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Lisa Faithful
Psychologist
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Accomplished Psychologist with a robust background at Special School #25, excelling in emotional awareness and psychological assessment. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient well-being through evidence-based therapies, improving client satisfaction significantly. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and crisis management, fostering comprehensive care and support. Expert in leveraging analytical thinking and empathy to develop targeted treatment plans and facilitate patient recovery. Compassionate and attentive [Job Title] dedicated to patient education and effective administration of therapy. Offering patient-focused practice style that emphasizes well-being and autonomy of patients. Demonstrated history of building strong rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Caring and analytical Psychologist with experience assessing and treating patients. Expert at observing and interviewing, developing treatment plans and conducting research. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills when working with diverse team of mental health professionals. Passionate and reliable Psychologist develops customized treatment plans to meet unique client needs. Provides evidence-based care with careful examination of relevant characteristics. Empathetic communicator helps clients understand treatment purposes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Psychologist
Special School #25
08.2002 - 10.2015
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining a compassionate, non-judgmental environment during therapy sessions.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Conducted thorough psychological assessments using various testing methods to provide accurate diagnoses and inform treatment strategies.
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops for patients and families, increasing understanding of mental health issues and available resources.
- Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored towards each client''s specific symptomatology while monitoring progress throughout treatment duration.
- Enhanced patient well-being through the integration of mindfulness-based interventions and relaxation techniques into therapeutic sessions.
- Cooperated with other practitioners to conduct research, devise improvements and discuss treatment innovations.
- Established a strong professional network with local healthcare providers, enhancing referral partnerships and improving accessibility to mental health services for patients in need.
- Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
- Led group therapy sessions focusing on specific topics such as stress management, coping skills development, or relationship building techniques for improved interpersonal functioning.
- Supported organizational growth through participation in community outreach events promoting mental health awareness and prevention initiatives.
- Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
- Prevented escalation of mental health crises by responding promptly to urgent requests for psychological support from patients and their families.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Expanded professional knowledge by attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of psychology.
- Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Implemented sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
- Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, offering constructive feedback, and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
- Documented diagnoses, interventions implemented, and outcomes across outpatient clinics.
- Contributed to team development by providing clinical supervision to junior psychologists or interns seeking licensure.
- Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts with insights on [Type] and [Type] conditions.
- Developed substance misuse curriculum promoting [Type] and [Type] methodologies.
- Distributed research documents, published journals, presented findings to psychology industry experts and applied in practice areas.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide interactive and supportive environment for clients to process experiences and learn new coping skills.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Evaluated dynamics of different personnel groups through range of planned activities and programs.
- Identified concerns, research methodologies and optimal experimental designs to collect desired information.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results, and recommended improvements.
Education
Specialist / Psychology, Psychologist - Psychology
Open University of Donetsk
Donetsk City, Ukraine 06.2002
Skills
Emotional awareness
Group Therapy
Social Work
Behavior Analysis
Patient Screening
Family Counseling
Psychological Assessment
Family therapy
Analytical Thinking
Psychotherapy Techniques
Mental Health Diagnosis
Child Psychology
[Specialization] expert
Group therapy facilitation
Case Management
Empathy Development
Adult psychology
Data Analysis
Adolescent psychology
Cognitive Restructuring
Clinical Supervision
Consultations
Substance Abuse Counseling
Foster parent support
Multicultural Competence
Regulatory Compliance
Classroom Instruction
Regulatory code
Active Listening
Adaptability and Flexibility
Decision-Making
Problem-solving abilities
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Skills
Mental Health Assessment
Multitasking
Effective Communication
Time Management
Encouragement and Motivation
Clinical Documentation
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Data Collection
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational Skills
Professionalism
Goal Setting
Reliability
Problem-solving aptitude
Self Motivation
Adaptability
Interpersonal Communication
Psychological interventions
Relationship Building
Rapport Building
Behavior Observation
Program Management
Crisis Management
Activity Planning
Analytical Skills
Patient Counseling
Behavioral Health
Crisis Intervention
Written Communication
Excellent Communication
Health Management Instruction
Time management abilities
Team building
Team Collaboration
Behavior monitoring
Psychosocial Analysis
Domestic Violence Assistance
Treatment Plan Development
Task Prioritization
Continuous Improvement
Employee Training
Coordinating Care
Data Gathering
Care Coordination
Interpersonal Skills Development
Progress Updates
Developmental Disability Rehabilitation
Statistical Analysis
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Treatment Planning
Interests
Timeline
Psychologist
Special School #25
08.2002 - 10.2015
Specialist / Psychology, Psychologist - Psychology
Open University of Donetsk