Experience

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  University of missouri - st. louis

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Graduate assistant
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  University of missouri - st. louis, community psychological service

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2010

  Conducted psychological assessments, including mental health, cognitive and academic assessments, of children, adolescents, and adults. Assessment entailed interviewing clients and collateral sources, reviewing relevant records, administering, scoring and interpreting psychological tests, generating integrated reports, and providing feedback to clients. Clients were referred by Special School District, Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, Division of Vocation Rehabilitation, local schools, mental health agencies, and private sources. Show less

  • Psychological Examiner

    Aug 2007 - Jun 2010

  • Therapist

    Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
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  St. john's mercy medical center

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  Clinical neuropsychological assistant

  Conducted interviews, mental status examinations, focused neurobehavioral screening exams, and formal neuropsychological testing of both inpatients and outpatients in two medical settings. Assessment entailed completion of chart reviews, administration and scoring of psychological tests, and written behavioral observations.

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  St. louis consultation center

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2010

  Psychometrician

  Administered Rorschach Inkblot Test and brief cognitive test (KBIT-2) to Catholic clergy members and candidates to the clergy referred for psychological evaluation. Scored Rorschach protocols using Exner Comprehensive System and communicated written behavioral observations to supervising psychologist.

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  John l mcclellan memorial veterans hospital

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  Predoctoral intern
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  University of rochester medical center

  Sept 2011 - now

  2015 - Associate Track Director, Primary Care Family Psychology Fellowship2016 - Track Director, Adult Psychology Predoctoral Internship2016 - Associate Program Director, Residency Wellness, General Surgery Provide patient care, primarily to older adults and families. Practice is located at Highland Family Medicine allowing for improved continuity of care through ongoing collaboration and consultation with medical providers. Provide coaching on patient-family centered communication skills, team functioning, and professional development skills to residents and faculty in Internal/Geriatric Medicine and Surgery. Coaching occurs on a one-to-one basis and in group settings. Provide behavioral health services and consultation to medical staff in a primary care setting.Resident education in geriatric internal medicine, with focus on psychosocial needs of patients and discharge planning; this includes participation in grant-funded project, Hospital to Home.Serve as chief fellow, acting as liaison between psychology department faculty, interns, and postdoctoral fellows.

  • Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine, & Surgery

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Associate Director, URMC Communication Coaching Program

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Assistant Professor

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

  • Family Geropsychologist

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2021

  • Senior Instructor

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Clinical Psychology Primary Care Family Fellow

    Sept 2011 - Aug 2013