Stephen Jaffe MD
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
I am a dedicated Psychiatrist with vast experience in the mental health, addiction rehabilitation, social services and criminal justice fields. I am also extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders.
I am skilled in leading situation-specific counseling sessions. Expertise in working with adults in crisis. Compassionate, solutions-oriented Psychiatrist dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for dealing with substance abuse issues.
I have nineteen years of psychiatric experiences, at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Psychiatrist
Arizona State Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Assigned to Forensic and Civil Hospitals
- Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals
- Counsel patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans
- Treat chronic mentally ill with psychotherapeutic treatments and medications to treat various mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders
- Analyze and evaluated patients’ data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders
- I completed assessments for the Psychiatric Security Review Board
- Gathered and maintained patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders
- Developed team communications and information for treatment team meetings
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive psychiatric care.
- Optimized medication management by regularly monitoring patients'' responses and adjusting prescriptions as needed.
- Developed strong professional relationships with colleagues, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
- Advised or informed guardians, relatives or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
- Evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
Psychiatrist
Friends Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Part time/weekends
- Assigned to the Crisis Response Center
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members
- Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions when needed
- Gathered and maintained patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals
Psychiatrist
Pinal County Jail
05.2018 - 05.2018
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions when needed
Psychiatrist
Keystone Center
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Identified, assessed, and treated patients who were appropriate for opiate detox with Buprenorphine in a controlled setting
- Discussed with patients, the effects of specific substances have on the body and mind, and the consequences that addiction can have on their families, physical and mental health
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions
- Trained in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
- Managed a caseload of 15-20 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring psychiatric disorders
- Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions when needed
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining high-quality patient care standards by employing time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks effectively.
Staff Psychiatrist
Lower Buckeye Jail
03.2013 - 06.2017
- Worked in the Psychiatric Triage center for Maricopa County jail system
- Observed and monitored inmates behavior and responses to treatment
- Charted daily progress notes
Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring inmates throughout their transitions- Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose
- Efficiently gathered information from the mental health treatment and reviewed old records to develop treatment plans
- Utilized my skills in treating substance abuse, substance withdrawals, and co-occurring disorders
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems
Psychiatrist
Arizona Department of Corrections
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect general population issues on mental health
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve inmates' level of functioning
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members
Psychiatrist
Chicanos Por De Causa Centro Esperanza
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files
- Involved clients’ family members in planning social service programs
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members
Psychiatrist
Choices Network (now Terros)
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Observed and monitored patient behavior and responses to treatment
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops
- Involved clients’ family members in planning social service programs
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Managed a large caseload of patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues
Psychiatrist
West Yavapai Guidance Clinic
01.2014 - 02.2014
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files
- Involved clients’ family members in planning social service programs
- Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions when needed
Staff Psychiatrist
Southwest Network
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Interacted with clinical staff and other psychiatric facilities and doctors to provide and receive treatment recommendations
Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for patients
Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and social issues
Guided patients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Supportive Therapy
Taught patients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications
- Documented treatment reports and progress notes
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate patient care services
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions when needed
Psyhiatrist
Danville State Hospital
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Observed and monitored patient behavior and responses to treatment
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring patients throughout their transitions
Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Supportive Therapy
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops
Psychiatrist
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Worked with medical team to provide psychiatric consults in the acute and chronic inmate population
- Observed and monitored inmate behavior and responses to treatment
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational therapy groups to improve clients’ level of functioning
Psychiarist
Veterans Administration Hospital
07.2008 - 01.2009
- Observed and monitored patient behavior and responses to treatment
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy to improve patients’ level of functioning
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files
- Involved clients’ family members in planning social service programs
- Managed a significant patients caseload with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders
- Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions when needed
Psychiatrist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Observed and monitored patient behavior and responses to treatment
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy, as well as Supportive Therapy
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files
Psychiatrist
MHM
12.2007 - 01.2008
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Managed a significant, daily caseload of inmates patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff
Psychiatrist
St Vincent Hospital
10.2007 - 11.2007
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, individualized intakes and assessments
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Exercises
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Offered expert testimony for legal consultations and court hearings
- Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions when needed
Psychiatrist
Danville State Hospital
07.2006 - 09.2007
Education
M.D. - Psychiatry
LSU-Ochsner Pschiatric Residency Program
New Orleans2 2006
M.D. - Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine
Dominica, West Indies1 1999
Skills
- ABPN Board Certified
- Able to Identify and assess patients for treatment for Subutex for opiate detox
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Dual diagnoses expert
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Personality disorder treatment aptitude
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Daily living activities educator
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Social skills teacher
- Adult corrections expertise
- DEA Certified (Active)
Timeline
Psychiatrist
Friends Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2019
Staff Psychiatrist
Arizona State Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Psychiatrist
Pinal County Jail
05.2018 - 05.2018
Psychiatrist
Keystone Center
07.2017 - 04.2018
Psychiatrist
Arizona Department of Corrections
03.2016 - 06.2016
Psychiatrist
Chicanos Por De Causa Centro Esperanza
06.2015 - 10.2015
Psychiatrist
Choices Network (now Terros)
03.2014 - 12.2014
Psychiatrist
West Yavapai Guidance Clinic
01.2014 - 02.2014
Staff Psychiatrist
Lower Buckeye Jail
03.2013 - 06.2017
Staff Psychiatrist
Southwest Network
02.2012 - 03.2013
Psyhiatrist
Danville State Hospital
03.2010 - 02.2012
Psychiatrist
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2009 - 03.2010
Psychiarist
Veterans Administration Hospital
07.2008 - 01.2009
Psychiatrist
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2008 - 06.2008
Psychiatrist
MHM
12.2007 - 01.2008
Psychiatrist
St Vincent Hospital
10.2007 - 11.2007
Psychiatrist
Danville State Hospital
07.2006 - 09.2007
M.D. - Psychiatry
LSU-Ochsner Pschiatric Residency Program
M.D. - Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine
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