2002 to 2008 -Pacific Health Systems, San Diego, California. Director of Addictive Disease and Behavioral Disorders.
1994 to Present- New Life House, Reality House and Miracle House, Los Angeles, California. Psychologist and Consultant.
1997-1998- "Lollapalooza Tour." I/O psychologist and Consultant
1996 to 2002 - PsyCare Medical Corporation, San Diego, California. Director of Addictive Disease
1993 to 1996 - Charter Behavioral Health Systems of San Diego, California. Director of Addictive and Behavioral Disorders.
1990-1996- NAF Concert Productions Seattle, Washington. Consultant to musicians, engineers, managers, agents and record labels for Seattle Grunge Music.
1989 to 1993 - Alvarado Parkway Institute, San Diego, California. Dual Diagnosis Therapy and Counseling.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2003-to Date Stanford School of Medicine- Provides lectures of psychology, pharmacology and addictive disorders to medical and nursing students
1992 to Date - Provides lectures on psychology, psychopharmacology, addictive disease, intervention, treatment, and mental health issues at the following:
San Diego City College Department of Psychology and Alcohol and Drugs Studies; Adjunct Professor.
Fraternity and Sorority Organizations, University of San Diego, San Diego, California.
San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, California.
Escondido Unified School District, Escondido, California.
Poway Unified School District, Rancho Bernardo, California.
Coronado Unified School District, Coronado, California.
San Diego Juvenile Court, San Diego, California.
Recovery Homes of San Diego County, California.
Children’s Home Society, San Diego, California.
Phoenix Academy, Descanso, California.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
1998 to Date - Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory.
SASSI Institute
Adolescent Profile Revision.
1997-2001 - Violence Prevention Programs.
United States International University, San Diego, California.
1996 to 1997 Naltrexone and Alcohol Craving in Clinical Populations.
PsyCare Medical Corporation, San Diego, California.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
1997 to Date - American Psychological Association.
2003 to Date-California Psychological Association.
1991 to Date - California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.
1992 to Date - National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.
1993 to Date - International Consortium of Addiction Professionals.
1994 to Date - Psi Chi, United States International University Chapter, San Diego, California.
1999 to Date- The Internet Movie Data Base-
Screenwriting and Resume Credits http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1497402
SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMMENDATIONS
1994 Presidential Scholarship.
United States International University, San Diego, California.
1993 Commendation.
Charter Behavioral Health System, San Diego, California.
PUBLICATIONS
O'Hara, Sean J. (2004) FREUD and JUNG
" When Genuises Collide." A Screenplay. Registered: (WGA)Writers Guild of America: Hollywood, California.
O'Hara, Sean J. (2002) "THE HOUSE" A Screenplay. Registered: (WGA) Writers Guild of America: Hollywood, California.
O'Hara, Sean, J., (2001). Outcomes and efficacy of school violence prevention programs. Bell & Howell Co.
O'Hara, Sean, J.,(2001). A New Millenium: Parity, Third Party Pay and the Counselor. Freedom: May/June.
O’Hara, Sean, J.,(1998). Field Specialization in Substance Abuse Counselors.
Freedom: Vol. 22, No. 3, 2-4, January.
O’Hara, Sean, J., (1997). Finding your Niche in Specialization.
Counselor: Vol. 15, No. 6, November-December.
O’Hara, Sean, J.,(1995). Substance Abuse in the Workplace.
San Diego Rental Owner: Vol. 42, No. 2, 18-19, February.
LECTURES AND SYMPOSIA
(Selected from over 100)
Clinical Hypnosis: Treatment Approaches and Efficacy. County of San Diego Employee Assistence Programs, San Diego, California. June 2008.
Clinical Hypnotherapy: History of Hypnosis and it's efficacy on Affective Disorders, Weight reductions, Addictions Performance Anxiety and Sports. (SDSU) San Diego State University: Department of Student Health and Medicine. January 2008.
Pathological Gambling in the Technological Era. County of San Diego Employee Assistence Program Department (EAPA). San Diego, California. July 2006.
Neurobiology and Treatment Approaches. Artists Athletes & Entertainers Retreat, San Diego, California. July 2005.
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) & Creatine Usage in High School and Collegiate Athletes. Coach Association. Dept. of Education, San Diego, California. September 2002.
MTV new series: "Addictions". In program development, airing Summer, 2002.
Speech: "Sports - Exploring Drug Policies and Strategies for Student Athletes", 7th Annual Substance Abuse Summit, May 13-14, 2002.
Television show: "Heaven Help Us!" with Father Miles O'Riley. San Francisco, California. Program aired on April 21, 2001 on PBS.
Television program: "Flipped", will air on MTV on August 6, 2001 at 10:30 pm. Shapiro Productions, Los Angeles, California.
Television program: "The Teen Files: The Truth About Drugs", aired on the UPN Network on Friday, April 7, 2000. Shapiro Productions, Los Angeles, California. Video available at http://www.teenissues.com.
O’Hara, Sean J., Interventions with Adolescents in the Community. Symposium presentation at SECAD-South Eastern Conference on Alcohol and Drugs, 21st Annual meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998. An audio tape is available.
O’Hara, Sean, J., Case Management, Managed Care and Chemical Dependency Treatment.
Symposium presentation for National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, 22nd Annual meeting, San Francisco, 1997.
O’Hara, Sean, J., Diagnostic and Clinical Considerations in Chemically Dependent Teenagers.
Lecture presented at HHRC Insurance and Employee Assistance Group of San Diego, California 1997.
Radio Program, KSON FM, San Diego: Detection and Intervention of Substance Abuse in families. April, 1996.
O’Hara, Sean, J., Working with Managed Care and Addictive Disease Treatment. Symposium presentation for California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, 17th Annual meeting, Sacramento, 1995.
O’Hara, Sean, J., Diagnosing Adolescent Substance Abuse.
Lecture presented to Allied Mental Health Professionals of San Diego, California. October 1996.
O’Hara, Sean, J., Trends in Chemical Dependency.
Lecture presented at Alvarado Parkway Institute of San Diego, California. January 1995.
REFERENCES
R. Bradley Sanders M.D.
Pacific Health Systems
7200 Parkway Drive Suite 113
La Mesa, Ca 91942
(619) 589-0552
Bernard Bogard MD
Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Group.
15525 Pomerado Road E-3
Poway, Ca 92064-2427
(858)592-6644
Kent Layton Psy.D
Pacific Health Systems
7200 Parkway Drive Suite 113
La Mesa, Ca 91942
(619) 589-0552