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George A. Jacinto 10201 Wetland Trail. – Apt. 2014 Orlando, FL 32817 407 453 2594 [email protected]
EDUCATION
2007 Doctor of Philosophy Ellen Whiteside McDonnell School of Social Work Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida
1990 Master of Social Work, Clinical Social Work Florida State University
1982 Master of Education, Guidance and Counseling College of Idaho
1974 Bachelor of Science, Criminology-Corrections California State University, Fresno
TEACHING AND ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
2014 Associate Professor, School of Social Work, University of Central Florida
2013 - 2014 Associate Professor and PAF Coordinator, School of Social Work, University of Central Florida
2012 - 2013 Associate Professor and MSW Program Coordinator, School of Social Work, University of Central Florida
2011- 2012 Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, Florida Teach courses in the online MSW Program. Courses include the use of Elluminate meetings to build practice skills.
2007 - 2011 Associate Professor Director of the MSW Program (July 2007 to January 2011) Department of Social Work, Arkansas State University Assisted in development of MSW Program
1995 – 2007 Clinical Instructor, School of Social Work, University of Central Florida 1998 - 2006 Off-Campus MSW Program Coordinator Planned, publicized, and implemented the Brevard, Downtown Orlando, and Daytona Beach Programs. 2
2003 - 2006 MSW Program Coordinator Responsible for Main Campus, Daytona Beach, and Downtown Orlando programs.
1997-1998 Adjunct Instructor, St. Leo University, Daytona Beach, Florida
1994 - 1995 Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work, University of Central Florida
1994 - 1995 Adjunct Instructor, Florida State University, Orlando, Florida
COURSES TAUGHT
BSW Courses Taught: MSW Courses Taught: Assessing I Policy Analysis & Social Change Social Welfare Policies & Issues Clinical Practice with Individuals Social Work with Minorities Clinical Practice with Groups Micro-Level Roles & Interventions Clinical Supervision H B S E I Social Work Practice I H B S E II H B S E I Social Welfare & Community Resources Diverse Client Populations Interventions with Substance Abuser Social Welfare Policies and Services Spirituality in Social Work Social Work Research Social Work with Gays and Lesbians Spirituality in Professional Counseling Marriage and Family Interventions with Substance Abusers Forensic Social Work Forensic Social Work Field Education Seminar Psychosocial Pathology The GLBT Experience in America Advanced Field Education Seminar Leadership
MSW Courses Developed: Clinical Supervision (online) Spirituality in Professional Counseling (web-enhanced) The Gay and Lesbian Experience in American Society (online) Developed the graduate Social Work Administration Certificate
PUBLICATIONS Journal Articles
Kirven, J. & Jacinto, G.A. (in press). Helping a community towards healing and reconciliation aft er a community trauma. Encyclopedia of Social Work (21st Ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Chappell, R., Jacinto, G.A., Harris-Jackson, T., & Vance, V. (in press). Do #BlackLivesMatter? 3
Implicit Bias, Institutional Racism and Fear of the Black Body. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work
Edwards, B., Guy-Walls, P., Jacinto, G., & Franklin, R. (2015, June). Findings of a study exploring homeless street females in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A need for community based programs. International journal of Gender and Women’s Studies, 3(1), 42-50.
Molina, O., & Jacinto, G. A. (2015) The stress of being a graduate student: Using student mutual-aid groups to teach group work skills. Journal of Social Work with Groups.
Jacinto, G. A., Molina, O., & Kirven, J. (2015). Birth: A write of passage. International Journal of Child Birth Education, 30(1), 38-42.
Nieves-Serrano, B., Jacinto, G. A., & Chappell, R. (2015, July). The use of the labyrinth in Solution Focused Therapy. Annals of Psychotherapy & Integrative Health®. Online: http://annalsofpsychotherapy.com/articles/2015/summer/Nieves-Serrano_468.pdf
Jacinto, G. A. & Buckey, J. (2013). Birth: A rite of passage. International Journal of Childbirth Education, 28(1), 11-14.
Hong, Y. J., & Jacinto, G. A. (2012). Reality therapy and the labyrinth: A strategy for practice. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 22, 619-634.
