Vita
Fall 2009
William Patrick O’Connell Department of School & Community Counseling Xavier University 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45207
Office: (513) 745-1080 Fax: (513) 745-2920 e-mail: oconnell@xavier.edu
EDUCATION Ed.D. in Counselor Education, Division of Human Services Counseling Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. CACREP Approved Program. Major field: Counselor Education and Supervision. Specialty area: behavioral medicine. Research interests: counselor self-efficacy, counselor learning environment, chemical dependency and family life. Dissertation: Needs assessment of family members of incarcerated alcohol and drug offenders: Implications for counseling. Chair: Professor Ellen Cook. June, 2002. Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling. Athenaeum of Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio. October 1991. Bachelor of Arts in History. University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. Minor Areas of Study: French, Philosophy, Psychology. April 1986. LICENSURE Professional Clinical Counselor, Ohio. (E2880). Supervision Endorsement. First Issue: 1998. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Kentucky (KY-0448). First Issue: 2002. Licensed School Counselor, Ohio (OH1-42-8656). First Issue: 2003. Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, Ohio (991730). First Issue: 1999. Licensed Social Worker, Ohio (S16462). First Issue: 1993. CERTIFICATION National Certified Counselor, NBCC (58044). First Issue: 1999. Approved Clinical Supervisor, Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. (ACS255). First Issue: 2000. TEACHING Associate Professor with Tenure, Department of School and Community Counseling, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. 2001-Present. Description: Maintain a regular teaching load of 10 hours per semester, implement Blackboard classroom for each course, supervise 6-7 counseling supervisors for Practicum, interview 20 applicants per semester three times per year, write letters of reference for current students and alumni, advise students as needed, participate in CACREP reaccreditation processes, assist chair of department with administrative duties as needed.
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Adjunct Faculty. Department of School and Community Counseling, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. 1994-2001. Description: Taught 1-2 graduate courses per semester as a continuous part-time faculty member. Regular instructor for History and Systems of Community Counseling, Family Relations, Psychological Testing. Also served as a practicum supervisor. Helped develop advanced practicum course. Adjunct Faculty, College of Evening and Continuing Education. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. 1997-2000. Description: Developed course in Childhood Trauma and Recovery. Taught course using videoconferencing technology between four cities simultaneously. Principle Courses Taught at Xavier University (2001-2009) EDCO 509 Counseling Research. EDCO 533 Counseling Theories and Techniques EDCO 630 Introduction to Community Counseling EDCO 631 Counseling Issues and Ethics EDCO 640 Family Relations EDCO 642 Consultation and Supervision EDCO 669 Counseling Practicum SCHOLARSHIP Articles and Chapters O’Connell, W. and Shupe, M. (2007). Philanthropy: A method for teaching counselors to be social advocates in the age of modern behavioral health care. Counseling and Values, 51. 82-92. O’Connell, W. (2006). Family members of drug and alcohol offenders: A multisystemic study. Journal of Family Social Work, 9, 2. 1-23. O’Connell, W. and Smith, J. (2005). Finding the shoe that fits: Experiential exercises for first practicum. Guidance and Counselling Journal, 20, 158-162. Shupe, M. and O’Connell, W. (2005). An ecological model for counselor pedagogy incorporating service learning and technology. Journal of College Teaching and Learning (TLC Journal). 15-24. O’Connell, W. and Mabry, A. (2004). The ecology of community counseling: An administrator’s perspective in Ecological Counseling: An Innovative Approach to Conceptualizing Person Environment Interactions. E. Cook and B. Conyne (Eds.). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. 243-263. Tang, M., Addison, K., Lasure-Bryant, D., Norman, R., O’Connell, W. and Sicking, J. (2004). Investigation of Factors That Influence The Self-Efficacy of Counseling Students. Counselor Education and Supervision, 44, 1. 70-80. O’Connell Vita
