Education
Generic

Edyth Hendricks

Yuma,AZ

Summary

Seeking a position as an adjunct psychology professor.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level adjunct psychology professor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Experienced with psychological theories and teaching methodologies. Utilizes innovative strategies to enhance student learning and engagement. Knowledge of curriculum development and student advisory roles.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

NaphCare
San Luis, AZ
04.2025 - 12.2025
  • Conducted patient assessments to determine mental health needs and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment protocols as necessary for optimal outcomes.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families regarding psychiatric conditions and treatments.
  • Documented clinical interactions accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
  • Led training sessions for new staff on psychiatric assessment techniques and treatment methodologies.

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Community Bridges, Inc.
Yuma, AZ
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Psychiatric evaluations to outpatient clients that are under pretrial, drug court or VA court
  • To provide psychiatric care to dual diagnosed clients that are in residential facilities in Arizona; to see client’s both in person and remotely
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic interventions and patient engagement.
  • Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system to ensure access to necessary resources.
  • Elevated patient satisfaction by building strong rapport and providing empathetic support during challenging times.
  • To provide medication management to all clients that need that services outpatient and residential care.

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Horizon Health and Wellness
Yuma, AZ
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • To provide psychiatric care to multiple diagnosed patients in an inpatient and acute care setting
  • This includes involuntary clients under AEA or title36, voluntary, and Court ordered clients
  • Assess suicidal and homicidal ideations, danger to self or others
  • Provide medication management and stabilization.

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Urgent Psychiatric Center
Phoenix, AZ
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • To provide psychiatric care to UPC Lobby for medications
  • To provide assessment to determine if a higher level of care of needed
  • To assess for suicidal and homicidal ideations or danger to others.

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Community Bridges, Inc
Yuma, AZ
03.2018 - 03.2019

To provide psychiatric care to seriously mentally ill (SMI) adults both inpatient and outpatient clients

  • Work as the psychiatric provider for dual diagnosed clients with substance abuse issues
  • Provide remote or in person services as required

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Horizon Health and Wellness
Yuma, AZ
04.2016 - 12.2018
  • As an independent contractor to provide onsite psychiatric care at a 23- hour observation unit
  • This includes clients who are voluntary and those who have been Titled 36 or are mandated by the courts for treatment; to assess the psychiatric needs of the clients for further inpatient treatment or release to community/outpatient services
  • Provide medications as needed whether it is acutely needed or for long term chronic mental health conditions.

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

ePsychiatry
Remote
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • As an independent contractor to provide tele psychiatry to inmates in a private prison
  • Provided medication management, perform psychiatric assessments, and ordered appropriate labs and ancillary support services when needed.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies as necessary to improve outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Intensive Treatment Systems (ITS)
Phoenix, AZ
08.2015 - 10.2015
  • As an independent contractor to provide outpatient methadone maintenance to client with opiate dependency, perform initial and annual physical examinations, increase and decrease methadone doses, and involved in detoxification of client off methadone whether it be voluntary or administratively.

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Southwest Behavioral Health
Bullhead City, AZ
09.2012 - 11.2014
  • To provide outpatient psychiatric services to clients age 12 and older
  • To provide medications as needed for stabilization of psychiatric clients; provide psychiatric evaluations, AIMS testing, and educational support for all clients
  • For the methadone maintenance program provide outpatient treatment of clients with opiate dependency, perform initial and annual physical examinations, increase and decrease methadone doses, and involved in the detoxification of clients off methadone whether it is voluntary, financial, or administrative reasons; also involved in educational group with the clients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

BAART
Chandler, AZ
03.2011 - 09.2012
  • Provide outpatient care of methadone patients, provide initial and annual physical examinations; to increase and decrease methadone doses; involved in the detoxification of patients for personal, financial or administrative purposes.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies as necessary to improve outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatments.

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Accredited Internal Medicine
Phoenix, AZ
07.2007 - 09.2012
  • Perform detailed/comprehensive medical and physical examinations, educate clients regarding medications, managed patients with both chronic and acute medical conditions; also have provided both outpatient and inpatient care to detoxification patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies as necessary to improve outcomes.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and patient management.

Education

Ph.D. - Psychology

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2019

Master of Science - Community Counseling

University of Phoenix-Hohokam Campus
Phoenix, AZ
02.2007

Associate in Applied Science - Honors Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant Studies

Malcolm X College/Cook County Physician Assistant Program
Chicago, IL
08-1996

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences - Criminal Justice

University of Illinois-Chicago Campus
Chicago, IL
08.1975

Skills

  • Psychiatric evaluations
  • Medication management
  • Outpatient care
  • Inpatient care
  • Tele psychiatry
  • Brief therapy
  • Crisis management
  • Treatment of opiate dependency
  • Educational support
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
  • Dual diagnosis treatment
  • Psychopharmacology expertise

Affiliations

  • Arizona Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Golden Key International Honour Society, Member Walden University Chapter
  • Psi Chi Honor Society

Certification

  • Certified Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 1034695, 12/31/2025
  • Arizona, 3188, 01/12/2026

Timeline

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

NaphCare
04.2025 - 12.2025

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Community Bridges, Inc.
05.2023 - 11.2024

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Horizon Health and Wellness
08.2021 - 05.2023

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Urgent Psychiatric Center
04.2019 - 08.2021

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Community Bridges, Inc
03.2018 - 03.2019

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Horizon Health and Wellness
04.2016 - 12.2018

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

ePsychiatry
10.2015 - 12.2016

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Intensive Treatment Systems (ITS)
08.2015 - 10.2015

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Southwest Behavioral Health
09.2012 - 11.2014

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

BAART
03.2011 - 09.2012

Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Accredited Internal Medicine
07.2007 - 09.2012

Ph.D. - Psychology

Walden University

Master of Science - Community Counseling

University of Phoenix-Hohokam Campus

Associate in Applied Science - Honors Physician Assistant - Physician Assistant Studies

Malcolm X College/Cook County Physician Assistant Program

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences - Criminal Justice

University of Illinois-Chicago Campus

Dissertation

The Experiences of Witnesses to Prison Sexual Violence: A Case Study

Education

other