Hong, Y. J. & Jacinto, G. A. (2011). Six step process to facilitate forgiveness and self- forgiveness. Clinical Social Work Journal [online].
Hong, Y. J., & Jacinto, G. A. (2011) Youth running away: A rite of passage? Smith College Studies in Social Work 81(4), 297-313.
Jacinto, G.A. & Edwards, B. (2011). Therapeutic stages of forgiveness and self-forgiveness. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 21(4), 423-437.
Jacinto, G. A. (2010). Caregivers coping and self-forgiveness after the death of a care-receiver. Journal of Social Service Research, 36(3), 206-215.
Jacinto, G. A., Turnage, B. F., & Cook, I. (2010). Domestic violence survivors: Spirituality and social support. Journal of Spirituality and Religion in Social Work: Social Thought, 29(2), 109-123.
Jacinto, G. A. (2010).The Self-forgiveness process of caregivers after the death of carereceivers diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Social Service Research, 36(1), 24 - 36.
Blackwell, C., Dziegielewski, S. F., Jacinto, G. A., (2006). The strengths based approach in addressing discrimination against gays and lesbians. The Journal of Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 14(3), 1-17.
Saxon, C., Jacinto, G. A., & Dziegielewski, S. F. (2006). Self-determination and Confidentiality: The ambiguous nature of decision-making in social work practice. The Journal of Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 13(4), 55-72. 4
Dziegielewski, S. F., & Jacinto, G. A., Laudadio, A., & Legg-Rodriguez, L. (2004). Humor: An essential communication tool in therapy. International Journal of Mental Health, 32(3),
Turnage, B., Jacinto, G. A., & Kirven, J. (2003, Spring). Reality therapy, domestic violence survivors, and self-forgiveness. International Journal of Reality Therapy 22(2), 24-27.
Book
Dziegielewski, S. F. & Jacinto, G. A., Eds. (2016). Social Work Practice and Psychopharmacology: A Person-in-Environment Approach (3rd Ed.). New York, NY: Spri nger Series on Social Work.
Jacinto, G. A. (2010). Caregivers’ self-Forgiveness: After death of dementia care receivers. Saarbrücken, Germany: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller.
Book Chapters
Dziegielewski, S.F. & Jacinto, G.A. (2015). Designs and procedures for evaluating crisis intervention. In K. Yeager (Ed.), Albert R. Roberts Crisis intervention handbook 4th edition (pp. XXX.XXX). New York: Oxford University Press.
Dziegielewski, S.F. & Jacinto, G. A. (2014). Personality disorders. In S.F. Dziegielewski (Ed.), DSM-5™ in action (Chapter 13, pp. xx-xx). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.
Jacinto, G. A. & Dziegielewski, S. F. (2013). Restorative health care in the long term, home care, and rehabilitative settings. S. F. Dziegielewski (Ed.). The changing face of health care social work: Professional practice in managed behavioral health care. (3rd ed.). New York: Springer.
Dziegielewski, S. F., & Jacinto, G. A. (2013). Prevention, wellness counseling and complementary and alternative medicine. In S. F. Dziegielewski (Ed.). The changing face of health care social work: Professional practice in managed behavioral health care. (3rd ed.). New York: Springer.
Dziegielewski, S. F. & Jacinto, G. A. (2010). Chapter 13. Personality Disorders. In S. F. Dziegielewski (Ed.). DSM-IV-TR in action (2nd ed., pp. 433-467). New York: Wiley Publishers.
Dziegielewski, S.F., Amos, S., & Jacinto, G. A. (2010). Chapter 8. Schizophrenia and the Psychotic Disorders. In S. F. Dziegielewski (Ed.). DSM-IV-TR in action (2nd ed., pp. 248- 281). New York: Wiley Publishers.
Dziegielewski, S. F., & Jacinto, G. A. (2010). Medications with Children and Older Adults: Specific Concerns. In S. F. Dziegielewski (Ed.). Social Work Practice and Psychopharmacology (2nd ed., pp. 169-196). New York: Springer Series on Social Work.
