Simone Viljoen Ph.D.
Dr. Viljoen focuses her work on the intersection of psychology and law, specifically on psychological and forensic assessment with adults. Dr. Viljoen’s training is rooted in the scientist-practitioner model emphasizing the use of empirically supported assessment and treatment models.
In her clinical practice, she has conducted evidence-based assessment and treatment across the spectrum of mental disorders, with an emphasis on serious mental illness and personality disorders, in both inpatient and outpatient settings within forensic and non-forensic contexts. She has experience in the assessment and treatment of both adolescent and adult populations. Her professional work includes the delivery of training to various law enforcement groups, providing workshops in a wide range of mental health-related topics, along with teaching, mentoring, and supervision of students.
Dr. Viljoen is also an adjunct instructor in the psychology department and a clinical assistant professor in the psychiatry department of the University of New Mexico. In these roles, she supervises clinical work of post-doctoral and graduate students, as well as teaches undergraduate courses in Introduction to Forensic Psychology and Alcohol Use Disorders.
She has co-authored a book chapter and several publications related to violence risk assessment and management, in particular, the use of protective factors in these assessments; gender issues in forensic psychology; and diagnostic issues in personality disorder. She has also co-authored over 40 conference presentations on topics related to mental health and forensic psychology.
Licenses and Certifications
- New Mexico State Licensed Psychologist License number 1362
- Washington State Licensed Psychologist License number 60612088
Education
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (APA/CPA) Simon Fraser University
- M.Sc. in Psychology Maastricht University
- B.A. in Psychology University of British Columbia
Clinical Experience
Academic/Teaching Appointments
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology online 450, upper level undergraduate, department of psychology. Mode of instruction: Online
- Alcoholism online 430, upper level undergraduate, department of psychology. Mode of instruction: Online
Trainings/Workshops Provided
- Competency to Stand Trial Evaluation Basics NM HSD Contract Forensic Evaluator Training, Santa Fe, NM, October, 2018.
- Where are the Borders of Borderline Personality Disorder? New Mexico Psychological Association Friday Forum, Albuquerque, NM, September, 2018.
- Understanding Kids in Court: Adolescent Development and the Juvenile Justice System, Santa Clara Pueblo, NM, June, 2018.
- Understanding Kids in Court: Adolescent Development and the Juvenile Justice System, Pueblo of Isleta, NM, June, 2018.
- Forensic Assessment Seminar, Western State Hospital, Lakewood, WA, September 2017 to April 2018.
- Using the Structured Assessment for Protective Factors for Violence Risk (SAPROF), Western State Hospital, Lakewood, WA, July, 2017.
- Where are the Borders of Borderline Personality Disorder? Washington Department of Corrections, Shelton, Washington, April, 2017
- Crisis Intervention Training for Correctional Officers, Clark County Jail, Vancouver, WA, May 4, 2016.
- Crisis Intervention Training for Field Officers, Public Safety Psychology Group LLC, Las Cruces, NM, April, 2015.
- Crisis Intervention Training for Correctional Officers, Public Safety Psychology Group LLC, Albuquerque, NM, April, 2015.
- Advanced CIT: Specialized Training for Detectives and Mobile Crisis Specialists, Public Safety Psychology Group LLC, Albuquerque, NM, March, 2015.
- Crisis Intervention Training for Prisoner Transport Officers, Public Safety Psychology Group LLC, Albuquerque, NM, February, 2015.
- Crisis Intervention Training for Field Officers, Public Safety Psychology Group LLC, Albuquerque, NM, January, 2015.
- Crisis Intervention Training for Field Officers, Public Safety Psychology Group LLC, Albuquerque, NM, January, 2015.
- Assessing Serious Mental Illness using the SCID-I and PANSS, The Mind Research Network, Albuquerque, NM, January, 2015.
- Crisis Intervention Training for Field Officers, Public Safety Psychology Group LLC, Albuquerque, NM, December, 2014.
- START-AV Training New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center, Acoma Tribe, NM, June, 2014.
- Police Service Aid Pre-Academy Training, Albuquerque, NM, November, 2013.
- SAPROF and FAM Training Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Port Coquitlam, BC, June 2012.
- SAPROF Training International Association of Forensic Mental Health, Miami, FL, April 2012.