May 2013′s Distinguished Alumni In The Spotlight: Amy Mack, Psy.D

Dr. Amy R. Mack, director of a national center for disaster behavioral health preparedness and response, has 15 years of diverse clinical experience treating trauma survivors; providing interventions and ongoing support to schools/communities upon a child/youth fatality; implementing prevention and early intervention services in a school-based setting; treating adults with serious persistent mental illness; leading groups for oppositional youth; providing treatment to juvenile and adult offenders… and these are just the highlights. Dr. Mack reported that working clinically with these populations helped prepare her for what she considers to be her true passion and current role: developing, evaluating, and directing programs that serve many of these same populations.

Dr. Mack received both her M.A. in Applied Psychology and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University, C.W. Post. While completing her dissertation and graduating from C. W. Post in May 2002, she completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Mt. Sinai Hospital where she was involved with a longitudinal study about ADHD and aggression. After her fellowship, Dr. Mack moved to Washington, D.C. where she currently resides with her husband and two children. Her first job there was as a Clinical Psychologist and then Evaluation Coordinator in the D.C. Department of Mental Health’s School-based Mental Health Program. She was also involved with a D.C. government community-based initiative to co-create and evaluate a mentoring program for at-risk youth.

Dr. Mack decided to move into the private sector in 2006 and has been working since then for ICF International, a large international consulting company. She has been the project manager for several federally-funded contracts aimed at the prevention and early intervention for at-risk youth, including the Child Development-Community Policing program that was developed at Yale University’s Child Study Center. After several promotions, and in 2009 winning a contract funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), she has been the project director of the SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC). SAMHSA DTAC provides training and technical assistance to the entire United States, its Territories, the District of Columbia, and all Federally-recognized Tribes on disaster behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse) all-hazards preparedness, response, and recovery. Using her background in program evaluation, Dr. Mack also supervises the survey research team which is responsible for developing and disseminating national needs assessment surveys and a customer satisfaction survey Dr. Mack works with subject matter experts across the country to revise psychoeducational materials and develop podcasts on various disaster behavioral health topics (e.g. compassion fatigue, retraumatization, and mass casualty). She presents nationally at conferences about integrating disaster behavioral health and the public health fields, as well as, findings from the needs assessment studies.

Beyond impressive credentials, Dr. Mack’s career highlights the diversity in paths available to us upon graduation from C.W. Post as clinicians, researchers, or a combination of both. If you have any questions about Dr. Mack’s experiences since Post, she can be reached at AMack@icfi.com.

Congratulations Dr. Mack of your many accomplishments!

Assistant Professor Position

See link for details:

http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000743003-01

October’s Distinguished Alumni in the Spotlight: Vincent Passarelli, Psy.D

Dr. Passarelli currently works as a supervising psychologist at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Traumatic Stress Studies Division, a clinical research program that studies the underlying biology and clinical recovery from trauma.  Dr. Passarelli provides comprehensive evaluations and treatment for trauma survivors and their families, including working with combat veterans, Holocaust survivors and their children.

He also works as a clinical psychologist in the Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome Clinic at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the Bronx.  Dr. Passarelli provides trauma-focused therapy and assistance for returning veterans transitioning from military services.  In addition, he provides consultations for various institutions, including NIMH funded research grants, and has co-authored publications in the area of personality development and assessment.

Dr. Passarelli also has an interest in Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, which he provides to adolescents, adults and families at Cognitive Behavioral Associates in Great Neck, Long Island.  He works with program co-founders Drs. Jill Rathus and Ruth DeRosa, and also has a private practice in Manhattan.

Dr. Passarelli received a Bachelors of Science in Management and Finance from CUNY, Brooklyn College in 1993.  He received his Doctorate from CW Post in 2004.  His dissertation focused on the Adaptation of DBT in Partner Violence.

While at Post, Dr. Passarelli worked as an extern for the Comprehensive Day Treatment Program at the Northport VAMC.  During his second externship, he worked at the Zucker Hillside Hospital- Adult Outpatient and Geriatric Day Treatment Center as well as the Psychological Services Center on Post’s campus, where he provided Dialectical Behavior Therapy for court-mandated and self-referred men with domestic violence histories.  Dr. Passarelli completed his internship in North Shore University Hospital’s Adult Track with a rotation in the Child and Adolescent Clinic.

Upon graduating, Dr. Passarelli worked for the Bronx Veterans Medical Foundation and Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s Mood and Personality Research Program, where he provided outpatient DBT and assisted with the adaptation of DBT for a substance use day treatment center.  In addition, he performed comprehensive evaluations specific to the treatment and etiology of personality development and structure.

Vince would like to thank Drs. Jill Rathus, Eva Feindler, David Roll, David Pelcovitz, Stewart Lipner, and Ms. Cathy Kudlack for their mentorship and friendship over the years.

Congratulations Dr. Passarelli on your many accomplishments!

