Emmett Villavicencio
Clinical Psychologist . Addiction Specialist
Panama City
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Psychologist and Addiction Specialist with 19 years of experience at the National Institute of Mental Health. Proven success in developing comprehensive treatment plans and conducting psychological assessments. Skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy and case management, fostering improved mental health outcomes. Adept at training future psychologists and promoting mental health awareness through workshops.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Spanish and English
Work History
Clinical Psychologist, Addiction Specialist
National Institute Of Mental Health
11.2006 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients, addressing both physical and mental health needs.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of clinical psychology.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality policies while ensuring continuity of care across providers.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Served as a guest lecturer at universities and professional conferences, sharing my expertise with students and colleagues across the field of psychology.
Consultant Psychologist
United Nations Panama
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Delivered psychoeducational workshops on addiction to groups, promoting mental health awareness and self-care strategies.
- Consulted with organizations on matters related drugs use and how to best identify drug users.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psycology
Santa Maria La Antigua Catholic University.
Panama City, Panama 05.2001 -
Specialist On Pharmacodependence - Addiction Counseling
Santa Maria La Antigua Catholic Univesity
Panama City, Panama 05.2001 -
Skills
Psychological testing
Timeline
Consultant Psychologist
United Nations Panama
01.2017 - 09.2017
Clinical Psychologist, Addiction Specialist
National Institute Of Mental Health
11.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Psycology
Santa Maria La Antigua Catholic University.
05.2001 -
Specialist On Pharmacodependence - Addiction Counseling
Santa Maria La Antigua Catholic Univesity
05.2001 -
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