EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Roberta M. Singerhouse PsyD, LP River City Clinic

1360 Energy Park Drive Suite 340 St. Paul, MN 55108

http://www.Rsingerhousetherapy.com

EDUCATION

University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN

Licensed Psychologist effective date 11/12/10: LP5319 Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology

University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN May 2001

Bachelor of Science, Community Health Minnesota State University-Mankato, MN June 1980

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Psychologist: August 2011 to present Independent Practice

Clientele: Children, adolescents, adult, couples, and families presenting with a wide range of mental health, chemical dependency, personality disorders, and stress management issues.

 Provide individual psychotherapy, family therapy, relationship counseling, and group therapy addressing mental illness, stress management, life transition issues, chemical dependency issues, emotion management, career counseling, and a variety of other concerns.

 Diagnostic assessment utilizing a variety of personality and cognitive instruments  Clinical hypnosis addressing weight management, smoking cessation, pain

Mille Lacs Health System-Onamia, MN Staff Psychologist: March 2011 to present

Supervisors: Bill Nelson, CEO, Thomas H. Bracken M.D.

Clientele: Children, adolescents, adults, geriatric clients with multi diverse backgrounds presenting with mental illness, chemical dependency, personality disorders, stress management, family, relationship, and variety of other issues.

 Provide individual therapy for clients presenting with a variety of mental illness, chemical dependency or other issues utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral, developmental, clinical hypnosis, family, marriage, interpersonal, and other theoretical orientations tailored to the clients specific and cultural needs.  Provide couples, marriage and family therapy.

 Develop collaboratively viable treatment plans.  Transcript daily clinical notes.

 Provide group therapy for clients presenting with a multiple of issues.

 Psychological testing utilizing a variety of cognitive, personality inventories, chemical dependency evaluations, and interpreting data, writing initial assessments, diagnostic assessments.

 Provide crisis assessments and recommendations as needed.  Provide staff training as needed.

 Participate in staff meetings and provide staff consultation as needed.

Minnesota Department of Corrections-Lino Lakes, MN

Psychologist/Correctional Program Therapist: September 2005-February 2011 Supervisors: Robin Goldman, M.A., L.P. and Katy LeBarron, M. A., L.P. Clientele: Adult male sex offenders with mental illness, chemical dependency, personality disordered, and a variety of paraphilias.

 Gathered data from prior records, current records, psychological testing, and clinical interviews to formulate a diagnostic initial assessment that provided treatment

recommendations for mental health, chemical dependency, psychosocial, spiritual, and sexual needs.

 Provided individual therapy to manage anxiety, decrease depressive symptoms, personality disorder conflicts, and reduce stress utilizing Dialectical Behavioral, Covert Desensitization, Relaxation, Exposure, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy techniques.  Made psychiatric referrals for possible pharmaceutical interventions to the institutional consulting psychiatrist and participated in case consultations with the psychiatry staff.  Participated and provided consultation on treatment methods, interventions, and motivational techniques for therapy staff.

 Participated in civil commitment proceedings for district courts.

 Facilitated a DBT group for individuals suffering from deeply ingrained personality disorders within the SOTP program.

 Committee planning member for implementation of Motivational Interviewing training initiative for professional mental health staff in DOC Behavioral Health Program.  Maintained all psychological files and case notes, participated in staff and assessment meetings with multidisciplinary teams.

United Hospital-St. Paul, MN

Assessment and Referral Clinician: December 2002-January 2006

Supervisors: Kathy Tuenge, L.I.C.S.W., Susan Tabor, RN, MBA, Paul Goering, M.D. Clientele: Adult, adolescent, and geriatric clients presenting to the Emergency Room

with a variety of mental health, psychosocial, and chemical related issues.

 Triage client’s mental health for danger to self and others, assess chemical

dependency/abuse issues, and made appropriate written referrals for inpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.

 Consulted with multidisciplinary professional team, physicians, nurses, and on call psychiatrists regarding client treatment.

 Provided appropriate referrals for outpatient individual and group psychotherapy, chemical dependency treatment, and a variety of social services resources.

 Provided clinical supervision and training for staff, participated in monthly staff meetings.

Safehouse (Regions Hospital) Transitional Program-St. Paul, MN Mental Health Counselor: November 2001- May 2002

Supervisors: Charles Alexander, M.A., and Ronald Landbloom, M. D.

Clientele: Adults diagnosed with severe, persistent mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, chemical dependency, and personality disorders.  Provided individual therapy and crisis counseling for adults transitioning from inpatient psychiatric hospitals.

