Dr. Shawn Horn

Experience

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  Boy's Village Residential Treatment Center

  May 1992 - Jan 1994

  Child Development Specialist

  ~Residential treatment facility for voluntary and court mandated boy’s ages 7-13 with pervasive emotional and behavioral disorders  ~Diagnosis of population included depression, conduct disorder, reactive attachment disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, attention deficit disorder, pervasive development disorders, and offenders  ~Responsibilities included milieu management, implementation of behavior modification and cognitive-behavioral interventions, social skills training, group therapy, transportation and crisis intervention Show less

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  Youth and Family Services YMCA

  Jan 1994 - Jul 1994

  Therapeutic Respite Care Supervisor

  ~Essential member of a treatment team that developed and designed a 1:1 worker program that met the needs of at risk youth in a therapeutic foster care program.  ~Facilitated and managed clinical training programs and participated in clinical decisions concerning at risk youth and their therapeutic foster care  ~Effectively supervised 1:1 respite workers using solid communication skills resulting in positive worker motivation, morale, and low employee turnover  ~Provided crisis intervention services to at risk youth, and their foster parents Show less

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  Residence East

  Mar 1994 - Jun 1994

  Residential Counselor

  ~Assisted adults with developmental disabilities living in the community by providing residential, formal, and informal training services in practical living skills.  ~Facilitated the process of personal growth and independence for each resident  ~Provided a safe and nurturing home environment and supportive services as needed to ensure the health and safety of the residents

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  Palomarus Group Homes, Inc.

  Sept 1994 - Mar 1995

  Residential Counselor

  ~Provided individual, group, and family psychotherapy, milieu management and crisis intervention  ~Worked with multidisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement individual treatment plans  ~Monitored and assessed progress of individuals behavioral and psychological status over a three month period  ~Evaluate and direct discharge placement to appropriate agencies or residential settings

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  George Fox University Counseling Center

  Sept 1995 - May 1996

  Mental Health Therapist-Practicum

  ~Provided individual counseling to undergraduate students  ~Performed personality assessments to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning  ~Collaboratively developed treatment plans and monitored progress through case notes, supervision, video tape and chart review

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  Unity West Community Mental Health Services~ Glisan Street Dual Diagnosis Program

  Oct 1995 - May 2000

  Mental Health Therapist

  ~Provided 1:1 supportive services and crisis intervention  ~Facilitated relapse prevention, social skills training and living skills education groups  ~Designed and implemented relapse prevention activities  ~Encouraged and motivated residents to participate in activities, build relationships, and develop independent living skills

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  Tualitin Valley Community Mental Health Center

  Aug 1999 - Jun 2000

  Clinical Psychology Practicum Student

  ~Provided time-limited therapy to individuals, couples, and families  ~Conducted psychological intake assessments  ~Performed individual and group Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adults and adolescents  ~Participated in individual and group supervision, case presentations, consultation, and clinical training seminars

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  Pacific Gateway Hospital

  Apr 2000 - Apr 2001

  Mental Health Therapist

  ~Provided brief individual and group psychotherapy and milieu management on adolescent, adult and intensive care (ICU) units  ~Assisted in detox procedures, administered vitals, and monitored patients in ECT treatment  ~Provided effective crisis intervention for patients engaging in aggressive or dangerous behaviors  ~Conducted inquiry calls and assisted in admission procedures

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  NORTHWEST OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE CENTER

  Jul 2000 - Dec 2001

  Neuropsychological Assessment Technician -Practicum

  ~Provided Neuropsychological Evaluation for individuals who reported diminished cognitive and/or behavioral functioning resulting from head trauma or physical/psychological illness  ~Conducted Disability Evaluations, Posttraumatic Stress Disorders Evaluation, PreEmployment/Post-offer Psychological evaluations  ~Developed and designed administration and scoring procedural manual for NWOMC  ~Developed Comprehensive mental status exam for NWOMC’s assessments

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  Portland Providence Medical Center-Crisis Triage Center

  Sept 2000 - Sept 2002

  Crisis and Access Triage Therapist

  ~Conducted intake interviews and assessments for crisis lines, crisis triage center and inpatient units  ~Facilitated psychiatric admissions within the Providence System including child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatric inpatient services, eating disorder program, chemical dependency program, day treatment program and intensive outpatient services  ~Authorization of mental health services for the Providence Health Plan ~ Provided crisis intervention, counseling, psychiatric evaluations/assessments and access triage services for Multnomah county, Washington county, Police holds, Chemical Dependency line and after hours Kaiser Emergency Psychiatric Services Show less

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  Providence Saint Vincents Medical Center (JCAHO Accreditation)

  Sept 2001 - Sept 2002

  Mental Health Therapist~ Pre-Intern

  ~Conducted both structured and process groups for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, chemical addictions, mood disorders and personality disorders.  ~Active member of team which developed Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) informed groups for inpatient program  ~Provided individual therapy to “complex” status patients at intake with focus on developing treatment goals and planning.

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  The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Behavioral Health Program

  Sept 2001 - Jun 2002

  Mental Health Therapist

  ~Provided outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling. Primary problems include substance abuse, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, child abuse and neglect.  ~Provided psycho-educational groups for parents with focus on Shame-Free Parenting Skills  ~Provided school-based services involving consultations for Head Start  ~Participated in weekly individual supervision, case consultation, and clinical training seminars with focus on diversity issues.

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  Spokane Mental Health~Child & Family Program

  Aug 2002 - Aug 2003

  Doctoral APA Internship

  ~Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments including psychological testing.~Provided individual, family, group and play therap~Provided school-based services involving consultations for Head Start  ~Conducted Psychological Assessments for Sacred Heart Medical Center-Child Psychiatric inpatient unit

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  Gonzaga University

  Sept 2003 - Jan 2004

  Adjunct Faculty

  Courses include Psych 101-Introduction to Psychology, Psych-426-Psychopathology

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  Shawn Christine Horn, PsyD, PS

  Jan 2004 - now

  Licensed Psychologist

  Provide Individual and couples therapy.

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  Moody Bible Institute

  Sept 2006 - Jan 2010

  Adjunct Faculty

  Courses include Introduction to Psychology, Adnormal Psychology, Life Span Develpment, Developmental Psychology

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  Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2019

  Medical Consultant for Social Security Disability

  Provide Medical Consultation and Review for Disability Claims

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  Inspired Living Podcast

  Sept 2018 - now

  Podcast Host

  Inspired Living podcast discusses topics related to personal growth, self-improvement, relationships, psychology, and living wholeheartedly and abundantly. With more than 3 decades of experience, in the mental health field, Dr. Shawn Horn is now bringing the wisdom of the therapy room to her listeners by sharing insights, experience, and expert knowledge; as well as hosting inspirational discussions with other experts in the field and people regarding their journey of hope, healing and how to live fully. Learn how the foundations of psychology, science, and principles of wisdom can inspire, motivate, empower, and equip us to live more effectively and masterfully. We inspire by living an inspired life!The show’s host, Dr. Shawn Horn, is a Licensed Psychologist in Washington State, a self-help author, and a TEDx speaker. Show less

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  University of Washington - School of Medicine and WA State University School of Medicine Affiliate

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2022

  Psychiatry Residency Spokane- Community Faculty & Psychotherapy Supervisor
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  TOI MAGAZINE

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Columnist, "Connecting the Dots with Dr. Shawn Horn"