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Samuel Hornaday

San Diego

Summary

Master’s student in Applied Psychology with experience in clinical operations, data management, and compliance in regulated healthcare settings. Skilled in documentation accuracy, regulatory protocols (CITI certified), and cross-functional coordination with providers, insurers, and research teams. Strong background in data integrity, reporting, and program support aligned with GCP and HIPAA standards. Experienced in staff training and mentoring while contributing to efficient workflows and participant well-being.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Behavioral Health Technician

Greenbrook TMS
01.2023 - Current
  • Delivered patient education on mental health treatments, building trust and supporting adherence.
  • Coordinated insurance pre-authorizations and approvals, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Collected and tracked longitudinal clinical data (PHQ-9, self-reports) in line with HIPAA standards.
  • Trained and onboarded new staff across multiple sites to standardize procedures and workflows.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, administrators, and regional leadership to support clinical operations.

Graduate Capstone Project

University of Oregon
2024 - Current
  • Designing an applied research project on cannabis misuse and depression in LGBTQ+ adolescents.
  • Integrating Minority Stress Theory and the Bio-Psycho-Social Model to guide analysis.
  • Conducting literature reviews, developing theoretical frameworks, and drafting solution-based recommendations.
  • Applying findings to propose scalable prevention and intervention strategies with an equity lens.

Registered Behavioral Health Technician

ABS Kids/The Stepping Stones Group
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supported children and adolescents through one-on-one and group behavioral interventions, fostering communication, self-advocacy, and social-emotional growth.
  • Collected and documented structured progress data to guide individualized treatment strategies.
  • Partnered with educators and school teams to promote safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.

Course Based Research Projects

University of California San Diego
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Designed and conducted studies involving hypothesis generation, participant recruitment, data collection, and statistical analysis (SPSS, Excel).
  • Produced APA-style research reports and delivered presentations to peers and faculty.
  • Collaborated with classmates to code and analyze qualitative data, applying thematic analysis to research findings.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Psychology

University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology

University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
La Jolla, California
06.2022

Skills

  • Health Promotion & Education
  • Program Development & Evaluation
  • Equity & Inclusion Strategies
  • Data Analysis (SPSS, Excel)
  • Training & Staff Development
  • Compliance & Confidentiality (HIPAA, CITI Certified)
  • Community Outreach

Certification

CITI Program Course: Human Research and Social-Behavioral-Ed ucational Researchers

Timeline

Senior Behavioral Health Technician

Greenbrook TMS
01.2023 - Current

Registered Behavioral Health Technician

ABS Kids/The Stepping Stones Group
01.2021 - 01.2023

Course Based Research Projects

University of California San Diego
01.2018 - 01.2022

Graduate Capstone Project

University of Oregon
2024 - Current

Master of Science - Applied Psychology

University of Oregon

Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology

University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Samuel Hornaday