Chris L. Poulson, Psy.D.

Education:
1998	Doctor of Psychology:  Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Medicine Emphasis.  
California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno, CA.
(An APA-accredited program.)
1996	Masters of Arts:  Clinical Psychology.
California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno, CA.
1994	Bachelor of Science:  Psychology.
Brigham Young University-Provo, UT.


Clinical Experience:

Psychologist, Private Practice,  
	Robert F. Mehl, III, Ph.D. & Associates
	Clinical Psychologist in private practice.
	
Psychologist, Private Practice, Garland, TX.
        January, 2003-June, 2003
        Started and directed a general outpatient psychological clinic.  Provided individual, 
        family, and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.  Also completed 
        psychological assessments, case management, and psychoeducational groups.  Practice 
        emphasized cognitive-behavioral interventions for depression, anxiety, A-D/HD, and pain 
        management.  
	
Partner, HireAnalysis.Com, Inc., Garland, TX.
        January, 2001-December, 2002.
        Founded and managed a company focused on the development and maintenance of 
        internet-based, pre-employment screenings and human resource management data tracking 
        and evaluation.  In addition, HireAnalysis.Com provides tools for individuals for 
        self-evaluation purposes.    
	
Staff Psychologist, Premier Rehabilitation and Pain Management, Inc., Garland, TX.
        October, 2000-present.
        Initiated and developed program components for outpatients suffering from physical and 
        emotional impairments.  Provided assessments, case management, psychoeducational 
        groups, and individual, family, and group therapy.  Consulted with C.E.O. regarding 
        accreditation, organizational structure, business development and total 
        quality management.
	Chief Executive Officer:  Clay Fuchs, 45 hours weekly.

Care Manager II, Magellan Behavioral Health, Dallas, TX.
        September, 1999-October, 2000.
        Telephonically reviewed cases to ensure compliance with Magellan
        medical necessity criteria and quality standards.  Evaluated patient needs, recommended
        levels of care and appropriate interventions, and facilitated continuous treatment. 
        Generated computerized authorizations for service reimbursement to providers.
        Supervisor:  Mary E. Hinkle, M.Ed., L.P.C., 45 hours weekly.

Acting Youth Services Program Administrator, Charter Beacon Behavioral Health System, Fort Wayne, IN. 
        October, 1998-April, 1999.
        Facilitated improved quality of patient care by providing group and individual therapy to
        inpatient and residential adolescents and children, on three units totaling 60 beds. 
        Hired, oriented, trained, evaluated, developed, supervised, and managed approximately
        50 related clinical and therapeutic staff.  Promoted improved communication between
        hospital systems.  Developed and fostered relationships, contracts, and partnerships 
        with community organizations.  Facilitated successful local, state, and JCAHO surveys.  
        Supervisor:  David M. Young, Ph.D., 50 hours weekly, 1116 total hours.

Youth Services Program Coordinator, Charter Beacon Behavioral Health System, Fort Wayne, IN. 
        September, 1998-October, 1998 & May, 1999-August, 1999.
        Provided assessments, case management, psychoeducational groups, and individual,
        family, and group therapy for inpatients and partially hospitalized patients on the
        Adolescent and Children Units.  Improved pre-existing treatment planning and therapy
        processes.  Supervised masters level therapeutic staff.  Trained staff in the 
        management of aggressive behavior.
        Supervisor:  David M. Young, Ph.D., 50 hours weekly, 980 total hours.

Predoctoral Intern in Psychology, APPIC-accredited predoctoral internship program, 
Charter Beacon Behavioral Health System, Fort Wayne, IN. 
        September, 1997-August, 1998.
        Provided assessments, case management, psychoeducational groups, and individual,
        family, and group therapy for inpatients, partially hospitalized patients, and intensive
        outpatients within the Adult, Chemical Dependency, Adolescent, and Child Rotations. 
        Also, provided outpatient treatment, one day per week.
        Supervisors:  Susan Rudolph, Ph.D., David M. Young, Ph.D., Martin J. Greengrass, Ph.D., 
        and Ronald J. Pancner, M.D., 50 hours weekly, 2105 total hours.

Psychological Trainee, Psychological Services Center, Fresno, CA.
        May, 1996-December, 1996.
        Provided screenings, intakes, assessments, case management, educational groups, and
        individual and group therapy for clients within the Domestic Violence, Anxiety, Stress,
        and Depressive Disorders, and Assessment Rotations.
        Supervisors:  Jackie Keller, Ph.D., W. Gary Cannon, Ph.D., and Karen J. Quinn, Ph.D., 
        20 hours weekly, 660 total hours.

Psychological Trainee, Associated Center for Therapy, Fresno, CA.
        September, 1995-May, 1996.
        Furnished assessments, case management, individual and group therapy to pre-adolescent
        and adolescent survivors and perpetrators of sexual abuse.
        Supervisor:  Elizabeth Bethke, Ph.D., 15 hours weekly, 542 total hours.

Psychological Trainee, Eaton and Calwa Elementary Schools, Fresno, CA.
        January, 1995-July, 1995.
        Completed intellectual, achievement, personality and neurological assessments and
        counseling.
        Supervisor:  Bud Noether, School Psychologist, M.F.C.C., 10 hours weekly, 173 total
        hours.

Group Therapy Leader, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
        January, 1994-April, 1994.
        Trained university students in assertiveness, communication and expression to promote
        self-awareness and reality-based self-image.
        Supervisor:  David G. Weight, Ph.D., 2 hours weekly, 32 total hours.

