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Counseling individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma backgrounds, chronic illness or disability.
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Licensure
Certified Traumatologist: EMDRIA, and International Traumatology Institute, CT202004, 1995 to present
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor:
State of Florida, Department of Professional Regulation, No. MH 0001135, 1983 to present
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor: National Commission on Rehabilitation Certification, Nos. 1637, CO38205, 1974 to present.

Education
1982-1983: Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida Post Graduate Fellow: Focus Area - Rehabilitation Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, Department of Psychology and Program in Medical Sciences (Supervisor: Jack G. May, Jr. Ph.D.)
1980: Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida Ph.D.: Major - Counseling and Human Systems Area of Emphasis - Rehabilitation Services
1970: Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida M.S.: Major - Habilitative Sciences
Area of Emphasis - Rehabilitation Counseling
1965: Colorado Women's College Denver, CO B.A.: Major - Liberal Arts Area of Emphasis - English Education

Specialized Training  
2000, 1998, 1972 Advanced Psychopharmacology Harvard Medical School
University of California San Diego
Organon Pharmaceuticals
National Institute of Mental Health
2000, 1995 Traumatology Emergency Mental Health-Field Traumatology, Green Cross/FEMA, Tampa
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Training (Levels I & II), New Orleans and Atlanta
1995, 1972 Addictions Treatment and Rehabilitation Florida School of Addictions Studies
University of Miami
University of North Florida
Florida State University
National Institute of Mental Health
1990, 1973-1974Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Fountain House, New York
The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston
Florida Mental Health Institute
Florida State University
1971 Cancer Rehabilitation M. D. Anderson Hospital & Tumor Institute

Work History
Sept, 2002-Present
Private Practice,
Tampa, Florida
Medical Psychotherapist and Trauma Specialist: Part-time professional practice specializing in assessment and treatment of adults with co- morbid mental health disorders and chronic physical illnesses/disabilities as well as trauma spectrum disorders
Sept, 1998-Present
Office of the Provost,
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Special Administrative Assignment: Co-Chair, Institutional and Strategic Planning Task Forces on Health Professions.  Responsible for articulating vision and developing institutional, strategic, and tactical planning for new and existing health related professions programs in Colleges of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Arts and Sciences, the Florida Mental Health Institute and Engineering; help faculty and academic administrators in these programs implement methods for assessing educational outcomes and effectiveness. Also responsible for faculty duties described below.
Aug 1998-Aug 2001
USF Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling,
Tampa, FL
Director of Graduate Studies:  Responsible for administration of Department functions related to program development, student affairs, curriculum, instruction including distance learning, and new initiatives such as interdisciplinary research activities with community collaborators and post-graduate certificate programs in addictions, and marriage and family therapy.  Also responsible for faculty duties described below. Associate Professor Promoted to Associate Professor and tenured.
May 1998
USF Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling,
Tampa, FL
Associate Professor: Promoted to Associate Professor and tenured.
Aug 1997 - Aug 1998
USF Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling,
Tampa, FL
Interim Vice Chair: Responsible for administration of Department internal tasks including governance, instruction, student affairs, budget and resources, and faculty development and evaluation.  Also responsible for Allied Health assignment and faculty duties described below.
Aug 1994-Aug 2001
USF Allied Health Initiative Office of the Provost
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Special Administrative Assignment - Principal Investigator: Responsible for development of feasibility and implementation studies of new health professions programs for the university.  Assessed needs, prepared reports for internal and State Board of Regents use, prepared legislative proposals and budgets for implementation/start-up of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Biomedical Engineering, Therapeutic Recreation, and other programs.  Served as resource to Provost and Deans of Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Nursing, and Medicine.  Responsible for faculty duties described below.
Aug 1993- May 1998 Department of Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Assistant Professor: Teach, clinically supervise, and advise approximately 175 graduate students in CORE accredited program with focus areas in rehabilitation, mental health, marriage and family therapy and addictions counseling; serve on students', departmental, college, and university committees; direct doctoral dissertations and masters' theses; develop and manage training and research contracts and grants for state, national, and international entities [FLDDPC, RSA, ACA, USAID]; provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to community human services agencies and state/national advisory councils.
Oct 1992 - July 1993
Private Practice, Tallahassee, FL
Consultant: Provided policy analysis, research, and related contracted consulting services to advocacy organizations, professional associations, and service providers concerned with the disability perspective in state and national health care reform.
Oct 1989 - July 1992
NIMH Public Academic Linkage Mississippi Department of Mental Health in collaboration with the Mississippi State University Department of Counselor Education, and Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Blindness/Low Vision,
MSU,
Starkville, MS
Visiting Professor; Research Associate Professor:  Provided consultation and technical assistance to mental health core disciplines in state universities and to state/community mental health systems to facilitate collaboration in staff development, policy analysis, program evaluation, and research; developed and directed graduate psychiatric rehabilitation specialization in MSU Department of Counselor Education, demonstration site for the Mississippi PAL Initiative; also directed doctoral fellowship program emphasizing biopsychosocial research in blindness/low vision; developed or managed training and research grants [NIDRR, RSA, NIMH, OSAP]; taught, advised, and clinically supervised masters and doctoral students in CACREP and CORE accredited community and rehabilitation counseling programs; served on students', departmental, and university committees.
Jan 1987 - July 1989
Institute for Health & Human Services Research,
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Research Director and Associate: Coordinated basic and applied research projects addressing specific organizational and policy issues/needs of state government and the private sector in health care delivery and human services; wrote contract/grant proposals; developed instrumentation for data collection; analyzed and interpreted both quantitative and qualitative data; disseminated findings via published reports and presentations; supervised research personnel, graduate assistants, and support staff.
Aug 1980 - June 1981 Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation Services,
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Assistant Professor: Taught and advised graduate students; developed applied research, career library, assessment materials, and innovative courses; supervised rehabilitation counseling and vocational evaluation practica; provided consultation to professional human services agencies and organizations concerned with rehabilitation and mental health.)
Jan 1977 - July 1980
Office of Disability Determinations,
Tallahassee, FL
Program Specialist: Provided training and technical assistance in psychological, neuropsychological, and vocational assessment and interpretation to professional staff; adjudicated claims for disability benefits; supervised medical disability examiners, trainees/interns, and support personnel.
Sep 1975 - Jan 1977
Office of Disability Determinations,
Tallahassee, FL
Medical Disability Examiner: Adjudicated claims for disability benefits; initiated development of medical, psychological, psychiatric, and vocational evidence; analyzed and evaluated same for consistency, validity, and sufficiency in accord with Social Security Act and Federal Disability Regulations; assessed residual functional capacities; developed training materials
Jan 1972 - Sep 1975
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Brevard Community Mental Health Ctr, Rockledge, FL
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor: Provided case management, crisis response, and intensive counseling in individual and group settings to persons with long term mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders; administered and interpreted psychological tests; developed clubhouse model work-centered component for day treatment program; developed cooperative referral and resource service between VR agency and EAPs in aerospace industry; supervised counselor interns and support personnel.
Jun 1970 - Jan 1972
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation,
Rockledge, FL
Rehabilitation Counselor - General Caseload: Provided direct services to clients with physical disabilities to assist in their restoration to more productive lives; coordinated all aspects of medical, psychological, social, vocational, and educational development; managed client services budget allocated for caseload; supervised support personnel.

