Taji Huang, Ph.D.
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
Glendale, CA 91207
Cell: (310) 781-0522
E-mail address: [email protected]
Web address: www.drtaji.com
Professional License:
May, 2009 Licensed Psychologist, California
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, August 2004 West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV (APA approved).
M.S. Clinical/Community Psychology, December 1998 Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina.
B.A. Bachelor of Arts with University Distinction, in Psychology, May, 1996, Kean University, Elizabeth, New Jersey.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/SPECIALIZATION:
- UCLA- Harbor: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Evidenced Based Treatment for childhood/adolescent trauma
- Cognitive Therapy & CBT for Suicidal patients
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Spanish Level 1& 2
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Title: Intake & Crisis Coordinator/Director Licensed Psychologist
Place: Saint Francis Medical Center
Dates: February 1, 2010 to present
- Responsible for managing the department’s client waiting list
- Coordinate all services from point of referral until case in assigned to prospective clinician
- Assign priority status to new referral based on severity of presenting problems
- Liaison between the CCC and agencies providing client referrals (schools, DCFS, probation, etc) and crisis response services (Emergency Department, PET team, local psychiatric hospitals, police departments, etc)
- Complete all agency intake assessments interview
- Oversee all cases assignment to a primary therapist
- Assist in the development of CCC intern program
- Provide direct supervision of interns
- Oversee URC function for intern cases
- Liaison between CCC and field instructor
Title: Licensed Psychologist
Place: Saint Francis Medical Center
Dates: October 2007 to February 1st, 2010
- Providing evidence based interventions for high-risk children, adolescents and their families.
- Interacting closely with the Department of Children and Family Services
- Collaborating with law enforcements
- Providing CBT for severely depressed adolescents
- Organizing and conducting PTSD groups for adolescents and their families
- Completing all necessary DMH paperwork with designated time frame
- Acting as a liaison and mentor for non-licensed therapist
Title: Psychologist
Place: Metropolitan State Hospital
Dates: October, 2005 to October 2007
- Conducted psychological testing, psychodiagnostic evaluations & suicide risk assessment for all LPS patients and recently admitted patients
- Developed, organized and conducted individual and group therapy, including: skills (stress management, coping, and anger management), CBT, ADL (Adult Living Skills), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and anxiety groups
- Assisted with JAICO visit and evaluation
- Lead all patient quarterly, six month and annual DMH chart review for patient on my unit
Title: Postdoctoral Resident in Clinical and Community Psychology
Place: Shasta County Mental Health, Redding, California
Dates: September, 2004 to October, 2005
- Conducted all county LPS conservatorship evaluations
- Managed, organized and conducted all county related court testimony to determine competency for Shasta County residence
- Completed psychological testing and psychodiagnostic evaluations
- Managed all crisis admission intakes for both inpatient and outpatient patients
- Conducted evidenced based individual and group therapy
- Population: Adults Diagnosis: Severe & Persistent Mental Illness and Substance Abuse.
Title: Predoctoral Intern Clinical and Community Psychology
Place: Shasta County Mental Health, Redding, California
Dates: September 2003 to September 2004
- Completed psychological evaluations and psychodiagnostic evaluations for adults, adolescents and children
- Managed crisis admission intakes for both inpatient and outpatient patients
- Developed and conducted evidenced based in-service training related to child & adolescent behavioral problems.
- Population: Adults Diagnosis: Severe & Persistent Mental Illness and Substance Abuse.
Title: Psychology Trainee
Place: Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center, Clarksburg, West Virginia
Dates: January, 2000 to May, 2001.
- Completed intake admissions for inpatient and outpatient populations
- Conducted patient evaluations and assignments to various individual, group, and couples therapy
- Completed psychological testing & psychodiagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility for inpatient substance abuse programs.
- Developed and conducted group therapy programs for the PTSD veteran population
- Population: Veterans Diagnosis: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse/Dependence.
Title: Therapist/Counselor
Place: Barbour County Health Department, Philippi, West Virginia
Dates: November 1997-August, 2003
- Conducted intake admissions for outpatient populations
- Managed individual, group, & couples therapy for a diverse population including, children, adolescents and adults
- Conducted psychodiagnostic evaluations and case management services
- Psychotherapy groups for adolescents with behavioral problems, substance abuse/dependency
- Developed and conducted evidenced based in-service training related to child & adolescent behavioral problems.
- Population: Adults, adolescents, and children.
Title: Psychology Intern
Place: Barbour County Health Department, Philippi, West Virginia
Dates: June, 1998 to February, 1999
- Intake admissions for outpatient populations, individual, group, and couples therapy, psychodiagnostic evaluations, developed and implemented psychotherapy groups
- Conducted psychological evaluations DCSF referred families and individuals
- Population: Adults, adolescents, and children.
Title: Psychology Trainee
Place: Headstart, Florence, South Carolina
Dates: September, 1996 to December, 1996
- Conducted assessments of several Headstart centers regarding government regulations & site compliance. Population Pre-K
Title: Psychology Trainee
Place: Pee Dee AIDS Network, Florence, South Carolina
Dates: September, 1997 to December, 1997
- Facilitated weekly support group for individuals diagnosed with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Title: Volunteer
Place: Kean College Crisis Intervention, Elizabeth, New Jersey
Dates: September, 1995 to August, 1996
- Provide one to one, walk-in, and crisis situation, such as suicide, rape, assault, and child abuse; provided telephone crisis counseling and support.
Title: Volunteer
Place: Greystone Psychiatric Hospital, Morristown, New Jersey
Dates: April, 1995 to May, 1996
- Provided supportive psychotherapy, assisted in providing on-site crisis stabilization, supervised privileged patients who were granted an outside activity pass, conducted art & crafts workshops for patients, and participated in group therapy sessions.
Title: Assistant to Detective Bureau/Undergraduate Internship
Place: Asbury Park Police Department, Asbury Park, New Jersey
Dates: January, 1994 to April, 1994
- Assisted in investigative fieldwork both in the community and at state mental health facilities, worked closely with detectives, interacted with prisoner, and investigations, observed interrogation, and processed fingerprints.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Title: Graduate Assistant Instructor
Place: Psychology Department, Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina
Dates: January, 1997 to May, 1998
- Introduction to Psychology
Title: Teaching Assistant
Place: West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
Dates: 1999 – 2001
- Counseling Techniques
- Group Counseling Theory & Techniques
MEMBERSHIP:
American Psychological Association
PRESENTATIONS:
Tortorello, T. (May 21, 2004). Evidence Based Treatment for Children & Adolescents with Behavioral Problems, Shasta County Mental Health, Redding, California, 4 CEU’s.