Marcus E. Sharpe, Psy.D.

Experience

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  Boys Town

  Feb 1998 - Oct 1998

  Youth Care Worker | Non-Secure Detention

  I facilitated Boys Town behavior modification technologies within a non-secure detention facility with adolescent male sexual offenders. In addition, I supervised daily activities of 12 youthful offenders between the ages of 10-17, developed treatment plans specific to individual youth needs in accordance with New York City Department of Juvenile Justice and Boys Town regulations, prepared incident and other reports for New York City Department of Juvenile Justice.

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  Madison Square Boys & Girls Club

  Oct 1998 - Aug 1999

  Youth Employment Director | Hoe Avenue Clubhouse

  I facilitated weekly workshops on all aspects of pre-employment training to adolescents between the ages of 13-19, conducted individual, group, and family counseling sessions as needed, served as primary contact for youth and community organizations, implemented strategic job placement of youth according to skill, interest, and availability, and promoted the organization of special groups, program workshops, and career based forums (e.g., career exploration, entrepreneurship, job readiness training, etc.). I also conducted intake and assessment of all youth new to program/clubhouse, maintained detailed files for adolescents involved in youth development programs, processed all organizational, consultation based, and national reports and attended bi-weekly meetings which required the submission of reports to Unit and Associate Executive Directors. Show less

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  Gay & Lesbian Adolescent Social Services, Inc.

  Sept 1999 - Aug 2001

  I co-facilitated process and other groups, including depression, cultural sensitivity, anger management, and juvenile sexual offenders. Initiated the completion of all Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health psychosocial paperwork. I assisted the senior therapists with treatment planning, maintained case notes on all services rendered. I provided direct services to patients and assisted in program development/implementation, in addition to maintaining contact with patients regarding their mental health/therapeutic needs. Show less I assembled and updated patient files, assisted patients in obtaining birth certificates, immunization, social security, Medi-Cal and California identification cards, school and medical records, arranged initial evaluations (e.g., medical, dental, psychiatric, optometrical, and psychological), scheduled appointments with outside service providers, served as a liaison between the organization and schools, social workers, probation officers, medical and/or social service providers, and assisted patients in obtaining employment. In addition, I attended regularly supervision meetings with the Director of Case Management Services, coordinated with program directors and social workers to complete agency appraisal/needs and services plans (LIC 265) within the first 30 days of a new patient arrival and updated every four months. I also completed a monthly census/statistics report and submitted it to the Director of Residential and Clinical Services for review. Show less

  • Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist | Stonewall Day Program

    Jul 2000 - Aug 2001

  • Case Manager | Summers-Licata Youth Home

    Sept 1999 - Jul 2000
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  Child and Family Guidance Center | CFGC

  Sept 2001 - Nov 2004

  I provided individual psychotherapy to sexually reactive male children and adolescents, group psychotherapy for adolescent males with focus on addressing age appropriate relational dynamics, domestic violence, anger management, and social skills issues. Individual and family psychotherapy with ethnic patients within the context of psychodynamic and family systems orientations. Site coordinator responsible for creating, developing, and maintaining school based counseling mental health services with elementary school children (ages 5-11) at Parthenia Street Elementary School. Show less I provided outpatient psychological intervention and psychotherapeutic services for families with children through the age of 18 in a community mental health setting. I also provided direct psychotherapeutic services to patients who presented with a wide range of emotional and/or behavioral disturbances. Significant emphasis placed on working with the child victims of neglect, physical and/or sexual trauma and domestic violence. In addition, I conducted intake and clinical assessments and maintained interdisciplinary contact with psychiatrists, physicians, attorneys, personnel from the offices of the Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), Los Angeles County Probation Department, and various foster family agencies and group home social workers. Show less

  • Staff Psychologist | Family Stress Center

    Sept 2003 - Nov 2004

  • Staff Therapist | Family Stress Center

    Sept 2001 - Aug 2003
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  Bryan K. Nichols, Ph.D.