Dziegielewski, S. F., Jacinto, G. A., Dick, G., & Resnick-Cortes, C. (2007). Orgasmic disorders. In B. Thyer & J. Wodarski (Eds.), Social work in mental health: An evidence-based approach (pp. 427-456). New York: John Wiley & Sons. 5
Dziegielewski, S. F., & Jacinto, G. A. (2004). Standards, values, and ethics in clinical health care practice. In S. F. Dziegielewski (Ed.), The changing face of health care social work: Professional practice in managed behavioral health care (2nd ed., pp. 72 - 103). New York: Springer Publishing Company, Inc.
Dziegielewski, S. F., & Jacinto, G. A. (2004). New horizons: Health and wellness counseling. In S. F. Dziegielewski (Ed.). The changing face of health care social work: Professional practice in managed behavioral health care. (2nd ed., pp. 294-319). New York: Springer.
Other
Jacinto, G. A. (2013). Book Review: [Bergman, R. (2011). Catholic Social Learning: Educating the Faith That Does Justice]. Journal of Catholic Education, 16 (2). Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/ce/vol16/iss2/11.
Dziegielewski, S. F., & Jacinto, G. A. (2010). DSM-IV-TR and the Addictive Disorders. Oxford Bibliographies Online.
Dziegielewski, S. F., & Jacinto, G. A. (2010). Psychopathology and Social Work Practice. Oxford Bibliographies Online.
Jacinto, G. A. (2010). Book Review: [Shepard, B. (2010). Queer political performance and protest: Play pleasure and social movement. New York: Haworth Press]. Journal of Homosexuality,57, 1384 – 1387.
Jacinto, G. A. (2007). Caregivers negotiating self-forgiveness after the death of carereceivers who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Doctoral Dissertation.
Jacinto, G. A. (2005). Book Review: [Exploring the spiritual experience in the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous: Spiritus contra spiritum]. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health, 21(5), 99-104.
Jacinto, G. A. (2005). Book Review: [A pastoral counselor’s model for wellness in the workplace: Psychergonomics]. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health, 21(1), 95-99.
Jacinto, G. A. (2004). Instructor’s manual and test bank for Dimensions of Social Welfare Policy (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Articles in Submission
Edwards, B., Walls, P., Jacinto, G., & Franklin, R. (n.d.). A need for community based program: Findings of a study exploring female homeless street youths in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Children and Youth Services Review.
Articles in Preparation
Jacinto, G. A. & Hong, Y. J. (n.d.). Freshman self-forgiveness study
Jacinto, G. A. & Hong, Y. J (n.d.). CARE: A University Community Collaborative Field Placement. 6
Hong, Y. J., & Jacinto, G. A. (n.d.). Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer students’ values and spirituality.
Jacinto, G. A. (n.d.). The work of Emanuel Tropp: Implications for 21st century group work.
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
2013 Guest Editor Journal of Social Service Research special Issue 2: 2012 Guest Editor Spirituality in Social Work Practice Journal of Social Service Research Special Issue 1: 2012 Guest Editor Spirituality in Social Work Practice Journal of Social Service Research Special Issue 1: 2012 Guest Editor LGBT Issues Journal of Social Service Research Special Issue 2: 2009 to Present Editorial Board LGBT Issues International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences 2005 to Present Associate Editor Journal of Social Services Research
PRESENTATIONS
Peer Reviewed Professional Presentations
2015 The Framing of “Black Lives” and Social Protest: Implications for Social Work. George A. Jacinto and Reshawna Chapple. CSWE 61st Annual Program Meeting, October 16, 2015, Denver, CO.
Solution Imaging. Benjamin Nieves-Serrano, NASW Florida Chapter Conference, June 12, 2015, Orlando, FL.
2014 The Effect of Social Support on Grief-focusing on the mediating effects of Self- Forgiveness. Young Joon Hong and George A. Jacinto, XI. Hradec Days of Social Work, October 10, 2014, University of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.
Long-Term Care Geropsychiatric Maladaptive Behavior Record: A Rapid Screening Instrument for Dementing and Older Adults. Paul R. Clements and George A. Jacinto, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, July 16, 2014, Copenhagen, Denmark.
