James Gregory Walsh
75 Willett Street, Apt. 3K · Albany, NY 12210 · (617) 383-3745 · jgwalsh@proton.me
Citizenship: United States
Professional Summary
Mental health professional with over five years of direct experience in high-acuity psychiatric environments. Applies clinical insight, behavioral analysis, and data literacy to support psychological resilience and public-sector systems. Oriented toward investigative and law enforcement roles with a foundation in psychology and institutional discipline.
Professional Skills
- Crisis de-escalation and suicide prevention
- Group facilitation (CBT/DBT), therapeutic rapport building
- Clinical documentation and care coordination
- SPSS, R, Excel; working knowledge of Python
- HTML, Tailwind CSS, and digital behavior analysis
- Team-based discipline; competitive rugby background
Professional Experience
Mental Health Counselor
McLean-Franciscan Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program – Brighton, MA
Full-time: 05/2014 – 10/2018 · Per diem: 10/2018 – 12/2020
- Delivered direct care in a secure psychiatric hospital for youth with diverse diagnostic profiles.
- Led therapeutic groups applying CBT and DBT frameworks.
- Executed crisis response, safety planning, and interdisciplinary case collaboration.
- Trained new staff and clinical interns on protocols, documentation, and patient safety.
- Maintained high clinical standards and continuity of care during per diem service.
Research Assistant
UBS Financial Services Inc. – Albany, NY
05/2012 – 09/2012 · Full-time
- Conducted economic and market research using industry reports and official sources.
- Evaluated financial instruments for inclusion in client portfolios.
- Developed research primers and contributed to asset allocation strategies.
Intern
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney – Albany, NY
05/2011 – 08/2011 · Full-time
- Supported financial data synthesis and trend analysis for client-facing materials.
- Contributed to portfolio review and transaction pricing preparation.
Education
Boston University – Boston, MA
Graduate Coursework in Clinical and Cognitive Psychology, 05/2015 – 05/2018
Siena College – Loudonville, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Graduated 12/2013
Training
- Crisis Prevention & De-escalation – McLean Hospital, 06/2014 (16 hours)
- SPSS & R for Psychological Research – Boston University, 05/2016 (24 hours)
- Suicide Prevention Training – McLean Hospital, 09/2014 (8 hours)
Licenses & Certifications
- CPR/AED and First Aid Combo – American Heart Association, Issued 06/2014, Expired 06/2021, Credential ID MA00662
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (CPI Blue Card™) – Crisis Prevention Institute, Issued 09/2019, Expired 09/2020, Credential ID NC8FA8EB
Volunteer Service
- Planning & Fundraising Committee Member – Siena College Rugby Alumni Association (01/2014 – Present)
- Volunteer – Albany Area Habitat for Humanity (05/2009 – 09/2009)
- Participating Athlete – Alzheimer’s Association® (04/2013)
Projects
Psyber Nexus
Independent Research Initiative · Albany, NY · 2023 – Present
- Explores psychology, cybersecurity, and operational resilience through an independently developed platform.
- Focus on digital deception, cognitive ergonomics, misinformation, and threat environment behavior.
- Developed with HTML and Tailwind CSS, emphasizing accessibility and investigative clarity.
- Website: https://www.psybernexus.com
References
Available upon request.