Page |3 Articles and Chapters in Progress O’Connell, W. & Pollock, G. (2010). Mental health counseling in a complex service delivery matrix in Understanding people in context: The ecological perspective in counseling. E. Cook (Ed.). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Heydt, M. & O’Connell, W. (2010). A social justice response to clergy abuse. Plan to submit to the Journal of Social Work. O’Connell, W. & Sebera, K. (2010). Secondary school administrators’ attitudes toward confidentiality in school counseling. Plan to submit to Professional School Counselor. Norman, R. & O’Connell, W. (2010). Hurambee: A mentoring program for African American graduate counseling students. Plan to submit to Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development. O’Connell, W. & Norman, R. (2010). Cross cultural and ethical issues in supervision: Building professional competency. Plan to submit to Journal of Professional Counseling. Richardson, B. & O’Connell, W. (2010). Homophobia and moral reasoning: An exploratory study of counselor preparation programs. Plan to submit to Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling. Professional Newsletters O’Connell, W. (2009). Remote Supervision. Ohio Counseling Association Newsletter. Spring Issue. O’Connell, W. (2008). Mission and Strategic Plan for the Ohio Counseling Association. Ohio Counseling Association Newsletter. Fall Issue O’Connell, W. (2004). Learning more about families of incarcerated alcohol and drug offenders. Ohio Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. December Issue. Refereed National Conference Presentations Bruce, M.A; McGriff, D.; Norman, R. & O’Connell, W. (2009). Fostering an effective mentoring culture in higher education. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. San Diego, California. Shupe, M. and O’Connell, W. (2009). Teaching the important aspects of psychopharmacology to counseling students. Roundtable Discussion. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. San Diego, California. Tang, M.; O’Connell, W.; Coastan, S.; Fulkner, D. and Russ, K. (2008). Mosaic of counseling: Integrating indigenous healing and ecological counseling. American Counseling Association Annual Conference. Honolulu, Hawaii. Norman, R. and O’Connell, W. (2007). Multicultural Supervision. Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors National Conference. Columbus, Ohio.
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Page |4 O’Connell, W. (2006). A pilot study of secondary school administrator’s attitudes toward the practice of confidentiality in school counseling. American Counseling Association Annual Conference. Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Beaupre, G., Grein, R., Hodgson, I., Hofherr, M. & O’Connell, W. (2005). The role of course based philanthropy in formation and learning. Panel presentation at the national Jesuit conference titled “Commitment to Justice in Higher Education.” John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (2004). The benefits of teaching values, philanthropy and citizenship in community counseling. Paper presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference. Kansas City, Mo. Conyne, R, Cook, E., & O’Connell, W. (2003). The ecology of community counseling. Three hour presentation on contents of edited text submitted to ACA for publication. American Counseling Association. Anaheim, CA. Shupe, M. and O’Connell, W. (2002). On Becoming a Counselor: The Interplay between Service Learning, Technology, and Social Justice in Professional Identity Development. Poster Session Presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Tri Annual Conference. Park City, Utah. O’Connell, W., Addison, K, Lasure-Bryant, D. and Tang, M. (2002). Diversity in Training: An Exploratory Study of the Counselor Learning Environment. Paper Presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Tri-Annual Conference. Park City, Utah. O’Connell, W. (2002). Helping Families in Crisis: Needs of the Alcohol and Drug Offender’s Family. Research presented at the 26th Annual Convening of Crisis Intervention Personnel. Chicago, Illinois. Tang, M., Addison, K., Lasure-Bryant, D., Norman, R., O’Connell, W. and Sicking, J. (2001). Accreditation: Necessity or Nicety. Research presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference. San Antonio, Texas. Refereed Regional Conference Presentations Shupe, M. and O’Connell, W. (2004). Using the Community Building Model in Counselor Education. North Central Association of Counselors for Education and Supervision. One hourprofessional presentation. St. Louis, Missouri. O’Connell, W. and Smith, J. (2003). Finding the shoe that fits: The use of metaphor in counselor skills training. North Central Association of Counselors for Education and Supervision. One hour professional presentation. Cincinnati, Ohio. Shupe, M. and O’Connell, W. (2003). The benefits of teaching values, philanthropy and citizenship in community counseling. North Central Association of Counselors for Education and Supervision. One hour professional presentation. Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Page |5 O’Connell, W., Addison, K, Lasure-Bryant, D., Norman, R. and Tang, M. (2001). Factors Contributing to Student Research Success. One hour professional presentation. North Central Association of Counselors for Education and Supervision. Oakbrook, Illinois. Tang, M., Addison, K., Lasure-Bryant, D., Norman, R., O’Connell, W. (2001). Investigation of factors that influence the self-efficacy of counseling students. One hour professional presentation. Spring 2001 Research Conference University of Kentucky. Lexington, Kentucky. Tang, M., Addison, K., Lasure-Bryant, D., Norman, R., O’Connell, W. (2001). Demographic Factors and Their Impact on the Self-efficacy of Counseling Students. One hour professional presentation. Research presented at the North Central Association of Counselors for Education and Supervision. Indianapolis, Indiana Refereed State Conference Presentations O’Connell, W. & Heggarty, W. (2009). Intersection of agency policy, professional ethics and the law. All Ohio Counseling Association Conference. Columbus, Ohio. Richardson, B. and O’Connell, W. (2006). Working with parents of troubled youth. All Ohio Counseling Association Conference. Columbus, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (2005). Confidentiality and school counseling: A pilot study of secondary school principals. All Ohio Counseling Association Conference. Columbus, Ohio. O’Connell, W. and Smith, J. (2005). Finding the Shoe that Fits: Experiential Exercises for First Practicum. Kentucky Counselors Association Annual Conference. Louisville, Kentucky. O’Connell, W. and Mabry, A. (2004). Helping Community Counselors Thrive in a Complex Service Delivery Environment. All Ohio Counselors Conference. Columbus, Ohio. Shupe, M and O’Connell, W. (2003). The benefits of teaching values, philanthropy and citizenship in community counseling. All Ohio Counselors Conference. Columbus, Ohio. Shupe, M. and O’Connell, W. (2002). On Becoming a Counselor: The Interplay Between Service Learning, Technology. Research presentation at the All Ohio Counselors Conference. Columbus, Ohio. O’Connell, W. and Addison, K. (2001). Investigation of Factors That Influence The SelfEfficacy of Counseling Students. Presentation at the Ohio Counselor Educators and Supervisors Winter Conference. Columbus, Ohio. Refereed Local Conference Presentations O’Connell, W. (2009). Using an ecological model in ethical decision making. 90 minute presentation at 2nd Annual Ecological Conference sponsored by the University of Cincinnati. St. Andrew Episcopal Church, Anderson Twp., Ohio.
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Page |6 O’Connell, W. (2005). Preliminary results of survey research examining secondary school principals’ attitudes toward school counselor confidentiality. Presentation at 10th Annual Chi Sigma Iota Spring Symposium, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (2005). Research Results of Studying the Family Members of Incarcerated Chemically Dependent People. Presentation to members of the Ohio Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors. Talbert House. Cincinnati, Ohio. Shupe, M. and O’Connell, W. (2002). Incorporating Service Learning and Technology as an Introduction to the Field of Counseling. Presentation at the 9th Annual Chi Sigma Iota Spring Symposium. University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (2002). Needs Assessment of Family Members of Incarcerated Male Alcohol and Drug Offenders. Research Presentation at the 9th Annual Chi Sigma Iota Spring Symposium. University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, Ohio. O’Connell, W. and Addison, K. (2001). Investigation of Factors That Influence The SelfEfficacy of Counseling Students. Research presented at 8th Annual Chi Sigma Iota Spring Symposium. University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, Ohio. Invited Keynote Presentations Norman, R. and O’Connell, W. (May 22, 2009). Cross Cultural Supervision for Counselor Educators and Supervisors. Michigan Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors Spring Arbor University. Spring Arbor, Michigan. O’Connell, W. (April 18, 2009). Excellence in Professional Counseling. Chi Sigma Iota Alpha Upsilon Chapter. Akron University. Akron, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (January 9, 2004). Creating a Vision for the Local Professional Counseling Organization. Keynote address to 150 professionals at the Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association Winter Workshop. Cincinnati, Ohio. University Presentations O’Connell, W. (October 17, 2006). Foundations of Helping Relationships. Presentation to Dr. Peter Neibert’s Sports Management Class. O’Connell, W. (October 18, 2005). Foundations of Helping Relationships. Presentation to Dr. Peter Neibert’s Sports Management Class. O’Connell, W. (September 16, 2003). Systems theory and the family counseling process. Presentation to Dr. Jack Barret’s Doctoral Level Psychology Course on Gerontology. Shupe, M. and O’Connell, W. (2003). Discussion of formative evaluation results for service learning in counselor education. Junior Faculty Research Forum. Spring. O’Connell, W. (2002). Understanding the role of spirituality in counseling. Presentation to Dr. Elizabeth Groppe’s Theology Class. O’Connell Vita
