Summary
As a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Clinical Psychology, I have obtained valuable and diverse experiences in psychological assessment, outpatient psychotherapy, consultation, accreditation services, managed care, collateral contacts, coordination of interdisciplinary services, case management, supervision, administrative services and aftercare services. I have been self-employed as well as employed in outpatient psychiatric clinics, a community college, residential treatment facilities, a psychiatric hospital, detention facilities, youth homes, shelter homes, supervised independent placements and sheltered workshops. I will continue to garner diverse experiences to enhance my abilities, knowledge, training and education.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Clinical Psychology
Wayne State University. Conferred: May 5, 1992
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.80
Masters of Science Degree - Clinical Psychology
Eastern Michigan University. Conferred: April 28, 1984
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.52
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Anthropology
Michigan State University. Conferred: June 7, 1980
Cum Laude - Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.61
Certifications
- ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (Certification #269925)
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (Certification #382615)
- Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (Certification #460519)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Certification #111229)
- Certified Grief Informed Professional (Certification #945955)
- Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Certification #945955)
- Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (Certification #347304)
- Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (Certification #554182)
Experience
July 2002 - Present
Licensed Psychologist, Michael S. Finn, Ph.D. PC. Private practice in
clinical psychology with focus on individual, couples and family
outpatient psychotherapy as well as psychological evaluations for
children, adolescents and adults.
2003 - Present
Expert Witness, Social Security Administration Office of Hearings and
Appeals. Responsibilities include: psychological evaluation, providing
testimony in court related to Social Security Disability and rendering
opinions, as to listings of impairments in Appendix I, Subpart P,
Regulations No. 4.
1994 - 2004
Licensed Psychologist, Primacare. Employment responsibilities included:
administering psychological evaluations for foster care children and
adolescents, Michigan Children's Institute (MCI) wards and temporary
court wards; treatment planning; collateral contacts with court and
residential personnel; and individual and family therapy with children,
adolescents and adults.
1990 - Present
Licensed Psychologist and Qualified Mental Retardation Professional at
Services to Enhance Potential. Employment responsibilities include:
psychological evaluations, treatment planning, implementation of
behavior management plans, coordination of interdisciplinary services,
and Informed Consent Board Chair for guardianship.
1989 - 2002
Licensed Psychologist, Cruz Clinic. Employment responsibilities involved:
Individual and family psychotherapy with children, adolescents and
adults; coordinating psychological and psychiatric services; consulting
with collateral agencies and the Utilization Review Committee of the
clinic to ensure the quality of professional services; providing
after-care services to monitor the progress of patients and determine
the need for continued services; administering psychological evaluations;
and supervising Limited Licensed Psychologists.
1998 - 1999
Adjunct Instructor, Henry Ford Community College. Employment
responsibilities included: Presentation of psychological information from
books, journal articles and professional experiences; evaluation of
students; introduction to the scientific study of behavior and the
process of cognition and effect; as well as acquisition of library
research and critical thinking skills.
1989 - 1994
Licensed Psychologist, Bazini Oak Clinic (Oakwood Hospital). Employment
responsibilities included: individual and family therapy with children,
adolescents and adults; administering psychological evaluations;
consulting with collateral agencies to insure continuity of treatment;
and providing after-care services.
1982 - 1991
Michigan Limited Licensed Psychologist, Edward J. Wasilewski, Ph.D. and
Associates. Conducted custody evaluations, psycho diagnostic assessments
and individual treatment programs designed for children, adolescents and
adults; administering psychological evaluations; consulting with
collateral agencies to ensure continuity of treatment; and providing
after-care services.
Extra Curricular
Activities and Achievements
Member of the American Psychological Association, Michigan Psychological Association, Psi Chi Honorary Society, Golden Key National Honor Society, Michigan State University Psychological Club Newsletter and Organizational Committees and National Honor Society. State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship and four year Scholastic Award recipient. Attended numerous workshops and seminars related to clinical disorders, bereavement and treatment planning and implementation.
References
Credentials, including references, available upon request.