Douglas Ross-Jones, M.A.

1234 W. Drury Lane Chicago IL 60614 312-000-0000 [email protected]

Education
Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago IL Doctorate in Clinical Psychology APA-Accredited PsyD Program GPA: 3.5/4.0 Ohio State University, Dayton OH Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology GPA: 3.5/4.0 University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago IL Bachelor of Arts in Psychology GPA: 3.5/4.0 Sept. 2002-June 2006 Sept. 2006-Aug. 2008 Jan. 2010-Present

Training Experience
Western Metropolitan Hospital, Chicago IL Sept. 2010-Present Psychology Extern Supervisor: Mary Joseph, PsyD. Comprehensive Support Program Director Total Hours: 600 (expected June 2010) Co-lead two weekly therapy groups from a dialectical behavioral approach with adult patients who have severe mental illness on the Intensive Unit and the Comprehensive Support Unit of the state psychiatric hospital. Provide weekly individual therapy from a cognitive behavioral approach with male patient on the Intensive Unit. Attend and contribute to weekly treatment team meetings during which the treatment team meets with patients individually to discuss patient progress, behavioral concerns, level changes, discharge planning, and other treatment-related issues. Shadow supervisor to learn and practice conducting intake interviews and discharge session with patients.

Receive weekly individual supervision from supervisor regarding case conceptualization, treatment documentation, intervention approaches, and other treatment and professional development issues. Completed three-day hospital orientation including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

Cook County Juvenile Center, Office of the Public Guardian, Chicago IL Jan. 2010-June 2010 Community Service Practicum Extern Supervisor: Mark Doe, PhD Mental Health Training Coordinator Total Hours: 1000 Conducted detailed reviews of extensive legal case files of neglected and abused children the child welfare system in order to extract data related to each childs chronology of placements and mental health history and treatment. Organized data collected from legal case files. Evaluated factors which contributed to prior failure of a childs permanency. Made recommendation for individual and systemic interventions to reduce the number of failed permanencies in the future. Presented findings via PowerPoint slide show to fifty attorneys associated with the cases. Attended a clinical staffing at Hargrove Hospital and observed court proceedings. Wilson Hall Youth Services, Dayton OH Sept. 2007-March 2008 Therapy Extern Supervisor: Jane Price, PhD Vice President of Clinical Services Total Hours: 1000 Co-facilitated four weekly group therapy sessions with DCFS involved youths with histories of complex trauma, delinquency, truancy, and other maladaptive behavioral patterns in the agencys residential treatment center (RTC) and community group homes. Provided weekly individual therapy to five DCFS involved youth receiving treatment at agency. Developed curriculum for and facilitated weekly psycho-educational groups on topics including anger management, social skills, physical and emotional wellness, and others. Attended weekly individual supervision with primary and secondary supervisors to review cases and interventions utilized, discuss potential barriers to client treatment, and acquire signatures on all necessary documents. Participated in weekly group supervision to conduct case presentation, discuss issues of diversity specific to the agencys clients, offer suggestions pertaining to effective modalities and interventions, and practice self-care. Attended staffing and treatment team meetings to discuss clients strengths, areas in need of continued therapeutic intervention, expected date of transition, and any concerns regarding client progress in treatment program.

Teaching Experience
Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago IL Sept. 2010-April 2011 Teaching Assistant, Assessment III: Integrative Assessment Supervisor: Mary Doe, PsyD Core Faculty Conducted one and a half hour lab sessions weekly with first year doctoral students to teach and review various aspects of psychological report writing including organization of information for background, mental status examination, behavioral observations, test results, diagnostic impressions, and recommendation sections. Reviewed and provided feedback on drafts of psychological reports written by students. Consulted with course instructor regarding students apparent inadequate preparation in previous two courses of the assessment sequence and developed strategies for teaching students prerequisite content to ensure success in current course. Held optional review sessions with small groups of students to teach administration and scoring of test measures not taught or minimally taught in previous assessment courses. Presented on the five fundamental principles for an integrative science of personality based on the literature by McAdams and Pals (2006). Ohio State University, Dayton OH May 2009-June 2009 Teaching Assistant, Counseling Psychology II Supervisor: John Doe, PhD Core Faculty Conducted one hour lab sessions weekly with first year doctoral students to teach and review administration, scoring, and interpretation of objective and projective methods of personality assessment including the MMPI-2, PAI, Rorschach, and TAT. Graded student administration and scoring assignments based on criteria provided by the course instructor. Consulted with course instructor a minimum of once weekly to develop lesson plans, discuss course pacing, and address any concerns related to students progress. Evaluated students abilities to correctly administer the Rorschach by conducting oneon-one proficiency exams with each student. Ohio State University, Dayton OH May 2009-June 2009 Teaching Assistant, Contemporary Issues in Counseling Psychology Supervisor: Tim Doe, PhD Core Faculty Conducted one hour lab sessions weekly with first year doctoral students to teach and review administration, scoring, and interpretation of cognitive and intellectual test measures including the WAIS-IV, WISC-IV, WRAT4, and WIAT-III. Reviewed pertinent statistical concepts including reliability, validity, factor analysis, percentiles, standard deviation, variance, and normal curve with students. Graded student administration and scoring assignments on a 0-4 scale based on criteria provided by the course instructor. Evaluated students abilities to correctly administer the WAIS-IV by conducting one-onone proficiency exams with each student.

