Sarah Deal
California Licensed Psychologist (PSY#30007)
Summary
Experienced clinical psychologist (GS13 Step 6) prepared for role with strong foundation in working within multidisciplinary teams, clinical care, training, and Veteran/Active duty populations. Demonstrates focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving impactful results. Skilled in evidence-based treatment, crisis intervention, clinical supervision, patient advocacy, and problem solving while maintaining high professional and ethical standards within various settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-Disciplinary Clinic Staff Psychologist (GS13-Step 05)
Behavioral Health Department at Kimbrough Ambulatory Clinic, Defense Health Agency
07.2023 - Current
- Provide wide range of clinical care duties including:
- Psychological testing, specialty evaluations for active duty and commands including command directed, fitness for duty, security clearance, presidential duty, and recruiter evaluations, evidence-based treatment to active duty service members through individual and group psychotherapy sessions, supervision and training to Psychology practicum students through the Uniformed Services University of the Health and Sciences (USUHS), triage to higher levels of care, consultation to commands and other specialty care departments and staff, completion of relevant trainings and managed care documentation through MHS Genesis system
General Mental Health Psychologist (GS13-Step 05) – BHIP Team Lead
Sierra Foothills Outpatient Clinic -Auburn CBOC, VA Northern California Healthcare System
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Provide clinical duties including: assessment, testing, and evidence-based treatment to Veterans through individual and group psychotherapy sessions, triage to higher levels of care, Facilitating Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) consults and communicate with all involved teams to meet Veterans’ needs, attending all relevant trainings, staff meetings, and maintain compliance with facility wide requirements (BLS certified) and complete managed care documentation (CPRS charting system)
PCMHI (Primary Care Mental Health Integration) Psychologist (GS13-Step 04)
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Provide brief consultation, risk assessment, and evidence-based interventions (brief psychotherapy) with Veterans within OEF/OIF Post Deployment primary care clinic, including biopsychosocial assessment, treatment planning and administration of psychological measures/tests as needed, consultation to Primary care staff/interdisciplinary teams. Provide triage to higher levels of care, Provide supervision and training within APA accredited internship program and Postdoctoral fellowship program, Attend all relevant trainings, staff meetings, and maintain compliance with facility wide requirements (BLS certified), Complete managed care documentation (CPRS charting system)
BHOP (Behavioral Health Optimization Program) Psychologist (contractor)
Shaw Air Force Base
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provide brief, solution-focused, evidence-based interventions in Primary Care setting for active duty Air Force and Army service members, dependents, and retirees in Military Treatment Facility (MTF) including biopsychosocial assessment, brief psychotherapy, treatment planning, risk management, administering brief psychological measurements and tests
- Provide consultations to Primary Care staff/interdisciplinary teams
- Complete managed care documentation (AHLTA charting system)
- 40 hours per week
Clinical Counselor; The Fleet and Family Support Program
Navy Region Northwest, NAS Whidbey Island
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Provide clinical counseling and case management services to service members and their families, including evidence-based interventions, risk assessment for FAP team, treatment planning, assessment, and triage to mental health clinic
- Facilitate case management services for SAIL (Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life) program, including risk assessment, safety planning, triage and command consultation
- Complete managed care documentation (FSMSS charting system)
Instructor; Psychology Department
Hartnell College
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Courses taught: General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods, Child Psychology
- Duties: Conduct lecture, develop and facilitate projects, graded assignments and exams that demonstrate objectives and appropriate student learning outcomes, Hold office hours in order to support and mentor students.
Adjunct Instructor; Psychology Department
Monterey Peninsula College
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Courses taught: General Psychology, Biopsychology
- Duties: Conduct lecture, develop and facilitate projects, graded assignments and exams that demonstrate objectives and appropriate student learning outcomes
Adjunct Instructor; Psychology and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Counseling Departments
Hartnell College
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Courses taught: General Psychology, Child Psychology, Human Sexuality, Counseling Diverse Populations, Co-Occurring Disorders
- 20 hours per week
Staff Therapist/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trainer & Coach
Prevention and Recovery in Early Psychosis (PREP), Salinas, CA
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Provide individual evidence-based therapy utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach
- Provide family group therapy utilizing a Multi-Family Group perspective
- Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations, clinical interviews, testing, and assessments in order to develop diagnoses and admit clients to programs
- Conduct risk assessments for high risk clients and collaborate with all county officials including local hospitals to connect clients to resources
Educational Diagnostician
Central Coast Language and Learning Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Conduct educational evaluations (administering tests measuring cognitive, achievement, social, phonological, and academic skills), complete reports, consult with other professionals (such as speech and language pathologists) and conduct feedback sessions with families.
