CURRICULUM VITAE
Joseph V. Angarella, Ph.D.
CA Psychological Assisant #PSB 35042
Telephone: 818.763.8048
Email: joseph@angarella.com
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2009 Doctor of Philosophy – Psychology, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2006 Master of Science – Psychology, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1991 Bachelor of Science – Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of the State of New York, Albany, New York
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dissertation Coach
Coach doctoral students on scholarly writing, dissertation research, scientific research methods. Ensure that student dissertations comply with APA and institution form and style requirements.
Psychological Assistant (CA #PSB 35042)
Supervisor: Tsonline Konialian Matossian, Psy.D. (CA #PSY 19955)
As a psychological assistant in part of a multidisciplinary team, work under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist to provide intake and assessment of need for psychological care. Facilitate individual and group counseling/therapy in a supervised setting for a variety of psychological and psychosocial problems, including mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and sexual dysfunction.
Mental Health Professional
Health Professionals, Ltd.
Peoria, IL
Provided acute mental health care to incarcerated individuals in two Missouri county jails. Conducted mental health assessments including assessment for suicide risk. Consulted with medical staff to provide diagnostic impressions of inmate mental status. Provided emergency consultations as needed.
Thesis Editor
Walden University - College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Minneapolis, MN
Reviewed and edited master’s theses for proper form and style. Position required timely review of expository writing for use of grammar, scholarly tone, and adherence to Walden University and American Psychological Association writing guidelines.
Substance Abuse Counselor - Detox
Tarzana Treatment Center
Tarzana, CA
Worked as a primary staff counselor (“Counselor of the Day”) as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team in the medical detoxification unit of a drug and alcohol treatment facility. Responsible for short-term intervention and crisis counseling of a diverse population of substance dependent clients as they progressed through a medical detoxification regimen. Utilizing individual counseling techniques, including Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, assisted patients to recognize the emotional and psychological issues underlying their addictive behaviors. Assisted Case Managers with treatment and discharge planning for clients and conducted intake assessments as needed. Maintained accurate patient records, including medical charting, logging of behavioral issues, census reporting, and referral to medical/psychiatric staff as needed.
Clinical Activities Director
Pasadena Recovery Center
Pasadena, CA
Responsible for the supervision of clinical activities for a mixed model (social and medical) drug and alcohol treatment center with an average census of 80 male and female clients. Duties included assistance with discharge planning, transportation of clients to off-site 12-Step meetings, working with clients to identify and engage a 12-step sponsor, arranging and managing social activities, and coordination of alumni and support activities. Coordinated occupational training services, including social reentry training for state prison parolees. In addition, worked with clients to help identify their needs for additional services upon discharge.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
2004-2005: Member, Board of Directors, Tobie Lee Foundation, Los Angeles, California
2008-Present: Member, Board of Directors, Missouri Continuing Education Consortium, Springfield, MO
2008-2009: Chairperson, Research of Socially and Economically Underrepresented Populations (RiSE-UP) LGBT Subcommittee of the Association for Psychological Science Student Caucus (APSSC)
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
California Psychological Assistant Registration #PSB 35042
Certified Addiction Specialist Registration, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders, Registration No: A-5326
Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS) Intern, Breining Institute. Registration No: RI-A0806220859
Certified Technical Trainer, Chauncey Group, International (Division of Drake Prometric)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Psychological Association
Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA Division 2)
Society of Consulting Psychology (APA Division 13)
Association for Psychological Science
CLINICAL/RESEARCH INTERESTS
Substance abuse and dependence; Compulsive sexual behavior; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues; Development of gender identity; Depression and other mood disorders; Personality formation and assessment; Affective neuroscience; Psychological testing.
SPECIALIZED COURSEWORK
Substance Abuse Therapies
Human Sexuality
Domestic Violence
Elder Care and Elder Abuse
PUBLICATIONS
2007 – An Exploration of the Comorbidity of Substance Abuse and Depression. Master’s Thesis, Walden University
2009 – An Exploration of the Shared Experiences of Transgender Women in Substance Abuse Treatment. Doctoral Dissertation, Walden University.
DISSERTATION COACHING/EDITING
Parks, B. (2010). Predictors of educators’ reports of school leadership effectiveness (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3422065)
Schilling, H. (2010). Domestic violence and borderline personality disorder: An analysis of the contributions of abuse duration and severity (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3408088)
ACADEMIC HONORS/AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS
2008 – Recipient, Walden University Doctoral Studies Scholarship
2007 – Walden University Outstanding Thesis of the Year
2007 – Walden University Presidential Fellowship
2006 – Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Angarella, J. (2008). An Exploration of the comorbidity of substance abuse and depression. Invited presentation. Walden University Winter Residency, Dallas, TX, February 3, 2008.
Angarella, J. (2008). Stages of change and motivational enhancement therapy. Course author/instructor. Missouri Continuing Education Consortium, Springfield, MO. (NASW Approved).
Angarella, J. (2010). Surviving your dissertation. Invited presentation. Walden University Winter Residency, Dallas, TX, January 22, 2010.
Angarella, J. (2010). Substance abuse treatment of gay, lesbian, and transgender clients. Course author/instructor. Missouri Continuing Education Consortium, Springfield, MO. (NASW Approved).