Psychologist assistant
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Psychologist assistant

Nafiseh Esfahani
Registered Psychological Assistant#PSB94023869
Lake Forest, CA ------------353
Authorized to work in the US for any employer Work Experience
Mental Health Mentor/ Coach
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - Santa Ana, CA December 2018 to Present
Responsibilities
I work for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), answering heavy phone calls. Providing active listening, emotional support, and giving feedback to our callers. Also, providing free referrals, information and support, a much-needed lifeline for many.
Accomplishments
NAMI shapes the national public policy landscape for people with mental illness and their families and provides grassroots volunteer leaders with the tools, resources and skills necessary to save mental health in all states.
Skills Used
My background in psychology has been helping me to gain a better outcome in my career.
Registered Psychologist Assistant/Clinical Lead
New Existence - Costa Mesa, CA October 2017 to Present
Completing Biopsychosocial Assessments Group Facilitator 3 times a week
Weekly 1:1 sessions with clients Completing Master Treatment Plan weekly
ESL Instructor/Tutor
Yes24Services - Tustin, CA June 2014 to July 2017
Teaching ESL to adults and children.
Intake Counselor
Mariposa Women & Family Center - Orange, CA July 2016 to December 2016
Working as an intake counselor for Cal Works Behavioral Services. Providing behavioral health services to women, with various issues, such as: Anxiety, depression, Domestic abuse, drug/ alcohol use/abuse, substance use and etc.
ABA Therapist
In STEPPS - Irvine, CA

November 2015 to January 2016
ABA therapist
Patient data entry
Vein Doctor Medical Group 2005 to 2006
* Insurance Verification
Personal Characteristics and skills:
Computer literate in Microsoft Windows and Internet. Ability to communicate effectively in a medical setting. Self starter and a team
player, committed and responsible. Fluent in Farsi, also I am able to communicate in Spanish.
* Excellent References Available Upon Request.
Volunteer Work
Veterans Affair Hospital 2005 to 2005
2005 Veterans Affair Hospital (Long Beach):
Have done about 250 hours of volunteer work in the Radiology Department.
Medical Receptionist
East Side Community Health Center - Seattle, WA April 2000 to June 2001
* Responsible for the management of front, and scheduling appointments. * Answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
* Data entry and filling.
* Interacted between doctors and patients.
Education
M.S. in Clinical Psychology
California Southern University - Irvine, CA
2012 to 2014
Bachelor's in Psychology
National University
2009
PsyD. (In Progress) in Psychology
California Southern University - Irvine, CA
Skills
• Can speak fluently in Farsi and communicate in Spanish. Experienced with KIPU.

Links
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Certifications and Licenses
Certificate of Completion (2015 Mental Health Plan Annual Provider Training)
2016 to Present
RADT
2022
CPR/First Aid
2022
Additional Information
Currently I am taking classes towards my PsyD. in Psychology. Fluent in Farsi, and can communicate in Spanish.