JENNIFER HAHN, Ph.D.
Phone: 484.467.4723 1310 Egypt Road, #303 Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456
Education:
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology....University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), 1996
M.A., Community-Clinical Psychology...... UMBC, 1990
B.S., Psychology...... Pennsylvania State University, 1986
Graduated with distinction
Licensure:
Licensed to practice psychology in Pennsylvania (license # PS015155).
Experience:
Sexual Offenders Assessment Board, Pennsylvania...... 10/08-present
Board Member. Appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania as a member of the Sexual Offenders Assessment Board created under Megan’s Law. Conduct court-ordered evaluations of convicted sexual offenders including determination of sexually violent predator status. In addition, conduct pre-release evaluations of sexual offenders for the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. Participate in quarterly training. Qualified as an expert in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties.
Argosy University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...... 08/08-present
Assistant Professor. Teach online courses for the master of art’s program in forensic psychology (e.g., Consultation, Triage, and Testimony in Forensic Psychology, Professional and Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychology, Maladaptive Behavior and Psychopathology, Psychology and the Legal System, Psychology of Criminal Behavior). Served as Subject Matter Expert in development of curriculum for online courses (e.g., Professional and Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychology). Read comprehensive examinations and serve on dissertation committees, including chair. Review applications and interview applicants for admission to graduate psychology programs. Conduct in-person residency training for doctoral students. Mentor and coach adjunct faculty. Serve on various committees (Student Conduct, Ethical Scholarship, and Curriculum Review Committees).
Private Practice, Pennsylvania...... 7/01-present
Forensic psychologist. Conduct psycholegal and psychological evaluations for both defense and prosecution in Pennsylvania (and Maryland and Virginia, in the past). Evaluations included competency to stand trial, mental status at the time of the offense (insanity), risk assessments, and sentencing evaluations. In addition, conduct evaluations for asylum cases and psychological evaluations for civil issues.
Mensana Publications, Rockville, Maryland...... 07/12-07/13
Specialty Editor/Expert Reader. Developed continuing education examinations for books and journal articles for psychologists to gain continuing education credit (e.g., exam for Essentials of MMPI-2 Assessment).
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Psychology and Counseling Associates, Pottstown, Pennsylvania...... 10/01-7/03
Psychotherapist. Individual, couples, and family psychotherapy in a group private practice in two different office locations in Pennsylvania. Treated primarily adolescents and adults, but some children. Conditions treated included depressive and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, adjustment to medical conditions, and adjustment disorders. Completed pre-surgical evaluations.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland...... 2/97-9/01
Clinical Psychologist. Conducted extensive assessments of probands and family members (throughout the country) for a large epidemiological family study of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Recommended changes to improve scientific aspects and management of study. Developed manual to increase reliability on the diagnostic interview (the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia or SADS). Administered additional instruments such as the Yale Obsessions and Compulsions Scale. Helped identify additional families for study. Contributed to publications and presentations. Took blood samples for genetic testing.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland...... 7/96-1/97
Psychometrician. Conducted diagnostic interviews using the Diagnostic Interview for Genetic Studies (DIGS) for large epidemiological-genetic studies of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Traveled all over the country to interview participants. Drew blood for genetic testing.
University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Va...... 7/95-6/96
Resident. APA-approved internship program consisting of two major (forensic psychology and behavioral medicine) and two minor (physical medicine/rehabilitation and psycho-oncology) rotations. In addition, participated in a variety of didactics.
Forensic rotation. Conducted intake/diagnostic interviews, psychological assessments, forensic evaluations (e.g., competency to stand trial and mental status at the time of the offense), individual and group therapy, and consultation in an inpatient forensic unit at Western State Hospital. Performed outpatient court-referred sex offender pre-sentencing evaluations. Completed multiple training programs offered by the Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy, including Basic Forensic Evaluation Training, Advanced Forensic Evaluation Training, Risk Assessment Training, Sex Offender Evaluation Training, and Insanity Acquitee Evaluation Training.
Behavioral medicine rotation. Assessed and treated medical and psychological disorders related to lifestyle or stress. Medical problems included headaches, facial pain, and diabetes. Psychological disorders included anxiety disorders (e.g., phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders), depressive disorders (e.g., adjustment to chronic medical illness), insomnia, and sexual dysfunctions. Performed pre-surgical psychological evaluations. Utilized cognitive-behavioral techniques, biofeedback, and relaxation training.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation rotation. Performed neuropsychological and other psychological assessments, consultation, and intervention in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Patient groups included general rehabilitation (e.g., orthopedic and medically based disabilities), spinal cord injury, and neurological injury (e.g., strokes, head injuries, and tumors).