Page |7 O’Connell, W. (2002). Systems theory and the family counseling process. Presentation to Dr. Jack Barret’s Doctoral Level Course on Gerontology. Professional Workshops O’Connell, W. (September, 2009). Managing Crises in Schools. Invited to provide professional development to teachers and staff at Blessed Sacrament School, One hour. Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. Norman, R. & O’Connell, W. (May, 2009). Multicultural Supervision. Professional development workshop for members of Michigan Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors (MACES). Six hours. Jackson, Michigan. O’Connell, W. (March, 2009). Ethics for Helping Professionals. Invited to provide professional development for over sixty human service professionals. Clinton County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Center. Three hours. Wilmington, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (March, 2009). Ethics for Professional Counselors and Social Workers. Invited to provide professional development training to staff. Two hours. Cancer Family Care. Cincinnati, Ohio. O’Connell, W. & Smith, J. (January, 2009). Ethics for Helping Professionals. Invited to provide professional development for over seventy human service professionals. Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association 33rd Annual Winter Workshop. Three hours. Campus of Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. Norman, R. & O’Connell, W. (September, 2008). Multicultural and Ethical Issues in Supervision. Professional development workshop for forty advanced counseling supervisors. Six hours. Campus of Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (August, 2008). Ethics in Action. Invited to provide professional development opportunity to over 70 local counselors, social workers and psychologists. Three hours. ChildFocus Training Center, Inc. Batavia, Ohio. Norman, R. & O’Connell, W. (June, 2007). Multicultural and Ethical Issues in Supervision. Professional development workshop for forty advanced counseling supervisors. Six hours. Campus of Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (August, 2007). Ethics in Action. Invited to provide professional development opportunity to over 70 local counselors, social workers and psychologists. Three hours. Child Focus Training Center, Inc. Batavia, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (March, 2007). Ethics for Professional Counselors and Social Workers. Invited to provide professional development training to staff. Three hours. Cancer Family Care. Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Page |8 Norman, R. & O’Connell, W. (September, 2006). Multicultural and Ethical Issues in Supervision. Professional development workshop for forty advanced counseling supervisors. Six hours. Campus of Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (April 2006). Addiction and the Family. Invited to provide professional development for sixty counselors, social workers and chemical dependency counselors. Center for Comprehensive Addictions Treatment. Six hours. Cincinnati, Ohio. Norman, R. & O’Connell, W. (May, 2005). Multicultural and Ethical Issues in Supervision. Professional development workshop for forty advanced counseling supervisors. Six hours. Campus of Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (November, 2003). Ethics in Counselor Practice. Invited to provide professional development to thirty staff members. Three hours. Center for Children and Families. Cincinnati, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (June, 2003). Families in Crisis: Tips for Direct Service Providers. Invited to provide professional development training to thirty staff. Cincinnati Center for Career Alternatives. Six hours. Cincinnati, Ohio. O’Connell, W. (January, 2003). Family Counseling Works: Strategies to Increase Counselor Competence. Invited to provide professional development to forty counselors and social workers. Child Focus Training Center, Inc. Six hours. Cincinnati, Ohio. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Continuing Education 2006-2009 All Ohio Counseling Association Conference. November 5-6, 2009, Columbus, Ohio. Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors. October 14-18, 2009, San Diego, California Multicultural Fluency Institute, Level II. July, 2009. Xavier University, Cincinnati Ohio Legislative Advocacy Day. April, 2009. Columbus, Ohio. Ohio Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors Winter Meeting. February 13, 2009. Columbus, Ohio. Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association 33rd Annual Winter Workshop (2009). Cincinnati, Ohio. All Ohio Counseling Association (2008). Columbus, Ohio Basic Week in Reality Therapy. August 1-4, 2008. Erlanger, Kentucky. American Counseling Association Annual Conference. Honolulu, Hawaii. March 27-30, 2008 Ohio Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors Winter Meeting. February 29, 2008. Columbus, Ohio. Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association 32nd Annual Winter Workshop (2008). Cincinnati, Ohio. Winning at Teaching with Barbara Coloroso. Sponsored by Xavier University Center for Excellence in Education. November 29, 2007. Cincinnati, Ohio. Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Board Master Addictions Training (2007). Columbus, Ohio All Ohio Counseling Association (2007). Columbus, Ohio Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors (2007). Columbus, Ohio Brain to Brain Relationships with Dr. Dan Siegel (2007). Sharonville, Ohio Multicultural Fluency Institute, Level I (2007). Xavier University. Cincinnati, Ohio O’Connell Vita