Professional Affiliations
American Counseling Association
American Mental Health Counselors Association
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services
National Rehabilitation Association
National Rehabilitation Counseling Association
National Council on Rehabilitation Education
Phi Delta Kappa
The Society of Behavioral Medicine

Professional Awards, Honors and Recognition
Recipient of Distinguished Alumna in Postsecondary Education Award, College of Education, Florida State University, 2000
Admitted by the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, Hillsborough County, FL, as Expert Witness in Neuropsychiatric and Vocational Rehabilitation (Grace v. Morse), 7/99
Recipient of Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award, University of South Florida, AY 1996-97
Gubernatorial Appointee, Florida Rehabilitation Council, 1996-2000
Recipient of the New Career in Rehabilitation Education Award,National Council on Rehabilitation Education, 1992
Recipient of Dedication to Excellence in Education Award, Counselor Education Student Association, Mississippi State University, 1992
Recipient of Outstanding Faculty Award, Doctoral Students' Association, College of Education, Mississippi State University, 1991-1992
Recipient of Outstanding Service Citation, Mississippi Academic Linkage Project, NIMH and the Department of Mental Health, 1990
Recipient of Research Award, National Rehabilitation Association, 1989
Recipient of Honorable Mention, U.S. Public Health Service Professional Association Investigator Award, 1989
The National Distinguished Service Registry: Medical and Vocational Rehabilitation, 1987, 1989
Who's Who Among Human Services Professionals, 1988-1989
Nominee for Dean's Graduate Teaching Award, College of Education, University of South Carolina, 1981
Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 16th edition, 1978 1979
Recipient of Director's Citation for Superior Performance, Bureau of Disability Insurance, Social Security Administration, 1978
Phi Delta Kappa, 1976
Numerous professional publications, presentations, editorial board memberships and review committees, contracts, grants, research development activities, teaching activities, human resource development training activities, consulting activities, leadership and service positions. View complete resume in .pdf format.


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