Maithili Kale
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
UCLA psychology student with clinical experience in pediatric developmental medicine, adult psychiatry, and counseling. Research experience in cognitive aging and memory, with exposure to psychological assessments, psychiatric rehabilitation, and person-centered counseling. Aspiring clinical psychologist committed to evidence-based, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Administrative Assistant Volunteer
MindfulTree Psychological Services, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
09.2026 - Current
- Supported a licensed psychologist by managing non-clinical administrative workflow and client communication in a remote setting.
- Managed the psychologist’s clinical calendar, optimizing appointment slots for psychological evaluations.
- Monitored automated appointment reminder systems and followed up with clients directly to reduce late cancellations and no-shows.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date client charts in the practice’s electronic health record (EHR) system, upholding client confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
- Prepared comprehensive summary reports on psychological assessments, including ABAS-3, to support clinical decision-making under supervision of licensed psychologist.
- Led weekly meetings via Google Meet, utilizing AI note-taking to efficiently capture and track action items.
- Edited meeting notes into structured workflows, enhancing clarity and streamlining administrative operations.
Counselling Intern
Viveka
06.2026 - Current
- Applied Rogerian counseling principles, fostering empathy, unconditional positive regard, and reflective listening in client interactions.
- Gained insight into rapport building and active listening, improving client-centered therapeutic communication skills.
- Observed individual counseling sessions under supervision, enhancing understanding of therapeutic process and client dynamics.
- Participate in supervision and discussions to strengthen counseling skills, ethical practice, and case conceptualization.
Psychiatric Intern
Maarga Mindcare Psychiatric Hospital
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Observed psychiatric consultations in outpatient and inpatient settings, gaining exposure to psychiatric interviewing, case history taking, diagnostic formulation, and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
- Participated in ward rounds, case discussions, and family counseling sessions to contribute to psychiatric rehabilitation, discharge planning, and collaborative patient care.
- Gained exposure to adaptive functioning assessment using the Vineland Social Maturity Scale across communication, socialization, self-help, self-direction, occupation, and locomotion domains.
- Observed counseling and psychotherapy sessions conducted by clinical psychologists and participated in academic case presentations with psychiatrists and psychologists.
- Gained introductory exposure to neuromodulation-based psychiatric interventions, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), enhancing understanding of innovative treatment options.
- Observed the administration and interpretation of psychological and developmental assessments, including the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-II (MCMI-II), Developmental Screening Test (DST), and Vineland Social Maturity Scale (VSMS).
- Developed an understanding of developmental domains assessed through DST, including gross motor, fine motor, language, personal-social functioning, and calculation of Developmental Quotient (DQ).
- Assisted with clinical documentation and case summaries, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and patient confidentiality, thereby supporting quality care.
- Completed 25-day internship in clinical settings to gain hands-on experience.
Intern
Anshu Batra, M.D., Inc.
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Shadow Dr. Batra in clinical settings, observing evaluations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment planning for pediatric developmental and behavioral cases.
- Analyze real patient case progressions over time to understand patterns in diagnosis, response to treatment, and long-term developmental outcomes.
- Participate in post-appointment debriefs to reflect on clinical observations and strengthen understanding of pediatric developmental health.
- Created and maintained professional website for Dr. Batra to enhance patient access to information.
- Managed and curated practice's social media platforms, boosting community engagement and educational outreach.
Researcher
Labs of Awareness
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Researched whether viewing photos of loved ones can help aged people improve their memory and overall quality of life.
- Facilitated periodic interviews at 4, 8, 12 weeks, and a final interview at 20 weeks to gather comprehensive participant insights.
- Analyzed interview responses, findings, and conclusions.
- Delivered research analysis to Walnut Creek Willows and participants, summarizing findings and conclusions at project completion.
- Designed the interview structure and questions for approval by Walnut Creek Willows.
- Secured approval for location and equipment to ensure effective slideshow display.
Coach
Lifetime Activities Inc.
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Designed and executed targeted drills and exercises that significantly enhanced player agility and coordination.
- Implemented tailored tennis instruction techniques that resulted in noticeable improvements in student performance across various skill levels.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to create tailored training programs that addressed the needs of players across all age groups.
- Demonstrated basic tennis techniques during instructional sessions.
Volunteer
Hop, Skip, And A Jump Ahead
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Created a sensory-friendly environment to minimize distractions for children with autism and ADHD.
- Coordinated event logistics to ensure engaging and smoothly executed activities.
- Facilitated group organization for children, enabling participation in enjoyable activities.
Cashier
Whole Foods Supermarket Inc.
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Balanced cash drawer accurately at end of each shift, ensuring reliable financial reporting.
- Greeted customers entering store and promptly addressed their needs to enhance shopping experience.
- Welcomed customers and identified their needs while adapting schedule to support business operations.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
University of California-Los Angeles
10-2026
Associates in Art - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
05-2025
High school GED -
Las Lomas High School
05-2023
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical Observation
- Case Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Study Design
- Counseling methods
- Report writing
- Web Development
- Social Media Management
- Neurodiversity Advocacy
Personal Information
Title: PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English, Hindi, Marathi
Accomplishments
- Athelete Scholar Award
- Las Lomas High School
- 2021, 2022
- Sportsmanship Award
- 2022
Timeline
Clinical Administrative Assistant Volunteer
MindfulTree Psychological Services, Inc.
09.2026 - Current
Counselling Intern
Viveka
06.2026 - Current
Psychiatric Intern
Maarga Mindcare Psychiatric Hospital
06.2026 - 06.2026
Intern
Anshu Batra, M.D., Inc.
09.2025 - 05.2026
Researcher
Labs of Awareness
01.2024 - 08.2025
Coach
Lifetime Activities Inc.
09.2023 - 07.2025
Cashier
Whole Foods Supermarket Inc.
06.2022 - 01.2023
Volunteer
Hop, Skip, And A Jump Ahead
06.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
University of California-Los Angeles
Associates in Art - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
High school GED -
Las Lomas High School