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1 Achiro 1 CURRICULUM VITAE RICHARD P. ACHIRO, PH.D. Phone: (424) r.achiro@gmail.com EDUCATION California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) Alliant International University, Los Angeles Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; APA-Accredited Program Health Psychology Emphasis Overall GPA: 4.0 June 2012 June 2006 California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) Alliant International University, Los Angeles Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology University of California, Irvine Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior Overall GPA: 3.82 Graduated Magna Cum Laude HONORS AND AWARDS 2015 Recipient, American Psychological Association, Early Career Achievement Award 2015 Recipient, American Psychological Association, Division 39, Scholars Program Grant and Mentorship 2013 Recipient, Alliant International University I-MERIT Service Award 2012 Recipient, Alliant International University Diversity Scholarship 2011 Recipient, Dennis Klos Professional Psychology Scholarship 2011 Recipient, California School of Professional Psychology Dean s Award of Excellence (Also awarded in 2009 and 2010) 2011 Recipient, Arthur Kovacs Academic Merit Scholarship 2010 Recipient, USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship

2 Achiro Recipient, Franco Tonelli Prize for Best Critical Writing Essay, University of California, Irvine Dean s Honor List, University of California, Irvine SUPERVISED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE September 2013 to Present October 2013 to September 2014 September 2012 to August 2013 Psychological Assistant Supervisor: Stephen C. Phillips, J.D., Psy.D. Conduct psychodynamic psychotherapy from an object relations perspective Provide personality assessment to optimize treatment planning and assist in differential diagnosis Wright Institute Los Angeles Psychology Intern Supervisor: Peter Wolson, Ph.D. Provided psychodynamic psychotherapy to individuals and couples both in the Hedda Bolgar Psychotherapy Clinic and the Wright Institute Los Angeles Eating Disorder Program Participated in six to eight hours a week of didactic training on the theory and practice of contemporary psychoanalytic psychotherapy Engaged in four hours a week of clinical supervision during which key patient dynamics, transference, and countertransference themes were explored Prototypes, REACH Program Pasadena, California Practicum Therapist Supervisor: Anna Rivera, Ph.D. REACH is a Full Service Partnership (FSP) program offering comprehensive treatment services to individuals with acute and chronic mental illness Provided empirically-validated treatment including motivational interviewing, cognitive restructuring, exposure with response prevention, and interpersonal therapeutic approaches to individuals diagnosed with schizoaffective disorders, schizophrenia, major depression with or without psychotic features, co-morbid anxiety and personality disorders, and current/past substance abuse disorders Conducted case management in order to link clients to medical, employment, housing, and adjunct mental health services Co-facilitated a process group for clients with severe and chronic mental illness in order to enhance emotional insight and interpersonal functioning Provided integrative care by collaborating regularly with clients psychiatrists in order to address diagnostic assessment, medication management, and ongoing treatment issues

3 Achiro 3 Executed case notes and other legal documentation in accordance with Department of Mental Health (DMH) standards August 2011 to June 2012 University of Southern California (USC), Student Counseling Services Practicum Therapist Supervisor: Elizabeth Reyes, Ph.D. Provided cognitive-behavioral and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy to treat a range of diagnostic issues including depression, anxiety, sexual identity concerns, personality disorders, adjustment, and eating disorders Provided crisis counseling services to students who sought or required immediate therapeutic attention Co-facilitated a graduate student group which emphasized overcoming cognitive and behavioral barriers to making desired academic progress Process observed an eating disorder group and presented salient group process dynamics at onset of each group meeting to increase insight regarding the interconnection of thoughts, emotions and disordered eating behaviors Participated in weekly didactic training on topics such as therapy for international students, treating eating disorders, crisis intervention, and treating personality disorders Acted as primary referral source to campus and community resources including psychiatric services, occupational therapy, and psychological testing Consulted regularly with on-site psychiatrists for clients who were utilizing psychotropic medication Los Angeles Valley College, Services for Students with Disabilities Valley Glen, California Psychodiagnostic Assessment Clerkship Supervisor: Sheyda Melkonian, Psy.D. Conducted psychosocial history interviews and psychodiagnostic testing with a culturally diverse, special needs population in order to determine eligibility for special education accommodations Administered gold-standard psychoeducational assessment instruments including: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV), Woodcock- Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJ-III ACH), and Raven s Progressive Matrices Participated in regular one-on-one supervision with a licensed clinical psychologist regarding neurological, psychological, and behavioral bases for learning disabilities South Coast Children s Society Santa Ana, California

4 Achiro 4 Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist Supervisor: Ralph Kuechle, Ph.D. Utilized cognitive-behavioral therapeutic interventions to decrease destructive behaviors among severely emotionally disturbed youth in their home, foster care, or group home settings Treated clients with oppositional defiant disorder, pervasive developmental disorders, reactive attachment disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, conduct disorder, among others Conducted a 30-day assessment for each client in order to target problematic behaviors and their triggers and to evaluate youth s strengths and weaknesses in coping with their immediate environment Designed and implemented a plan of care including introduction of replacement behaviors, self-regulating skill development, and parent/caregiver effectiveness training Collaborated regularly with youth s primary psychologist in order to facilitate consistent treatment plans Crisis Intervention Services, South Coast Children s Society Santa Ana, California Crisis Responder Supervisor: Ralph Kuechle, Ph.D. Provided on-site crisis response to youth receiving social services who displayed severe behavioral and emotional disturbances Deescalated crisis situations utilizing a relational, behaviorist approach Conducted follow-up sessions and developed pragmatic plans for families to avoid future crises Coordinated Emergency Team Meetings with social services in order to provide family support during period of turmoil Awarded Employee of the Month six times RESEARCH EXPERIENCE California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University Principal Researcher Supervisor: Peter Theodore, Ph.D. Dissertation investigating psychosocial factors underlying use and misuse of legal appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs among gym-active men Title: Modeling Psychosocial Factors Associated with Legal Appearanceand Performance-Enhancing Drug Use Defended in June, 2014