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Information Fluency Institute (2007). Xavier University. Cincinnati, Ohio Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association 31st Annual Winter Workshop (2007). Cincinnati, Ohio All Ohio Counseling Association Conference (2006). Columbus, Ohio Xavier University (2006). Supervising the Impaired Student. Cincinnati, Ohio Northern Kentucky University (2006). Emerging Issues in Counseling. Newport, Kentucky Chi Sigma Iota Research Symposium (2006). Cincinnati, Ohio American Counseling Association Conference (2006). Montreal, Canada Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association 30th Annual Winter Workshop (2006). Cincinnati, Ohio
Professional Affiliations American Counseling Association Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling Ohio Counseling Association Ohio Mental Health Counselors Association Ohio School Counseling Association Ohio Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling of Ohio Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society SERVICE College Member, Faculty Assembly Guest Lecturer in Departments of Psychology, Theology and Sports Management Manresa Freshman Orientation, 2003, 2004, 2009 Benefits Committee, Three year appointment, 2008-2011 Information Fluency Committee, Appointed by Assistant Provost, 2008-2010 Search Committee, Department Chair, Social Work, Spring 2007 Students with Disabilities Accommodations Committee, Spring 2007 Jesuit Commitment to Justice Team, Cleveland, Ohio. 2005 Portal Planning Subcommittee, Spring 2005 New Faculty Mentor, 2004 Academic Quad Instructional Subcommittee, Spring 2004 Wireless Planning Subcommittee, Spring 2004 Graduate Student Association Faculty Representative, 2004-2006 Graduate Student Association Awards Selection Committee, Spring 2004 Groundhog Day Volunteer, 2003 Philanthropy and Service Learning Committee, 2002-2005
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P a g e | 10 Department Library Liaison, manage funds, ordering and tracking for department. 2008-2010 CACREP Accreditation Committee Chair for Syllabi and Faculty Vitae, 2003-2005 CACREP Advisory Committee Meetings, 2004-2010 Search Committee, Clinical Coordinator and Program Coordinator 50th Anniversary Planning Committee, 2003-2004 Profession Past President, Ohio Counseling Association, 2009-2010 President, Ohio Counseling Association, 2008-2009 President-Elect, Ohio Counseling Association, 2007-2008 Membership Chair, Ohio Counseling Association, 2004-2005 Executive Director, Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association, 2005-2010 President, Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association, 2003-2004 Treasurer, Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association, 2002-2003 Winter Workshop Chair, Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association, 2003-2010 Doctoral Program and Dissertation Committee Member for Patricia Stewart Hopkins, University of Cincinnati, 2007-2010 Doctoral Program Committee Member for Denise Meyer, University of Cincinnati, 2005 Doctoral Program and Dissertation Committee Member for Dr. Jeri Goodman, University of Cincinnati, 2003-2007. Training Supervisor for Clinical Resident, Jim Young, Fall 2009. Supervision of Supervision for Bev Lenicky, Fall 2009 Training Supervisor for Internship, Duane Campbell, Fall 2009. Training Supervisor for Internship Michelle Pfaltzgraff, Spring and Summer 2009 Training Supervisor for Internship, Michaela Seiwert, Fall 2005 Training Supervisor for Clinical Residency, Judy McAuliffe, 2005-2007 Training Supervisor for Internship, Lynda Barbie, Spring 2004 Training Supervisor for Clinical Residency, Adrienne Cenci, 2002-2004 Community St. Aloysius Orphanage Community Advisory Committee, 2004-2010 Hope Lodge Pan Ohio Bike Ride, August 2008 Pro bono consultation for Center for Chemical Addictions Treatment, Summer 2006 Paradise Ride for State of Hawaii Aids Charities, July 2004 Preparing Future Faculty Mentor, University of Cincinnati, Spring 2004 Planning Committee, University of Cincinnati Counseling Program 50th Anniversary, 2004 Pro bono counseling, Upward Bound Program, Withrow High School, Spring 2004 Inter-Agency School Crisis Team Responder to 2002 Emergency at Sycamore High School due to tornado.
