Dr. Jeffrey I. Kassinove
NYS Licensed Psychologist

EDUCATION:
                  PhD in Combined Clinical & School Psychology  (APA accredited) 
                  Awarded by Hofstra University in May 1999

                  Master of Arts Master of Arts in Psychology (with Distinction) 
                  Awarded by Hofstra University  in August 1995

                  Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 
                  Awarded by Hofstra University in May 1993 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
                  Licensed Psychologist, New York State
                  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, New York State 
                  Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New York State 
                  School Psychologist,  New York State Certificate of Qualification

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 
                  American Psychological Association 
                  New York Association of School Psychologists 
                  American Board of Mental Health Specialists

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Practice Clinical Psychologist (2004 to present) Merrick and Jericho (Long Island) and Manhattan, New York Provide individual and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents and families, using advanced cognitive- behavioral strategies.

Coordinator of Services, School for Language & Communication Development (June 2005 to present) Glen Cove NY
Created and manage evidenced-based programming throughout the school. Developed a data-based socialization program, a homework data collection procedure, and an archival database of standardized tests.

School Psychologist, School for Language & Communication Development (2004-2005) Glen Cove NY  
Established positive behavior intervention plans, consulted with teachers and specialists about managing inappropriate behavior and individually counseled children.  Also, advocated for children as a member of the Committee on Special Education. 

Psychological Evaluator Hagadorn Little Village School for Children, Massapequa NY (2003-2004)
Performed psychological evaluations (e.g., intelligence, social adaptability, visual motor skills) for children being evaluated by the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).

Psychologist and Crisis Counselor, Unitas Mental Health Clinic, St. Marks Place, NY (2000-2003)
Provided crisis counseling for personal affected by the World Trade Center terrorist attack. Provided psychotherapy to a wide variety of outpatients.

Clinical Psychology Extern, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY (1998)
Outpatient day treatment program for chemical abusers and mentally ill chemical abusers

Clinical Psychology Intern, Student Counseling Services Center, Hofstra University, NY (1997-1998)
Provided ongoing treatment to college students with emotional and behavioral difficulties including depression, interpersonal relations, anger, substance abuse, physical abuse, etc. Also, provided career and vocational counseling.

School Psychology Intern, Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Rockville Center (1996-1997)
Worked in an elementary and a high school setting. Duties included psychological assessment and direct counselng, as well as consultation with teachers and staff. Member of the Committee on Special Education. 

Psychological Examiner Psychological Evaluation and Research Center, Hofstra University (1996-1997)
Conducted child and adult psychological evaluations, including assessments of cognitive abilities, academic skills, personality, and visual-motor skills.

Clinical Psychology Practicum  Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, Brentwood, NY  (1996)
Assisted in the maintenance of a token economy on a female inpatient ward. Led problem solving groups with chronic mentally ill patients.

School Psychology Practicum  Southside High School / Wilson Elementary School, Rockville Centre (1995)
Observed special needs children in both inclusion and self-contained classes.  Obtained experience in the education of these children and in the control of their maladaptive behaviors.

Case Manager/Intake Worker  Sunrise Psychiatric Clinic, Amityville, NY  (1993-1994)
Advocated for psychiatric patients. Performed clinical intakes and was a member of the Disposition Committee. Serviced patients with a variety of problems including schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor at Monmouth University, Department of Psychology (2001-2005)
West Long Branch, NJ.

Visiting Assistant Professor at Adelphi University,
Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies (1999-2001)
Department of Psychology, Garden City, NY

Adjunct Professor at Pace University (1999-2001)
Department of Psychology, NY, NY

Adjunct Lecturer at Hunter College  (1998-1999) 
School of Social Work, NY, NY

Adjunct Instructor at Hofstra University (1995-2001)
Department of Psychology, Hempstead, NY 

Instructor, Science & Technology Education Program (1994-1996)
Hempstead, NY
Prepared underprivileged youth to take the SAT’s by teaching logic-based strategies.