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Vitae
Verletta Saxon, Ph.D., LCPC
P.O. Box 81
Colp, IL 62921
Phone 618-534-0254 • E-Mail: verlettas@gmail.com
Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Doctor of Philosophy – December 2009 – Rehabilitation
Dissertation: Knowledge Domains of Geriatric Case Managers
in the State of Illinois
GPA 4.0/4.0
Masters of Science – Dec. 2002 - Rehabilitation Administration and Services
Research Topic: Same-Sex Harassment in the Work Place
GPA 3.68/4.0
Bachelor of Science – Dec. 1998 – Health Care Management
Related Experience
Therapist 08/16-Present
Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Counseling and Psychological services (CAPS
• Identification and intervention to address barriers that impeded the development of skills
necessary for independent functioning of students
• Psychoeducational development in accordance with the student’s person centered plan
• One-on-one intervention with the consumer to develop interpersonal and coping skills
including adaption to home, school and work environment
• Assist client with development of skills for self-management and monitoring
Interim Director of Re-Entry Services 04/16 – 06/16
Centerstone
• Supervised and directed Halfway House Services and the Department of Labor Grant
• Reviewed and created budgets for 103 bed facility funded by DASA, DOC, and FBOP
services
• Completed yearly reports and audits on clients served
• Program Manager for the Zero Suicide Initiative
• Produced and provide metrics and statistical information for employees, stakeholders,
state representatives, and the media in order to provide data driven results
• Supervised 50+ staff
Clinical Manager 06/15 – 04/16
Centerstone
• Provide behavioral health crisis services to individuals of any age in local emergency
departments and homes
• Supervised Crisis Counselors and conducted Lethality assessments at local hospitals
• Completed yearly reports on clients served
• Implemented Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide (CAMS) in the
Crisis Department
• Lead on proposal to DCFS for youth stabilization unit and foster care
Crisis Assistant Director 07/14 – 6/15 (Merged with The H Group)
Centerstone
• Program Manager for the Zero Suicide Initiative. A program implemented in every
department at Centerstone of Illinois
• Program Manager for the Herrin Hospital Emergency Department Diversion project. A
project to address psychiatric boarding by deflect clients in a mental health crisis from the
emergency department into immediate community-based services.
• Provide leadership, consultation, and direction for staff in the Crisis Center
• Produce outstanding results despite organizational change by establishing department
metrics, boosting employee morale, employee training, and focusing on excellent
customer service
• Provide prompt, honest, and quality information to community members, sponsors, media
sources, and community partners as the Resident Expert for Centerstone of Illinois
Crisis Assistant Director 02/13 – 07/14 (Merged with SIRSS)
The H Group
• Researched, designed, developed, managed, opened, and evaluated The H Group Crisis
Center. The center was designed to provide community services to individuals in a
behavioral health crisis
• Produced and provide metrics and statistical information for employees, stakeholders,
state representatives, and the media in order to provide data driven results
• Designed training opportunities, policies and procedures, and discipline for
50+employees
• Provided leadership, consultation, and structured guidance to employees
• Reinforced key messages during merger in order to ensure that the lines of
communication were kept open
Crisis Manager 07/10 – 01/13
Southern Illinois Regional Social Services (SIRSS)
• Provide behavioral health crisis services to individuals of any age in local emergency
departments and homes
• Supervised Crisis Counselors and conducted Lethality assessments at local hospitals
• Completed yearly reports on clients served
Therapist / Case Manager 07/09 – 07/10
Southern Illinois Regional Social Services
• Facilitated Dialectical Behavioral Therapy groups.
• Monitor client’s progress on stated therapeutic goals.
• Ensure that paperwork was completed and met required hours of care.
Building Managers 07/08 – 07/10
Rawling Street Apartments
• Provide office and property management services to tenants.
• Monitor general building operations.
• Ensure high standards of general building maintenance.
Researcher / Grant Writer 01/08 – 07/10
Region V Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program
• Research grants information.
• Write grants for continuing education services.
• Produce and submit grants.
