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Michele Bechor

Coral Springs,FL

Summary

Outcome-oriented, passionate, transparent licensed psychologist and Associate Director advancing mental health in vivo and online, providing, and supervising teams in, evidence-based practices (CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, BA, MI) for anxiety-related, obsessive-compulsive spectrum, autism-spectrum, depressive, and personality disorder-related issues in children, adolescents, parents and families in outpatient, intensive outpatient and partial hospital settings. Clinical subspecialities include treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) and motor and vocal tics (e.g., CBIT). Enjoys explaining complex clinical concepts while working with children, adolescents, parents and in family-focused care. Robust skill set encompassing coaching, evidence-based research and experimentation in clinical science, and clinical operations. Dedicated and consistent leader and problem-solver who explains complex clinical concepts to a wide audience and more widely translates evidence-based practice into mental health product development.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Director of Intensive Programming

Neurobehavioral Institute
08.2020 - Current
  • Manage full-time caseload of individual and group-level evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention, Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, parent training)
  • Oversee design, implementation and completion of customized, complex psychology treatment programs, both individualized care and group-based services, in Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) level interventions
  • Serve as Lead Clinician for team-based intensive, complex psychology treatments
  • Lead teams in creation of and training for evidence-based specialized interventions (e.g., parent training protocol, intensive treatment retreats) yielding over $150,000 per year in gross revenue
  • Manage risk measurement and intervention for patients (e.g., suicidal symptomatology)
  • Supervise Registered Mental Health Clinical Interns and Postdoctoral residents
  • Provide introductory assessment of fit for intensive interventions
  • Oversee and complete clinical progress reports
  • Provide feedback for and design of improvements of programmatic clinical care
  • Conduct intake assessments

Postdoctoral Resident

Neurobehavioral Institute
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Conducted thorough psychological assessments to accurately diagnose disorders and inform appropriate interventions.
  • Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
  • Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
  • Established successful outreach programs to build strong working relationships with family practices, health and wellness staff members and management personnel.
  • Managed full-time caseload of individual and group-level evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions
  • Designed and helped implement customized, complex psychology treatment programs, both individualized care and group-based services, at multiple levels of care
  • Served as Lead Clinician for team-based intensive, complex psychology treatments
  • Managed ongoing risk measurement and intervention for patients (e.g., suicidal symptomatology)

Predoctoral Intern

Psychology Department, FIU
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Completed comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for youth and young adults
  • Completed assessments and treatments for adolescent, children and young adults with ADHD
  • Provided assessment, treatment and palliative care for children with primary hematology/oncology illnesses at Jackson Memorial Medical Center
  • Supervised first- and second-year trainees in evidence-based assessment and treatment
  • Completed assessment and treatment of youth with behavioral disorders, Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic, Mailman Center for Child Development, University of Miami/Jackson Medical Center
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work standards.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
  • Developed strong professional relationships with peers and mentors, fostering a collaborative environment that facilitated knowledge sharing.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Graduate Research Assistant

Department Of Psychology, FIU
08.2011 - 07.2017
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy sessions for children and teens with anxiety, depression, selective mutism, ADHD, OCD
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Reviewed and synthesized relevant research articles to inform the development of research questions and hypotheses.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement within the laboratory setting, optimizing workflow efficiency while maintaining safety standards.
  • Developed, and led undergraduate and graduate research assistants in, training of new and emergent data collection and treatment
  • Streamlined data management processes by implementing efficient organizational systems to track project-related information.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations, promoting cross-functional cooperation among various academic departments.
  • Maintained detailed records of experiments and observations for future reference or replication purposes.
  • Mentored undergraduate students during their research internships, helping them gain valuable hands-on experience and develop essential skills.
  • Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.
  • Participated actively in journal clubs for critical evaluation of recent publications, stimulating intellectual curiosity among participants.
  • Assisted with study design and methodology development, ensuring robust experimental designs and valid results.
  • Supported faculty members in grant applications by preparing comprehensive proposals, leading to increased funding opportunities.
  • Conducted in-depth data analysis using statistical software (SPSS, R, MATLAB), resulting in accurate and reliable research findings.
  • Enhanced lab safety protocols, conducting regular inspections to maintain compliance with institutional guidelines.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews and synthesized relevant findings.
  • Coauthored peer-reviewed publications, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge within the field.
  • Presented research findings at national conferences, increasing the visibility of the university's predoctoral program.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department Of Psychology, FIU
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Designing and executed independent experiment, Honors College Undergraduate Thesis.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
  • Mentored new Research Assistants, helping them acclimate quickly to the expectations and responsibilities of their roles.
  • Collaborated with others in team-based environment to identify key findings from developmental psychobiology research.
  • Utilized advanced analytical software to analyze data sets.
  • Presented research findings at university events, showcasing the value of undergraduate research efforts.
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
  • Provided support to faculty researchers during conference presentations or workshops related to their ongoing studies or grant-funded projects.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

Ph.D. - Clinical Science in Child & Adolescent Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
07.2018

Master of Science - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
05.2011

Skills

  • CBT, DBT, ACT, Suicide Prevention, CBIT, PCIT, ComB for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
  • Family therapy, parent training
  • Treatment Planning
  • Child Psychology
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Treatment Programs
  • Adult psychology
  • Data Collection
  • Relationship Building
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Emergency Response
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Analytical Thinking
  • MS Office
  • Hiring and Training
  • Team Development
  • Professional Networking
  • Financial Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Consulting
  • Grant Proposals
  • Team Leadership
  • SPSS, R, MATLAB
  • Clinical Research
  • Data Analysis

Accomplishments

State of Florida (#PY10799)

PSYPACT (APIT #15613)

Qualified Supervisor, Florida (2022)

Certification

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training™, Behavioral Tech (2019)
  • CBT-Based Treatment for Trichotillomania & Skin Picking Disorder, Virtual Professional Training Institute (VPTI), TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (2022)
  • QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention, QPR Institute, Inc (2023)

Timeline

Associate Director of Intensive Programming

Neurobehavioral Institute
08.2020 - Current

Postdoctoral Resident

Neurobehavioral Institute
08.2018 - 08.2020

Predoctoral Intern

Psychology Department, FIU
07.2017 - 07.2018

Graduate Research Assistant

Department Of Psychology, FIU
08.2011 - 07.2017

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Department Of Psychology, FIU
08.2008 - 05.2011

Ph.D. - Clinical Science in Child & Adolescent Psychology

Florida International University

Master of Science - Psychology

Florida International University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University

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