 Developed treatment goals in collaboration with the client and documented daily progress.

 Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on life skills, emotional well being,

 Participated in multidisciplinary case consultation with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and recreational therapists.

 Assessed and documented vulnerability status.

Minnesota Department of Corrections-Lino Lakes and Oak Park Heights, MN Sex Offender and Mental Health Program Therapist: January 2001-November 2001 Supervisors: Glenn Werner, M. A., L.P., Robin Goldman, M.A., L.P., Peter Puffer, M. A., L.P., Adam Piccolino, Psy. D., L.P.

Clientele: Adult male offenders with severe mental illness, personality disorders, chemical dependency/abuse issues, and sex offenders.

 Co-facilitated sex offender group therapy focused on taking responsibility for sex offense, identifying sexual abuse cycle, developing relapse prevention plans, making amends to the community, and addressing dysfunctional thinking patterns.

 Facilitated group therapy for adult offenders with mental illness emphasizing social skills training, medication management, and stress reduction.

 Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans and maintained progress notes.

 Gathered prior clinical records, psychological testing results, and clinical interviews and provided written initial assessment diagnostic reports making recommendations on mental health, chemical issues, personality factors, and motivation for treatment.  Provided written progress reports for county courts, case managers, probation officers, psychologists, county courts, regional treatment centers, and correction program staff.  Administered, scored and interpreted MMPI-2, Shipley Institute of Living Scales, MCMI-III, and the Minnesota Sex Inventory (MSI).

 Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultation groups, and staff groups.

South Metro Human Services-St. Paul, MN Case Manger: June 1999-January 2001

Supervisors: Roger Linehan, L.I.C.S.W. and Virginia Wolf, M. A., L.P.

Clientele: Adults with severe, persistent, mental illness such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorders, chemical dependency/abuse issues, eating disorders, adjustment disorders, and personality disorders.

 Provided crisis and individual counseling to clients focusing on stabilizing mental health, medication management, emotional, vocational, social needs, community living needs, and housing needs.

 Developed and implemented treatment goals and assessed progress.  Maintained records, chart notes, and data as required by Ramsey County.

Mental Health Resources-St. Paul, MN Case Manager: January 1998-June 1999

Supervisors: Carol Rynders, L.I.C.S.W. and Nancy Abrahamson, Ph.D.

Clientele: Adults with mental illness including severe, persistent mental illness, chemical dependency/abuse issues, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

 Developed individual treatment plans collaboratively with clients and provided individual counseling on issues related to transitioning back into the community, medication management, financial needs, housing, and vocational needs.

 Evaluated clients’ functional needs, documented and maintained clinical notes and treatment progress.

 Participated in peer supervision, case consultation, staff meetings, and trainings with multidisciplinary team consisting of psychologists, social workers, nursing staff, physicians, and outreach workers.

INTERNSHIP AND PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Doctoral Internship-September: 2004-2005

Supervisors: Daniel Paskewitz, Ph.D., Adam Piccolino, Psy.D., L.P.

Clientele: Adult, maximum security, male offenders with a variety of mental illness issues, personality disorders, chemical issues, cognitive deficits, and major medical issues.

 Provided individual psychotherapy to offenders focusing on stress management, chemical dependency issues, mental health, anger management, death and dying concerns, regulating emotions, and transitioning back into the community.

 Interviewed and prepared written diagnostic reports, developed individual treatment plans.

 Facilitated several anger management groups with a focus on identifying triggers to anger, utilizing anger reducers, appropriate communication skills, and developing individual anger management intervention plans.

 Assessed high risk, violent, administrative segregation offenders for reintroduction into general population and provided consultation and recommendation of finding to Warden, Administrative Staff, Correctional Staff, and Case Managers.

MCMI-III, WAIS-III, WRAT-3, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, TOMM, Cognistat.

 Assessed offender for chemical dependency and abuse needs utilizing the Minnesota Department of Corrections Chemical Dependency Assessment Instrument, Provided written treatment recommendations to administration and case managers.

 Assessed potential danger to self and others and when deemed necessary placed offender in observation status.

 Provided psychological consultation for the Health Services Unit physicians and nurses in regards to terminally ill offenders.

 Assessed and made written referrals for psychiatric services.

 Provided supervisory consultation for therapy staff at MCF-LL chemical dependency treatment program.

 Participated in case consultation, staff meetings with multidisciplinary team and maintained and required clinical notes.

