Dr. Suzanne Battaglia

Bilingual English/Spanish Clinical Psychologist for MCSTART at Monterey County
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Pacific Grove, California, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Full professional proficiency
  • German Limited working proficiency
  • Italian Elementary proficiency
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Credentials

  • Certified Child Development Intervention Specialist: CCDIS
    -
    Jan, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Licensed Psychologist
    California Board of Psychology

Experience

  • Monterey County
    • Government Administration
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Bilingual English/Spanish Clinical Psychologist for MCSTART
      • 2007 - Present

      Psy.D. MCSTART (Monterey County Screening Team for Assessment, Referral, and Treatment). Bilingually in English/Spanish: Conduct culturally-informed comprehensive psychological developmental assessments, treatments, and advocacy for young at-risk children ages 0 - 8 years displaying adverse effects of prenatal exposure to teratogens and/or other trauma before and/or after birth. Individualize psycho-education and therapeutic treatment with focus on an array of young children's specialized behavioral health needs. Provide consultation for caregivers and the community. Collaboration with multidisciplinary team: medical, occupational therapy, and case management. Show less

  • South County Autism Screening Project
    • Greenfield, CA
    • Psychologist Consultant
      • 2014 - 2014

      Psychology consulting for the South County Autism Screening Project part time. Provided psycho-education and training for bilingual "promotoras" in the use of screening tools for early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder in young at-risk children. Co-facilitation of community presentations on ASD. Psychology consulting for the South County Autism Screening Project part time. Provided psycho-education and training for bilingual "promotoras" in the use of screening tools for early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder in young at-risk children. Co-facilitation of community presentations on ASD.

  • Monterey County Access Team
    • Salinas, California Area
    • Bilingual English/Spanish Psychiatric Social Worker II
      • 2002 - 2007

      L.C.S.W. Provided comprehensive mental health assessments/treatment planning for clients of all ages with full array of mental health diagnoses. Provided psychotherapy to clients with mood disorders and serious medical conditions. L.C.S.W. Provided comprehensive mental health assessments/treatment planning for clients of all ages with full array of mental health diagnoses. Provided psychotherapy to clients with mood disorders and serious medical conditions.

  • San Andreas Regional Center
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Bilingual English/Spanish Intake Service Coordinator
      • 1994 - 2002

      M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Provided comprehensive assessment to clients with developmental disabilities from 3 years of age and upwards. Close collaboration with Intake Psychologists. Outreach to clients' families through bilingual orientations to educate regarding developmental disabilities, aiming to remove stigma and provide access to needed services. M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Provided comprehensive assessment to clients with developmental disabilities from 3 years of age and upwards. Close collaboration with Intake Psychologists. Outreach to clients' families through bilingual orientations to educate regarding developmental disabilities, aiming to remove stigma and provide access to needed services.

  • Eastern Oregon State College
    • La Grande, Oregon
    • Adjunct Spanish Instructor
      • 1984 - 1985

      Taught Spanish 101, 102, and 103 to college students fulfilling foreign language requirement or pursuing bilingual teaching certification. Taught Spanish 101, 102, and 103 to college students fulfilling foreign language requirement or pursuing bilingual teaching certification.

Education

  • Southern California University for Professional Studies
    Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Clinical Psychology
    2000 - 2006
  • San Jose State University
    Master's of Social Work, Health/Mental Health Social Work
    1992 - 1994
  • Oregon State University
    Two Bachelor's degrees:, Spanish Language and German Language
    1974 - 1977
  • Universitaet Tuebingen: Tuebingen, Germany
    German and Spanish Languages
    1975 - 1976
  • Monterey Peninsula College
    Freshman Year
    1973 - 1974
  • Colegio del Sagrado Corazon "Monjas Inglesas" Renaca, Chile
    High School Diploma
    1970 - 1972

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