
Clinical Associate Professor & Associate Director, Behavioral Health Counseling program at Drexel University
Greater Philadelphia Area

Clinical Associate Professor & Associate Director, Behavioral Health Counseling program at Drexel University
Greater Philadelphia Area
Experienced student affairs professional, professional counselor, counselor educator, and consultant in the area of alcohol and other drug issues in secondary and higher education
Student affairs professional specializing in:
- Prevention of substance use disorders
- Program development regarding alcohol & other drug (AOD) issues
Professional counselor specializing in:
- Screening and brief interventions with individuals with substance use disorders
Counselor educator specializing in:
- Training of undergraduate and graduate students in counseling
- Teaching helping professionals regarding addictions and substance use disorders
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years)
Teaching courses in behavioral health counseling including addiction counseling, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Therapy. In addition this position includes:
Assisting in the administration of the undergraduate program Behavioral Health Counseling at Drexel University in the College of Nursing and Health Professions
Mentoring students as regards career development, independent studies, and the pursuit of graduate education in counseling and related professions
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
October 1988 — June 2006 (17 years 9 months)
Coordinated the University alcohol & other drug program; individual counseling, assessments, referral, and program development.
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 1983 — June 1987 (4 years 6 months)
As the first clinical director of a new in-patient treatment program for individuals with addictive disorders, begun in January of 1983, I was responsible for:
Clinical supervision of 4 clinical teams consisting of an addiction counselors and Registered Nurse (RN)
Assisted the Executive Director in establishing the clinical program for the treatment of addictive disorders
Designing and delivering psychoeducational programs as part of the treatment program for patients in the program
Supervision of the "family program" for the families and significant others of patients
PhD , Counselor Education , 1987 — 1995
M.S.Ed , Counseling , 1974 — 1977
BA , Philosophy , 1967 — 1971
Collegiate drinking, prevention of high-risk drinking, Motivational Interviewing, counselor education, training counselors, screening and brief intervention of collegiate drinkers
American Counseling Association, The Network addressing collegiate alcohol & other drug issues, Amethyst Network - Phila.-based AOD professionals in higher ed,
Adopted member of the Seneca Nation of Indians