2013 Reality Therapy and the Labyrinth: A Strategy for Practice, George A. Jacinto and Benjamin Nieves-Serrano, NASW Florida Chapter Conference, June 6, 2013, Orlando, FL.
2011 Millennial, Generation X, and Baby Boomer students’ Values and Spirituality, Young Joon Hong and George A. Jacinto, CSWE 57th Annual Program Meeting, October 29, 2011, Atlanta, GA. 7
Social Worker as Clinician, Educator and Leader, NASW Arkansas Chapter Conference, April 6, 2011, Little Rock, AR.
2010 Generational Differences in the Relationship Between Learning Styles and the Use of Technology of Social Work Students (Poster Session), Young Joon Hong and George A. Jacinto, CSWE 56th Annual Program Meeting, October 15, 2010, Portland, OR.
Rural-based Clinical Practice, Barbara F. Turnage and George A. Jacinto, Institute for Rural Social Work & Human Services, July 14-17, 2010, Presque Isle, ME.
Online Task Groups: Implications for Rural-Based Social Work Education and Practice. Institute for Rural Social Work & Human Services, July 14-17, 2010, Presque Isle, ME.
Alternative Directions for Social Support of Domestic Violence Survivors, Ida Cook and George A. Jacinto, 90th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Social Science Association, April 1, 2010, Houston, TX.
2009 Caregivers Working Through Self-Forgiveness, Poster Session, Society for Social Work Research, January 15, 2009, New Orleans, LA. [While poster was accepted, I was unable to attend conference].
Building Collaborations in Ethiopia: Implications, Arkansas NASW Chapter Conference, April 9, 2009, Little Rock, Arkansas, Presenters: George A. Jacinto, Beverly Edwards and Patricia Guy-Walls.
Caregivers Working Through Self-Forgiveness, NASW Florida/SSWLHC Annual Conference, June 4-6, 2009, Orlando, Florida..
Self-Forgiveness: An Important Task for Caregivers, 9th Biennial Conference of Caribbean & International Social Work Educators, Association of Caribbean Social Work Educators, July 20-24, 2009. [While workshop was accepted, I was unable to attend conference]
Caregivers’ Self-forgiveness after the Death of a Care Receiver, 4th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, July 8-11, 2009, Athens, Greece. [Unable to attend conference]
2008 The Self-Forgiveness Process of Caregivers after the Death of Carereceivers Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. George A. Jacinto, July 19, 2008, 34th Biannual Congress of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), Durban, South Africa. [Presented by Dr. Barbara Turnage in my absence]
Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice. George A. Jacinto and Richard K. Freer, April 2, 2008, 2008 Arkansas Chapter Conference, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Spirituality and Forgiveness: Multi-Modal Strategies for Practice. George A. Jacinto and Patricia Guy-Walls, April 3, 2008, 2008 Arkansas Chapter Conference, 8
Fayetteville, Arkansas.
2007 Spiritual Support Group for Survivors of Domestic Violence. George A. Jacinto and Barbara F. Turnage, June 26, 2007, 5th Biennial Conference of Caribbean and International Social Work Educators, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad
Self Forgiveness: A Healing Experience for Caregivers of Deceased Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease. George A. Jacinto and Cheryl Andre, June 4, 2007. 29th Annual Summer Institute on Aging (SIOA), West Virginia University, Division of Social Work, Morgantown, WV.
2006 A Spiritual Support Group Model for Domestic Violence Survivors. George A. Jacinto and Carly Marrero, June 9, 2006, NASW Florida Chapter 2006 Social Work Conference, Dania Beach, FL.
2004 Teaching Spirituality at a State University. Mary Van Hook and George A. Jacinto, October 29, 2004, North American Association of Christians in School Social Work 54th Annual Convention and Training Conference, Reston, VA.
Use of the Eleven-Circuit Labyrinth with Social Work Clients: A Therapeutic Approach. George A. Jacinto and Barbara Turnage Ph.D., June 11, 2004, NASW Florida Chapter, Social Work Conference 2004, Deerfield Beach, Florida.