• Peer-Review grants.
Researcher 01/08 – 05/08
• Analyze DASA Automated Reporting and Tracking System (DARTS) Data Base.
• Create research questions.
• Summarize findings.
Outreach Coordinator 08/06 – 05/07
Wellness Center, Carbondale, IL
• Supervised students with disabilities.
• Supervised the “Wellness Wednesday” program.
• Supervised and coordinated volunteer staff.
• Responsible for program evaluation.
• Promote health and wellness through educational presentations.
• Create, maintain, and present poster board presentations.
• Facilitate tables and group discussions on issues in health.
• Perform informal presentations on various health topics.
Researcher 08/05 – 05/07
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, School of Social Work
• Locate, research and write grant proposals that focus on health issues in aging.
• Acquire knowledge of Dual Diagnosis in adults age 65 and older.
• Write and review articles for publication.
Children’s Church Director 08/04 – 08/06
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church
• Coordinated student activities.
• Responsible for training, educating, and scheduling staff members.
• Responsible for training and educating students.
• Responsible for addressing the Church Board regarding young adult and children matters.
• Responsible for overseeing subcommittees responsible for children’s activities.
• Responsible for investigating, negotiating, and disseminating material to students.
• Responded to questions and inquiries about youth matters.
• Responsible for preparing budgets and reports regarding youth matters.
• Responsible for representing the church as a whole at community events and services.
Professional Internship • Activities Coordinator 01/98 – 08/98
The Abbey of Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
• Developed programs based on the patient’s individual abilities and interest.
• Designed activity programs that aided patients in maintaining the highest level of
function.
• Maintained charts, reduced isolation, advocate for older adults, and the planning of
community trips.
Nursing Home Ombudsman 12/02 – 05/07
Shawnee Alliance for Seniors, Carterville, IL
• Address health concerns.
• Consult with nursing home residents in order to inform them of their rights.
• Insure residents concerns are addressed by family, friends, and staff.
• Encourage residents receive the best care possible.
Advanced 9-1-1 Medical Dispatcher 01/98 – 09/08
SIU Police, Carbondale, Illinois
• Provide emergency counseling services to individuals in crisis.
• Instructor in the Citizens Police Academy.
• Promote wellness and quality of living through Emergency Medical Dispatch protocol
which includes assessing distressed patient’s location and status in order to provide pre-
hospital medical intervention.
• Balance the benefits of health and safety over danger for all affected parties.
• Communicate the benefits of services provided through community presentations.
• Additional responsibilities include disaster management preparedness and planning,
supervision of student Telecommunicators, training Emergency Medical Dispatchers.
Teaching and Research Interest
• Trauma
• Trauma Resiliency
• PTSD
• Suicidology
• Gerontology
• Self-Esteem
• Assertiveness
• Body Image
• Mental Health
• Mentorship
• Multiculturalism/Diversity
• Cooperative Learning
• Continuing Education
• First Responders
Books
Thirty-fourth Institute on Rehabilitation Issues. (2008). The Aging
Workforce. Hot Springs, AR: University of Arkansas CURRENTS.
Book Chapters in Progress
Saxon, V. The Mind Body Connection. In Williams, Z. (2015), Me, You and Them: Finding your
fit community to get and stay healthy. Submitted for publication.
Publications in Progress
Saxon, V., & Dhrubodhi, M. (2015). “Psychological Boarding” and challenges to community-
based behavioral health crisis stabilization. Submitted for publication.
Publications
Saxon, V. (2015). Psychiatric Boarding: Evolving models for Community Crisis
Centers. Open Minds Management Newsletter. Retrieved from:
https://www.openminds.com/market-intelligence/editorials/psychiatric-boarding-
evolving-models-community-crisis-centers.htm/
Saxon, V. (2014, September 2). Suicide: Help for Having the Conversation. Southern Illinoisan
Newspaper. Retrieved from: http://thesouthern.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/suicide-
help-for-having-the-conversation/article_b0df65d8-595b-5dfe-a307-f8297bf2eb29.html
Saxon, V. (2014, November 18). How to Help Teens and Others Who are Considered Suicidal.
