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Cassie
J. Leutzinger, Psy.D.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Forest
Institute of Professional Psychology 9/1999 - 9/2003
Springfield, Missouri
APA Accredited
Doctor of Psychology
Magna Cum Laude
Forest
Institute of Professional Psychology 9/1999 - 9/2001
Springfield, Missouri
APA Accredited
Master of Arts Psychology
Summa Cum Laude
Missouri
Southern State College 9/1995 - 5/1999
Joplin, Missouri
Bachelor of Arts Psychology
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Central Iowa Psychological Services 12/2008 - Present
Licensed Psychologist
West Des Moines, Iowa
Duties:
- Conduct
psychological assessments given a diverse set of patient presentations.
- Provision
of a wide range of psychotherapeutic interventions including individual
and family therapy to a diverse patient population.
- Consult
with primary care physicians and psychiatrists to ensure integration
of patient care.
- Promote
community education and outreach as well as participate in marketing
endeavors inclusive of face-to-face meetings and professional didactics.
Deer
Oaks - A Behavioral Health Organization 8/2008 - 3/2009
Licensed Psychologist
West Des Moines, Iowa
Duties:
- Consulted
with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, family members, and nursing
home staff to ensure integration of patient care.
- Conducted
psychological assessments for geriatric patients given a diverse set
of patient presentations.
- Provision
of a wide range of psychotherapeutic interventions including individual,
family, and group therapy for the geriatric population.
- Provision
of in-service trainings for staff with a specific focus on geropsychology,
behavioral management, and staff stress reduction.
- Promoted
community education and participated in marketing endeavors inclusive
of face-to-face meetings and in-service presentations for rural geriatric
care providers.
- Conducted
comprehensive treatment plan reviews to ensure each patient receives
any appropriate services as well as an optimal level of care.
Nebraska
Mental Health Centers, P.C. 8/2005 - 7/2008
Licensed Psychologist
Residency Training Director
Lincoln, Nebraska
Duties:
- Provision
of one-on-one and group supervision to psychology interns, residents
and clinical staff.
- Supervision
of psychological assessment administration, interpretation, and reports.
- Provision
of didactics for pre-doctoral psychology interns with a specific focus
on heath psychology, integration of care, and geropsychology.
- Director
of Residency Training: Coordination and supervision of clinical experience
and specialization training for postdoctoral residents.
- Director
of Domestic Violence Program: Supervise facilitators to ensure all
program expectations and standards are upheld and facilitation of
services is provided in an appropriate manner.
- Coordinator
of Geriatric Services: Supervise facilitation of geriatric services
within multidisciplinary environments including long-term care centers
and rehabilitation hospitals.
- Coordinator
for Fremont satellite clinic: Supervise integrated patient care with
focus on the pediatric population.
- Coordinator
for clinic-wide marketing: Promote community education and outreach
inclusive of cold calling, face-to-face meetings, media coverage,
professional didactics, and production of quarterly company newsletter.
- Consulted
with primary care physicians and psychiatrists to ensure integration
of patient care.
- Conducted
psychological, neuropsychological, and medical psychological assessments
given a diverse set of patient presentations.
- Provision
of a wide range of psychotherapeutic interventions including individual,
family, and group therapy to a diverse patient population.
- Completed
insurance authorizations including consultations with insurance companies
regarding patient coverage.
- Produced
and enforced clinical policies and procedures.
RESIDENCY
Nebraska Mental Health Centers, P.C. 9/2003 - 9/2006
Medical Psychology Resident (APPIC Accredited)
Lincoln, Nebraska
Duties:
- Provided
a wide range of psychotherapeutic interventions including individual,
family, and group therapy to a diverse patient population.
- Conducted
psychological, neuropsychological, and medical psychological assessments
given a diverse set of patient presentations.
- Provided
didactic presentations to psychology interns on a wide variety of
topics.
- Consulted
with other clinical staff and interns regarding psychological aspects
of medical/health dysfunction and integration of care.
- Completed
insurance authorizations including consultations with insurance companies
regarding patient coverage.
- Consulted
with primary care physicians and psychiatrists to coordinate integrated
patient care.
- Director
of Domestic Violence Program: Supervise facilitators to ensure all
program expectations and standards are upheld and facilitation of
services is provided in an appropriate manner.
- Coordinator
of Geriatric Services: Supervise facilitation of geriatric services
within multidisciplinary environments including long-term care centers
and rehabilitation hospitals.
