Tina Myers, PhD

Co-Director of Forensic Treatment Mall at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS)
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Denham Springs, Louisiana, United States, US
Languages
  • Korean Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Licensed Psychologist - Louisiana
    Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologsts
    Jul, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Child Mental Health Specialist/Mental Health Professional
    Washington State Department of Health
    Feb, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Licensed Psychologist - Ohio
    Ohio Board of Psychology
    May, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • TF-CBT Certification
    TF-CBT National Therapist Certification Program
    May, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
    American Heart Association
    Jun, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
    Crisis Prevention Institute
    Jun, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Adult, Child, & Infant
    American Heart Association
    Dec, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Agency Affiliated Counselor
    Washington State Department of Health
    Nov, 2019
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS)
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Director of Forensic Treatment Mall
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Responsibilities: Direct treatment services for the Forensic Division, including coordination and implementation of individual and group psychotherapy, behavioral programs, consultations to treatment teams, research, and program evaluations

    • Chief Psychologist
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      Role is Chief Psychologist for the Oakcrest Competency Restoration Unit. Inpatient programs at Oakcrest consist of 100 beds which are staffed by the Forensic Division. The Oakcrest Unit serves patients who are in pre-trial status and are committed by the courts for restoration to competency. Responsibilities include: conduct psychological screening upon admission, risk assessments for Review Panels and Second Opinions, and competency evaluations, as well as consultations upon referral (e.g., cases of suspected malingering, cognitive impairment). Other duties include: Interventionist/Trainer as part of the hospital’s Zero Suicide Implementation Team (06/2022 - present). *Note: worked under supervision as Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow from June to July 2021 while attaining state licensure

  • Louisiana State University Eunice
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      Instruct online undergraduate Introduction to Psychology and Developmental Psychology courses Instruct online undergraduate Introduction to Psychology and Developmental Psychology courses

  • Compass Health
    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Clinician II
      • Nov 2019 - May 2021

      This position is responsible for assessing client functioning and needs, and partnering with clients to develop an individually tailored care plan designed to promote recovery. Clinical responsibilities included: provide a range of clinically indicated services including individual psychotherapy, family therapy, assessment, and case management services for children and adults/older adults with behavioral health conditions in a Mental Health 1/Outpatient setting and school-based program. Additional responsibility: Serve on Health Equity Committee (07/2020- 05/2021) to coordinate the development and implementation of a Health Equity action plan, communicate about Health Equity across departments & management levels, collect & analyze data for documenting, measuring, and evaluating progress, and champion sustaining success. Also served on several work groups to assess for areas of quality improvement for crisis planning and treatment planning procedures and documentation.

  • University of Dayton
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Full Time Lecturer
      • Jan 2019 - May 2019

      Instructed two undergraduate courses in psychology: forensic psychology and personality; continued program of research and clinical supervision responsibilities from postdoctoral fellowship

    • Endowed Postdoctoral Fellow
      • Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

      Position dedicated to the explanation, prevention, and treatment of juvenile delinquency. Research responsibilities included: designing and implementing study as primary investigator for university grant-funded project titled: Moderators & Mediators for Intervention Success, including development and selection of data collection protocol, assessment battery measures, and IRB application; coordinated all activities of research assistants, including supervision and training for assessments which comprised 2-hour battery of psychological and personality self-report inventories; oversee scheduling and preparation for assessments; data management, including participant tracking and retention; supervise Honors student on thesis; publish peer-review manuscripts.Clinical placement at South Community, Inc., a community mental health agency in Moraine, OH and the Montgomery County Juvenile Justice Center. Clinical responsibilities included: conduct individual and group therapy for adolescent and adult outpatient clients with varying degrees of mental health issues utilizing evidenced-based psychotherapy techniques; targets of intervention for outpatient clients include reducing mental health symptoms and improving quality of life with family, friends, school/work settings; individual therapy and group education for certified juvenile delinquents utilizing evidenced-based and developmentally informed practices, including trauma-informed care; targets of intervention for juvenile delinquents include reducing recidivism, reducing PTSD symptoms, and increasing prosocial school/work values; conduct full range of diagnostic tests for psychological evaluations; provide weekly supervision to practicum students from Wright State University; meet weekly with clinical supervisor and attend group supervision/didactic/training.

