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Jeff Chandler

Rowlett,TX

Summary

Objective Adjunct Psychology Professor bringing proven abilities in developing and implementing undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Gifted lecturer with strengths in promoting learning through hands-on, discussion-based and remote learning strategies.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant

Contractor For Attorneys
  • Expert witness/consultant for legal cases involving vocational issues
  • Review prior reports and medical documents
  • Write rebuttal reports in response to other expert opinions
  • Conduct vocational evaluations
  • Testify for depositions
  • Testify in court

Grief Counselor

First Christian Church Rowlett
01.2011 - Current
  • Provide individual counseling for both members and non-members of the church who have experienced loss
  • Responsible for developing, implementing, and facilitating a grief counseling group.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
  • Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.

Vocational Evaluator

Assessment Services
01.1989 - Current
  • Responsibilities include working with rehabilitation counselors to determine appropriate services for their clients
  • Working directly with the client giving tests to determine academic levels, aptitude, intelligence, personality, interests etc.
  • Determining the feasibility of a client’s vocational interests
  • Conducting interviews with the client
  • Determining how a client’s disability will affect his or her ability to obtain employment
  • Writing a detailed report with the results from the evaluation
  • Making job or training recommendations based on the results of the evaluation.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Provided resources to support clients in achieving career goals.
  • Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
  • Assisted clients in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.

Extender, Counselor and Diagnostician

The Ludden Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Perform mental status exams for Social Security applicants
  • Did diagnostic testing including the WAIS IV and WMS IV
  • Wrote diagnostic report including DSM 5 axil I and axis II diagnosis
  • Providedgeriatric counseling at nursing homes


Education

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science

University of Texas Southwest Medical Center
Dallas, TX

Master of Arts - Professional Counseling

Amberton University
Dallas, TX

Licensed Professional Counselor Certification number 68873 - undefined

2012

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • MS Office
  • Reports and Documentation
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Working with Consultants
  • Attention to Detail
  • Client Relationships
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Client Engagement
  • Issue Resolution
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Cultural Awareness

Certification

  • LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor

Timeline

Extender, Counselor and Diagnostician

The Ludden Group
01.2018 - 01.2020

Grief Counselor

First Christian Church Rowlett
01.2011 - Current

Vocational Evaluator

Assessment Services
01.1989 - Current

Consultant

Contractor For Attorneys

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science

University of Texas Southwest Medical Center

Master of Arts - Professional Counseling

Amberton University

Licensed Professional Counselor Certification number 68873 - undefined

Jeff Chandler