Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

• Jul 2022 - Present

Physician

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2022

Program Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, National Capital Consortium, WRNMMC

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2022

Program Director (2013-2022, with the exception of a 1 year military assignment to the Republic of Korea) and Associate Program Director (2012-2013) for the Department of Defense's Tri-service training program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Maintained responsibility for the Graduate Medical Education experience of CAP fellows. Ensured compliance with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) guidelines for maintaining fellowship program accreditation, taught didactics for a training program that maintained a 100% board certification pass rate for nine consecutive years. Provided administrative oversight of the fellowship, clinical supervision, and lectures to fellows, residents, and medical students, and developed a psychopharmacology-based curriculum. Coordinated and monitored trainees' experience at 6 medical facilities. Served on the WRNMMC General Psychiatry Residency’s Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Policy Committee, chaired the CAP Fellowship’s CCC. Implemented a yearly Academic Symposium for WRNMMC CAP fellows with trainees from 5 regional civilian CAP fellowships. Served on the WRNMMC Quality Management Committee. Served on the Defense Health Agency Behavioral Health Clinical Communities Working Group the National Capital Region’s CAP Product Line Working Group. Served as Senior Army Psychiatrist representative to visiting German National Defense Force Delegation to address military and operational behavioral health stressors in deployed environments. Maintained an active clinical panel as a staff psychiatrist serving the needs of children and families accessing services in outpatient, inpatient, and emergent settings at WRNMMC and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, spearheaded tele-health efforts with Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Show less

Medical Director, Camp Humphreys Behavioral Health Clinic

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

Medical Director of the largest U.S. Army Behavioral Health Clinic on the Korean Peninsula, with a patient catchment areas covering 4 geographic regions and an active duty and civilian beneficiary population of 20,000. Provided child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric services to 5 garrisons both in person and through tele-health services, covered two confinement facilities and provided inpatient services at Brian Algood Army Community Hospital. As the senior Army psychiatrist on the Korean peninsula, maintained oversight of 12 regional prescribers, ensured education and regulatory compliance with U.S Army Medical Command (MEDCOM)/Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) Policy Memos, conducted peninsula-wide training for emergent assessments of risk and safety in children and adolescents. Served as the director for Camp Humphreys Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUD-CC) Program. Show less

Psychiatry Consultant, Bavaria Medical Activity (BMEDDAC)

• May 2011 - Jun 2012

Psychiatry Consultant for Bavaria Medical Activity (BMEDDAC). Modified the strategic plan for Behavioral Health service delivery at seven military treatment facilities (MTFs) to meet the needs of a beneficiary population of over 40,000 spread over 28,000 square kilometers. Implemented a tele-behavioral health program for BMEDDAC’s 15 psychiatrists to enable expansion of clinical services to soldiers, spouses, and their children at six Army posts. Liaisoned with three local German inpatient behavioral health facilities to optimize the inpatient experience for soldiers and family member admittees. In conjunction with BMEDDAC’s Behavioral Health (BH) Chief, implemented administrative and clinical changes which decreased the no-show rate, improved access to care, and improved provider productivity at seven MTFs. Briefed U.S. Army Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) and Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) leadership on the outcomes of these initiatives. Served as a contributing member of the Department of Defense (DOD) Behavioral Health Coding Manual Task Force. Maintained active clinical practice consisting of children, adolescent, and adult beneficiaries, in addition to using tele-health to deliver care. Show less

Officer in Charge/Psychiatrist/46th MP Command

• Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

Officer in Charge (OIC) and senior psychiatrist of the Behavioral Health Section for one of the largest facilities in the U.S. Army’s Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations. Directly supervised Licensed Clinical Social Workers, mental health technicians, and served as a physician-mentor to 74 joint service medical personnel. Sustained the mental health services of a Troop Medical Clinic serving military service members and civilians.

Chief of Behavioral Health, Bavaria Medical Activity Command

• Jan 2010 - Sep 2010

Chief, Behavioral Health (BH) for Bavaria Medical Activity Command (BMEDDAC). Established a vision and strategic plan for BH service delivery in 7 military treatment facilities, which met the needs of a beneficiary population of over 40,000. Successfully led BMEDDAC in preparation for The Joint Commission, developed a plan to provide recurring support for over 3000 soldiers and family members in the Hohenfels community, served as a liaison to the Joint Multinational Training Center of Excellence Forums, enhanced service options for patients with dual PTSD and alcohol disorders, initiated data analysis at 7 clinics to assess incidence of PTSD and alcohol use disorders over a two year period, provided policy guidance on “no-show” patients and BH care of minors, took the lead as regional POC for European Regional Medical Command (ERMC) assessment to determine effectiveness of implementing ten OTSG/MEDCOM Behavioral Health Policy memorandums, served as the primary contact for 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment commanders in preparation for deployment of over 4000 soldiers supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, initiated a strategic needs assessment for BH services in BMEDDAC communities, and assisted in obtaining MEDCOM funding for new BH positions at three Army posts. Managed a robust panel of high acuity patients during this period, providing clinical services to children, adolescents, and soldiers. Show less

Chief of Behavioral Health, U.S. Army Health Clinic (USAHC) Vilseck

• Jul 2007 - Jan 2010

Chief of Behavioral Health, U.S. Army Health Clinic (USAHC) Vilseck. Directly managed and led the psychiatric, psychological, social work, Family Advocacy Program, and Early Developmental Intervention Services in a clinic of 34 employees. Provided child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric services to patients from 3 Army communities across Bavaria, to include psychiatric triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Served as the Bavaria MEDDAC (BMEDDAC) liaison to Europe Regional Medical Command (ERMC) Exceptional Family Medicine Program (EFMP) to address regional psychiatric issues. Served as a behavioral health liaison for Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Service (ASACS) and regional Department of Defense school counselors. Provided clinical consultation to the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), Respect-Mil, and guidance to regional commanders regarding behavioral health issues and mission readiness. Organized clinical operations in preparation for The Joint Commission. Managed a robust panel of patients with a variety of psychopathology, for eight months served as the sole child and adolescent psychiatrist assigned to Bavaria MEDDAC and provided services to 7 military communities. Show less

Staff Psychiatrist/Combat Operational Stress Control (COSC) Clinic, 528th Medical Detachment

• Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

Psychiatrist (sole provider) assigned to meet the behavioral health needs for a contingent of 14,000 U.S. soldiers assigned to Northern Iraq. Supervised five Army mental health specialists in the delivery of care. Served as the BH subject matter expert for local commanders, provided services and education to soldiers and leadership after combat related traumatic experiences. Offered initial assessments and routine outpatient management, provided after-hour coverage to local Combat Support Hospital (CSH), performed fitness for duty evaluations, and coordinated MEDDEVACs for soldiers requiring a higher level of care. Show less

Staff Psychiatrist, Walter Reed Army Medical Center

• Jul 2005 - Jun 2007

Staff psychiatrist for the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) Department of Psychiatry. Fulfilled clinical responsibilities to include performing patient assessments and delivering treatment in inpatient and emergency room settings, supervising and teaching residents and medical students. Position was maintained while enrolled in a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship.

Psychiatry Resident

• Jul 2001 - Jun 2005