Tristin W. Engels, Psyd
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Compassionate Psychologist adept at delivering mental health care with exceptional productivity and efficiency. Specialize in forensic populations providing cognitive behavioral therapy, psychological assessment, and crisis intervention to support diverse client needs. Possess strong skills in empathy, active listening, and communication which enable successful therapeutic outcomes and effective patient rapport.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Podcast Host of The Mind of a Serial Killer
Pave Studios
Los Angeles
08.2024 - Current
- Identified opportunities for cross-promotion with other podcasts or influencers in relevant industries and niches.
- Recorded voiceover segments for intros, outros, and transitions between sections of the podcast episode.
- Provide expertise for forensic cases discussed on each episode.
- Solicited feedback from listeners to improve future episodes of the podcast series.
- Promoted the podcast through social media channels to increase awareness of the show among target audiences.
- Researched and studied background information to prepare for programs.
CEO
Engels Psychological Services, Inc
Long Beach
07.2023 - Current
- Contracts with Los Angeles and Kern County Superior Courts for forensic evaluations.
- Contracted with Liberty Health in the counties of San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Mateo for the purpose of forensic evaluation of defendants in the legal system.
- Conduct court-ordered psychological forensic evaluations using standard assessment tools.
- Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars related to psychology and mental health topics.
- Conducted psychometric assessments to diagnose psychological disorders.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to clients with mental health issues.
Forensic Psychologist
Kern County Superior Court
Bakersfield
11.2021 - Current
- Conducted psychological evaluations using standard assessment tools.
- Conducted psychometric assessments to diagnose psychological disorders.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations within the field of psychology.
- Provided court reports for each case, and expert testimony as needed.
Clinical Psychologist II
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Valencia
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients in need of urgent assistance.
- Offered referrals to additional resources such as support groups or community organizations when appropriate.
- Educated patients about mental health issues and available treatment options.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings discussing patient progress towards goals set by clinicians.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on topics such as stress management, anger management and coping skills.
- Conducted psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples and families to assess mental health issues and develop treatment plans.
- Provided individualized assessments of clients' psychological functioning, including cognitive ability testing and personality assessment.
- Assessed risk factors for suicide or self-harm behaviors among clients.
Expert Documentary Presenter
Tubi
Los Angeles
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted research to support documentary topics (Ted Bundy and the Golden State Killer).
- Assisted in the coordination of events related to presentations.
- Identified opportunities for improvement following each presentation.
- Answered questions and engaged others one-on-one for dynamic interactions.
Clinical Psychologist
Happier Living, Inc
Santa Monica
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients with complex needs.
- Assessed risk factors for suicide or self-harm behaviors among clients.
- Educated patients about mental health issues and available treatment options.
- Conducted psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples and families to assess mental health issues and develop treatment plans.
- Offered referrals to additional resources such as support groups or community organizations when appropriate.
Staff Psychologist
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Lancaster
09.2014 - 07.2021
- Developed treatment plans and strategies to address psychological issues.
- Conducted assessments for mental health diagnosis.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans.
- Provided individual and group counseling to incarcerated adults.
- Provided crisis intervention and use of force prevention services when needed.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic assessments and evaluations.
- Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
- Trained newly hired psychologists on clinic standards and procedures.
- Built rapport and guided discussion with patients using therapeutic communication techniques.
- Engaged in multidisciplinary treatment planning
Clinical Case Manager
Exodus Recovery, AB109 Program
San Diego
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Coordinated care between multiple providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, physicians, and other professionals as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Provided individualized case management, counseling, and referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations.
- Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments of clients to determine their needs and eligibility for services.
- Actively participated in weekly staff meetings to discuss best practices for clinical interventions.
- Monitored client progress towards meeting goals and objectives in treatment plan.
Pre-Doctoral Intern
Santa Barbara County Department of Juvenile Justic
Santa Barbara
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Conducted court-ordered forensic batteries on juveniles in the criminal justice system.
- Provided comprehensive reports to the courts.
- Prepared reports summarizing results of data analyses for internal and external use.
- Administered standardized physical or psychological tests.
- Collected information through observation, interviews or surveys.
Education
PsyD - Clinical Forensic Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA10-2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL06-2005
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Current Events
- Social Media Promotion
- DSM-IV categorizations
- Patient Screening
- Analytical Thinking
- Treatment implementation
- Psychological Assessment
- Consultations
- Evaluations and reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Diagnostic evaluations
- Court Report Writing
- Expert Testimony
Certification
- California Board of Psychology License #PSY29403
- The Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
- Second Opinion Fitness for Duty Evaluations of Peace Officers
- Evaluation of Insanity/Criminal Responsibility (CONCEPT at Palo Alto)
- Evaluation of Competency to Stand Trial (CONCEPT at Palo Alto)
Accomplishments
- Engels, T. (September 4, 2020). “The Power of Truth: The Life of Louis R. Vitullo and the Legacy of the Rape Kit,” Genius Books Publishing, 2020.
- Ryu, J. (October 4, 2022). “Jeffrey Dahmer Series was gruesome. It’s also number 1 on Netflix. What does that say about us?” USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2022/10/04/jeffrey-dahmer-netflix-series-horrific-yet-hugely-popular-why/10455626002/?gnt-cfr=1
- Ryu, J. (February 16, 2023). “A 14 year old’s suicide, the video that was posted and the dangers of sharing graphic content.” USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/02/16/adriana-kuch-nj-teen-bullying-video-sparks-outrage-concern/11255672002/jef
- Ravitz, J. (November 21, 2015). “The story behind the first rape kit.” CNN.https://www.cnn.com/2015/11/20/health/rape-kit-history/index.html#:~:text=Natasha Alexenko can vouch for,I was going to die.”
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Podcast Host of The Mind of a Serial Killer
Pave Studios
08.2024 - Current
CEO
Engels Psychological Services, Inc
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Psychologist II
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
07.2022 - 07.2023
Expert Documentary Presenter
Tubi
05.2022 - 01.2023
Forensic Psychologist
Kern County Superior Court
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Psychologist
Happier Living, Inc
06.2019 - 05.2022
Staff Psychologist
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
09.2014 - 07.2021
Clinical Case Manager
Exodus Recovery, AB109 Program
08.2013 - 08.2014
Pre-Doctoral Intern
Santa Barbara County Department of Juvenile Justic
07.2012 - 07.2013
PsyD - Clinical Forensic Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
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