5 Achiro Coastline Community College Acquired Brain Injury Program Costa Mesa, California Research Consultant Supervisor: James Garbanati, Ph.D. Developed a measure to assess barriers to social support amongst a student population with acquired brain injuries Conducted statistical analyses of participant responses in order to establish psychometric reliability for the measure developed Formulated specific recommendations of ways in which the program can better assist students in accessing social support based on the empirical data collected California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University Research Assistant Supervisor: Peter Theodore, Ph.D. Conducted an extensive literature review, ran post-hoc statistical analyses and co-authored a manuscript examining the correlation between HIV+ status, body dissatisfaction and club drug use among gay and bisexual men California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University Principal Researcher Supervisor: Linda Beckman, Ph.D. Developed an original survey and conducted an experiment examining the relationship between perceived independence from parents, weight-related self-efficacy and binge-eating behaviors among obese young adults Presented research findings at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles 2006 University of California, Irvine Project Leader Supervisor: Jutta Heckhausen, Ph.D. Designed an original pilot study, including literature review and methodological planning, for an investigation of civic engagement among young adults University of California, Irvine Research Assistant Supervisor: Jutta Heckhausen, Ph.D. Led participant recruitment efforts, collected participant data, and entered data into database for a study examining goal engagement in the school-towork transition

6 Achiro 6 PUBLICATIONS Peer Reviewed Article Theodore, P.S., Achiro, R.P., Durán, R., & Antoni, M.H. (2011). Body dissatisfaction and methamphetamine use among HIV-positive gay and bisexual men. Substance Use and Misuse, 46(14), doi: / Other Publications Achiro, R.P. (in press). A Case for Amy: Sociopathic Rage in the Era of the Marketing Personality. DIVISION/Review, 12. TEACHING EXPERIENCE April 2012 January 2012 University of Southern California Outreach Instructor Topic: Body Dissatisfaction Among College-Aged Men Provided psychoeducation to college students regarding the psychological and behavioral health implications of increased media objectification of men El Camino College-Compton Center Foster and Kinship Care Education Program D Rate Certification Workshop Trainer Topic: Empirically Validated Behavioral Interventions for Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Provided behavioral training to foster parents who care for children and adolescents with AD/HD and ODD; emphasized empirically validated techniques targeting individuals with AD/HD and ODD symptomatology OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Professional Assistant to Stephen C. Phillips, J.D., Psy.D. Beverly Hills, California Duties included: Editing integrative psychodiagnostic assessment reports and other professional documents, compilation of psychological research for use in articles and trainings, drafting memos and other professional correspondence, creating organizational timelines and documents, and establishing/managing filing databases

7 Achiro Youth Mentor South Coast Children s Society Santa Ana, California Duties included: Mentoring culturally diverse at-risk youth by providing positive individual attention; connecting youth with community resources, and establishing motivational programs to reinforce good decision-making; coaching parents according to clinical protocol to ensure that intra-familial relationships at home were conducive to positive growth and change in the youth; collaborating effectively with social workers, psychologists, and probation officers for each case to assess the family s needs; targeting problem areas and create plans to overcome conflict 2005 Student Note-Taker, UC Irvine Disability Services Center Irvine, California Duties included: Writing, compiling, and filing copious class notes for designated students with special needs VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 2015 Committee Member, Colleague Awareness Resources and Education Program (CARE) Committee, Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA) Provide education and outreach regarding the ethical duty of psychologists to engage in self-care, and to develop/maintain awareness of diversity issues, compassion fatigue, secondary traumatization, prevention, and early intervention Chair, Student Leadership Committee, Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA) Board of Directors Board member and liaison to psychology graduate students throughout Los Angeles County; Develop and provide programs to enhance early career opportunities for psychologists-in-training Co-Chair, Rockway Institute Student Affiliate (RISA) Coordinated LGBTQ outreach and advocacy programs promoting the advancement of LGBTQ-related mental health research and practice Campus Representative, California Psychological Association (CPA) Collaborated with fellow leaders at other clinical psychology graduate programs in Southern California to coordinate joint events; disseminated information to promote CPA trainings/programs and promote advocacy issues within the Alliant International University, Los Angeles community March 2010 March 2011 March 2013 Student Lobbyist, CPA Leadership and Advocacy Day Lobbied state senators and assembly members at the State Capitol to advocate for proposed legislation concerning mental health practitioners

8 Achiro Child Advocate, Child Abuse Services Team (CAST) Worked with physically abused children undergoing medical examinations and legal testimonials relevant to abuse allegations; Facilitated a therapeutic environment aimed at enhancing the comfort level and reducing secondary trauma of abuse survivors Volunteer, University of California, Irvine Communications Club Aided foreign exchange students with their written and spoken English and eased transition to the U.S. by spending several hours weekly with individual students PROFESSIONAL AND HONOR AFFILIATIONS Member, American Psychological Association Member, American Psychological Association, Division 39 Member, California Psychological Association Member, Los Angeles County Psychological Association Member, Phi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology Member, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, University of California, Irvine