Geriatric Consultant

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DONALD VAN DYKE, PH.D.
123 Storey Street
San Francisco, CA 12345
123-555-1234
dvandyke@bamboo.com

Geriatric Consultant:
Program Management, Training & Staff Development, Client Relations

PROFILE

- More than 20 years as a knowledgeable and effective psychologist working with individuals, groups, and facilities, with particular emphasis on geriatrics and the multiple psychopathologies within that population.

- Well-organized; able to prioritize and generate results to achieve organizational objectives within time and budgetary expectations.

- A skilled communicator; able to maintain cultural sensitivity, establish rapport with members of diverse groups, and promote team cohesiveness.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2001-pres., Geriatric Consultant, Northern California
GERIATRIC HEALTH ASSOCIATES (GHA), Sebastopol, CA

1998-01, Geriatric Consulting Psychologist / Clinical Director
HEALTH SERVICES FOR SENIORS (HSS), San Francisco Bay area, CA

1984-98, Director of Psychological Services / Institute Director
FENWAY INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHIATRIC MEDICINE, Boston, MA

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Program Management & Administration

- Developed annual business plan; created, administered, and monitored budgets. Increased annual receipts by 25% through improvements in billing documentation procedures. (Fenway)

- Evaluated and redefined job descriptions, resulting in greater efficiency and an 18% reduction in annual costs. Initiated and implemented outsourcing plan for billing and collections. (Fenway)

- Oversaw daily operations and marketed Institute to target audiences. (Fenway)

- Initiated changes to documentation and information processing systems, resulting in greater clarity and accountability. (GHA & HSS)

Training & Staff Development

- Conducted training seminars at 12 long-term care facilities, offering alternative approaches to resident care and suggestions for staff cohesion and effectiveness. Monitored progress and recommended adjustments where necessary. (GHA)

- Supervised 25 psychologists at 52 facilities. Trained new hires in geriatric care techniques, plus policies and procedures appropriate to each facility. (HSS)

- Matched facilities with staff psychologists to promote optimal working relationships and patient care. (HSS)

- Facilitated monthly meetings with staff psychologists to provide updates in patient care and changes in regulatory requirements, reimbursement schedules, and healthcare policies. (HSS)

- Advised staff on charting techniques to ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate shift transitions and communication between disciplines. (GHA)

Client & Staff Relations

- Consulted with staff psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and social service directors to evaluate patients and determine medications and dosage. (GHA)

- Provided individual counseling to geriatric patients. Evaluated each patient’s needs and developed effective psychological delivery systems to maintain or improve patient’s level of functioning. (GHA & HSS)

- Moderated family meetings to provide counseling, encourage support among family members, and set realistic expectations of the care facility. (GHA & HSS)

- Developed a strong network of industry contacts by cultivating excellent relationships with key decision-makers at each facility. (GHA & HSS)

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Social Clinical Psychology, Boston University, Boston, MA
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Boston University, Boston, MA
B. A., Journalism, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Licensed Psychologist, California, PSY11111
Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist, California, MS111111