  Dec 2003 - Jan 2010

  Registered Psychological Assistant | Private Practice

  I provided individual, couples, and family psychotherapy under the direct supervision of Bryan K. Nichols, Ph.D. in a private practice setting. Provided treatment for a number of complex psychological disorders including the affective and behavioral correlates of physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, personality and eating disorders. While under the tutelage of Dr. Nichols, I developed a comprehensive specialization in the treatment of men's issues (e.g., sex/sexuality, anger management, depression, addictive and/or compulsive behaviors, anxiety, etc.). Show less

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  Child & Family Center

  Feb 2005 - Sept 2006

  Crisis Therapist

  I provided quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families in an outpatient community mental health clinic and in Santa Clarita area schools, in addition to providing services to Voluntary Family Maintenance/Family Preservation Program participants. I also conducted outpatient psychotherapeutic services within several residential placement homes owned and operated by Pioneer Boys Ranch. Employed various critical incident debriefing techniques to assist children and families in de-escalating crisis situations. Also facilitated Young Dad's Group in conjunction with the Circle of Care Program. Show less

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  Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources

  Nov 2006 - Mar 2010

  Clinical Psychologist II | Juvenile Justice Mental Health Services

  I was assigned to Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Sylmar, California. In my daily duties, I provided various mental health services to youthful offenders within the context of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health bio-psycho-social model. Facilitated duties related to Officer-of-the-Day and completion of Massachusetts Youth Screening Inventory (MAYSI) for newly admitted youth. Coordinated and implemented all mental health services on the male Special Handling Unit (SHU). Participated in interdisciplinary coordination of services with Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), Juvenile Court Health Services (JCHS), Probation Department, and Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) personnel. Also present for program and housing meetings with facility superintendents, division directors, unit supervisors, and senior detention services officers on an as needed basis. Show less

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  Oregon State University

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2011

  Staff Therapist | Counseling and Psychological Services

  Provided brief, solution focused therapeutic services, which included clinical intake interviews, assessments, treatment plans, coordination of student care with other healthcare and student affairs professionals, and participation in the development and implementation of programs targeting “at risk” populations on campus (e.g., students of color, young adult men, LGBT students, etc.). In addition, I worked with other CAPS professionals to create, implement, and conduct ongoing evaluation of new outreach initiatives on campus targeting those populations less likely to seek out and/or utilize counseling center services (e.g., student athletes, etc.). Also developed and maintained numerous liaison relationships with student sponsored social/support based groups (e.g., Black Cultural Center, Pride Center/SOL, etc.). Also served as an official CAPS consultant to University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) Diversity Initiative program, Pac 10/Division I student athletics programs, and guest lectured in accordance with requests from various academic faculty in departments including, but not limited to, communications and ethics. Facilitated workshop series titled Dialogues on Race. Show less

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  Chemeketa Community College

  Mar 2011 - now

  Part-Time Instructor | Psychology

  Courses taught include the following:PSY100 - Introduction to PsychologyPSY101 - Psychology of Human RelationsPSY104 - Workplace PsychologyPSY201 - Introduction to Psychology: Mind & BodyPSY202 - Introduction to Psychology: Mind & SocietyPSY237 - Life Span DevelopmentPSY239 - Abnormal Psychology

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  Dimensions Diversity Consultation Group, LLC

  Dec 2011 - now

  Senior Managing Partner
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  Oregon Health & Science University

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2016

  Assistant Professor | Department of Psychiatry

  Provided culturally specific outpatient psychotherapeutic services to African/African-American identified patients meeting the diagnostic criteria for a myriad of psychological issues ranging from adjustment disorders to more chronic ailments, including substance abuse, posttraumatic stress and psychotic disorders. Facilitated outreach initiatives to various community partners (e.g., Portland Public Schools, Central City Concern, Portland State University, etc.). Facilitated intercultural competency trainings on LGBT patients. Engaged in ongoing consultation with OHSU Center for Diversity & Inclusion personnel related to recruitment/marketing strategies/materials for LGBT identified patients, staff, and faculty. Served as an appointed member of the OHSU Diversity Advisory Council (DAC). Provided review of previously completed psychodiagnostic evaluations to determine accuracy, fairness, cultural competency of all diagnostic assertions. Regular participation in African-American Mental Health Commission meetings. Participated in many OHSU community/diversity related outreach initiatives (e.g., African-American Health Commission Fair & Expo, Cascade AIDS Project Real Talk meetings, etc.). Show less

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  Concordia University-Portland

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2020

  Part-Time Faculty | Department of Psychology

  Courses taught include the following:PSY251/451 - Seminar in Psychology: Beyond Death & Dying

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  Portland State University

  Mar 2015 - now

  Senior Instructor | Department of Psychology

  Courses taught include the following:PSY200 - Psychology as a Natural SciencePSY204 - Psychology as a Social SciencePSY315 - Careers in PsychologyPSY399 - Bridge to PracticumPSY410 - Criminal Justice PsychologyPSY410 - Practicum in PsychologyPSY425 - Psychology of Black Manhood in AmericaPSY431 - Psychology of Men & MasculinitiesPSY434 - Introduction to Psychopathology