Southern Illinois Newspaper. Retrieved from: http://thesouthern.com/lifestyles/health-
med-fit/how-to-help-teens-others-who-are-considering-suicide/article_9eafc005-86f4-
564b-99db-9b4f7fe3fcb7.html
Saxon, V. (2014, February 25). Living Well: Be Your Own Valentine. Southern Illinois
Newspaper. Retrieved from: http://thesouthern.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/living-well-
be-your-own-valentine/article_20578c11-4a83-52e8-8973-c655508dff0c.html
Grants and/or Proposals
Saxon, V., & Dunlap, P.N. (2008). Student Rehabilitation Association Conference
Funding Proposal. Graduate and Professional Student Council.
Amount Granted: $1,500.00
Pusch, B.D., Saxon, V., Dunlap, P.N., Soldner, J., & Williams, C. (2008). Student
Rehabilitation Association NRA Website Funding Proposal.
Amount Granted: $1,500.00
Professional Trainings
PTSD Trauma Resiliency for Veterans
• This Able Veteran
• April 11-29, 2016
Professional Presentations
Saxon, V. (2016). Manifestation of Acute Trauma Risk Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Suicidal
ideation Assessment, and PTSD (Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship). Southern
Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. March 25, 2016
Saxon, V. (2016). Suicide Prevention. Southern Illinois Drug Awareness Conference. John A.
Logan College, Carterville, Illinois. April 14, 2016
Saxon, V. (2015). Suicide Prevention Methods. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale,
Illinois. October 20, 2015
Saxon, V. (2015). They Made it to You…Now What? Southern Illinois Healthcare Systems
Corporate Office, Carbondale, Illinois. October 8, 2015
Saxon, V. (2015). The Prevalence of Pain. Southern Illinois Healthcare Systems Corporate
Office, Carbondale, Illinois. October 8, 2015
Saxon, V. (2015). Manifestation of Acute Trauma Risk Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Suicidal
ideation Assessment, and PTSD (Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship). Southern
Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. September 25, 2015
Saxon, V. (2015). Building Strength for Today and Tomorrow. John A. Logan College,
Carterville, Illinois. September 19, 2015
Saxon, V. (2015). DSM 5 Training: An Overview of the DSM 5 - Schizophrenia. Centerstone
Crisis Center, Carterville, Illinois. September 10, 2015
Saxon, V. (2015). DSM 5 Training: An Overview of the DSM 5. Centerstone Crisis Center,
Carterville, Illinois. August 27, 2015
Saxon, V. (2015). DSM 5 Training: An Overview of the DSM 5. John A. Logan College,
Carterville, Illinois. August 18 and 27, 2015
Saxon, V. (2015). Suicide Prevention. Southern Illinois Drug Awareness Conference. John A.
Logan College, Carterville, Illinois. April 1-2, 2015
Saxon, V. (2009). Vocational Rehabilitation and the Older Worker. 2009 Annual Aging in
America Conference. Bally’s and Paris Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada. March 15-19, 2009.
Lui, J.W., Miller, L., Parker, S., Saxon, V. (2008). NRA in the International Arena. 2008 NRA
Annual Training Conference and Exhibit Showcase. Sheraton St. Louis City Center, St.
Louis, Missouri. October 23-26, 2008.
Dunlap, P., & Saxon, V. (2008). Student Research: Showcasing Student Ideas and Concepts.
2008 NRA Annual Training Conference and Exhibit Showcase. Sheraton St. Louis City
Center, St. Louis, Missouri. October 23-26, 2008.
Wadsworth, J., Estrada-Hernandez, N. Saxon, V. (2008). Too Old to Work. 2008 NRA Annual
Training Conference and Exhibit Showcase. Sheraton St. Louis City Center, St. Louis,
Missouri. October 23-26, 2008.
