Douglas J. Park, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist 2314 Monroe Street Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 565-5937 and 32270 Telegraph Road Suite 240 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 drdouglaspark@gmail.com Education Ph. D. Clinical Psychology August 2001 University of Detroit-Mercy Dissertation: Relationship of College Student Background, Dating Experience, and Conflict Management Advisor: Dr. Carol Weisfeld M.A. May 1997 University of Detroit-Mercy B.A. May 1991 Pennsylvania State University Clinical Training and Experience Licensed Psychologist (February 2004 to Present) 2314 Monroe, Dearborn, MI. Conduct psychological evaluations for the Court with regards to personality, intellectual, and achievement testing for cases involving custody, visitation, parenting time, termination of parental rights, guardianship, and suspected physical and/or sexual abuse. Further evaluations are also performed for treatment considerations and placement recommendations for adjudicated youth. Provide a variety of other psychological evaluations, therapy for individuals with a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, alcohol/drug problems, and family problems. Conduct review of psychological evaluations. Provide supervision in both psychotherapy and assessment. Licensed Psychologist (May 2005 to January 2014) Oakland County Court Psychology Clinic. 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac, MI. Contracted to conduct psychological evaluations with children, adolescents, and parents involved in Delinquent and Neglect proceedings. Conduct evaluations regarding Best Interests, Custody, Visitation, and Parenting time. Parenting Coordinator (March 2009 to Present) 2314 Monroe, Dearborn, MI. Serve in a variety of roles including facilitator of communication, decision maker, educator, case manager, and/or monitor with the goal of making sure that child related decisions serve the best interests of the children. Douglas Park Ph.D. 2 Licensed Psychologist (June 2004 to June 2007) Guidance Center, Southgate, MI. Conducted individual psychotherapy on an outpatient basis. Provided therapy for individuals with a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, alcohol/drug problems, and family problems. Evaluator (February 2002 to May 2006). Resources for Development, Grosse Pointe, MI Conducted psychological evaluations of Candidates as part of their application process to become a Deacon in the Catholic Church. Licensed Psychologist (August 2001 to July 2004) Cruz Clinic, Livonia, MI. Conducted individual psychotherapy on an outpatient basis. Provided therapy for individuals with a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, alcohol/drug problems, and family problems. Psychology Intern (August 2000 to August 2001) Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI. Provided individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health problems. Minor rotation in consultation and liaison psychiatry at main hospital which included assessment of competency, dementia, and psychological factors contributing to physical illness. Psychotherapist (October 1997 to February 2001) Eastwood Clinics, Eastpointe, MI. Conducted individual psychotherapy on an outpatient basis. Provided therapy for individuals with a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, alcohol/drug problems, and family problems. In addition, I conducted intake interviews and participated in weekly supervision. Evaluator (May 1999 to September 2000) Crittenton Hospital, Rochester, MI Conducted psychiatric evaluations in the emergency room for possible inpatient admission, partial admission, substance abuse or outpatient referral. Clinician (January 1998 to April 1998) Personal Dynamics Center, Dearborn, MI. Conducted forensic psychological assessments of children, adolescents, and adults. Assessed children and their families in cases of suspected physical and sexual abuse. Co-therapist (September 1996 to May 1997) University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI. Co-led an adult outpatient psychotherapy group with a fully licensed psychologist for nine months with weekly supervision. Clinical Practicum Student (August 1996 to August 1997) Aurora Hospital, Detroit, MI. Administered, scored and interpreted achievement, intelligence, neuropsychological, and personality tests to child, adolescent, and young adult inpatients. Verbally conveyed and interpreted results to the patient, the patient's therapist and other interdisciplinary team members. Participated in weekly didactic sessions and case conference. Participated as co-therapist in an inpatient group. Clinical Practicum Student (July 1995 to August 1995) Veterans Administration, Detroit, MI. Administered, scored, and interpreted psychodiagnostic (intelligence, achievement, Douglas Park Ph.D. 3 personality, and neuropsychological) tests to inpatients. Conducted intake interviews and co-led an inpatient therapy group. Psychotherapy Practicum (August 1995 to August 1998) University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI. Provided individual psychotherapy at the University Psychology Clinic, which serves students as well as the public, particularly underserved populations. Clinical Practicum Student (August 1995 to July 1996) University of Detroit-Mercy, MI. Conducted psychodiagnostic testing at the University Psychology Clinic. Administered and interpreted intelligence, personality, projective, and achievement tests to children and adults. Mental Health Worker (November 1994 to February 2000) Harbor Oaks Hospital, New Baltimore, MI. Interacted with patients in a psychiatric inpatient setting. Gained experience with populations that include both adults and adolescents with a wide range of diagnoses including mood disorders and chemical dependency issues. Conducted psychoeducational groups, participated in individual interactions with patients, and assisted patients with their day-to-day living. Answered calls on 24 hour crisis hotline. Youth Services Worker (May 1991 to July 1994) Franklin Street Emergency Shelter, Wilmington, DE. Completed telephone referrals, conducted interviews, counseled clients, received ongoing training and supervision, and assisted residents with their dayto-day living at emergency shelters for abused, neglected, and abandoned adolescents (1318 years) and children (2-12 years). Teaching Experience Instructor (August 2010 to May of 2012). Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI. Teach introductory psychology. Duties include designing courses, lectures, developing and grading exams, and holding office hours. Instructor (August 2001 to May 2006). Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI. Currently teaching Psychology of Adjustment for the second time and Introductory Psychology for the fifth time. Duties include designing courses, lectures, developing and grading exams, and holding office hours. Instructor (Winter 2000) University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI. Taught Developmental Psychology to undergraduate students. Duties included designing course, lectures, developing and grading exams, and holding office hours. Teaching Assistant (August 1997 to August 1998) University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit,MI. Assisted Drs. Elizabeth Hannah and Michelle Simmons teach the in-house assessment practicum for school psychology master’s students. Duties included holding office hours, conducting observations of students administering various tests, and grading reports. Douglas Park Ph.D. 4 Teaching Assistant (August 1996 to August 1997) University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI. Assisted Jane Kessler, M.A. in teaching courses in Assessment III (University Practicum for master’s level students), child assessment for master’s level students, and abnormal psychology. Duties included giving lectures and checking testing protocols. Research Experience Committee Member (July 2011). Michigan School of Professional Psychology. Farmington Hills, MI. The Incremental Validity of Projective Tests in the Initial Evaluation of Child Psychopathology by Nicole Tacoma. Participated as a dissertation consultant in the completion of a dissertation. Research Assistant (August 1994 to August 1996) University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI. Worked with Dr. Carol Weisfeld on marriage and family research. Conducted literature reviews, interviewed married couples, and conducted data entry and analysis. Research Assistant (January 1992 to December 1992) University of Delaware, Newark, DE. Worked with Dr. Lawrence Cohen to develop an instrument to measure positive outcomes in life stress research; ran subjects, coded data, helped in analysis of data. Research Assistant (August 1990 to May, 1991) Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Worked with Dr. Thomas Borkovec on Generalized Anxiety Disorder research; ran subjects, entered data into computer. Research Assistant (August 1990 to December 1990) Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Worked with Dr. Janet Swim on a study of attitudes towards rape in jury settings; ran subjects. Research Assistant (August 1988 to May 1989) Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Worked with Dr. Melvin Mark on decision-making and attributional studies; co-designed attributional studies; conducted library research; entered data into computer. Professional Memberships Member of American Psychological Association Member of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Member of Michigan Psychological Association, Member of Program Committee Member of Michigan Inter-Professional Association Recent Conferences Diagnosis in the DSM-5 (November 2013) Michigan Inter-Professional Association: Roundtable Luncheon- Third Party Custody (April Douglas Park Ph.D. 5 2013). Michigan Inter-Professional Association: Roundtable Luncheon- Child Custody Evaluations: When Should They Be Used and Under What Circumstances (April 2013). Michigan Inter-Professional Association: Roundtable Luncheon-The Impact of Social Media On Divorce and Other Relationships (February 2013). Association of Family and Conciliation Courts: Tenth Symposium of Child Custody Evaluations (November 2012). Phoenix, AZ. Association of Family and Conciliation Courts: Working with High Conflict Families (October 2011). Indianapolis, IN. Introducing the Rorschach Performance Assessment System: Basic Clinical Training (September 2011). Livonia, MI. Legal Questions about Youth’s Capacities (August 2011). University of Michigan Law School. Ann Arbor, MI. The Court-Involved Therapist (February 2011). Livonia, MI. Association of Family and Conciliation Courts: Ninth Symposium of Child Custody Evaluations (October 2010). Boston, MA. Therapeutic Assessment (December 2009). Livonia, MI. Parenting Coordination (June 2009). Toronto, ON. Expert Testimony and the Treating Psychologist (February 2009) Livonia, MI. So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized Childhood, and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids (December 2008) Farmington Hills, MI. Legal and Ethical Risks and Risk Management In Psychological Practice (December 2008) Livonia, MI. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory – 2 Restructured Form (October 2008). East Lansing, MI