Matt Portner

Experience

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  Wendy's International

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2007

  Shift Member

  Specialized in every aspect of food service and trained new employees

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  ARAMARK Refreshment Services

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Line Cook
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  Aramark Corporation

  Sept 2008 - May 2009

  Line Cook

  Certified in all major aspects of food preparation and production

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  Lynnhaven Fish House

  May 2009 - Feb 2012

  Line Cook

  Cook with experience in all major aspects of food preparation and production. Trained new employees in food preparation and production.

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  Sentara Healthcare

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Counseling Practicum Student

  Used advanced counseling skills in a supervised clinical environment. Specialized in out-patient oncology therapy and observed and helped co-facilitate a general cancer support group through Virginia Oncology Associates.

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  The Pines Residential Treatment Center

  Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

  Clinical Care Assistant

  As the clinical care assistant, I was responsible for reviewing treatment plans and creating a comprehensive discharge summary to present to the insurance companies. This position covered all three campuses including the Kempsville Center, Crawford, and Brighton Behavioral Health. Experience in this position includes working with a wide range of child and adolescent pathologies including behavioral issues, personality trait disorders, substance abuse, and adolescents with sexual behavior problems. Show less

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  Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

  Mental Health Counselor

  Ensuring quality patient care, I was in direct contact with patients 24 hours a day, taking care of basic nursing skills, resolving crises, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. I frequently rotated between the Center for Dual Treatment, Center for Intensive Evaluation, and Children and Adolescent Units. The Center for Dual Treatment houses patients with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health diagnoses. The Center for Intensive Evaluation housed patients suffering from the more severe disorders such as Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, and other psychoses. The Children and Adolescent unit housed patients under the age of 18, suffering from a wide variety of pathologies, ranging anywhere from behavioral and mood disorders, major depression, to active psychosis. My duties included basic nursing skills of taking vital signs and EKG's, resolving crises using Crisis Prevention Interventions, processing with patients using basic and advanced counseling skills, treatment and discharge planning, and conducting psycho-educational groups such as coping skills, medication management, and substance abuse treatment. Show less

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  CARE NOW

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Advocate

  Intern in school counseling for 6th grade students in low social economic situations. Interns serve as teaching assistant as well as run psycho-educational groups such as coping skills, pro-social behaviors, and increasing insight and judgment. Advocates also hold individual sessions with students who appear to be struggling with academics or personal issues.

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  Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2017

  I spent about two years on the Acute unit, working with staff Psychiatrist Dr. Sachs's treatment team. I provided individual, family, and group therapy for children and adolescents aged 5 - 17. Following my time on the Acute unit, for an additional two years, I was the primary therapist on a residential treatment unit of 10 adolescent males. I conducted individual, family, and group therapy as well as assisted administration with unit programming and milieu management. As my patients discharged from residential treatment, I worked concurrently in the partial hospitalization program conducting individual and family therapy. PHP served as a step down from residential and facilitated a smoother transition to weekly outpatient therapy. Show less I rotated between the Acute Care Center, Adolescent Boys Residential Treatment and Adolescent Girls Residential Treatment units. Patient ages ranged from 7 - 17 and residential treatment stays ranged from approximately 3-6 months treating a wide variety of mood disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and aggression. Duties included basic nursing skills of taking vital signs and EKG's, resolving crises and when necessary, utilizing Handle With Care Physical Interventions. I processed with patients using basic and advanced counseling skills, assisted with treatment and discharge planning, and conducted psycho-educational groups such as coping skills, medication management, and substance abuse treatment.Additionally, I served as a PRN Therapist for the acute care center. I provided clinical services to both children and adolescent populations including clinical process groups, discharge safety planning, individual therapy and family therapy. Patient diagnoses on the acute unit included mood disorders, severe depression, and psychoses. I worked closely with the facility program director to re-organize the Acute care program including creating detailed progress notes, a therapeutic point system, and a unit schedule that focuses on providing more therapeutic activities and interventions in connection with Joint Commission Standards of Patient Care for Virginia. Show less

  • Residential and Partial Hospitalization Program Therapist

    May 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Mental Health Technician

    Jun 2012 - May 2013
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  UHS

  Nov 2012 - Aug 2019

  Psychometrician

  I scored and analyzed Vineland adaptive functioning assessments for residents of UHS facilities. Using results from the WISC-V, I wrote integrated reports for Dr. David Portner, Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

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  Peninsula Therapy Center, PLC

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2018

  Clinician/Testing and Psychometrics Coordinator

  I provided contracted individual and group therapy for individuals in the Virginia Department of Corrections as well as individuals in the United States Probation Office. As the coordinator of testing and psychometrics, I was in charge of maintaining up to date standards and protocols for all assessments, interpreting assessments, and training staff on the use of computerized assessments through Q-Global.

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  Pacific University Psychology and Comprehensive Health Clinic

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Psychology Practicum Student

  Under the supervision of Dr. Karin Garber, PhD., I provided individual therapy using an integrated interpersonal and cognitive behavioral therapy approach. Additionally, I completed intake assessments using the WASI-II and the MMPI-2.

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  South Regional Office - Western State Hospital

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Psychology Practicum Student

  Practicum site specializing in forensic testing and assessment.

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  Columbia River Mental Health Services

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Psychology Practicum Student
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  MENDOTA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Pre Doctoral Intern

  Under the supervision of Drs. Ana Garcia, Emily Peissig, and Stefany Trevino, I gained valuable experience with forensic assessment. I completed three rotations: a maximum security medical competency unit, a maximum security admission competency unit, and a hospital-wide risk assessment rotation.

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  Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center

  Sept 2023 - Mar 2024

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  Under the supervision of Drs. Jason Smith and Lakshmi Subramanian, I completed two rotations at Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center. My treatment rotation involved providing group and individual sex offense specific treatment to a population of individuals designated sexually violent persons under Wisconsin Chapter 980. Treatment consisted primarily of cognitive behavioral interventions, although individual therapy focused on Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills training. In addition, I completed assessments to aid identifying treatment needs (STABLE-2007) as well as protective factors (SAPROF-SO). My evaluation rotation involved the creation of a Chapter 980.07 evaluation shadow report involving extensive record review and culminating in an all-day mock trial testimony consistent with an experience of a licensed chapter 980 evaluator. Show less

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  MENDOTA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

  Mar 2024 - Sept 2024

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  Under the supervision of Drs. Ana Garcia, and Karyn Gust-Brey, I complete comprehensive violence risk assessments utilizing the HC-20, the VRAG-R, the PCL-R, the Cornell, and the Booth Evaluation of Absconding Tool. These assessments are utilized for interfacility privileging as well as annual evaluations of risk and treatment responsivity. In addition, I complete competency to stand trial assessments on a maximum security unit and provide expert testimony when needed.

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  Eastern State Hospital

  Sept 2024 - now

  Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  NGRI Unit Psychologist