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Christina Sparks, Ph.D.
PsychCorp®
A brand of Harcourt Assessment, Inc
Clinical Measurement Consultant
4937 6th Avenue South
205-837-3429 (cell)
205-871-9333 (o) 205-871-9397 (fax)
christina.sparks@
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
1991 - 1997 University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Ph.D. and M.A.; Clinical Psychology (APA Accredited)
1979 - 1984 University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama
B.S.; Science, Politics, and Society
ACADEMIC AND ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Editorial Advisory Board, ObesityHelp magazine, May 2003 – October 2005
Adjunct Faculty, The University of Alabama, Department of Psychology; Tuscaloosa, Alabama,
2003 - Present
Former Clinical Faculty, Brown University School of Medicine, Department of Community
Health Sciences; Providence, Rhode Island; (Term, 2000-2002)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Psychological Association
Alabama Psychological Association
EXPERIENCE
Psychological, Clinical, Training, Workshop, and Speaking Experience
Clinical Measurement Consultant, PsychCorp ®, Birmingham, Alabama
(May 2005-Present)
Professional development on assessments and best practice in various clinical areas consult to schools, clinics, universities, and organizations on topics relevant assessment and application to pragmatic assistance, provide customer training on PsychCorp® brand products, assist customers with needs and technical information, consult with customers on assessment and research-based intervention solutions to best meet their needs, assist with company charitable outreach and served as coordinator on company efforts for hurricane victems, educate consumers on psychological and education issues, assist other company departments with information and feedback from the field, organize and present exhibits at conferences, assist company produce quality products, provide account service and information.
(PsychCorp a brand of Harcourt Assessment, Inc.)
Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice; Birmingham, Alabama
Solo Practice (June 2003 – May 2005 Full time, at present part time))
Alabama Psychotherapy and Wellness Center, P.C. (January 2002-June 2003)
Outpatient assessment and therapy services to clients, attorneys and government agencies, classes, speaking/seminars; EAP work. Managerial and supervisory duties in solo practice.
President and Coach, Trainer, Facilitator, Consultant, Seven Stars Coaching and Consulting,
Birmingham, Alabama
October 2004 – May 2005
Training, facilitation, and coaching for teams and individuals in business, health, and corporate settings.
Staff Psychologist; Institute for Behavioral Medicine (Abacus Group); Cranston, Rhode Island
August 1998 – October 2001
Clinical and behavioral medicine duties primarily in a multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation facility including psychological assessment and intervention related to psychological injury/disability or psychological aspects of physical injury/disability, return to work issues, court-ordered assessments, barriers to compliance with rehabilitation/medication, staff training and development, and consultation with physicians and health care providers. Consulted with attorneys on disability issues and chart review. In addition, worked in a multidisciplinary complementary medicine center 8/98 until it closed 1/99.
Psychologist, Private Practice; Cranston, Rhode Island
September 2000 – July 2001
Outpatient assessment and psychotherapy, including pre-morphine pump implant surgery evaluations, pain management, and assessment of rehabilitation barriers/strengths.
Associate Science Officer and Staff Psychologist; Abacus Risk Management Technologies
(Abacus Group); Cranston, Rhode Island
January 1999 – May 2000
Interactive web content and design of a website to teach children safety skills, grant writing, research design, administration, and research management. Work primarily aimed at the practical use of behavioral principles in teaching health behavior on the internet and in person to children, doctors, and/or patients. Contracted work for insurance and other businesses.
Post Doctoral Fellow in Behavioral Medicine; Baystate Medical Center; Springfield, Massachusetts
September 1997 - July 1998
Assessment and treatment of psychological and behavioral issues related to disability, injury, rehabilitation, prescribed substance use, and medical compliance primarily in cases of chronic pain, multidisciplinary case conferences and consultation, education of residents and fellows on psychological issues in chronic pain and other medical problems, created inpatient adjunct to Acute Pain Service. Specialty services provided and training received in sleep problems, anxiety disorders, and life-threatening health issues.
Psychology Intern; Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Memphis, Tennessee
September 1996 - August 1997
APA Accredited
Chemical dependency, health psychology, assessment, psychotherapy, and psychiatric emergency intervention; continuing training and education, education of residents and interns.
Research Assistant; University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama
May 1992 – August 1992; August 1993 - May 1994; June 1994 – September 1994
Psychological Examiner, Indian Rivers Mental Health Center; Tuscaloosa, Alabama
April 1996 – July 1996
Assessment and testing of juvenile offenders to assist in determination of educational, rehabilitation, and treatment needs (under supervision).
Psychological Examiner, John Toppins, Ph.D.; and/or Howard Miller, Ph.D. and Associates; Tuscaloosa, Alabama
April 1993 - July 1996
Assessment and testing of applicants for disability benefits or vocational services (under supervision).
Student Therapist; Psychology Clinic; University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama
July 1992 – June 1994
Psychotherapy, assessment, and intake, primarily with college students.
Practicum Supervision Assistant; Psychology Clinic; University of Alabama;
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
June 1994 - August 1994
Psychology Trainee; Bryce Psychiatric Hospital, Basic Rehabilitation and Admissions Units;
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
August 1991 - August 1993
Teaching Experience
Practicum Group Co-Supervisor; Medical Interviewing Course, Department of Community Health, The Brown Medical School; Providence, Rhode Island
Fall Semester 2000
Instructor, Abnormal Psychology and Introduction to Psychology; Department of Psychology, University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Alabama
August 1994 - July 1996
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama;
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
August 1994 - May 1996
Managerial, Administrative, And Public Policy Experience
Executive Assistant; The Washington Campus; Washington, DC
April 1990 – July 1991
Assisted with planning, sales, and management of government seminars for business executives.
Event Coordinator; Independent Action; Washington, DC
January 1990 - April 1990
Managed annual fundraising banquet, including budget preparation, wrote publicity materials, negotiated contracts, solicit ticket sales and donations, supervise volunteers and interns.
Grassroots Field Organizer; People for the American Way; Washington, DC
January 1989 - December 1989
Planned field goals and events, tracked state legislation and censorship incidents, organized lobbying coalition, coordinated state door to door campaign, conducted research, supervised interns.
Field Organizer; Cryts for Congress, Inc.; Cape Girardeau, Missouri
June 1988 - November 1988
Planned and implemented campaign strategy, prepared budget, taught workshops, organized events.
District Field Coordinator; Dukakis for President Committee, Inc.; Charlotte, North
Carolina
August 1987 - March 1988
Recruited and assisted volunteer campaign organizers, represented campaign at local events, planned candidate family member appearances, raised campaign funds, ran phone bank, supervised volunteers.
Conference Coordinator, Membership Director, Assistant to the Deputy Director;
Americans for Democratic Action; Washington, DC
July 1985 - July 1987
Planned, organized, and promoted conventions and banquets, assisted chapters, assisted with direct mail fundraising, assisted with political action committee, assisted with office administration.
Legislative Assistant; Delegate Jennie M. Forehand; Annapolis, Maryland
1985 Legislative Session (January 1985 - April 1985)
Wrote testimony, newsletter articles, and correspondence; managed financial planning legislation.
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