Alexia Ritchie

About Alexia Ritchie

Aspiring Clinical Psychologist with a background in client-focused strategy, behavioral data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Former Customer Success Manager transitioning into mental health research, currently supporting clinical assessments and study development on adolescent suicidality at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Brings a strategic, empathetic, and outcome-driven approach to both clinical and research settings.

Experience

1. Research Assistant

   New York State Psychiatric Institute

   Sep 2024 — Present · NY, US

   Conduct clinical assessments with adolescent participants using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and administer individualized safety planning interventions as part of a study on suicidal ideation.• Contribute to the development of a research study aiming to subtype suicidal adolescents (e.g, depressive, irritable) to inform personalized treatment approaches; currently co-authoring the study’s introduction and literature review.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Certification, Business Foundations

  2003 — 2006

• Columbia University

  Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies; Political Communication Studies

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Research
• Program Development
• Program Evaluation
• International Relations
• Volunteer Management
• Community Outreach
• Government
• Nonprofits
• International Development
• Fundraising
• Policy
• Spanish
• Leadership