Staci B. Weiner, Psy.D., APIT Psychologist

Professional Experience

Provide forensic investigations, analysis, reports, and testimony toward the resolution of claims and personal injury litigation involving diagnosis, identification and treatment of individuals in school, mental health, or community settings given their educational, social and mental health needs.

• Teach Psy 722 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Doctoral Students in Pace University’s Psy.D. School/Clinical Child Psychology Program
• Formulate the curriculum for the course using PowerPoint, and video technology
• Consult with professors, administrators, outside professionals, and other faculty
• Create assignments for students to illustrate and facilitate understanding of course material

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy
• Supervise psychologists and social workers on evaluation and psychotherapy cases
• Presented various seminars on dating and relationships, and social skills development for school districts and community events

• Chaired and attended Early Intervention Team (EIT), Response To Intervention, (RTI) 504, Annual Review and Committee of Special Education (CSE) meetings
• Provided case management for special education population and provided services for non-mandated and mandated counseling cases
• Consulted with teachers, parents, administrators, outside professionals, and other faculty regarding student and school situations in order to educate others on mental health issues as well as advise on inclusion and class placement
• Created and implemented functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans
• Conducted initial and subsequent psychological assessments and reported the results of this testing with parents and staff at staff meetings and faculty development seminars

School Psychologist (as per diem staff replacement) 2013-2014
School Psychologist 2005-2012

• Responsible for creation and implementation of individualized educational plans using IEP direct
• Attended all annual review and committee of special education meetings and chaired subcommittee meetings
• Case managed special education population and provided services for all mandated counseling cases
• Responsible to respond to all crisis situations that occur in the building and among the student body
• Consulted with teachers, parents, administrators, psychiatrists, and other faculty
• Created and implemented functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans
• Conducted initial and subsequent psychological assessments and reported the results of this testing with parents and staff
• Led instructional support team meetings with staff

• Responsible for creation and implementation of individualized educational plans using IEP direct
• Attended and participated in all annual review and committee of special education meetings
• Case managed all mandated counseling cases as well as implemented services for special education population
• Responsible to respond to all crisis situations that occur in the building and among the student body
• Consulted with teachers, parents, administrators, psychiatrists, and other faculty to coordinate mental health and educational needs
• Created and implemented functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans. Conducted initial and subsequent psychological assessments and reported the results of this testing with parents and staff
• Led instructional support team meetings with staff
• Participated in multi-cultural awareness programs with the student body in coordination with staff
• Provided multiple educational presentations to parents and staff on student related issues
• Case managed special education population and provided services for all mandated counseling cases
• Provided instruction in conflict resolution and stress management to school staff

• Conducted psychological assessments of students to determine the existence of disabilities as well as the need for school related services
• Attended CSE meetings and consulted with teaching staff regarding special needs of children and adolescents

School Psychologist/Clinician 2003-2004

• Responsible for treatment planning, individual, group, and family therapy for children with emotional disabilities in Grades 3-6
• Presented in clinical and team meetings and consulted with teachers, parents, and staff for the purpose of coordination of care for students

Psychological Intern 2002-2003

• Internship approved by the standards of the American Psychological Association
• Responsible for treatment planning, individual, group, and family therapy for 14 patients
• Presented in clinical and team meetings and consulted with teachers, parents, and staff for the coordination of care services for the students
• Conducted psychological assessments and intake evaluations in outpatient and day treatment settings

• Conducted psychological assessments to determine the existence of disabilities as well as the need for school-related services
• Formulated recommendations in psychological reports

• Conducted psychological assessments with preschool and school age students
• Wrote psychological reports using the WPPSI-R to evaluate children in Grades N-4 regarding eligibility for private schools in New York City

• Assessed children in order to formulate norms and validities for the WISC-IV, WIAT-II, and Naglieri Nonverbal Achievement Test

• Responsible for 2-3 Cases which included family therapy, and individual therapy
• Implemented behavioral intervention program with children from Grades 3-5
• Administered psychological tests to evaluate children for intervention purposes

• Received supervision weekly concerning patient’s issues and techniques of therapy
• Conducted weekly psychotherapy sessions with an adult patient

• Assessed children ages 5-18 using various psychological measures
• Created and implemented various interventions for students in and out of the classroom setting
• Counseled and observed students on a 1:1 basis as well as in a group setting
• Participated and presented cases at the Committee of Special Education meetings

• Implemented and taught teacher’s lesson plans for grades K-6
• Conducted anger management and social skills groups in the classroom

• Observed individual and group therapy sessions in various health care disciplines
• Conducted research in pediatric rehabilitation with physically injured children under supervision of a psychologist
• Participated in team evaluation meetings providing feedback

Professional Credentials

Certified School Psychologist in New York
New York State Licensed Psychologist
Florida State Licensed Psychologist
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT)

Education

Psy.D., School/Clinical Child Psychology, Pace University, New York, NY, 2003
M.S.Ed., School Psychology, Pace University, New York, NY, 2001
B.A., Psychology, Binghamton University, NY, 1998

Continuing Education

• 2-Day: Psychopharmacology Conference for Today's Mental Health Professional: "Must Have" Information to Better Serve Your Clients Conducted by PESI January 13-14, 2020
• Legal Workshop for Mental Health Professionals Conducted by the Law Firm of Wisselman, Harounian, and Associates Mental Health Professionals in the Treatment of Abuse and Neglect, July 3, 2014
• Legal Workshop for Mental Health Professionals Conducted by The Law Firm of Wisselman, Harounian, and Associates The Benefits of Parenting Plans and Understanding Mental Health Court Testimony, July 9, 2015
• Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy- Inn in Great Neck By Dr. Jill Rathus and Dr. Alec Miller, October 29-30, 2015
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Conducted by Summit Professional Education, May 19, 2016\

Professional Memberships

National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
Member of American Psychological Association

Publications

• Friedman, Staci Beth, “The relationship between anxiety and self-perceived competence in children” (2003). ETD Collection for Pace University. AAI3065646

Presentations

• Junior Journey- Exploration of Executive Functioning, Self-Awareness, and Independence, September 25, 2018
• Test Anxiety: What are the Symptoms? How can we Develop Strategies to Overcome it? June 9, 2018
• What Parents and Students Need to Know to Successfully Navigate the College Board Process, May 28, 2013
• Coping with Depression: How to Recognize, Treat, and Live with Child and Adolescent Depression, May 23, 2013
• Coping with Anxiety Disorders: How to Recognize, Treat, and Live with Child and Adolescent Anxiety, January 24, 2013
• Social Skills, Self-Esteem, and Extra Curricular Activities: How to Optimize Your Child’s Experience, January 8, 2013
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Educational Strategies to Help Students in the Home and School Environment, November 19, 2012
• Lasting Love Workshop, June 21, 2011
• American Group Psychotherapy Association, INC., Choose to Be Happily Married Book Club, March 3-5, 2011

Volunteer

• North Shore-LIJ Health System - Volunteer Status, 2013-2017
  • Participated in Grand Rounds
  • Attended multiple presentations in Health Care related topics including Mindfulness and Pain Management Techniques

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