Clinical Psychologist Qualifications
Practitioner Psychologist
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) issued the following credentials for clinical psychology training in May 2018. Credential ID PYL35632. For more information on psychologist training and psychological therapy techniques, you can visit the HCPC website using this link: http://www.hcpc-uk.org.
Chartered Psychologist
The British Psychological Society (BPS) is a prominent organization that supports professionals in the field of clinical psychology. Issued in August 2016, this credential has no expiration date and is crucial for those pursuing psychologist training. It is recognized for validating expertise in psychological therapy techniques. For more information, visit https://www.bps.org.uk/public. Credential ID: 412585.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Psychology - 2002 - Ohio University, Ohio, USA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology - 1994 - Cal State Northridge, California, USA
Additional Clinical Training
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Nonviolent Resistance (NVR)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Interpersonal Neurobiology
- Systemic Family Therapy
- Trauma-focused CBT
- Prolonged Exposure
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Reinforcement Based Treatment (RBT)
- Contingency Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Publications and Presentations
Ogles, B.M., Dowell, K.A, Hatfield, D, Melendez, G., and Carlston, D. (2014). The Ohio Scales. In M. E. Maruish (Ed.), The use of psychological testing for treatment planning and outcome assessment Volume 2: Instruments for children and adolescents, which are crucial for clinical psychology credentials.
Ogles, B.M., Carlson, D., Hatfield, D., Melendez, G., and Dowell, K.A. (2006). The role of fidelity and feedback in the wraparound approach, highlighting important psychological therapy techniques. Journal of Family and Child Studies, 15(1) pp. 114-128.
Melendez, G. (2003). Therapist-directed feedback: A practical approach to improving outcomes, essential for psychologist training. Unpublished manuscript.
Melendez, G. & Fagan, M (2003). Practical applications of corrective feedback: Improving attendance among students with behavioral disabilities. Unpublished manuscript.
Ogles, B.M., Melendez, G., Davis, K. V., & Lunnen, K.M. (2001). The Ohio Scales: Practical outcome assessment utilizing effective psychological therapy techniques. Journal of Family and Child Studies, 10(2), pp. 199 - 212.
Ogles, B. M., Melendez, G., Davis, D. C., & Lunnen, K. M. (2000). The Ohio Youth Problems, Functioning, and Satisfaction Scales (Short Form) Technical Manual. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Mental Health, a key resource for those pursuing clinical psychology credentials.
Ogles, B. M., Melendez, G., Davis, D. C., & Lunnen, K. M. (1999). The Ohio Youth Problems, Functioning, and Satisfaction Scales (Short Form) User’s Manual. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Mental Health.
Melendez, G. (2003). Therapist-directed feedback: A practical approach to improving outcomes in an educational setting, relevant to psychologist training. Paper presentation at the 2003 Research Results Briefing, Columbus, OH.
Ogles, B.M., Fields, S.A., Carlston, D., Hatfield, D., & Melendez, G. (2003). Outcome feedback in the Wraparound approach: Follow-up data showcasing effective psychological therapy techniques. Poster presentation at the Research and Training Center for Children’s Mental Health’s 16th Annual Research Conference, Tampa, FL.
Melendez, G. (2002). Improving outcomes and therapeutic alliance through therapist-focused feedback, an essential aspect of psychologist training. Poster presentation at the Research and Training Center for Children’s Mental Health’s 15th Annual Research Conference, Tampa, FL.
Hatfield, D., Fields, S., Ogles, B.A., Carlston, D., & Melendez, G. (2002). The role of continuous feedback in the wraparound approach. Paper presentation at the Research and Training Center for Children’s Mental Health’s 15th Annual Research Conference, Tampa, FL.
Melendez, G., & Ogles, B. M. (2000, March). Improving the Ohio Scales: Development of a short form, utilizing psychological therapy techniques. Poster presented at the Research and Training Center for Children’s Mental Health’s 13th Annual Research Conference, Tampa.
Ogles, B. M., & Melendez, G. (2000, October). Does Wraparound adherence and outcome feedback improve services for children? Panel presentation at Ohio Department of Mental Health’s Research Results Briefing, Columbus.
Melendez, G. & Johnson, L. (2000, May). Self-evaluation team workshop. Workshop presented at the 3rd Ohio Annie E. Casey Conference, Columbus, OH.
Ogles, B, M., Melendez, G., & Carlston, D. (2000, March). Tensions in outcome evaluation: A primer relevant to clinical psychology credentials. Paper presented at the Research and Training Center for Children’s Mental Health’s 13th Annual Research Conference, Tampa.
Melendez, G. (1994, April). Effects of personal cost on helping response, a consideration in psychological therapy techniques. Poster presented at the meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Kona, HI.