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Rachel User

@racheluser20

Clinical psychologist at Mandala Family Wellness conducting child and family assessments and integrating findings into clinical recommendations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m particularly interested in digital mental health research, AI-driven assessment, biomarker research, and technology-enabled approaches to improving psychiatric measurement.

At Mandala Family Wellness, I conduct clinical interviews and behavioral and psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and families. I bring together standardized measures, observations, collateral information, and records to inform clinical formulations and recommendations.

As a Doctoral Psychology Intern at the Florida Department of Corrections, I conducted clinical and forensic interviews, mental status examinations, suicide risk assessments, and diagnostic evaluations. I integrated assessment findings and records into written conclusions in a structured correctional environment.

My doctoral research at Fielding Graduate University examined attorneys’ experiences, training, attitudes, and beliefs related to memory in cases involving child abuse. I developed qualitative research procedures, interviewed participants, and applied reflexive thematic analysis.

I’m particularly interested in digital mental health research, AI-driven assessment, biomarker research, and technology-enabled approaches to improving psychiatric measurement. My assessment experience includes the SCID, MINI, MADRS, and HAM-D.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Doctoral-Level Psychology Clinician/Behavior Consultant

Current

Mandala Family Wellness

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Conducts comprehensive clinical interviews and behavioral/psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and families. Administers and scores standardized measures, integrates findings into clinical formulations, and collaborates with multidisciplinary providers.

Clinical Interviewing Psychological Assessment Behavioral Assessments Standardized Assessment Measures Clinical Documentation Telehealth

Doctoral Researcher/Principal Investigator

Fielding Graduate University

Jan 2018 - Dec 2026 (8 years 11 months)

Designed and completed human-subjects doctoral research examining attorneys' experiences, training, attitudes, and beliefs related to memory in child abuse cases. Developed qualitative research procedures, conducted interviews, and applied reflexive thematic analysis.

Research Design Qualitative Research Data Collection Data Analysis Thematic Analysis Human Subjects Research Scientific Writing

Research Assistant

Talk of the Town Therapies

Jan 2019 - Dec 2025 (6 years 11 months)

Supported research design, data collection, data organization, processing and analysis, literature review, and evidence synthesis. Participated in research meetings and translated findings into presentations.

Research Support Data Collection Data Analysis literature review Evidence Synthesis Presentation Skills

Research Assistant

Forensic Neuropsychology Research Lab, Fielding Graduate Uni

Jan 2018 - Dec 2025 (7 years 11 months)

Supported behavioral and psychological research through planning, data collection, data organization, processing and analysis, literature review, and preparation of presentations. Applied qualitative and quantitative methods and completed CITI training.

Research Support Data Collection Data Analysis literature review Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Human Subjects Research

Doctoral Psychology Intern

Florida Department of Corrections

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Conducted comprehensive clinical and forensic interviews, mental status examinations, psychological assessments, suicide risk assessments, and diagnostic evaluations with adults. Administered, scored, and interpreted standardized psychological and forensic measures, and integrated findings into written conclusions.

Clinical Interviewing Forensic Assessment Psychological Assessment Suicide Risk Assessment Diagnostic evaluation Standardized Assessment Measures Documentation

Infant and Toddler Developmental Specialist

EarlySteps/Early Intervention Services

Jan 2018 - Dec 2024 (6 years 11 months)

Conducted developmental and behavioral assessments and monitored progress over time. Gathered information through caregiver interviews, behavioral observation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Development Assessment Behavioral Assessments Caregiver Interviews Multidisciplinary Collaboration Documentation

Forensic Psychology Practicum Student

Northeast Florida State Hospital

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Conducted intake interviews, mental status examinations, suicide risk assessments, and comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments with adults in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Integrated findings into clinical formulations and maintained detailed documentation.

Clinical Interviewing Psychological Assessment Neuropsychological Assessment Suicide Risk Assessment Documentation Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Clinical Psychology Practicum Student

Mandala Family Wellness

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted clinical intake interviews, mental status examinations, and psychological assessments with children and adults. Administered and scored standardized measures and integrated data into psychological reports and diagnostic formulations.

Clinical Interviewing Psychological Assessment Standardized Assessment Measures Diagnostic Formulation Documentation

Forensic Evaluator

Office of Dr. Oatley

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted structured forensic interviews and psychological evaluations related to competency to stand trial and mental health mitigation. Integrated findings into written forensic conclusions and maintained objective assessment procedures.

Forensic Interviewing Psychological Assessment Competency Assessment Documentation

Early Childhood and Elementary Educator

Public School Systems

Jan 2001 - Dec 2016 (15 years 11 months)

Completed a 15-year education career involving assessment, behavioral observation, progress monitoring, data-informed decision-making, and standardized program implementation. Collaborated with families, educators, and specialists.

Assessments Behavioral Observation Progress Monitoring Data Driven Decision Making Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Fielding Graduate University

PhD, Psychology

PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Psychological Science, including extensive doctoral-level coursework and supervised training in clinical psychology. Dissertation focused on attorneys' experiences, training, attitudes, and beliefs related to memory in cases involving child abuse.