Mark W. Charles, Ph.D.
Portage,WI
Summary
Compassionate and perceptive licensed psychologist dedicated to client education and effective administration of therapy. Offering client-focused practice style that emphasizes client's strengths and autonomy. Demonstrated history of building strong rapport with clients and collaboration with other mental health professionals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Psychologist
Self-Employed
02.2019 - 12.2023
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
- Developed and maintained rapport with clients, fostering supportive environment for therapy sessions.
- Enhanced patient well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in treatment plans.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed 36 hours of approved continuing education credits every two years as required by California Board of Psychology.
Psychological Associate
Waupun Correctional Institution
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided mental health services to inmates housed at WCI.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide interactive and supportive environment for clients to process experiences and learn new coping skills.
- Increased treatment effectiveness by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing urgent cases while maintaining consistent follow-up with long-term clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to stabilize clients experiencing acute mental health episodes when needed.
Pre-Doctoral Intern
Jefferson County Internship Consortium
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Completed a one year American Psychological Association approved internship.
- Rounds were completed at a community mental health clinic, an elementary school, Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center, and Central State Hospital.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide interactive and supportive environment for clients to process experiences and learn new coping skills.
- Completed several thorough psychological assessments of clients including administration and interpretation of testing materials and writing of results with suggested next step strategies.
Education
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12.2013
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08.2008
Skills
- Anxiety Management
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Psychological Testing
- Stress Reduction
- Intake Assessment
- Individual Counseling
Timeline
Licensed Psychologist
Self-Employed
02.2019 - 12.2023
Psychological Associate
Waupun Correctional Institution
05.2014 - 01.2016
Pre-Doctoral Intern
Jefferson County Internship Consortium
06.2012 - 06.2013
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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