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P a g e | 11 MENTAL HEALTH WORK EXPERIENCE Consultant, Cancer Family Care, Cincinnati, Ohio. September 2007-Present Provide 1.5 hours of clinical consultation every other month to 8 clinicians with Cancer Family Care. Safety Plan Coordinator, Glenmary Missioners, Fairfield, Ohio. March 2006-Present Developed Hope and Healing Response Team with Dr. Margo Heydt to assist the Glemary Governing Council respond to victims of clergy abuse and the perpetrators of abuse within the Glenmary organization. Developed all documentation processes for case management with perpetrators of sexual abuse Evaluate compliance by perpetrators with safety plan developed by the Governing Council, Advisory Council and Praesidium, Inc. Made recommendations to Governing Council in a monthly report. Consulted with Governing Council at the completion of Praesidium Investigation and subsequent intervention with perpetrator of sexual abuse Continue to meet with one confirmed perpetrator who is on indefinite restriction. Preparing scholarly report of experience with Dr. Margo Heydt Assistant Clinical Director, Talbert House, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. March 2000-March 2001 Consulted with master level clinicians, managers and directors agency wide regarding clinical issues Lead process to standardize clinical forms and prepare for electronic record keeping for Talbert House, Core Behavioral Health and Mental Health Services East Trained and developed professional staff at all levels of service in clinical and ethical standards Served as Client Rights Officer for Talbert House and attended Hamilton County Mental Health Board meetings Assisted Clinical Director in overseeing data collection for University of Cincinnati research project utilizing cognitive approaches for offender treatment Contributed to development of corporate compliance plan Member, Agency Risk Management Committee Troubleshoot conflicts at sites and implemented best practice policies Developed strategies with an agency team to implement family services for the entire agency Provided consultation to eight Agency counselors providing family counseling services Supervised professional counselors and student interns for state licensure Family Specialist, Talbert House, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. March 1999-March 2000
Counsel couples and families in men's and women's correctional treatment programs Teach clients cognitive behavioral approaches to changing family systems Develop family life education curriculum for families using corrective thinking model Supervise clinical service providers in Counseling Coordination Unit
Counselor, Private Practice, Cincinnati, Ohio. October 1995-October 1999 Counseled 10-15 individual, couple or family clients per week Consulted with multidisciplinary treatment team at Christ Hospital Private Practice Pain Clinic Wrote and received grant from the Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association to work with victims of same sex domestic abuse.