Research Experience
Counseling and Assessment Associates of Chicago, Chicago IL Mental Health Screening Day Screener Supervisor: Jerry Doe, PsyD Principle Investigator Completed screener training on Mental Health Screening Day procedures including how to solicit participants, obtain informed consent, introduce screening materials to participants, score screening materials, and provide feedback and referrals to participants. Collected participant data as outlined during training and assisted participants as needed. Consulted with principal investigator regarding procedures or study materials when necessary.

Academic Presentations
Johnson, C.,& Kuszak, A. (2010, June). A Closer Look at Residential Treatment. Poster presented at the First Annual Child and Adolescent Colloquium, Ohio State University, Dayton, OH. Author, A. (year, month). Title. Poster presentation at Name of Conference, Name University, City, State.

Community Involvement
Metropolitan Soup Kitchen, Chicago IL Dec. 2010 Volunteer Led an independent day of service with 10 other students. Swept facilities before food preparation could begin. Served food to homeless youth and families. Facilitated a group discussion around poverty and homelessness in Chicago, which led to the building of a new volunteer program on campus. Little Dreams Kindergarten, Chicago IL May 2009-Sept.2009 Volunteer Worked with children ages 3-5, facilitating play time. Co-created age appropriate games using shapes to engage childrens motor skills. Monitored children to ensure their safety and health. Taught a mini-lesson on cooperation using puppets. Motivated leaders of the kindergarten to institute better training for the early childhood teachers by creating detailed reports about the benefits of better teacher-child relationships. Partnered with a nearby Montessori kindergarten to produce a special day of training for the early childhood teachers, which led to greater co-operation and support between Little Dreams and Chicago Montessori.

Additional Experience
Harold, Goldman, and Ronner Law Firm, Chicago, IL June 2010-Sept. 2011 Office Manager Manage the front desk, handling incoming calls and directing guests to appropriate offices. Handle schedule and appointments for clients, providing excellent customer service. Process payroll and assess performance of four other office workers. Originated filing intern position, recruited and hired intern. Assist partners in managing their case load by assessing incoming cases keenly.

Ohio State University Psychology Department, Chicago IL Jan. 2010-June 2010 Student Assistant Reviewed and updated faculty schedules quarterly, which led to greater correspondence between faculty and students. Greeted students and answered their questions regarding the department and program. Drafted synopses of several studies to be used in monthly faculty presentations. Assisted department secretary in the administration of department internship program, which consisted of scheduling student interns. Took part in several studies, which led to greater knowledge of study structure and research methods. Created brand new filing system for faculty syllabi, which increased efficiency of the department. Elmwood Public Library, Elmwood IL May 2009-Aug.2009 Receptionist Assisted patrons in finding materials. Led a complete restructuring of the library circulation desk, modernizing library space and reducing patrons waiting time. Collaborated with head librarian to develop a teen reading group. Recruited and interviewed high school students to lead the teen reading group. Co-authored an original blog used to document teen reading group activities. Mentored leaders of the teen reading group, assisting them with college preparation. Created materials to help library staff continue to implement the teen reading group program.

Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association, Student Member American Counseling Association, Student Member American Association for Early Childhood Teachers, Student Member Aug. 2011 July 2011 July 2011

References
John Doe, PhD Adler School of Professional Psychology 17 N Dearborn Chicago IL 60602 [email protected] 312-123-4567 Orson Wells, PhD University of Texas-Austin 123 Austin Pl. Austin, TX 90623 [email protected] 123-456-7899 Vanessa Clarlson, PhD University of Texas-Auston 123 Austin Pl. Austin, TX 90623 [email protected] 123-456-7899