Saxon, V., & Dunlap, P. (2008). Children’s Attitudes toward Disabilities: What are they and
How to Improve Them (Poster Presentation). 2008 NRA Annual Training Conference
and Exhibit Showcase. Sheraton St. Louis City Center, St. Louis, Missouri. October 23-
26, 2008.
Saxon, V., Dunlap, P., Robertson, S. (2008). Leadership in Student Organizations:
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. 2008 NRA Annual Training Conference and
Exhibit Showcase. Sheraton St. Louis City Center, St. Louis, Missouri. October 23-26,
2008.
Saxon, V., Boston, Q., Dunlap, P., Robertson, S. (2008). Bringing Diversity to Student
Organizations. NAMRC Preconference in Conjunction with NRA Annual Training
Conference. October 23-24, 2008. Sheraton St. Louis Center. St. Louis, Missouri.
Taylor, D.W. & Saxon, V. (August, 2007). Overview of Social Gerontology. University of Barra
Mansa, Barra Mansa, Brazil.
Taylor, D.W. & Saxon, V. (August, 2007). Psychological Perspectives on Aging.
University of Barra Mansa, Barra Mansa, Brazil.
Taylor, D.W. & Saxon, V. (August, 2007). Social Theories of Aging. University of Barra Mansa,
Barra Mansa, Brazil.
Taylor, D.W. & Saxon, V. (August, 2007). Death, Dying, Bereavement and Widowhood.
University of Barra Mansa, Barra Mansa, Brazil.
Taylor, D.W. & Saxon, V. (August, 2007). Biological Theories of Aging, University of Barra
Mansa, Barra Mansa, Brazil.
Media and Broadcasting
Total Christian Television (June 2016)
• Topic: Suicide Prevention
Total Christian Television (December 2015)
• Topic: Suicide Prevention
WSIU Public Radio (October 2015)
• Mental Health Wellness
WJPF News Radio (May 2015)
• Suicide Awareness
WSIL – Television News Channel 3 (February 2015)
• Finding Better, Cheaper Care Outside the ER
WSIU Public Radio (May 2014)
• Morning Conversations: Suicide Prevention and Resources
KFVS – Television News Channel 12 (September 2014)
• Robin Williams’ Suicide Helps People Open Up
WPSD – Television News Channel 6 (January 2014)
• Winter Weather Affects Our Health Physically and Mentally
WSIU Public Radio (July 2013)
• Suicide Prevention and Resources
Total Christian Television (2013)
• Topic: Suicide Prevention
Total Christian Television (2011)
• Topic: Suicide Prevention
Guest Lecturer
Pre-Practicum – Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012)
• Overview of Crisis Assessment
o Lethal Means
o Suicidal Intent
o Suicidal Thoughts
o Suicidal Actions
• Voluntary and Involuntary Psychiatric Placement
• Community Mental/Behavioral Health Resources
• The Benefits of Peer Support
Introduction to Aging – Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2008)
• Social Supports and Social Aspects of Aging
• Paid and Nonpaid Roles
• Workplace Accommodations
Cross Cultural Counseling in Rehabilitation - Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2008)
• Research in Rehabilitation
Vocational Development and Placement - Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2008)
• Career Counseling Theories and Practice
• Special Issues in Placement: Multiculturalism
Community Presentations / Conference Attendance
CIT Training for Police Officers
• Carterville, IL
• Presenter
Statewide Suicide Prevention Conference
• Carterville, IL
• Facilitator
Cultural Diversity (2016)
• Carbondale, IL
• Presenter
Pink Goes Red for a Day (2016)
• Carbondale, IL
• Presenter
Illinois Hospital Association Leadership Conference (2016)
• Springfield, IL
• Presenter
Mental Health Wellness Day (2016)
• Carbondale, IL
• Presenter
SIH Spiritual Care Day (2016)
• Carbondale, IL
• Presenter
Zero Suicide Academy (2015)
• Baltimore, MA
• Facilitator
Preventing Suicide: Centerstone Ambassador’s Circle (May 2015)
• John A Logan College
• Carterville, IL
• Presenter
Southern Illinois Women’s Conference (2013/2015)
• Topic: Zero Suicide Initiative (2015)
• Topic: Identifying the Signs (2013)
• Marion, IL
• Presenter
Stress Management (2015)
• Paul’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
• Presenter
2nd
