Sacha A. McBain, Ph.D. Psychologist
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Behavioral Health
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Language
- English
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Primary Appointment Location
Walker Family Clinic
4224 Shuffield Drive
Psychiatric Research Institute, Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 526-8200
About Dr. McBain
Clinical Biography
Sacha McBain, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Dr. McBain received her master’s in psychology and doctorate in clinical psychology at Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, Calif. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at UAMS and her postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology and implementation science at the Department of Veterans Affairs South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) in North Little Rock, Ark. She serves as the associate director for physical trauma recovery and leads implementation of screening and brief intervention efforts to address the mental health needs of patients who have experienced serious injury or illness. She also provides trauma-focused treatment in the Walker Family Clinic.
Conditions Treated
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Dr. McBain's Areas of Expertise
Dr. McBain's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Dr. McBain is involved in teaching and supervision in the Department of Psychiatry including clinically oriented trainings for pre-doctoral psychology interns, psychiatry residents, and master’s level clinicians within the Walker Family Clinic. She also provides training in trauma-informed care to physicians, residents, nurses, and other care team members within the Department of Surgery.
Faculty Appointments
- Surgery — General Surgery
- Assistant Professor
- Psychiatry
- Assistant Professor
Education
- Internship
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Psychology - Postdoctoral Training
- Department of Veterans Affairs (MIRECC)
- Graduate School
- Palo Alto University
Clinical Psychology - Undergraduate Education
- University of Utah
Psychology - Palo Alto University
Clinical Psychology
Associations
- American Psychological Association
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)
Dr. McBain's Research
Research Interests
Dr. McBain's research interests include increasing access to care for people with a recent trauma to improve secondary prevention of PTSD. She has completed training in community health and prevention research and implementation science in order identify and put into place organizational practices within healthcare systems that will increase access to mental health care following a traumatic event. This has included exploring perceived provider-related barriers to care, implementation of computerized screening and intervention, and most recently engagement in partnered research to create sustainable change within healthcare systems.Selected Publications
- McBain, S. A., Sexton, K. W., Palmer, B. E., & Landes, S. J. (2019). Barriers to and facilitators of implementation of PTSD screening and brief intervention in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. doi: 10.1136/tsaco-2019-00345.
Latest Publications
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Locations Where Dr. McBain Practices
Walker Family Clinic , Primary Location
4224 Shuffield Drive
Psychiatric Research Institute, Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205