Psycho-oncology rotation. Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team in the Cancer Center. Performed inpatient and outpatient assessments, individual and group therapy, and pain management. Assessed individuals undergoing genetics counseling. Conducted psychological intake screenings.
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland...... 4/94-6/95
Senior Clinical Research Interviewer. Served as an “expert” interviewer on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-III-R (SCID) for several psychiatric research projects. Trained staff in proper administration of the SCID. Ensured proper test administration through inter-rater reliability observations. Provided training and ongoing education on the SCID and other instruments.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland...... 11/92-4/94
Clinical Supervisor. Hired, trained, and supervised master’s level therapists and administrative staff in an 80-slot outpatient drug treatment research facility. Oversaw day-to-day operations of the clinic and acted as a liaison between the treatment staff of the clinic and the principal investigators of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). Personally maintained a caseload of 16 patients, the majority of whom had a primary diagnosis of substance dependence. A significant proportion of the patients also had one or more other disorders. Conducted intake psychosocial assessments and developed and implemented treatment plans. Evaluated patients, as needed, who were a potential danger to self/others or who were severely cognitively impaired. Stepped down from position to focus on dissertation.
Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland...... 6/92-12/92
Crisis Interventionist (PT). Served as a consultant to the attending physician and the nursing staff regarding patients admitted to the emergency room. Provided clinical services including triage, diagnostic, and evaluation assessments and brief individual, group, and family crisis interventions. Provided disposition planning and aftercare planning as needed. Evaluated and provided interventions for suicidal, homicidal, and psychotic patients and for adult and child abuse and neglect. Provided drug and alcohol consultations. Provided shelter referral for homeless patients. Facilitated debriefing of staff following difficult cases.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland...... 9/91-4/93
Senior Clinical Research Interviewer (PT). Served as an “expert” interviewer on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-III-R (SCID) for several psychiatric research projects. Trained staff in proper administration of the SCID. Ensured proper test administration through inter-rater reliability observations. Provided training and ongoing education on the SCID and other instruments.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland...... 12/89-8/91
Assessments Coordinator. Hired, trained, and supervised six master’s and doctoral level clinical research interviewers for several research projects. Coordinated day-to-day operations of the studies, which focused on identifying psychiatric disorders among individuals admitted to various substance abuse treatment and/or research modalities. Monitored and provided quality assurance of assessment staff, including ongoing reliability training on diagnostic interviews. Developed training and training materials. Ensured that patient care issues were addressed. Became skilled in the identification of most Axis I and all Axis II psychiatric disorders.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland...... 7/89-11/89
Clinical Research Interviewer. Administered structured and semi-structured interviews as part of a research project studying psychiatric disorders (antisocial personality disorder in particular) among methadone-maintained intravenous drug users. In addition, coordinated procedures with and presented diagnostic information and treatment recommendations to the methadone maintenance clinic personnel.
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Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, Catonsville, Maryland...... 2/89-6/89
Research Assistant (PT). Administered neuropsychological tests to participants with schizophrenia in a treatment research facility. Instruments included the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, the Wechsler Memory Scale, the Continuous Performance Task, and the Span of Apprehension Test.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland...... 6/88-6/89
Clinical Research Interviewer. Worked as part of a research team studying the heterogeneity of schizophrenia. Administered a semi-structured diagnostic interview (a modified version of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule) to inpatients at numerous psychiatric facilities in the State of Maryland. The interview included the Thought Disorder Index, requiring administration of the Rorschach, and a brief neurological assessment. Also conducted follow-up assessments of respondents’ level of functioning. Became adept at recognizing specific psychiatric symptoms (especially psychotic symptoms) and at identifying a number of psychiatric disorders. Mastered rapport building with difficult patients.
Springfield Hospital, Sykesville, Maryland...... 6/87-6/88
Extern. Administered psychological tests and conducted individual psychotherapy with adult inpatients in a state psychiatric hospital. Successfully completed an intensive case study including a review of the history, psychological testing, and individual psychotherapy of a patient diagnosed with severe Borderline Personality Disorder. Assisted in treatment planning for patients in two inpatient units.
University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, Maryland...... 9/86-5/88
Teaching Assistant. Assisted in teaching undergraduate Experimental Design and Analysis courses. Work included lecturing, laboratory supervision, and directing independent student projects. Assigned and graded homework and research papers.