Academic Experience:
Associate Faculty, Purdue University-Fort Wayne, Dept. of Psychology, Fort Wayne, IN.
        January, 1999-May, 1999.
        Taught abnormal psychology, a 300 level course, to university students.  Primarily 
        lectured and facilitated learning about the etiology and treatment of numerous DSM-IV
        disorders.  Organized exams, scores, and grades.
        Department Chair:  Judith E. Blakemore, Ph.D., 7 hours weekly, 120 total hours.

Research Experience:
Independent Research Practicum, California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno, CA.
        August, 1996-October, 1996.
        Received introductory training on the use of biofeedback for the treatment of TMJ.
        Supervisors: Celeste Austin-Carter, Ph.D. and W. Gary Cannon, Ph.D., approximately 
        1 hour weekly, 10 total hours.

Independent Research Practicum, California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno, CA.
        January, 1996-August, 1996.
        Created a proposal and designed program evaluative research synthesizing current research
        findings on the topics of consultation-liaison, psychological and medical utilization,
        interdisciplinary teams, treatment planning, and cost-offset for Kaiser Permanente of
        Fresno, CA.
        Supervisors:  W. Gary Cannon, Ph.D. and Dennis C. Lewis, Ph.D., 6 hours weekly, 
        200 total hours.

Research Assistant, Brigham Young University, Dept. of Psychology, Provo, UT.
        May, 1994-June, 1994.
        Recorded occurrences of "immoral, violent, and sexist" behaviors in MTV videos.
        Supervisor:  Robert D. Ridge, Ph.D., 1 hour weekly, 6 total hours.

Research Assistant, Brigham Young University, Dept. of Sociology, Provo, UT.
        January, 1993-April, 1993.
        Conducted a comprehensive phone survey, including follow-up and report, of sports
        participation in cities of population over a thousand in the state of Utah.
        Supervisor:  John F. Seggar, Ph.D., 2 hours weekly, 32 total hours.

Independent Research, Brigham Young University, Dept. of Psychology, Provo, UT.
        January, 1993-April, 1993.
        Proposed and conducted an original project:  A review of the literature on the etiology 
        of Mental Disorder, Grandiose Type, which included write-up and presentation.
        Supervisor:  Paul W. Robinson, Ph.D., 3 hours weekly, 45 total hours.

Research Assistant, Brigham Young University, Dept. of Psychology, Provo, UT.
        January, 1993-April, 1993 and June, 1993-August, 1993.
        Supervised student experimentation and research,  entered data, tutored and graded for
        Paul W. Robinson, Ph.D., 4 hours weekly, 109 total hours.

Presentations and Publications:
Poulson, C. L. (2003, January).  Stress Among American-Muslims.
Letter to the editor published in the Monitor on Psychology.  American Psychological Association.

Poulson, C. L. (2002, October).  Stress:  Causes, Consequences, and Coping. 
	Presentation to the members of the Dallas Central Mosque.

Poulson, C. L. (2001, October).  Depression in the Workplace:  Causes and Solutions. 
Presentation to the administration and staff of Taylor Publishing.

Poulson, C. L. (1999, June).  Etiology, Assessment, and Treatment of Depression in
Children and Adolescents.
Training to the administration and staff of Wood Youth Center.

Poulson, C. L. (1999, May).  Behavioral Management of Children and Adolescents.
Training to the administration and staff of Wood Youth Center.

Poulson, C. L. (1999, April).  Youth Violence:  Theoretical Etiologies and Interventions.
Presentation to the Noble County Interagency Association.

Poulson, C. L. (1998, November).  Identification and Treatment of Adolescent Developmental
Issues.
Presentation as Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne's Guest Lecturer.

Poulson, C. L. (1998, September).  Etiology, Assessment, and Treatment of Depression in
Children and Adolescents.
Presentation to the Northeast Indiana Counselors Association.

Poulson, C. L. (1998, April).  The Effectiveness of an Interdisciplinary, Consultative Treatment
Planning Intervention on Outpatient Medical and Mental Health Utilization. 
Presentation to the Adlerian Psychology Association.

Poulson, C. L. (1998, April).  The History, Etiology, and Treatment of Schizophrenia.
Presentation as Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne's Guest Lecturer.

Dissertation. The Effectiveness of an Interdisciplinary, Consultative Treatment
Planning Intervention on Outpatient Medical and Mental Health Utilization. 
Preliminary Orals passed 4/22/96.  Final Orals passed 6/11/97.

Poulson, C. L. (1996, April).  Enhancement of the Immune System through Guided Imagery.
Poster presented at the 2nd Annual California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno
Research Fair.

Heaton, T., Chadwick, B., and Hirschl, T. (1994, June) Utah in Demographic Perspective.
Salt Lake City, Utah:  Signature Books.  Personally responsible for skiing, scuba, and
community research which appeared in the chapter on Sports in Utah.

Poulson, C. L. (1993, April).  Mental Disorder, Grandiose Type.
Poster presented at the 73rd Annual Convention of the Western Psychological
Association, Phoenix, AZ.

Professional and Honor Societies:
+American Psychological Association.


References:
David Young, Ph.D.				Frank Webster, M.D.
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Fort Wayne, IN 46835				Irving, TX 75063
(260) 493-1684					(972) 906-2500

Susan Rudolph, Ph.D.				Jackie Keller, Ph.D.
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Fort Wayne, IN 46805				Fresno, CA 93727
(260) 471-2300					(916) 565-3510