Experience

Eastern State Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Psychologist II

  • Jul 2019 - Present

• Forensic Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019



Saint Elizabeths Hospital

• Psychology Intern

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  As a psychology intern, I was responsible for providing weekly individual and group psychotherapy to individuals in care on both the Forensic and Civil services. I additionally conducted intake interviews, psychological evaluations, and assisting with individual competency restoration. As part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, I worked to provide quality care to multiple individuals in care and when needed assist with the development and implementation of behavioral plans. I also… Show more As a psychology intern, I was responsible for providing weekly individual and group psychotherapy to individuals in care on both the Forensic and Civil services. I additionally conducted intake interviews, psychological evaluations, and assisting with individual competency restoration. As part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, I worked to provide quality care to multiple individuals in care and when needed assist with the development and implementation of behavioral plans. I also completed a rotation in forensic evaluation in which I received training to conduct competency to stand trial evaluations. Show less



World Trade Center Mental Health Program at Mount Sinai Hospital

• Psychology Extern

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  As a psychology extern I was responsible for providing weekly individual and group psychotherapy to first responders from 9/11 with a range of mental health problems, including chronic PTSD and comorbid Axis II conditions. Additionally, I was responsible for conducting intake interviews, extended assessments, and psychological testing batteries. Thereafter, I was responsible for presenting findings at weekly intake meetings. Finally, I assisted staff with the patient certification process for… Show more As a psychology extern I was responsible for providing weekly individual and group psychotherapy to first responders from 9/11 with a range of mental health problems, including chronic PTSD and comorbid Axis II conditions. Additionally, I was responsible for conducting intake interviews, extended assessments, and psychological testing batteries. Thereafter, I was responsible for presenting findings at weekly intake meetings. Finally, I assisted staff with the patient certification process for NIOSH. Show less



Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center

• Psychology Extern

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2017

  New York, NY I have interviewed multiple pretrial defendants being restored to competency for the purposes of assessing risk for violence, victimization, and other negative outcomes during their hospitalization. I am currently conducting research in two areas. Primarily, I am investigating factors related to victimization in a forensic setting. Additionally, I am investigating the predictive utility of a gender specific risk assessment among a sample of females adjudicated not guilty by reason of… Show more I have interviewed multiple pretrial defendants being restored to competency for the purposes of assessing risk for violence, victimization, and other negative outcomes during their hospitalization. I am currently conducting research in two areas. Primarily, I am investigating factors related to victimization in a forensic setting. Additionally, I am investigating the predictive utility of a gender specific risk assessment among a sample of females adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity. Show less



NSYPA

• Student Member

  • 2011 - Mar 2017

  From 2011-2015 I served as a student observer to the Forensic Board and acted as a voice for students pursuing education in forensic psychology.



Metropolitan Correctional Center

• Psychology extern

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

  As a psychology extern, I was trained to administer, score, and interpret multiple tests that related to the assessment of competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility. I also gained experience conducting diagnostic, competency, and criminal responsibility interviews and drafting comprehensive reports. With my supervisor, I also saw inmates as needed for crisis intervention and psychological observation when suicidal statements have been made.



Fairleigh Dickinson University Center for Psychological Services

• Psychology Trainee

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2016

  Teaneck, NJ As a psychology extern at CPS, I completed several psychodiagnostic and psychoeducational testing batteries for children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, I worked with several patients (adults and children) providing individual therapy over the course of my externship.



Fairleigh Dickinson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Instructor

  • Aug 2013 - May 2016

  Metropolitan Campus I currently teach several undergraduate psychology courses at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Courses taught include: The Psychological Bases of Criminal Behavior, The World of the Psychopath, Psychology and the Law, and Stress & Trauma. Upcoming courses: Correctional Psychology (running Spring 2017)



St. Barnabas Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Psychology Extern

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Bronx, NY I completed my 3rd year clinical externship at St. Barnabas. As a psychology extern, I led group therapy covering a variety of topics (e.g., Living with Mental Illness, Coping with Depression, and CBT for Psychosis) and also met with several patients for individual psychotherapy. Additionally, the externship included a 4 month rotation in the emergency department during which time I shadowed several psychiatrists and psychologists with whom I interviewed patients to determine whether inpatient… Show more I completed my 3rd year clinical externship at St. Barnabas. As a psychology extern, I led group therapy covering a variety of topics (e.g., Living with Mental Illness, Coping with Depression, and CBT for Psychosis) and also met with several patients for individual psychotherapy. Additionally, the externship included a 4 month rotation in the emergency department during which time I shadowed several psychiatrists and psychologists with whom I interviewed patients to determine whether inpatient hospitalization was required. Show less



Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Study Assistant

  • Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

  I worked with breast cancer survivors who were treated with chemotherapy and may now be experiencing memory and attention problems. I assisted my Principal Investigator in evaluating the efficacy of a particular software program targeted at ameliorating these cognitive deficits. I conducted multiple neuropsychological batteries to assess pre and post intervention functioning.



The Kessler Foundation Research Center

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  I worked on several studies testing the efficacy of various cognitive rehabilitation techniques for persons suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and Traumatic Brain Injury. In addition, I also helped develop more ecologically valid assessment instruments to evaluate functional ability in those persons suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and Traumatic Brain Injury.



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Junior Research Scientist

  • Mar 2010 - Jun 2010

  I helped develop an assessment technique that was ecologically valid and was meant to assess the functional abilities of those individuals suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury and Multiple Sclerosis. I also supervised 2 masters students in neuropsychological testing procedures and term paper write ups.