Montrose School, Reisterstown, Maryland...... 6/87-8/87
Group Coordinator. Led a group of delinquent girls, ages 13 to 17. Work entailed assertiveness and communication skills training. Also included discussion and education on topics including drugs, sex, emotions, and consequences of behavior.
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania...... 8/85-5/86
Research Assistant. Assisted in the data collection and experimental design of several research projects in social psychology involving judgments about justice and how emotions affect cognition.
Partners, State College, Pennsylvania...... 8/85-5/86
Trained Peer Counselor. Extensively trained as a volunteer peer counselor. Counseled students having problems with academics, relationships, depression, and sexuality.
Eastern State School and Hospital, Trevose, Pennsylvania...... 8/82-8/83
Volunteer. Worked in a residential unit as a nurse’s aide for emotionally disturbed boys, ages 5 to 17.
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Publications and Presentations:
Hahn, J., & Blass, T. (1997). Dating partner preferences: A function of similarity of love styles. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 12, 595-610. [Lead Article, based on thesis]
Cullen, B., Samuels, J., Bienvenu, J., Dees, M., Grados, M., Hahn, J., Hoehn-Saric, R., Riddle, M., Wellen, D., & Nestadt, G. (2001). Pathological skin picking and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 189, 193-195.
Cullen, B., Samuels, J., Bienvenu, J., Dees, M., Grados, M., Hahn, J., Hoehn-Saric, R., Riddle, M., Wellen, D., & Nestadt, G. (1999, March). Skin Picking and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Results from the Johns Hopkins OCD Family Study. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychopathological Association, New York, NY.
Samuels, J. F., Nestadt, G., Bienvenu, O. J., Costa, P. T., Riddle, M. A., Dees, M. A., Goggins, B. C., Hahn, J., & Wellen, D. (1999, May). Personality Dimensions in OCD Probands and Controls. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, Washington, D.C.
Thackery, E. (Ed.) (2002). The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders. The Gale Group: Michigan. [Contributing Author, authored entries on Delusions, Hallucinations, Inhalants and Related Disorders, Opioids and Related Disorders, Polysubstance Dependence, Substance-induced Anxiety Disorder, and Substance-induced Psychotic Disorder]
Awards:
Special merit award for outstanding achievement from Graduate Student Fellowship Committee.
Professional Affiliations:
American Psychological Association
American Psychology-Law Society
Professional Service:
Division 41 (American Psychology-Law Society) Program Reviewer for the 2011 American Psychological Association Convention
Relevant Recent Training:
5th Annual MARATSA Conference: Preventing Sexual Abuse (Learning Together /
Working Together (May 9, 2013) by Various Presenters
#cyberoffenders: Trending Issues in Assessment, Management, and Treatment (November
30, 2012) by David Delmonico, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Griffin, M.A., LMFT
Basic Science for Forensic Mental Health Workers and What’s in Store for DSM-5 (April 15, 2011) by David Mays, M.D., Ph.D.
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Case Law Update (December 10, 2010) by Therese Hall, J.D., Ph.D.
Developments in Risk Assessment: Violence Risk and Sexual Violence Risk (December 9, 2010) by Kirk Heilbrun, Ph.D.
Preparing for Board Certification (December 8, 2010) by Alan Goldstein, Ph.D.
What Works in Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment (September 24, 2010) by Anna Salter,
Ph.D.
Sex, Tech, and Exploitation: Sex Offenders Online (February 5, 2010) by David Delmonico, Ph.D., & Elizabeth Griffin, M.A.
Assessing Psychopathy: Clinical and Forensic Applications of the Hare Psychopathy
Checklist-Revised (January 20-21, 2010) by Robert Hare, Ph.D. and Matt Logan, Ph.D.
How to Tell the Truth and Get Away with It: Providing Effective Courtroom Testimony (October 23, 2009) by David Mays, M.D., Ph.D.
The Static-2002 (August 28, 2009) by Karl Hanson, Ph.D.
Who Goes There? Diagnostic and Management Principles for the Antisocial, Borderline, and
Narcissistic Personalities (March 6, 2009) by David Mays, M.D., Ph.D.
PCL-R: Review of Research, Clinical Use, and Case Application (November 6-7, 2008) by Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D.
Legal and Ethical Issues Regarding Psychoeducational Assessments, Evaluation Reports, and Due Process Hearings (April 1, 2008) by Andrew Faust, J.D.