BEATRIZ AMADOR, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist
Dr. Beatriz Amador, is a highly skilled and experienced clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist. With a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind, Dr. Amador has dedicated her career to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and optimize their cognitive functioning. Her compassionate approach, backed by evidence-based practices, ensures exceptional care for her patients.
EDUCATION:
PsyD: Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology Concentration, Albizu University (APA Accredited), Miami, FL
MS: Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
Graduate Certificate Program in Gerontology, Florida International University, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Miami, FL
BA: Psychology, Florida International University, Miami, FL
Internship: Internal Medicine (prelim), Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY
Clinical Externship: Neurology, West Coast Neurology, St. Petersburg, FL
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- State of Florida, Florida Department of Health, Board of Psychology
- State of Florida, Florida Department of Health, Board of Mental Health Counselors, MH 5023, Approved Qualified Supervisor.
SUPERVISED CLINICAL TRAINING:
- Psychology Resident, Outpatient Psychotherapy Rotation, Citrus Health, Network, Inc., Hialeah, Florida (APA Accredited)
- Neuropsychology Intern, Clinical Internship in Neuropsychology and
Rehabilitation Psychology, NYU Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York, New York (APA Accredited) - Neuropsychology Extern, University of Miami/Jackson Medical Center, Division of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences,
Neuropsychological and Rehabilitative Services, Ryder Trauma Center Miami, Florida
PROFESSIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, Florida
- University Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, Florida International University, Counseling and Psychological Services Center, Biscayne Bay Campus/Modesto Maidique Campus, North Miami, Florida
- Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist (Medical Staff/Consultant), Memorial Regional Hospital, Neuropsychology Service, Hollywood, Florida
- Clinical Research Clinician, Wien Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Florida
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Adjunct Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
- National Language Expert (Consultant), Bracket Global, LLC, Wayne, Pennsylvania
- Rater, Miami Research Associates, Miami, Florida
- Psychometrician, Hereditary Disease Foundation, The Venezuela Project, Huntington’s Disease Study Group, Maracaibo, Venezuela
- Research Assistant, Mount Sinai Medical, Center Wien Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders, Department of Psychiatry/Division of Psychopharmacology, Miami Beach, Florida
- Program Counselor, Mount Sinai Medical, Center Wien Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders, Caregiver’s Assistance Program (CAP), Wien Center Expansion Program (WCEP), Miami Beach, Florida
PUBLICATIONS, POSTER PRESENTATIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
- Duara, R., Amador, B., Barker, W., Munoz, E., Rubenstein, N., Loewenstein, D. (2005). The Neurocog: A screening test for detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Poster presented at the American Academy of Neurology Conference, April.
- Amador, B. (2004). Utility of the Neurocognitive Evaluation Test in detecting mild Alzheimer’s Disease. [Dissertation Abstracts]. Bravo, M., (Executive Producer), Amador, B., (Collaborator) (2003). 1. “La Enfermedad de Alzheimer: Hacia un Mejor Conocimiento” (Spanish Version, 25 minutes) translated title – “Alzheimer’s Disease: Towards a Better Understanding,” 2. “Coping with Alzheimer’s Disease” Creole Version –19 minutes; 3. “Coping with Alzheimer’s Disease” English Version – 10 minutes. Pigeon Productions, Miami, Florida.
- Bravo, M., Acevedo, A., Blondet, R., Amador, B., Duara, R. (2002). A Spanish language educational video on coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Poster presented at the 18th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International, Barcelona, Spain, October.
- Amador, B. (2002). “Mental Health Issues: Depression in Memory Impaired Patients and Depression and Stress in the Caregiver.” The presentation was given at the Providing Care of Patients with Dementia: A Training Workshop for Health Care Providers, Key West, Florida, on June 14.
- Amador, B. (1993). “Experimental Drug Studies.” The presentation was given at the Hispanic Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI) Workshop, Miami Beach, Florida, on November 13.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (APA Div. 40)
- Florida Psychological Association (FPA)
- Mayor’s Initiative on Aging: Alzheimer’s Conversations Team (ACT)- Miami-Dade County
Languages
English, Spanish
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