Annual Zero Suicide Academy (2015)
• Baltimore, Maryland
• Participant
Zero Suicide (2015)
• John A Logan College
• Speaker
Zero Suicide (2015)
• Carbondale Township Office
• Carbondale, IL
• Presenter
MLK Application Review (2015)
• Civic Center
• Carbondale, IL
• Committee member
American Association of Suicidality Conference (April 15-18, 2015)
• 48th
Annual Conference
• Hyatt Regency
• Atlanta, GA
• Attendee
Southern Illinois Healthcare – Community Health Committee (2015)
• Southern Illinois Healthcare
• Carbondale, IL
Jackson County Healthy Communities (2013-present)
• Jackson County Health Department
• Carbondale, IL
• Member
Veteran Suicide Round Table Discussion (2015)
• Centerstone
• Carterville, IL
• Speaker
Rural Medical Transportation Network Mini Retreat (November 2014)
• Giant City Lodge
• Participant
Can I Live Rally (2014)
• Participant
Future of State Hospitals Workgroup (2014)
• Participant
Kids Fun Day (July 2013/2014)
• Suicide Prevention and Resources for youth
Rehabilitation Advisory Council (RAC) (2014-Present)
• Southern Illinois University
• Carbondale, IL
• Member
Behavioral Health – Healthy Communities Committee (2014 – present)
• Southern Illinois Healthcare Systems
• Carbondale, IL
• Participant
Suicide Resources (March 2014)
• First United Methodist Church
• Carbondale, IL
De-escalation Techniques for Healthcare Employees (2013)
• St. Joseph Hospital
• Murphysboro, IL
Southern Illinois Drug Conference (2013)
• John A. Logan College
• Carterville, IL
• Participant
Mental Health Disorders for Healthcare employees (2013)
• St. Joseph Hospital
• Murphysboro, IL
Mental Health Community Partnership (2013-present)
• Southern Illinois Healthcare
• Carbondale, IL
• Participant
The H Group Crisis Center (2013)
• Region V Network Forum
• Mt. Vernon, IL
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (May 2013)
• Presenter
• Southern Illinois Healthcare Systems
The H Group Crisis Center (May 2013)
• Presenter
• St. Joseph Hospital -Southern Illinois Healthcare Systems
Emergency Therapist Role (October 2013)
• Presenter
• McNair Scholars
• Baltimore, MA
Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship (2014-present)
• Carbondale, IL
• Instructor
The H Group Behavioral Health Data Integration Demonstration Project (2012)
• Member
• Carbondale, IL
NRA Annual Training Conference (2008)
• Monitor: Crisis Intervention: The Need of Rehabilitation
Counselors as First Responders
• Monitor: One More Way’s Collaborative:
connecting business to agency and candidates
• The Fusion Model of Counseling and Development
Body and Soul (2008)
• Health Challenge Workshops: Healthy Snacks for Life
• Health Challenge Workshops: Breaking the “Diabetes” Cycle
Institute on Rehabilitation Issues 34 (2008)
Editorial Board: The Aging Work Force
American Society on Aging (2008)
Monitor
National Council of Rehabilitation Educators Conference (2008)
• Monitor: Communities of Practice
• Monitor: Pilot Study of Older Workers with Disabilities in
Alamance County, NC
• Monitor: Getting Published in Rehabilitation Journals:
Strategies that Work
• Monitor: Diversity Matters: Multicultural
Competencies and Clinical Supervisions
• Monitor: Rehabilitation Services Administration
SIUC Wellness Outreach Facilitator (2007)
• Topic: Healthy Eating
• Topic: Alcohol Awareness
Student Recreation Center / Student Health Center
Wellness Outreach
SIUC Wellness Outreach Instructor (2006)
• Topic: Healthy Relationships
• Topic: Image / Weight Control
• Topic: Depression
• Topic: Nutrition in Residence Halls
• Topic: Sexual Assault
• Topic: How Would You Like Your Eggs? Birth Control Options
SIUC Wellness Outreach Facilitator (2006)
• Topic: Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgender (GBLT)
• Topic: Fatal Vision
Attendee at NASW Social Work Day (2006)
• Topic: How to Motivate Substance Abusers to Enter Treatment
Attendee at Illinois Rural Health Association Conference (2004)
• Topic: Rural Health
Assistant organizer of the MHASI Conference (2004)
