Sarah Smith
Glen Burnie
Summary
State-licensed expert in clinical psychology with ten years of experience in the field. Dedicated to serving patients in an impactful way, listening to their concerns, and helping them learn how to approach their mental, emotional, and behavioral problems. Enjoy creating creative ways to assist patients with assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Child Psychologist
Sterling Medical Corp
07.2016 - Current
- Provide outpatient therapy for children aged 3 to 18 and their families
- Consult with primary care physicians and other medical specialists, parents, and school staff regarding comprehensive care goals and expectations for individual patients
- Perform psychological assessments, including IQ, personality, ADHD, LD, MR/DD, court-ordered, and child custody evaluations to an average of 60 children per month
- Developed individualized treatment plans targeting specific emotional, behavioral, and developmental issues in children.
- Conducted thorough psychological evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health disorders in children and adolescents.
Clinical Psychologist
Healthcare Resources Corporation
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Led group therapy sessions for diverse populations, fostering a supportive environment for growth and healing.
- Facilitated groups to increase social skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors associated with daily living or specific mental health concerns.
Assistant Clinical Psychologist
Insight Therapy Solutions, Child and Adolescent Forum
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Interviewed children and families to identify their psychological needs and provide an accurate diagnosis
- Counseled patients to overcome their emotional disorders, including self-esteem and overeating
- Taught parents how to apply strategies learned in therapy at home and school
- Conducted over 50 comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluations on patients referred for emotional concerns
Education
Ph.D - Clinical Physiology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GAMaster of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INBachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Psychological testing
- Behavior analysis
- Crisis intervention
- Integrated Healthcare Models
- Interpersonal communication
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Stress Reduction Techniques
- Multicultural Competence
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association (APA) - (2022)
- Association for Psychological Science (APS) - (2022)
- Psychological Association - (2019)
- Cognitive Development Society - (2018)
Core Qualifications
- Extensive active listening and communication skills, giving full attention to patients, and taking the time to understand their points of view.
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills are demonstrated daily to help determine the best course of action for patient care.
- Advanced knowledge of psychological theory and therapy/counseling modalities to help provide patients with appropriate care for their individual needs.
Conference Participation
- Annual Conference, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
- APA Convention
- Annual SPSP Conference
Examples of Roles as Fact Witness
A patient to whom I was/am providing services is involved in a lawsuit and I have been subpoenaed to testify.
A patient that I am seeing has alleged child abuse within the home and has to go to court with their parents. The court may subpoena me to provide details of the sessions for legal. proceedings.
Timeline
Clinical Child Psychologist
Sterling Medical Corp
07.2016 - Current
Clinical Psychologist
Healthcare Resources Corporation
01.2013 - 06.2016
Assistant Clinical Psychologist
Insight Therapy Solutions, Child and Adolescent Forum
05.2011 - 01.2013
Ph.D - Clinical Physiology
Georgia State University
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
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