Hannah Ritz

Experience

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  Social Development Lab

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

  Research Assistant

  I conducted literature reviews on childhood depression and relational aggression, presented findings of literature reviews and facilitated discussion with a group of undergraduate and graduate level lab members, participated in weekly lab meetings and led discussions, de-identified qualitative interviews, entered quantitative data into Excel, and conducted basic analyses in SPSS.

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  WOODSIDE JUVENILE REHABILITATION CENTER

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Clinical Intern

  I participated in weekly clinical meetings where residents' treatment plans were reviewed and adjusted for maximum efficacy, led group therapy sessions on how to appropriately cope with stress and express emotions in a calm and de-escalated manner, created individualized treatment plans for residents, researched music therapy in juvenile rehabilitation center environments and created/ led a music therapy group that met once a week for six weeks, and revised and updated the Woodside Program Description and Treatment Index. Show less

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  Sexual Health Research Clinic

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Research Assistant

  As a research assistant in the Sexual Health Research Clinic, I participate in weekly lab meetings in which I facilitate discussion on relevant research. I also conduct literature reviews on sexual fantasy and gender role norms using PsycINFO, and present the findings of the literature reviews to a group of undergraduate and graduate laboratory members. Additionally, I conduct data analyses for ongoing studies using SPSS.

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  University of Vermont

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Teaching Assistant

  In a course that runs mentored clinical psychology internships, I advise a group of undergraduate students on professionalism in their internships, lead weekly class discussions on ethics in psychology and how to appropriately interact with on-site clients, and I assist the professor in the grading of assignments.

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  Howard Center

  Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

  Living Skills Specialist

  I supported clients with a rage of intellectual, developmental, and psychiatric disabilities, initiated constructive activities that addressed goals on a client's treatment plan, facilitated community inclusion, supported clients in daily living and skill acquisition, provided needed behavioral and/ or mental health support, and provided needed personal and/ or medical care.

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  Research Center for Children, Youth, and Families

  Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  Research Assistant

  As a research assistant with the Research Center for Children, Youth, and Families, I hold a variety of responsibilities. I conduct in-depth literature reviews on multicultural adolescent mental health and taxonomies of psychopathology, and integrate and present the results at team meetings. I also conduct descriptive and basic inferential data analyses in SPSS. Additionally, I assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, as well as testing new digital products (e.g., software, apps) for the assessment of emotional and behavioral health across the lifespan. Show less

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  New York State Office of Mental Health

  May 2022 - now

  Assistant Research Scientist
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  Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.

  May 2022 - now

  Research Scientist