2003 Online Task Groups: Implications for Social Work Education. George A. Jacinto and Barbara Turnage, Ph.D., July 29, 2003, Sixth Biennial Conference of Caribbean and International Social Work Educators, Barbados, West Indies.
2002 Spirituality and Religion: Untapped Resources for Social Work Practice, NASW Florida Chapter Conference, Orlando, Florida.
1999 The Information Super-Highway. George A. Jacinto and Ana Leon, Ph.D., June 11, 1999 at the NASW Florida Chapter Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Group Model of Field Instruction In a Community Based Juvenile Justice Program, November 5, 1999 at the 16th Annual Conference of The Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups, Inc., Beulah Rothman Center for Group Work Studies, Miami Shores, Florida.
1998 Helping Students Learn to Increase the Resiliency of Clients: A Group Model for Diversity Training in a Community-Based Juvenile Justice Practicum Unit, October 15, 1998 at 20th Annual Symposium of The Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups, Inc., Miami, Florida.
Beyond the Classroom: A Model for Diversity Training in a Community-Based Juvenile Justice Practicum Unit. George A. Jacinto and Cheryl E. Green, Ph.D., May 30, 1998 at the 11th Annual National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE), Denver, Colorado.
Invited Presentations 9
2015 Solution Focused Therapy and the Labyrinth in Social Work Practice. Benjamin Nieves-Serrano & George A. Jacinto, October 12, 2015, NASW FL Space Coast Unit.
2013 Solution-Focus Therapy and the Use of the Labyrinth. George A. Jacinto & Benjamin Nieves-Serrano, September 26, 1013, Health First Staff Training, Melbourne, FL.
2008 Humor and Self-Care for Social Workers. George A. Jacinto & Barbara F. Turnage, June 20, 2008, Northeast Arkansas National Association of Social Workers Branch Meeting, Jonesboro, Arkansas.
2007 Domestic Violence Survivors Spiritual Support Group. September 14, 2007. Mid- South Regional Rural Social Work Conference, State University, Arkansas.
2005 The Social Worker as Clinician, Educator and Leader, September 16, 2005, Florida Society of Oncology Social Workers Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida.
2002 Psychopathology and Diverse Populations, November 4, 2002, Faces of Diversity Week, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
Spirituality and Forgiveness: Multi-Modal Strategies for Practice, University of Central Florida, School of Social Work Alumni Conference, Orlando, Florida.
2001 Religious and Spiritual Diversity. November 1, 2001, Faces of Diversity: The Second Millennium Diversity Week, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida. Conjoint faculty presentation
TRAINING
2008 Spiritual Needs and Response to Those Who Experience a Natural Disaster, March 24, 2008. Community Response Team undergraduate course, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas.
2003Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder, June 19, 2003, Orange County Health & Family Services Department, Orlando, Florida.
Detachment Disorder. May 22, 2003 Orange County Health & Family Services Department, Orlando, Florida.
2002 Adolescent Attachment Issues: Behavioral and Emotional Disorders. November 14, 2002, Orange County Health & Family Services Department, Orlando, Florida.
2000 Clinical Supervision Workshop, May & October, Orlando, Florida, Conjoint Faculty Presentation.
GRANTS 10
Funded
1997 - Co-Principal Investigator, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice 1998 Provided individual and group supervision of interns in various departments of DJJ. $80,000.
Consultant, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida Conducted a demographic study of Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties, and offered recommendations for possible locations for new clubs. $2,500.