Bilingual Clinical Psychotherapist

 

*Job ID: 10275 *Job Title : Bilingual Clinical Psychotherapist Job Reference Num  :   Organization Name : NY Foundling No of Openings:   Work Schedule:   *Hours per Week: 35 Wage/Salary:   Employment Start Date:   Employment End Date:   Supervisor:   *Job Description: The New York Foundling (the “Foundling”) is one of the oldest, largest and most well-respected human services agencies in New York. Established as a home for abandoned children, the Foundling has been saving children, preserving families, and building communities since 1869. The Foundling’s focus is on child welfare and the developmentally disabled and is dedicated to creating a community where each child, youth and adult enjoys the safe, stable and support relationships needed to reach his or her full physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual potential. We have over 1300 employees located in every borough of New York City, Westchester and Rockland Counties and Puerto Rico.  We are currently searching for a full-time Bilingual Clinical Psychotherapist. This Clinical Psychotherapist will work with the Foundling’s dynamic Mental Health Services to provide evidence based treatment to children, adolescents and their families in the Bronx Region using Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (“AF-CBT”). AF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment intervention that includes coping skills training, TF-CBT, positive parenting, and family work. The Clinical Psychotherapist will participate in treatment and clinical conferences; and consult with staff as needed. Home visits will be required for engagement and crisis intervention purposes when indicated.  The Foundling offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, in-service training, flexible work schedules and competitive salaries.  www.NYFoundling.org AA/EOE *Qualifications: Applicant must be Bilingual English/Spanish and have a Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling. On-line Application Address  : https://www.adpselect.com/apps/servlet/com.avert.servlets.ola?cst=1311443

Temporary Hire – Partial Hospitalization Program at Kings County Hospital

NYC HEALTH & HOSPITALS CORPORATION

KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

 

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Temporary Hire (Open Time Frame)

 

Title:                           Psychologist II

Department:             Behavioral Health/Psychology

 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Psychologist performs primary care duties in the Partial Hospital Program and provides group and family therapy and crisis intervention. 

 

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Provide the primary therapy. Primary care involves full clinical responsibility for evaluation, treatment, coordination of medical, milieu, and dispositional needs along with appropriate documentation.                                                                                             

• Lead and supervise group therapy, coordinate community meetings. Contribute to establishing the milieu therapy.                                           

• Provide individual and family therapies and case management. 

• Participates in the quality assurance program on the Unit, implement and document quality improvement.
• Design and implement behavioral intervention programs for patient management.                                                             
• Other duties as assigned by the Service Chief and Director of Psychology                                                                                                  

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Earned Doctorate from an APA approved graduate program in clinical or counseling psychology
• Completion of APA approved pre-doctoral clinical internship
• Experience working with an adult, chronically mentally ill patient population
• Current License in Psychology in New York State
• Experience/exposure to a wellness and recovery model of treatment

 

 

You may submit a cover letter and current C.V. to:

 

David Shmerler, Ph.D.

Director of Psychological Services

Kings County Hospital Center

451 Clarkson Avenue

A Building, Suite 1116

Brooklyn, NY 11203

david.shmerler@nychhc.org

PART TIME CONTRACTUAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS AND LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS

ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development in Melville, NY, Long Island invites applications for part-time contractual positions offering individual and group therapy and conducting evaluations. ASPIRE Center specializes in working with bright, verbal youth, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders and other social learning difficulties. Co-occurring challenges can include anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, disruptive behavior disorders, learning disabilities, frustration tolerance and executive function difficulties.   

ASPIRE Center is a privately-owned clinic with licensed psychologists, social workers, special educators, and speech-language pathologists. ASPIRE Center is an outpatient assessment, treatment, consultation, and training program that provides state-of-the-art, evidence-based clinical services to individuals from infancy through adulthood in a unique, relaxed setting. 

Qualified applicants include those who are licensed in the state of NY with:

• Extensive experience in working with youth and teens
• Extensive experience in providing CBT and related therapeutic approaches to youth and teens
• Experience in offering group therapy
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (desirable yet optional; we will train)

We are looking for energetic, intellectually curious, and creative applicants who are interested in working towards establishing evidence-based practices in exciting new areas in the field.  Applications are reviewed and interviews are granted on a rolling admissions basis. Positions to begin IMMEDIATELY.

Applicants must be available to work after school hours (4:00-8:30pm), or on the weekend. Limited daytime hours may be available, particularly for conducting assessments.

Visit our website at: www.aspirecenterforlearning.com .

 Please email or fax letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation to:                

Shana Nichols, Ph.D., Director, ASPIRE Center for Learning and Development.

E-mail: aspirecenterforlearning@gmail.com , Fax: 631-923-0924.

Clinical Supervisor position

University Behavioral Associates (UBA) of Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York is seeking a Clinical Supervisor (Limited Permit Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist) for a Family Treatment/Rehabilitation program funded by the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). The Clinical Supervisor will be responsible for conducting clinical intake assessments of adults and children, making referrals for needed treatment, facilitating family team conferences, and developing service plans. The Supervisor will also provide clinical supervision and training to case management staff. Candidates should have demonstrated clinical and management skills; Spanish-speaking a plus. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered. Full-Time Psychologists receive a Faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. If interested please e-mail a CV and letter of interest to Barbara Kang, Administrative Director at bkang@montefiore.org