Professional Experience
Executive Director
Autism & Behavioral Support Center – Auburn Hills, Michigan
June 1, 2005 to Present
A nonprofit affiliate agency of the Macomb-Oakland Regional
Center, Inc.
Director of Psychology
Macomb-Oakland Regional Center, Inc. – Clinton Township,
Michigan
May 2003 to June 2005
Responsible for the management and supervision of department,
including 23 staff psychologists. Responsible for monitoring
the department’s objectives and performance measures.
Responsible for implementing and designing programs to expand
and enhance the department and agency.
Psychologist
Macomb-Oakland Regional Center, Inc. – Clinton Township,
Michigan
January 1991 to May 2003
Designed and implemented behavior program objectives in a
humane manner for children and adults with developmental disabilities
and mental illness living in community settings. Trained staff,
assessed consumer’s emotional needs, and treatment.
Liaison with psychiatrists, nurses, and case managers. International
speaker and presenter on the design for humane treatment plans
for complex individuals. Chairperson of the agency’s
Peer Review Grievance Committee.
Psychologist – part time
Behavioral Associates, Inc. – Romeo, Michigan
January 1991 to May 1999
Consultant to Genesee County and Saginaw County Community
Mental Health agencies.
Psychologist – part time
Christian Family Services – Lapeer, Michigan
1984 to 1992
Provided individual and group psychotherapy and psychodiagnostic
testing to children, families, and adults. Specialized in
the individual and group treatment of individuals with panic
disorder and agoraphobia.
Psychologist – part time
Associates in Psychotherapy, P.C. – Lapeer, Michigan
1981 to 1984
Private practice providing individual, family, and child psychotherapy.
Responsible for supervising office staff and daily operations
of the clinic.
Psychologist
Oakdale Regional Center – Lapeer, Michigan
1980 to 1991
Staff psychologist at a state institution for people with
developmental disabilities. Responsible for program design
and implementation for children and adults with developmental
disabilities and mental illness. Member of the Behavior Modification
Review Committee. Responsible for organizing and moderating
a two-day workshop attended by 150 people. Editor and founder
of departmental newsletter to increase communication between
clinical staff and 75 community group homes in a five-county
area of Michigan.
Psychologist
Blue Water Mental Health Clinic – Port Huron, Michigan
1977 to 1980
Provided individual and group psychotherapy and psychodiagnostic
testing to children, families, and adults. Consultant to juvenile/probate
court and children’s day treatment program. Responsible
for assigning and coordinating psychological assessments with
clinic psychologists.
Member, Board of Directors
Information, Referral, and Crisis Center – Port Huron,
Michigan
1979 to 1980
Member of the Board of Directors. Member of the Personnel
Committee. On-call professional backup for 24-hour crisis
center.
License
Psychologist, Limited Licensed – State of Michigan
#6301002478
Education
Master of Arts – Clinical Psychology – John F.
Kennedy University, Orinda, California
Bachelor of Science – Psychology – Brigham Young
University, Provo, Utah
Post Graduate Education
Child and Adult Clinical Neuropsychology – Wayne State
University, Detroit, Michigan
Health Care Administration – Central Michigan University,
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Publications
Akathesia In A Dually Diagnosed Client. Behavior Management
Quarterly, Vol. 2, No. 1 and 2, 1986, p. 44-47.
Toilet Training In An Individual With Neurogenic Bladder,
Spina Bifida, and Severe Mental Retardation. Behavior Management
Quarterly, Vol. 6, No. 4, 1990, p. 209-217.
Informed Consent and Risk Management. Behavior Management
Quarterly, Vol. 6, No. 4, 1990, p. 209-217.
Professional Affiliations
Nationally Certified Psychologist – Professional Psychologist
Certification Board
Awards
Meritorious Service Award – United States Air Force
– Civil Air Patrol “for a duty of great responsibility.” |
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