Heath Jason Hinze, PSY.D

Ryokan College
Doctor of PsychologyDecember 31, 2008

California School of Professional Psychology, Alhambra, CA
Master of Arts in Clinical PsychologyAugust 2001

University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology September 1995

Private Practice: Hinze Psychological Services, PC September 2010-Present

• Conduct medical-legal psychological evaluations for diagnosis and treatment recommendations
• Assess for permanent disability and impairment
• Generate comprehensive patient reports integrating testing, history and assessment
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy utilizing evidenced based treatment

Psychological Assessment and Treatment, Los Angeles, CA
Psychological Assistant, Under the supervision of Julie Goalwin, Ph.D.September 2003-September 2010

• Conduct workers compensation and personal injury psychological evaluations for diagnosis and treatment recommendations
• Generate comprehensive patient reports integrating testing, history and assessment
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy utilizing evidenced based treatment

Metropolitan State Hospital, Norwalk, CA
APA Approved Internship, Forensic UnitSeptember 2002-August 2003

• Provided psychological testing to assess for cognitive abilities and/or malingering to patients deemed incompetent to stand trial
• Produced forensic assessments for court proceedings to determine competency of individuals charged with a crime

Adolescent Unit

• Conducted psychological assessments and reports of adolescent inpatients determined to be a danger to self or others. Assisted clinical team in intake assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Provided individual psychotherapy and group skills training to clients

Pre-Doctoral Intern, Glendale, CA
Glen Roberts Child Study CenterSeptember 2001-August 2002

• Provided both brief and long-term treatment to children and their families.
• Primary activities include intake evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, individual/family and group treatment, and assessment.

UCLA Staff and Faculty Counseling Center, Los Angeles, CA
Employment Assistance Program, InternSeptember 2000-August 2001

• Conducted organizational assessments of departments determined to be underperforming
• Made recommendations for staff and management restructuring and provided time management skills

ACME Learning Advantage, Torrance, CA
Accelerated College Preparatory Center, Instructor and Program Developer May 2000-October 2001

• Instructor of Algebra and Essay Writing to high school students

Master’s Research Project
Completed May 1999

• Produced an original body of research on the impact of induced anxiety on perception. Results presented at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP)

Research Apprentice
September 1998-December 2000

• Conducted multiple regression analysis to examine variables that influence student success or failure at the California School of Professional Psychology

California Psychological Association
Los Angeles County Psychological Association