Human Services Incorporated-Oakdale, MN

Advanced Doctoral Practicum-December 2003: August of 2004

Supervisors: Robert Cowle, Ph.D., L.P., Don Jaehne, L.I.C.S.W., Darryl Goetz, Ph.D., L.P.

Clientele: Adult clients mandated by Washington County Court for domestic abuse treatment and anger management.

 Interviewed and prepare written diagnostic assessments and made recommendations for domestic abuse classes and anger management groups.

 Co-facilitated domestic abuse and anger management groups.

 Provided individual therapy to clients focused on relationship, communication, and anger issues and developing strategies to deal with conflict.

 Participated in case consultation with multidisciplinary team, maintained all clinical notes as required.

Ramsey County Mental Health-St. Paul, MN

Doctoral Psychological Testing Practicum: June 2003-October 2003 Supervisors: David Stewart, Ph.D., L.P. and Jean Birbilus, Ph.D, L.P.

Clientele: Adult clients with a variety of mental health, cognitive functioning difficulties, and chemical use issues.

 Administered, scored, and interpreted personality and cognitive psychological

instruments such as MMPI-2, TAT, WAIS-III, Vineland Adaptive Survey, WRAT-3, and WJ-III.

 Interviewed and prepared written diagnostic assessment for individuals discharging from inpatient psychiatric facilities and made appropriate referrals to individual, group, and other psychiatric services.

 Participated in case consultation, staff meetings, and trainings with a multidisciplinary team.

 Maintained all clinical records and clinical notes. Minnesota Veterans Home-Hastings, MN

Doctoral Counseling Practicum: September 2003-May 2003

Supervisors: Pamela Mueller, Psy.D., L.P., and Mary Hayes, Ph.D., L.P.

Clientele: Adult clients with a variety of mental health, personality disorders, gender issues, and chemical dependency/abuse problems.

 Provided individual therapy to clients focusing on interpersonal communication skills, mental health illness recovery, relationship issues, gender issues, and recovery from substance use.

 Collaboratively developed goals with clients and aided in implementation.

 Co-facilitated group therapy utilizing a variety of Dialectical Behavioral techniques  Presented Motivational Interviewing in-service training to professional staff

 Participated in multidisciplinary team, consultation, and staff development meetings.  Maintained clinical charts and notes as required.

Minnesota Correctional Facility-Lino Lakes, MN Master’s Level Practicum: June 2000-January 2001

Supervisors: Glenn Werner, M.A., L.P., Robin Goldman, M. A., L.P., and Renee Rau, Psy.D.

Clientele: Adult male sex offenders with a variety of issues such as mental health, personality disorder, and chemical dependency.

 Assessed progress of individualized treatment plans and wrote written reports for courts, case managers, probation officers, psychologists, and correctional program staff.  Gathered data and complied information for written initial assessments making

recommendations regarding mental health, personality factors, chemical use issues, and motivation for treatment.

 Provided written discharge summaries addressing inmates’ progress, psychological needs, and relapse prevention strategies for parole officers, county courts, regional treatment centers, and correctional staff.

 Administered, scored, and interpreted MMPI-2, Shipley Institute of Living Scale, MCMI-III, and Minnesota Sex Inventory (MSI).

 Participated in staff meetings, training, and case consultation groups with multidisciplinary staff.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 Domestic Abuse Advocate Fairview University Hospital-Minneapolis, MN, 1996-1998  Guardian ad Litem-Ramsey County, 1995-1997

RESEARCH

 Doctoral Dissertation: “Therapist Characteristics: Biopsychosocial Interventions in Clients with SPMI.” August 2008

 Masters Thesis: “Self in the Therapeutic Process.” January 2001

 Researcher: “Alternatives to Violence Program.” Gathered and analyzed data for quantitative study to determine effectiveness of the program, grant supported.

PRESENTATIONS

 Provided in-service training “Stress Management for Caregivers” Mille Lacs Health System, April 2011.

 Provided in-service training “Suicide Risk Assessment” recognized by the Minnesota Board of Psychology to professional staff, Minnesota Department of Corrections- Lino Lakes, March 2008.

 Provided in-service training “Motivational Interviewing” to professional staff, Minnesota Veterans Home-Hastings, May 2003.

 Provided seven week, one hour in-service training with site supervisor “Motivational Interviewing” to psychological staff, Minnesota Department of Corrections-Lino Lakes, Fall 2000.

TEACHING

Instructed the following psycho educational classes to offenders at Minnesota Department of Corrections-Lino Lakes and Oak Park Heights:

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS