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Leeran Gold

Program Manager

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore14 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in forensic psychological assessment and crisis management.
  • First Australian International Visiting Researcher at Home Team Academy.
  • Delivered training on managing self-harm and treating addictions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a specialist in forensic psychology and mental health services.

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AdolescentsCBTClinical PsychologyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Community OutreachCounseling PsychologyCounterterrorismCrisis InterventionFamily TherapyFirst AidForensic PsychologyGroup TherapyInsider Threat DetectionInterventionsManagement

About

Leeran Gold is an Australian registered psychologist based in Singapore. Leeran is the past President of the Asia-Pacific Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (APATAP). She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services (IAFMHS). Leeran's expertise include medico-legal and forensic psychological assessment and report writing, mental health crisis management, and working with high-risk and high-needs clients. Leeran is able to provide expert opinion and testimony in legal proceedings in Singapore and Australia. She also delivers training and education workshops for both private and public sector entities on issues including; managing self-harm, treating addictions in youth populations, and managing suicidal youth. Leeran's research interests are an extension of her clinical practice of risk assessment and management into the realm of countering violent extremism (CVE). She is focused on developing the field of risk and threat assessment of violent extremists for law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Leeran Gold was the first Australian candidate to be invited as the International Visiting Researcher to the Home Team Academy Behavioural Sciences Centre in Singapore. She has a Master of Psychology (Forensic) degree from Bond University. Leeran has presented papers at multiple conferences including the Asian Conference of Criminal and Operational Psychology, the Asia-Pacific Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Annual Conference, and the Interpol World Congress. Leeran performed at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, New York when she was 14. She also enjoys martial arts and adventure travel, having trekked to Mt Everest Base Camp in 2010.

Experience

Asia pacific association of threat assessment professionals (apatap)

2 roles

President

Promoted

Apr 2021Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos · APAC

Vice President

Feb 2020Apr 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos · APAC

Google

Program Manager, APAC

Jul 2019Present · 6 yrs 8 mos · Singapore

Tucker health

Psychologist

Jan 2018Jun 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos · Singapore

Psychology law evidence database

Professional Reviewer

Jan 2017Jan 2018 · 1 yr · International

  • The Psychology Law Evidence Database (PLED) is a comprehensive, continuously updated, freely available database of selected scientific papers about psychology and law for policy makers, stakeholders, the general public, practitioners, and researchers.

Promises healthcare pte ltd

Psychologist, Forensic Services

Aug 2015Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Singapore

  • Role involves conducting forensic-clinical assessments, provision of individual and group therapy across the lifespan, as well as the development and delivery of training courses conducted by Promises.

Gold psychological services

Principal Psychologist

Jun 2015Jun 2019 · 4 yrs · Singapore

  • Principal Psychologist role involves the delivery of private consultancy for firms and individuals, as well as psychological assessment and therapy across the lifespan. Responsible for overseeing the growth and management of Gold Psychological Services in the private sector.

Dynamics

Head of Early Intervention Program, Psychologist

Nov 2014Apr 2015 · 5 mos · Singapore

  • Executive role included management of a team of 7 full time special education teachers and 8 classes of special needs children, including all logistics and management, parent liaison coordinator, therapist liaison, development of the curriculum, preparation of Individualized Education Plans for every student, as well as vetting of progress and exit reports and management of social media and publications.
  • Role as psychologist included conducting formal psychometric assessments, and delivering psychological intervention to children, teenagers, and families.

Home team behavioural sciences centre

International Visiting Researcher

Feb 2014Mar 2014 · 1 mo · Singapore

  • I was selected to undertake a 6-week research project for the Home Team Academy Behavioral Sciences Center. I am the first researcher from Australia and the fifth individual to participate in the program. My role involved production of a research paper and a formal presentation for law enforcement, academics and practitioners on the topic of Violent Extremism, supervised by Dr Majeed Khader.

Gold coast youth justice

Provisional Psychologist

Sep 2013Jan 2014 · 4 mos · Queensland, Australia

  • My role included comprehensive assessment and delivery of a range of therapeutic services for clients aged 12-18 who had been referred through the criminal justice system. I also undertook a research project and provided a literature review and presentation related to Family Systems Therapy for Adolescent Problem Behaviours.

Bond university

Adjunct Teacher

May 2013Dec 2013 · 7 mos · Queensland, Australia

  • During the completion of my Master of Psychology degree I was employed by Bond University in the position of adjunct tutor for the core subjects of Personality and Individual Differences and Developmental Psychology. My role involved writing and delivery of tutorials, marking weekly homework activities, providing student consultation, marking assignments, assisting in the development of examination questions and evaluating student participation during weekly classes.

Tweed heads drug and alcohol service cannabis clinics

Provisional Psychologist

May 2013Aug 2013 · 3 mos · Queensland, Australia

  • My role included assessment and delivery of a range of therapeutic services for adult clients with problematic substance use in both individual and group settings. I also completed a research project entitled ‘Client Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Australian Cannabis Users in the North Coast Area Health Service’.

Goldforce global security

Operations and Special Project Manager (Asia-Pacific and Africa)

Jan 2009Jan 2012 · 3 yrs · Australia

  • My role involved gathering and presenting most recent psychological research regarding psychological stress in combat and the psychology of terrorism for special training programs. Primary role also included managing and directing security operations, administration and logistics including budgeting, sourcing, proposals, website maintenance, and public relations, as well as fieldwork.

Education

Bond University

Master of Psychology (Forensic) — Forensic Psychology

Jan 2012Jan 2013

Bond University

Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology — Psychology

Jan 2011Jan 2011

Macquarie University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) — Psychology

Jan 2007Jan 2010

Moriah War Memorial College

Higher School Certificate

Jan 1997Jan 2007

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