- Coordinator
for Fremont satellite clinic: Supervise integrated patient care with
focus on the pediatric population.
- Coordinator
for clinic-wide marketing: Promote community education and outreach
inclusive of cold calling, face-to-face meetings, media coverage,
professional didactics, and production of quarterly company newsletter.
- Supervised
practicum students provision of therapy and psychological assessment.
- Created
course curriculum and examinations for cognitive-behavioral therapies
class as well as taught the course to practicum students.
- Completed
coursework through The Psychopharmacology Institute, web-based continuing
education program for medical psychology (APA approved).
INTERNSHIP
Nebraska Mental Health Centers, P.C. 9/2002 - 8/2003
Psychology Intern (APPIC Accredited)
Lincoln, Nebraska
Duties:
- Conducted
a wide range of psychotherapeutic interventions including individual,
family, and group therapy to a diverse patient population.
- Conducted
psychological, neuropsychological, and medical psychological assessments
given a diverse set of patient presentations.
- Attended
and participated in weekly didactic presentations.
- Completed
insurance authorizations including consultations with insurance companies
regarding patient coverage.
- Participated
in marketing efforts inclusive of cold calling and face-to-face meetings.
PRACTICUM
Ozark Counseling Center 9/2001 - 7/2002
Doctoral Practicum Student
Springfield, Missouri
Duties:
- Provided
psychotherapeutic services to adults at a United Way funded counseling
center serving lower income individuals.
- Conducted
diagnostic interviews and psychotherapy for a wide variety of patient
presentations.
- Developed
and implemented treatment plans for patients on caseload.
Ozark
Residential Care Facility 6/2001 - 3/2002
Doctoral Practicum Student
Nixa, Missouri
Duties:
- Provided
individual psychotherapy and counseling services to adults 65 years
of age and older in an assisted living environment.
- Administered
Geriatric Depression Inventories to all residents on caseload
- Created
a supplemental depression rating scale for staff to gain general perspective
of the level of depression within the facility.
- Consulted
with multi-disciplinary team.
Forest
Human Services Center 3/2001 - 9/2001
Masters Practicum Student
Springfield, Missouri
Duties:
- Provided
outpatient, individual and couples psychotherapy and co-therapy given
a diverse range of patient presentations.
- Completed
diagnostic assessments.
- Administered
and interpreted psychodiagnostic tests and wrote integrative and diagnostic
reports.
- Participated
in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Nixa
Residential Care Facility 4/2001 - 6/2001
Masters Practicum Student
Nixa, Missouri
Duties:
- Provided
psychotherapy to adults 65 years of age and older in an assisted living
environment.
- Consulted
with administration and staff weekly.
- Provided
in-service presentations to staff addressing dementia and other disorders
affecting the elderly.
Hollister
School District: Elementary and Alternative School 10/2000 - 5/2001
Masters Practicum Student
Hollister, Missouri
Duties:
- Provided
individual psychotherapy to high risk and trouble rural children and
adolescents.
- Administered,
scored, and interpreted achievement and psychodiagnostic assessments
to students ages six to 17.
- Observed
students in classroom setting and completed reports regarding targeted
behaviors and academic progress.
- Collaborated
with teachers and staff to create educational and behavioral plans
for students ages six to 17.
RESEARCH
EXPERIENCES
Dissertation:
Understanding Emotional Abuse: May 2002
Important Information for Men, Women
and Adolescents
Chair: Doug Carpenter, Psy.D.
Thesis: A Cognitive Behavioral Approach to March 2001
Three Axis One Diagnoses: A Case Study
Chair: Sara McNew, Psy.D.
LICENSURE
Licensed
Psychologist: Iowa License #001045
Health Service Provider: Iowa License #000512
Licensed Psychologist: Nebraska License #625 (Inactive)
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
Title
Date Hours
Clinical Supervision Training for 11/2005 7
Psychologists
Introduction
to Pharmacopsychology 2/2004 10
Anatomy
and Physiology 7/2004 18
Biochemistry
6/2005 18
Neuroscience
I 10/2005 18
Neuroscience
II 3/2006 18
Neuroscience III 3/2006 18
Pharmacology
I 8/2007 18
Assessment,
Therapy, and 8/2008 12
Documentation Guidelines for
Geriatric Patients
Legal
and Ethical Risk Management 6/2009 6
In Professional Psychological
Practice-Sequence I: General
Risk Management Strategies
REFERENCES
Available
upon request
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