Educational and Teaching Grants
2008 Co-Principal Investigator, Middle East Studies Committee, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR. Qualitative Study of Street Youth in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 2008. $12,000. Vollman Family Faculty Enhancement Award, Arkansas State University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Jonesboro, AR $4,654. 2007 University of Central Florida, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Summer Institute, $1000. 2006 University of Central Florida, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Winter Institute, $500. University of Central Florida, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Summer Institute, $1000. 2005 University of Central Florida, Office of Diversity Initiatives Summer Institute, $1000. 2004 University of Central Florida, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Winter Institute, $500. University of Central Florida, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Summer Institute, $1,000. 2003 University of Central Florida, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Winter Institute, $500. University of Central Florida, Office of Diversity Initiatives Summer Institute, $1000. 2002 University of Central Florida, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Summer Institute, $1000. 2001 University of Central Florida, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Summer Institute, $1,000
PROGRAM EVALUATION
2003 City of Orlando, Final Evaluation Callahan Neighborhood Technology Center
2002 Mentors in Recovery Program The Grove Counseling Center Adolescent Residential Treatment Program, Sanford, Florida
City of Orlando Callahan Neighborhood Center After School Tutoring Program
ACADEMIC SERVICE 11
Arkansas State University 2010 Social Work Department Promotion Retention and Tenure Committee , Chair 2010 College of Nursing and Health Professions Promotion Retention and Tenure Committee 2008 Social Work Conference and Award Ceremony, Conference Chair Mid-South Regional Rural Social Work Conference Program Committee Member College of Nursing and Health Professions Honors Committee College of Nursing and Health Professions Hearing Committee Fiftieth Anniversary Gala Committee Member for the College of Nursing and Health Professions Middle East Studies Committee Member Member of the Chancellor’s Task Force on Instructional Technology, Distance Learning, Online Education
University of Central Florida 2014-Present Chair, College of Health and Public Affairs International Affairs Committee 2015 Faculty Center Advisory Committee Member 2013 to Present College of Health and Public Affairs Scholarship Selection Committee 2012 to Present Promotion and Tenure Committee 2013- Present Chair, DSW Program Development Committee 2013 Curriculum Committee Member 2013 Practice Committee Member 2013 MSW Program Committee Member 2013 PAF Graduate Coordinator’s Committee Member 2013 College of Health and Public Affairs International Study Committee 2013 Co-Chair, School of Social Work MSW Instructor Search Committee 2013 Chair, School of Social Work MSW Academic Advisor Search Committee 2013 Member, School of Social Work Director Search Committee 2012 MSW Program Committee, Chair 2012 MSW Admissions Committee, Chair 2012 College of Health And Public Affairs Graduate Council Member 2012 Practice Committee 2012 Curriculum Committee 2012 Veterans Certificate Committee 2012 Reaffirmation Committee Member University Student Disciplinary Board Member (2005-2007) School of Social Work Ethics Committee MSW Committee Member and Chair MSW Admission Committee Practice Committee Policy Committee International Committee HBSE Committee 12
College Diversity Committee Lead faculty for Clinical Practice with Groups and Psychosocial Pathology
OTHER SERVICE
2014 Committee Member on Three Dissertation Committees, PhD Program in Public Affairs,,, University of Central Florida, Orlando
2012 External reviewer for tenure and promotion, University of Washington, Tacoma, Was hington
2011 Council on Social Work Education Site Visitor
2011 Council on Social Work Education Religion and Spirituality Workgroup
2011 External reviewer for tenure and promotion, Appalachian State University, Boone, N C.
2010 Council on Social Work Education Council on Sexual Orientation and Gender Expres sion (July 2010 to June 2013)
2010 Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Passing Score Panel
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
2007 -2011 Licensed Certified Social Worker, State of Arkansas (2165-C)
2004-Present Certified Professional Coach, Grow Training Institute, Inc., San Diego, CA
1994-Present Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Florida (SW 0003241)
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
1992 - 1996 Mental Health Specialist, Orange County Community Corrections, Orlando, Florida Provided individual and group psychotherapy. Conducted mental status exams, exams for involuntary crisis unit placement, substance-abuse evaluations, and assisted psychiatrist with rounds.
1990 - 1992 Vocational Program Specialist, Florida Hospital Medical Center, Orlando, Florida Developed outpatient vocational program for head injured clients. Coordinated interdisciplinary team input regarding program goals and objectives.
1989 - 1990 Hospital/Clinical Social Worker, Florida Hospital Medical Center, Orlando, Florida Coordinated interdisciplinary team conferences and report process. Provided 13
supportive counseling for families and clients. Oriented clients and families to the programs of Rebound unit. Provided supportive counseling for families and clients. Oriented clients and families to the programs. Liaison with insurance adjusters. Developed a Family Manual describing program services, local and national resources for head injury.
