Katherine Elston
Charleston,SC
Summary
Driven and dedicated college graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Possesses research experience in cognitive psychology and practical field experience. Passionate about pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and eager to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Therapist
Carolina Coast Behavioral Services
Charleston, SC
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised clinical staff members in providing therapeutic interventions to clients.
- Conducted assessments of clients' physical, psychological, and social functioning.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other professionals involved in the therapeutic process.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing individualized treatment plans for clients with mental health issues.
- Communicated with patients’ family members to explain the treatment process, answer questions, and maintain relationships.
- Cultivate relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Attend review, progress, and clinical team meetings.
Research Assistant
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection surrounding child memory and eye witness testimony
- Traveled to the Cognitive Development Society Conference in Pasadena California to present research
- Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as SPSS or STATA.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
Registered Behavior Technician
Carolina Coast Behavioral Services
Charleston, SC
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Assist with building life and social skills for everyday activities and interactions.
- Apply proven strategies to affect client behaviors positively.
- Plan and implement individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Document patients’ activities and behaviors in an electronic data collection system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2024
Skills
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Behavioral Conditions
- Behavioral Health
- Behavior Observation
- Clinical Documentation
- Coordinating Care
- Critical Thinking
- Data Collection
- Decision Making
- HIPAA Requirements
- Interpersonal Skills Development
- Problem Solving
- Research Paper Writing
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Survey Administration
- Field research
- Experimental design
- Leading Discussion Groups
- Research and analysis
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Research methods
- Undergraduate research
Timeline
Lead Therapist
Carolina Coast Behavioral Services
03.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
College of Charleston
09.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Carolina Coast Behavioral Services
12.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Charleston
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