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Haley Smallwood, PA-C, CAQ-PSY

Dayton

Summary

Passionate mental health provider and educator looking to improve patient mental health outcomes by educating the next cohort of healthcare providers.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor - Behavioral Health

Ohio University
07.2024 - Current
  • Design and adminster curriculum for didactic behavioral health course for current physician assistant students based on DSM-V and blueprint coursework.
  • Assess students understanding by creating examinations and reviewing case studies.
  • Prepare students for End of Rotation (EOR) exam and certifying exam (PANCE), in addition to starting clinicals and future practice.

Aesthetic PA-C

Skin Clique
10.2023 - Current
  • Administered injectable treatments such as botulinum toxin and dermal fillers with precision, achieving natural-looking results.
  • Developed customized prescription and medical-grade skincare regimens for patients, promoting optimal skin health and enhancing treatment results.

Psychiatry PA-C

Ascend Healthcare
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Diagnosed and treated patients of all ages for psychiatric complaints in outpatient setting, with concentration in pediatric and perinatal populations.
  • Managed wide variety psychiatric illnesses including, but not limited to: mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, ASD, mania, psychosis, conversion disorders and neurocognitive disorders.
  • Trained new hires and precepted current PA/NP students.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic labs
  • Worked alongside therapists and psychologists to provide excellent care continuity.
  • Provided crisis care and inpatient coordination for patients needing higher level of care.

Psychiatric Consultant

Ascend Healthcare
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Provided psychiatric consultations regarding mental health diagnosis and medication for partner organization, EvolveMD.
  • Worked alongside patient's Primary Care Provider (PCP) and Behavioral Health Manager (BHM) to provide psychiatric care in a primary care setting.
  • Discussed patient therapeutic and medication treatment plans weekly with BHMs and PCPs.
  • Answered PCPs questions regarding psychotropic medication management and diagnosis.
  • Assisted in crisis situations and referring to higher level of care.

Psychiatry PA-C

Allied Healthcare Physicians
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Diagnosed and managed higher risk adult patients in outpatient setting, with majority of patient diagnoses including bipolar I, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, treatment resistant depression.
  • Initiated and maintained clozapine and lithium therapy.
  • Worked closely with community resources, therapists and attending psychiatrist to provide quality, well rounded care for patients.
  • Coordinated care with inpatient psychiatrists to ensure care continuity upon discharge.

Education

Masters of Physician Assistant Practice -

Ohio University
2020

Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences -

Ohio University
2018

Skills

  • Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry
  • Active medical license in OH, AZ and NY
  • Active DEA license and prescriptive authority
  • Clozapine REMS certification and experience
  • Previous X Waiver and experience treating substance use disorders
  • Graduate level teaching experience
  • Experience training new providers and precepting students
  • Consultation and collaboration experience
  • Strong clinical knowledge of DSM-5 and psychopharmacology
  • Holistic and therapeutic approach to treatment
  • Telemedicine experience

Teaching Experience

Guest Lecturer, 2024 - current 

Mercy College Physician Assistant Program

  • Educated didactic PA students on a recurring basis. Topics included: psychotic disorder, depressive and mood disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, developmental disorders and all respective psychopharmacology.


Guest Lecturer, 2022-2023

Ohio University Physician Assistant Program

  • Educated PA students on behavioral health topics on a recurring basis. Topics included depressive and mood disorders, developmental disorders and respective psychopharmacology.
  • Experience creating student exam questions and case studies
  • Transitioned to Adjunct Faculty for Behavioral Health course in 2024.


Biological Sciences Teaching Assistant 2016-2018

Ohio University 

  • Educated undergraduate students in entry level biological sciences courses (BIOS 1700 +1710)
  • Served as an educational resource for students in small-group sessions

Timeline

Adjunct Professor - Behavioral Health

Ohio University
07.2024 - Current

Aesthetic PA-C

Skin Clique
10.2023 - Current

Psychiatry PA-C

Ascend Healthcare
10.2021 - 08.2023

Psychiatric Consultant

Ascend Healthcare
10.2021 - 08.2023

Psychiatry PA-C

Allied Healthcare Physicians
10.2020 - 10.2021

Masters of Physician Assistant Practice -

Ohio University

Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences -

Ohio University

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