  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Child & Family Counseling Clinic Practicum Intern
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

      Conducted assessments and report writing for both eligibility determinations for social security and for treatment recommendations in the clinic and surrounding school settings; provided psychological treatments consistent with cognitive-behavioral/scientist practitioner model for children, adolescents, and their families; participated in interdisciplinary staffings and activities; met weekly for clinical individual supervision and group supervision/didactics; served as peer supervisor to masters level practicum students from Xavier University.

  • University of New Orleans
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

      Worked as liaison between Child & Adolescence Resilience Lab and Jefferson Parish Department of Juvenile Services in Gretna, LA

    • Graduate Research Assistant
      • Aug 2013 - Dec 2016

      Lead interviewer and project coordinator for John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grants-funded, longitudinal study titled: Crossroads Study: Formal vs Informal Processing in the Juvenile Justice System.Lead interviewer duties include conduct assessments consisting of a 2-hour battery of self-report questionnaires with participants; oversee official record review process for study site; coordinate all activities of research assistants, including supervision and training for assessments; provide guidance to RAs regarding research projects and theses; publish peer-reviewed manuscripts.Project coordinator (01/2015-12/2016) duties: oversee scheduling and preparation for assessments, including those conducted at juvenile detention facilities; data management, including participant tracking and retention reports; oversee accounting, including participants payment; aid in maintenance of IRB renewal for research review.

    • Graduate Instructor
      • Jan 2015 - May 2015

      Instructed one undergraduate course in Introduction to General Psychology, with Honors Option

  • Jefferson Parish Department of Juvenile Services
    • Practicum Intern
      • Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

      Developed case conceptualization and conduct clinical intervention for juvenile delinquents using evidenced-based and developmentally informed practices; observed juvenile court proceedings and staffing for court cases; participated in consultations with mental health staff on addiction treatment services; received weekly supervision to discuss assigned cases, juvenile justice procedures, and application of research to practice. Developed case conceptualization and conduct clinical intervention for juvenile delinquents using evidenced-based and developmentally informed practices; observed juvenile court proceedings and staffing for court cases; participated in consultations with mental health staff on addiction treatment services; received weekly supervision to discuss assigned cases, juvenile justice procedures, and application of research to practice.

  • Northpoint Training Center
    • Practicum Intern
      • Jan 2012 - May 2013

      Completed individual assessments consisting of a five hour battery of neuropsychological and personality tests, clinical interviews (PCL-R, SCID) and files review for adult male inmates; attended weekly supervision to discuss scores and rating of participant test data Completed individual assessments consisting of a five hour battery of neuropsychological and personality tests, clinical interviews (PCL-R, SCID) and files review for adult male inmates; attended weekly supervision to discuss scores and rating of participant test data

  • Eastern Kentucky University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Assistant
      • Aug 2011 - May 2013

      Coordinated all activities of undergraduate research assistants, including supervision of data entry; provided guidance to undergrad RAs regarding research projects and preparation for graduate school admission; led laboratory meetings for undergraduate research assistants; published peer-review manuscripts; served as Teaching assistant for Forensic Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Clinical Psychology courses.

    • Psychology Clinic Graduate Clinician
      • Oct 2011 - Apr 2013

      Completed individual therapy with child and adult clients using behavioral and cognitive-behavioral techniques; implemented weekly 1-hour reminiscence therapy sessions (10/2011-12/2012) with residents of Telford Terrace, a nursing home in Richmond, KY; coordinated, planned, and implemented weekly 2-hour social group sessions (02/2012-04/2012 and 02/2013-04/2013) that incorporated cognitive-behavioral, occupational, and speech therapy techniques for a group of children experiencing peer difficulties & assisted with ongoing data collection; Provided weekly 1-hour social skills training sessions (08/2012-11/2012) for a group of children at Kirksville Elementary School; attended weekly clinical supervision.

Education

  • University of New Orleans
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Developmental Psychology
    2013 - 2016
  • Eastern Kentucky University
    Master of Science - MS, Clinical Psychology
    2011 - 2013
  • The University of Alabama
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology
    2007 - 2011

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