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Normund J. Akots, Ph.D. Oregon Psychologist License: 1031 |
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Curriculum Vita |
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Education
Post-doctoral Masters Degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology August 2004
Post-doctoral Fellow The Menninger Clinic August 1991
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology University of Washington Seattle, Washington APA Approved Clinical Psychology Program March 1988
Internship Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, Indiana APA Approved Clinical Psychology Internship August 1987
Bachelor of Science University of Washington Seattle, Washington December 1980
Antioch College Yellow Springs, Ohio 1969-1971
Medical Staff Appointments
January 1992 Present Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Portland, Oregon Privileges in Clinical Psychology
Professional Experience
September 4th, 11th and 15th 2008 Invited speaker Women's Wellness Works Providence Hospitals Managing Chronic Pain
April 17th, 2008 Presentation to the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners Psychology and Pain Management
January 1992 Present Independent Practice Akots and Frederick, P.C. Portland, Oregon Adult psychotherapy, psychological testing, clinical psychopharmacology
February 2005 Present Research Assistant Providence St. Vincent Epilepsy Program Portland, Oregon Neuropsychological testing, consultation
September 2000 Present Consultant Pain Management Consultants Portland, Oregon Provide treatment, assessment and pain management for chronic pain patients
January 2002 February 2003 Research Assistant Cardeon Heart Study Providence St. Vincent Heart Institute Portland, Oregon Neuropsychological testing
August 2001 December 2002 Invited Speaker Eli Lily and Company Speaking on the treatment of the chronically mentally ill at various public institutions
September 1995 August 2001 Clinical Supervisor Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Program Portland, Oregon Coordination of patient care, supervision of staff, group therapy, testing
January 1996 May 1999 Director Behavioral Services NEURAAD Comprehensive Narcotic Treatment Program Portland, Oregon Assessment and aftercare of patients undergoing opiate detoxification
November 1991 September 1995 Inpatient psychologist on contract Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Adult Psychiatry Program Portland, Oregon Group psychotherapy and psychological testing
September 1989 August 1991 Postdoctoral Fellow The Menninger Clinic Topeka, Kansas Long-term Treatment Unit Outpatient Diagnostic Service
June 1988 August 1989 Independent Practice Madison Clinic Anderson, Indiana Psychotherapy, psychological testing and consultation
July 1988 August 1989 Independent Practice Meridian Psychological Associates, P.C. Indianapolis, Indiana Psychotherapy, psychological testing and inpatient group psychotherapy
September 1986 August 1987 Clinical Psychology Intern Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, Indiana
Teaching Experience
September 1997 August 1998 Supervising Psychologist Tualatin Valley Psychology Internship Program Portland, Oregon Supervision of doctoral psychology interns
Psychotherapy Supervisor Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Day Hospital Program Portland, Oregon Continuous case conference and clinical supervision for staff
May 1990 Co instructor The Menninger Clinic Topeka, Kansas Courses for psychiatry residents
September 1986 April 1987 Indiana University Medical Center Indianapolis, Indiana Training and supervising medical students in use of hypnosis
September 1982 June 1986 Teaching Assistant University of Washington Seattle, Washington
Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association International Pain Society Oregon Psychological Association Pain Society of Oregon, Portland Chapter Board Member 2005 Feb. 2010
Society for Personality Assessment
Professional Publications and Presentations
Akots, N.J. (2006, December). Chronic pain and the use of clinical hypnosis. Presentation given to the Oregon Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
Akots, N.J. (2006, December). Psychological management of chronic pain. Invited speaker, Pain Management for Healthcare Professionals.
Akots, N.J. (2006, November). Psychological treatment of chronic pain: implications associated with overprescribing. Presentation given to the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners.
Akots, N.J. (2006, October). Psychological approaches and treatment of sleep dysfunction. Presentation given to the Oregon Pain Society, Portland, OR Chapter.
Akots, N.J. (2006, May). Mental health issues and pain. Presentation given at The Foundation for Medical Excellence, Oregon Board of Medical Examiners.
Akots, N.J. (2006, April). Case presentation at the 7th Annual Pain Society of Oregon Conference, Eugene, OR.
Akots, N.J. (2005, December). Psychological management of pain. Invited speaker, Pain Management 101 for Nurses.
Akots, N.J., Bedder, M. & Bedder, H. (1999, May). Rapid anesthesia assisted detoxification (RAAD) within a comprehensive treatment framework: Improved outcomes for opioid dependent patients. Presentation given an annual conference of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, New York, NY.
Akots, N.J. (1999, April). Rapid anesthesia assisted detoxification for the treatment of heroin dependence. Presentation given at the annual conference of the Oregon Psychological Association, Gleneden Beach, OR.
Akots, N.J. (1997, November). Personality disorders and eating disorders: The interface in diagnosis and treatment. Presentation given at the Pro ED Quarterly educational forum for the Eating Disorder Program at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, OR.
Akots, N.J. (1993, February). Short-term inpatient group psychotherapy. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, San Diego, CA.
Akots, N.J. (1992, December). Borderline personality disorders and eating disorders. Presentation given for staff at St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, OR.
Akots, N.J. (1992, August). Dissociative disorders. Presentation given at The Morrison Center, Portland, OR.
Akots, N.J. (1988). The differential effects of hypnosis and somatic relaxation on cerebral laterality: As assessed by dichotic listening. Dissertation Abstracts International.
Pagano, R., Akots, N.J., & Wall, T. (1988). Hypnosis, cerebral laterality, and relaxation. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 36(4), 350-358.
Akots, N.J. & Baker, E.L. (1987, August). Hypnoanalytic treatment of a schizoaffective disorder: A case study. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, New York.
Akots, N.J. (1983, May). Hypnosis and cerebral laterality. Paper presented at the meeting of the Washington State Psychological Association, Seattle, WA.
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