Marianne Niles, Ph.D.
Alexandria
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Psychologist with robust background providing psychological services and committed to enhancing patient mental health and well-being to individuals, couples, and families. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and conducting thorough assessments. Strong emphasis on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring effective team dynamics and patient care. Successful at accurate diagnoses and working closely with high-risk patients. Adept at consultations for new patients and maintaining relationships with existing ones.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Well Marriage Center
04.2016 - 04.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress notes, treatment goals, and interventions for optimal continuity of care.
- Delivered psychoeducation to clients and families, promoting understanding of mental health conditions and effective coping strategies.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by employing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Established strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening and clear communication, fostering trust within the therapeutic relationship.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients, resulting in better overall health outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health episodes, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Implemented culturally sensitive practices when working with diverse populations, resulting in more inclusive care environments.
- Stayed current on industry trends by attending professional development courses regularly to enhance knowledge base and improve clinical skills.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients, leading to improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Conducted psychological assessments and diagnostic interviews to accurately identify client needs and inform treatment planning.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-ups and consistent progress toward treatment goals.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment using [Software].
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Fond Du Lac County Department of Community Programs
08.1994 - 08.2015
- Worked closely with insurance providers to ensure coverage for necessary treatments, reducing financial barriers for clients seeking care.
- Facilitated support groups that fostered a collaborative environment for sharing experiences, building resilience among participants.
- Consulted with school personnel regarding students'' social-emotional needs leading to tailored educational plans addressing specific concerns.
- Mentored graduate students through supervision and guidance on clinical cases, enhancing their development as future psychologists.
- Advocated for necessary accommodations within the workplace promoting the well-being and success of clients with mental health conditions.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment through direct observation.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress notes, treatment goals, and interventions for optimal continuity of care.
- Delivered psychoeducation to clients and families, promoting understanding of mental health conditions and effective coping strategies.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by employing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Established strong rapport with clients through empathetic listening and clear communication, fostering trust within the therapeutic relationship.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients, resulting in better overall health outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health episodes, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Implemented culturally sensitive practices when working with diverse populations, resulting in more inclusive care environments.
- Stayed current on industry trends by attending professional development courses regularly to enhance knowledge base and improve clinical skills.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients, leading to improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Conducted psychological assessments and diagnostic interviews to accurately identify client needs and inform treatment planning.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-ups and consistent progress toward treatment goals.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
Education
Biology And Chemistry
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSPh.D. - Clinical Psychology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA04-1995
Skills
- Anxiety management
- Relationship counseling
- Eating disorder treatment
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Personality disorders
- Suicidality intervention
- Depression intervention
- Supervision and training
- Individual therapy
- Psychological testing
- Family therapy
- Multicultural competency
- Clinical assessment
- Diagnosis formulation
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Well Marriage Center
04.2016 - 04.2023
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Fond Du Lac County Department of Community Programs
08.1994 - 08.2015
Biology And Chemistry
Wichita State University
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Temple University