1991 - 1992 Home Health Care Social Worker, Olsten Health Care Services, Maitland, Florida Completed home health care social work assessments for individuals released home from the hospital. Completed intake session and referred clients to community service agencies and other resources. Provided counseling as needed and follow-up services.
1991 – 1992 Fair Hearing Officer, Orange County Social Services, Orlando, Florida Reviewed case records and client complaints. Held hearing to allow client and agency representatives to discuss grievances and produce evidence to support their claims. Reviewed data from fair hearing and wrote opinion. Notified client and agency of decision.
1988 – 1989 Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Longwood, Florida Consulted with VR Counselors regarding difficult cases. Accepted and managed difficult caseload. Agency liaison with Seminole County Schools J.E.T. Program, The Grove TASC Program; Seminole Mental Health Center, and local social service agencies apprizing them of DVR services. Interviewed and evaluated clients to determine degree of handicap, eligibility for services, and vocational potential. Planned program of rehabilitation. Followed-up after job placement to determine if placement was appropriate.
1984 – 1988 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Senior Counselor, Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Orlando, Florida Managed a mental health caseload which included persons diagnosed with a variety of mental disorders. Interviewed and evaluated clients to determine degree of handicap, eligibility for services and vocational potential. Planned program of rehabilitation and monitored progress. Liaison with Florida Hospital Center for Psychiatry, Center for Drug Free Living, and Primrose School.
1985 – 1988 Youth Program Director, Good Shepherd Church, Orlando, Florida Recruited, trained and supervised adult volunteer staff of five. Organized, developed, and evaluated youth programs according to parish needs. Trained and supervised youth board members. Organized youth board composed of youth and adults and enabled them to conduct retreats, educational events, field trips, religious and recreational activities.
1983 – 1984 Director of Religious Education, St. Andrew Church, Orlando, Florida Directed developed and supervised more than thirty staff in implementation of programs for all ages; formed a peer ministry program; conducted workshops on personal growth. Organized intensive Summer Program for elementary grades. Researched, developed, and organized Sunday intergenerational program. Organized and presented various training programs for adults and youth leadership development. 14
1980 – 1983 Diocesan Youth Minister, Diocese of Boise, Idaho Supervised Idaho Youth Board in its activities that included an annual Statewide Youth convention for 400 young people, and a weeklong Youth Leadership Camp limited to 70 high school aged youth. Supervised parish youth ministers in development of youth programs; evaluated text and resource materials for recommendation to parishes; provided various types of training for adults and youth in leadership development; developed and conducted workshops at high school level on sex education and social justice; developed and conducted journal writing workshops for adults and youth. Conducted parent and youth communication evenings. Participated in National Catholic Youth Ministry Network.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
2015 National Association of Social Workers Florida Chapter Social Work Educator of the Year.
2015 National Association of Social Workers Florida Chapter, Central Unit Social Work Educator of the Year
2011 Arkansas State University College of Nursing and Health Professions Achievement Award for Excellence in Scholarship
2010 Arkansas State University College of Nursing and Health Professions Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
2006 University of Central Florida, Office of Student Conduct, Student Conduct Review Board, New Member of the Year
2003 University of Central Florida Teaching Incentive Program Award
1993 National Association of Social Workers Central Florida Social Worker of the Year MEMBERSHIPS
Council on Social Work Education National Association of Social Workers Gerontological Society of America The Labyrinth Society
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Developed and Supervised Intern Placement with City of Sanford Florida 2013. NASW Arkansas Chapter Vice President, 2009 – 2011. Northeast Arkansas Branch Representative, Arkansas NASW Chapter Board of Directors 2007 to 2009. 15
Board Member, Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Inc. 2005 – 2006. Developed service learning activities with Orange County Department of Community Affairs, City of Orlando Planning Department, City of Orlando Police Department, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of Central Florida, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida. Board Member, Orange County Community Affairs Division, 1996 -1998. Developed an internship unit and supervised BSW and MSW students at the local gay and lesbian resource center. National Association of Social Workers: Central Unit Chair, Florida Chapter Board of Directors, Florida Chapter HIV Liaison, and a Florida Delegate at Delegate Assembly 1993, 1996, 1999, 2014 and 2017.