Jessica Arenella
Clinical Psychologist
Pine Brook,NJ
Summary
Caring and analytical Psychologist with experience assessing and treating patients. Expert at observing and interviewing, developing treatment plans and writing reports. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills when working with diverse team of mental health professionals. Years of diverse experience working with individuals diagnosed with psychosis.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Psychologist
St. Barnabas Health Center
The Bronx , NY
2020.04 - Current
- Identify psychological, emotional, substance use, or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques for 8 -20 emergency department patients daily
- Provide crisis de-escalation for agitated patients
- Coordinate and communicate with physicians, nurses, administrators and security staff
- Write twice daily administrative reports regarding status of all psychiatric patients in emergency department
- Didactic training, group and individual supervision for trainees (residents, medical students, psychology externs)
Assistant Adjunct Professor
John Jay College Of Criminal Justice, CUNY
New York , NY
2019.08 - Current
- Taught Master's level courses in Psychology including: Clinical Interviewing, Clinical Instruction, Counseling and Psychotherapy Methods
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation for up to 25 students per course
Psychologist
Private Practice
New York And Pine Brook , NY And NJ
2005.05 - 2020.03
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Provided psychotherapy and worked with collateral contacts for 20-30 clients with psychosis, mood disorders and substance use disorders
- Complete Workman's Compensation and other written assessments
- Provided Expert witness testimony
- Supervised doctoral students
Psychologist
NY Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn , NY
2002.10 - 2005.04
- Managed caseload of adult 30 individual clients in outpatient clinic including intake reports, treatment plans, chart reviews, and notes
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment
- Interviewed, observed and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis in emergency department
- Cooperated with other practitioners regarding medical inpatients presenting with psychiatric symptoms and assessed patient capacity in medical decision making
- Provided inpatient psychiatric services for 2-5 patients including individual and group psychotherapy and maintained responsibility for clinical admission paperwork, treatment plans, and notes
Psychologist
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
New York , NY
2001.10 - 2002.05
- Provided individual and group therapy for psychiatric inpatients detained under criminal codes
- Evaluated competency to stand trial and facilitated restoration of competency through psychological interventions, including individual and group therapies
- Implemented behavioral plans and token economy
- Performed written risk assessments and make recommendations regarding level of care as part of Hospital Forensic Committee
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY 1994.09 - 2000.09
Skills
Psychotherapy
Additional Information
Served on the executive board and two terms as president of the United States chapter of the International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis (ISPS-US). Conducted monthly board meetings, financial oversight of $50k budget, planned annual conferences, provided mentorship and developed website and social media presence
Quote
"Give light and people will find the way"
Ella Baker
Timeline
Psychologist
St. Barnabas Health Center
2020.04 - Current
Assistant Adjunct Professor
John Jay College Of Criminal Justice, CUNY
2019.08 - Current
Psychologist
Private Practice
2005.05 - 2020.03
Psychologist
NY Methodist Hospital
2002.10 - 2005.04
Psychologist
Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
2001.10 - 2002.05
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Long Island University
1994.09 - 2000.09
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