Sarah Tehan

Liaison & Diversion Service

• Conducting dynamic mental health risk assessments in custodial setting to develop person-centred approaches aimed at reducing recidivism, managing risk and supporting individuals with complex needs (psychosis; severe and enduring mental illness; personality disorder; substance misuse; neurodiversity; homelessness)
• Preparing and delivering time-sensitive court reports, providing evidence in court and evaluating service users' suitability for diversion from criminal justice pathway into secure hospitals under the Mental Health Act 1983 though use of Mental State Exam
• Liaising with both internal court stakeholders and external support services to ensure seamless coordination of sensitive information
• Facilitating and making referrals to appropriate interventions
• Supporting service users in accessing pathways that promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism
• Maintaining meticulous records (SystmOne); working in face-past, high-pressure environment to produce consistent results; expert in managing stakeholder relationships

• Managing, supervising and coordinating the clinical team of Assistant Psychologists - acting as first point of contact between assistants and company directors
• Allocating staff schedules, ensuring required coverage to meet company needs whilst balancing employee wellbeing
• Training all incoming Senior Assistants
• Working with service users with complex behavioural and psychological needs to ensure engagement
• Working with diverse service users
• Leading by example and demonstrating company best practices
• Traveling across the country weekly (e.g., solicitor's offices, residential placements, etc.) to undertake assessments with service users
• Continued all Higher Assistant Psychologist responsibilities

• 1 to 1 administration and scoring of psychometric testing
• Summarising complex Court, social care and medical documents
• Verbatim note taking during clinical interviews, ranging from 1-5 hours in duration
• Assisting in the production of psychological, cognitive and sexual medico-legal reports (5,000 - 75,000 words)

• Elected by fellow colleagues based upon previous 3 years of experience in the role
• Integrated information provided by colleagues into concise ideas to communicate to departmental staff
• Strengthened modules by suggesting the restructuring of teaching methodologies and by reaffirming positive educational features

• Advocated for victims of stalking by informing clients of U.K. stalking legislation; how to report to police; proceeding with criminal action; alternative civil action; logging evidence; personal safety; emotional support networks; and further signposting to organizations such as Victim Support
• Corresponded with diverse client-base to convey complex information effectively and succinctly
• Moderated the effect of perpetrator’s stalking behaviors on client to ensure their safety and emotional well-being
• Designed personalized, comprehensive action plans for each victim whilst provided with limited information
• Supported approximately 220 victims

• Chaired society meetings, functions, and discussion groups
• Delegated tasks to the other society officers to increase efficiency and enhance teamwork mentality
• Illustrated the applications of psychology in the real-world to members (e.g. psychological film analysis, guest speakers)
• Partnered with psychology lecturers to maintain true academic applicability; enhancing member experience
• Applied feedback from society members to produce desired and engaging activities

• Illustrated an ability to work in diverse, fast-paced environments whilst demonstrating consistent enthusiasm
• Promoted the university by working open-days and giving group tours to 20+ perspective students and families at a time
• Conveyed the essence of the university whilst traveling throughout London to present at university-fairs independently

• Elected by Psychology Program Representatives to act as their first point of contact in the Psychology Department
• Chaired Departmental Rep Forums every term
• Led, mentored and supported Program Reps throughout the academic year
• Cultivated a strong network of Program Representatives to adequately convey program issues and to provide as a reliable source of contact for departmental staff
• Fostered an efficient, bi-directional relationship between the student body and the Psychology Department
• Collaborated with staff at Program Validation Panels, Program Boards, Departmental meetings, Student Senate, and any other meetings required by the Department to lead positive change during the current and following academic year

• Supported vulnerable adults suffering from acquired brain injury and/ or amputation who were experiencing difficulties adjusting to rehabilitation
• Motivated patients to fully engage with activities and required rehabilitation methods
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to provide best method of support for each patient
• Tailored time efficiently to fit the needs and accommodations of each patient
• Aided in the rehabilitation of patients through the use of music therapy

• Became a consistent point of contact for peers of over 100 students
• Fielded change for 2 years within the undergraduate community; i.e. the largest sector of the Psychology Department
• Engaged openly with department staff, both lecturer and administrative, to provide essential feedback from the student population; including, module reform, time-tabling issues, and assessment limitations
• Enhanced public speaking abilities, effective communication, and professional development

Research: Investigating the role of cognitive load in selective attention in high schizotypy individuals through the use of electroencephalogram

• Recruited all participation in the study via social media
• Quantified psychometric assessments; input data; utilized macros to maximize categorization of results
• Performed EEG set up - including impedance reduction procedures
• Tracked data collection for the 2-hour study duration per participant to ensure data quality and limit artefacts
• Facilitated in EEG data analysis, particularly in comparison to administered psychometric tests