- Instruments utilized included the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC V), Woodcock Johnson IV, Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning (WRAML2), Beery-Buktenica Developmental test of Visual-Motor Integration (VMI 6), The Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC 3)
- 10 hours per week including administration of assessments, writing reports, and delivering feedback
Registered Psychological Assistant (PSB37582) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist
Aptitude Habilitation Services
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Provide group therapy, individual therapy, assessment, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions (including Discrete Trial) to children, support client families, and consult with Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Speech Language Pathologists, and other team members on all cases.
- Support clients both from Military Family backgrounds as well as clients receiving services through MediCal and SARC
- Completed all managed care documentation including treatment plans, behavior plans, progress notes, data collection, and closing summaries
- 25 hours per week
Early Interventionist/Program Manager
Easter Seals, Central California
02.2013 - 06.2013
- Provide applied behavior analytic interventions within early intervention population, collaborate on creation of behavior programming, oversee data collection, conduct assessments and complete reports.
- 10-15 hours per week
Instructional Support Staff (I.S.S.)
Central Coast Kids and Families
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Provide behavioral interventions for students within a classroom setting. Collaborate with teachers, occupational therapist, school psychologist, and other staff regarding behavior plans and recommendations for students.
- 15 hours per week
Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern
Monterey County Behavioral Health, Children’s Services
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Conduct comprehensive Family Mental Health assessments to establish individual and family functioning for the Department of Social and Education Services (DSES) of Monterey County, conduct psychological testing as needed to assess specific areas of functioning, provide individual and dyadic therapy to clients, complete managed care documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
- 40 hours per week
Education
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05.2012
Masters of Arts - Clinical Psychology
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, minor in Religion
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05.2004
Presentations and Posters:
- Deal, S., Hardy, K (2015, April). Implementing the evidence base for early onset psychosis intervention. Session presented at the National Council for Behavioral Health Conference, Orlando, FL.
- Wolanin, A., Marks, D., Block-Lerner, J., Manassei, M., Deal, S., & Walters-Bugbee, S. (2007, November). The diagnostic utility of the Thought Action Fusion Scale. Poster submitted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.
- Block-Lerner, J. Marks, D., Solomon, S., Perry, J. F., Fink, S., Sposato, R., Deal, S., Barksdale, C. (2006, November). Memento Mori: Mindfulness as a moderator of mortality salience effects. In J. Block-Lerner (Chair), Facilitating mindfulness in the laboratory: Shedding light on processes of change and novel outcome measures. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.
- Marks, D., Barksdale, C., Perry, J. F., Sposato, R., Deal, S., & Block-Lerner, J. (2006, November). Mindfulness as a predictor of thought suppression and emotional numbing. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.
- Warnick, H.D., Panichelli-Mindel, S.M., Deal, S. Millhimes, K. (2006, November). Disordered eating and self-injurious behavior: The influence of emotion regulation. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.
Timeline
Multi-Disciplinary Clinic Staff Psychologist (GS13-Step 05)
Behavioral Health Department at Kimbrough Ambulatory Clinic, Defense Health Agency
07.2023 - Current
General Mental Health Psychologist (GS13-Step 05) – BHIP Team Lead
Sierra Foothills Outpatient Clinic -Auburn CBOC, VA Northern California Healthcare System
11.2021 - 06.2023
PCMHI (Primary Care Mental Health Integration) Psychologist (GS13-Step 04)
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2020 - 10.2021
BHOP (Behavioral Health Optimization Program) Psychologist (contractor)
Shaw Air Force Base
01.2019 - 01.2020
Clinical Counselor; The Fleet and Family Support Program
Navy Region Northwest, NAS Whidbey Island
09.2018 - 01.2019
Instructor; Psychology Department
Hartnell College
01.2018 - 05.2020
Adjunct Instructor; Psychology Department
Monterey Peninsula College
08.2016 - 05.2018
Adjunct Instructor; Psychology and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Counseling Departments
Hartnell College
01.2015 - 12.2017
Staff Therapist/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trainer & Coach
Prevention and Recovery in Early Psychosis (PREP), Salinas, CA
01.2014 - 06.2016
Early Interventionist/Program Manager
Easter Seals, Central California
02.2013 - 06.2013
Educational Diagnostician
Central Coast Language and Learning Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Instructional Support Staff (I.S.S.)
Central Coast Kids and Families
03.2012 - 05.2012
Registered Psychological Assistant (PSB37582) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist
Aptitude Habilitation Services
06.2011 - 01.2014
Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern
Monterey County Behavioral Health, Children’s Services
08.2009 - 08.2010
Masters of Arts - Clinical Psychology
La Salle University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, minor in Religion
La Salle University
Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology
La Salle University