Psychological Associate Resume
Psychological associates serve as an assistant to licensed psychologist. They work with schools, forensic departments, hospitals, correctional facilities, and treatment centers. The job may differ according to the place of employment. However, the daily tasks comprise of some common tasks such as meeting patients and assessing their mental conditions, identifying the root cause that prompted patients to behave in such a manner. To ascertain the patient's mental condition, the associates have to run a few tests. The test results are then showed to the psychologist, who advises the associate to provide certain therapy and medications to the patients.
Psychological Associate Resume Example
Matthew E. Soto
3131 Hilltop Drive
Amarillo, TX 79109
Phone: 806-356-7721
Email: mesoto@anymail.com
Career Objective:
To work as a psychological associate with "Noble Hospital," and provide mental health service to patients and monitor their behavior and progress.
Summary of Skills:
- Experience of handling current diagnostic systems, procedures, and techniques
- Strong knowledge of personality development and the root causes of mental disorders
- Familiarity with patient's rights and state laws for mental health
- Ability to deliver therapy to groups, individual, and family formats
- Experienced in interviewing patients and winning their confidence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office suite and other medical software
- Skilled in following and executing instructions of licensed psychologists
Work Experience:
Psychological Associate
St. Vincent's Hospital, Amarillo, TX
October 2014 - Present
- Identifying patients' mental problems and conducting special tests for thorough assessments
- Conducting personality and aptitude tests of patients and presenting reports to licensed psychologists
- Conducting research on mental issues and interpreting psychological issues
- Performing crisis intervention following instructions from senior psychologists
- Handling rehabilitation of patients and monitoring their mental health progress
- Assisting clinical staff in administering essential therapies to patients
Psychological Associate
City Hospital, Amarillo, TX
February 2013 - September 2014
- Coordinated delivery of mental health services and ensured patients' are benefited by the treatment
- Interacted with the multidisciplinary team and shared knowledge about the latest medical breakthrough in mental health treatment
- Identified emotional and social issues that caused behavioral change in patients
- Conducted clinical tests and fostered positive mental health and overall growth in patients
- Helped legal agencies in several legal cases by testifying in the court about culprit's mental conditions
- Diagnosed, prevented, and treated mental disorders and maintained patients' confidentiality
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
ABC University, Amarillo, TX
2012
Reference:
On request.
