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Paul Chrustowski

Troy,MI

Summary

Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients, and monitoring patient progress.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychology Professor

Macomb Community College
07.2015 - Current
  • Teaching of in-person, online, and flipped hybrid courses in Introductory Psychology (PSYC 1010), Educational Psychology (PSYC 2310), Social Psychology (PSYC 2600), and Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 2800) including regularly updating the curriculum and pedagogical approaches based on student feedback.
  • Faculty Representative to the Campus Community Care (C3) Team responsible for collaboratively assessing students of concerns, determining potential threat to self, others or campus, and developing interventions to meets student needs and maximize academic success.
  • Developing and presenting workshops on a variety of psychological topics to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Adjunct Faculty

Wayne State University Graduate School
08.2001 - 12.2019
  • Taught graduate level courses in Behavioral Psychology, Social Psychology, and Child Psychology.
  • Served as liaison to Detroit Public Schools to facilitate practicum placements for School Psychology students.

Supervisor, Office of Psychological Services

Detroit Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2015
  • Clinical and administrative supervision of up to 35 school psychologists to ensure rigorous compliance with federal, state, and local mandates.
  • Supervised limited licensed psychologists for Medicaid billing.
  • Partnered with other administrators in developing and updating detailed policy and procedure manuals.
  • Maintained a detailed database of thousands of cases yearly.
  • Conducted regular staff trainings.
  • Assisted in interviewing and hiring of new staff.
  • Responsible for requisition of department supplies.
  • Responsible for payroll reporting and monitoring of departmental budget.

Co-founder / Independent Psychologist Contractor

C&S Psychological Services, P.C.
08.1994 - 07.2015
  • Psychological evaluations of at-risk children, children and families involved in the foster care system, and children preparing for adoption.
  • Psycho-educational skill-building groups for children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
  • Informational workshops on a variety of psychological topics.

Psychology Content Consultant

Future Help Designs
04.2009 - 01.2015
  • Content consultant for the development of two applications for iPhone / iPad / and iPod Touch for behavioral assessment and intervention iBAA (Behavioral Assessment Application) and Keep in Mind (KIM).
  • Assisted in local, state, and national training and promotion of products at professional conferences.

School Psychologist

Detroit Public Schools
10.1994 - 08.2004
  • Psychological evaluations of students Pre-K-12 for special education eligibility.
  • Coordination of Evaluation Reviews (ERs), Multidisciplinary Evaluation Teams (METs), and Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Psychoeducational skill-building groups for social-emotional learning.
  • Staff and parent presentations.

Lead Therapist

Evergreen Children's Services
06.1993 - 10.1994
  • Individual, group, and family therapy for children and families involved in the foster care system.
  • Psychological evaluations.
  • Multidisciplinary case conferencing.
  • Psychoeducational skill-building groups for children and parents.

Limited Licensed Psychologist

Ardmore Center For Mental Health
09.1992 - 06.1993

Psychological evaluations, group therapy, and multidisciplinary case conferencing of adolescents in in-patient and partial psychiatric hospitalization.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Psychology

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
06.2001

Master of Arts - School And Community Psychology

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
08.1992

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
12.1989

Skills

  • Dedication, compassion, and empathy
  • Experienced with working with clients in a variety of in-patient, out-patient, and residential settings
  • Detail oriented approach with regards to documentation and record-keeping
  • Clinical and non-clinical case-management skills
  • Skilled collaborator with other mental health professionals
  • Years of experience in providing clinical and administrative supervision to mental health professionals
  • Certified in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Certified in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
  • Trained in Trauma-Informed Care

Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
  • Michigan Association of School Psychologists (MASP)
  • Macomb-St. Clair Psychological Association (MSCPA)
  • National Association of Behavior Intervention and Threat Assessment (NABITA)

Timeline

Psychology Professor

Macomb Community College
07.2015 - Current

Psychology Content Consultant

Future Help Designs
04.2009 - 01.2015

Supervisor, Office of Psychological Services

Detroit Public Schools
08.2004 - 07.2015

Adjunct Faculty

Wayne State University Graduate School
08.2001 - 12.2019

School Psychologist

Detroit Public Schools
10.1994 - 08.2004

Co-founder / Independent Psychologist Contractor

C&S Psychological Services, P.C.
08.1994 - 07.2015

Lead Therapist

Evergreen Children's Services
06.1993 - 10.1994

Limited Licensed Psychologist

Ardmore Center For Mental Health
09.1992 - 06.1993

Ph.D. - Educational Psychology

Wayne State University

Master of Arts - School And Community Psychology

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Wayne State University
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