Patrice M. Grant, PhD
Los Angeles
Summary
Seasoned Mental Health Clinical Program Head and Clinical Psychologist with a proven track record at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Excelled in managing comprehensive mental health services and delivering individualized patient care. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication, ensuring high-quality outcomes and seamless team collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinical Program Head
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Los Angeles, CA
05.2009 - 01.2023
- Managed an out-patient children's mental health clinic that provided psychotherapy, case management, and medication support services.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in a large County Mental Health system.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Clinical Psychologist
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Los Angeles, CA
04.1999 - 04.2009
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality policies while ensuring continuity of care across providers.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
Education
Ph.D. - Multicultural Clinical
California School of Professional Psychology
Alhambra, CAMaster of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Highly Organized
- Effective Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Mental Health Clinical Program Head
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
05.2009 - 01.2023
Clinical Psychologist
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
04.1999 - 04.2009
Ph.D. - Multicultural Clinical
California School of Professional Psychology
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California