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P a g e | 12 Adult Therapist, Clermont Counseling Center; Milford, Ohio (Sept. 1993-Sept. 1997) Counseled 35 clients per week in a multidisciplinary community mental health center Directed the Domestic Violence Treatment Program for perpetrators and victims Coordinated a group couples counseling program Evaluated needs of local school districts for violence prevention services per United Way grant Liaison with Clermont Recovery Center in providing services to dual diagnosis clients Counselor, Talbert House; Cincinnati, Ohio (May 1990-July 1991 & Jan. 1992-Aug. 1993) Provided crisis counseling services to individuals, couples and groups Delivered prevention and education services in schools, universities and community groups Provided crisis intervention counseling on a twenty-four hour hotline Provided clinical assessment and diagnosis for DUI offenders DUI Intervention Specialist, Modlin & Rulli, Inc.; Florence, Kentucky (June 1990-June 1994) Part-time group counselor Provided 10 week group intervention for DUI offenders in Northern Kentucky Maintained documentation for private practice agency and communicated with local magistrates. Adult Therapist, Care Unit Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio (June 1989-January 1992) Part-time and full-time employee Assessed and developed treatment plans for adults referred for chemical dependency treatment Created and delivered lectures on stress management Managed cases in the out-patient treatment program Collaborated with a multidisciplinary treatment team SCHOOL COUNSELING EXPERIENCE School Counselor Intern, St. Aloysius Orphanage; Cincinnati, Ohio (Aug. 2004-April 2005) Provided consultation services to teaching faculty in K-12 independent charter school School counseling services as needed Inter-Agency School Crisis Team Member (May 1990-June 2002) Responded to approximately 50 school related crisis between 1990 & 1999 Consulted with elementary, junior high and high school populations Provided information to faculty, staff and students on methods to manage major life crises Counseled students in urban and rural settings following natural disasters, unexpected deaths, suicides and acts of violence Recommended plan of action for on-going crisis management to school counselors and administration Counselor, Talbert House; Cincinnati, Ohio (May 1990-June 1991 & Jan. 1992-Aug. 1993) Consulted with school counselors to develop programs for at risk youth Conducted groups and education services 10 hours per week in Hamilton County public and private schools Instructed 150 students a week during the school year utilizing Talbert House/ YWCA family violence prevention curriculum Provided information to over 1000 junior high and high school students on suicide prevention Co-facilitated a 9 month support group for 10 at risk teens at Aiken High School in Cincinnati O’Connell Vita
P a g e | 13 DOCTORAL INTERNSHIPS Intern, Xavier University; Cincinnati, Ohio (June 1998-July 1999) Taught 35 graduate students in Family Relations and History and Systems of Counseling Supervised 21 graduate counseling students in advanced practicum Intern, University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati, Ohio (Jan. 1999-June 1999) Designed and taught courses in crisis intervention and childhood trauma for 30 students Adapted courses for multimedia technology and distance learning Intern, Christ Hospital Private Practice Pain Center; Cincinnati, Ohio (Sept. 1997-March 1998) Learned theory and practice of health psychology in a hospital setting Assessed and treated 5 patients per week referred for chronic pain issues Consulted with a multidisciplinary staff regarding patient treatment HONORS AND AWARDS Past President Award, Ohio Counseling Association (November 2009) Recipient of award acknowledging service as leader of the state professional organization for counselors and chapter of the American Counseling Association. Leadership Award, Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association (April 2009) Selected by Board of Directors for the Greater Cincinnati Counseling Association for a Leadership Award recognizing eight years of service as the volunteer executive director for the organization. Research Award, Ohio School Counseling Association (November 2005) Nominated by peers for research conducted in 2005 entitled “Confidentiality and the School Counselor: A Survey of High School Principals.” Nomination was peer reviewed by scholars in the Ohio School Counseling Association. Award announced at the All Ohio Counseling Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio Senate Award, (October 2004) Honorary award for outstanding community service and humanitarian efforts in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS. Research Award, North Central Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors (March, 2003) Nominated by peers for dissertation research entitled “Needs Assessment of Family Members of Incarcerated Male Alcohol and Drug Offenders: Implications for Counseling.” Nomination was peer reviewed by scholars in the NCACES region. Award announced at ACA annual convention in Anaheim and NCACES convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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P a g e | 14 Wheeler Award, Xavier University (December 2002) Project award for proposal entitled “Using Video Technology to Teach Systems Theory in Family Relations.” Wheeler Awards are targeted toward improving academic programs through pedagogical training and new initiatives. Clinical Services Award, Talbert House, Inc.; Cincinnati, Ohio (December 2000) Received award for outstanding performance in the supervision and provision of clinical services at Talbert House. Nominated by peers and selected by Talbert House vice presidents. Corbett Award, Clermont Counseling Center; Batavia, Ohio (August 1997) Honorary award for work to further the prevention of domestic violence in Clermont County Ohio House of Representatives, (July 1997) Honorary award in conjunction with the Corbett award to recognize work done in the State of Ohio to prevent family violence.
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