• Topic: Mental Health and Aging in Rural Areas
Presenter at Illinois Center Mall Egyptian Area Agency on Aging (2002)
• Topics: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Circuit Breaker, Illinois Care Rx
Presenter at the Erma Hayes Center, Carbondale, Illinois (2002)
• Topic: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Assisted in presentation at Shawnee Community College (2002)
• Topic: Older Americans Act: Title IV
Volunteer presenter at Illinois Center Mall Hospice of Southern Illinois (1997)
• Topics: Community Education, Health Education
Professional Organizations
Toastmasters (2016-Present)
• Position Held: Member
Medicaid Advisory Board (2015 – Present)
• Position Held: Member
Rehabilitation Advisory Council (2014 – present)
• Position Held: Member
Centerstone Crisis Center Advisory Team (2013 – Present)
• Position Held: Lead
Zero Suicide Learning Collaborative (2014 – 2015)
• Sponsored by the Education Development Center and the Suicide Prevention Resource
Center
• Position Held: Member
Illinois Suicide Prevention Alliance (ISPA) Members and Stakeholders (2014-present)
• Position Held: Member
Mental Health Utilization Value Stream Mapping Event (March 24-28, 2014)
• Position Held: Member
Jackson County Healthy Communities Coalition (2014-present)
• Position Held: Member
o Subcommittee Membership – Behavioral Health Action Team
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Suicide Subcommittee (2012 – 2014)
• Member
Emergency Department Care Planning Committee (2011-2013)
• Member
o Herrin Hospital subcommittee
o Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Subcommittee
National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) (2007 – 2010)
• NRA International Outreach Task Force (2008 – 2010)
Position Held: Student Representative
• National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) (2007 –
Present)
Position Held: Student Representative
• Membership & Student Outreach Committee
• Enhance career development growth and professional advancement of
students and Rehabilitation Professionals.
• Establish a formal mentoring program
• Implement a formal mentoring program
• Facilitate leadership through conferences and training.
• NAMRC Preconference: Enriching the Gateway, Through Diversity in
Rehabilitation (2008)
Position Held: Student Outreach Committee
• NAMRC Rehabilitation Counseling Journal Committee Member
Position Held: Student Representative
• Student Rehabilitation Association (SRA) 2007 – 2009
Position Held: Student Chapter President
• Increased Student Membership from 6 – 34 (2007-2008)
• Award: Most Improved Registered Student Organization (2008)
• Chapter of the Year Award (2008)
• American Society on Aging 2007 - 2010
• Member
• Mental Health and Aging Network Member
• Accounting Society (2004-2005)
• National Association of Black Accountants (2004-2005)
• Illinois Rural Health Association (2003-2004)
• Mental Health and Aging Systems Integration (MHASI) (2002)
• National Association of Emergency Medical Dispatchers (1998 – 2008)
• Jack and Jill of America Incorporated, Cook County Chapter (1983-1994)
Licensures / Certifications
Grant Writing Certificate (2008)
Department of Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 50+ hours
HIV/AIDS CTRPN Counseling Certificate (2006)
Illinois Department of Public Health
Certificate of Gerontology (2003)
Certificate of Gerontology Program
Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certificate (1998)
National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch of the United States of
America (1998)
Professional Development
Eye Movement Desensitation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training (2016)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Trauma Focused (CBT-TF) Training (2016)
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide (CAMS) Training (2016)
I3 Executive Leadership Coaching and Workshop (2016)
The Role of Peer Support as Adjuncts to Treatment (2015)
Legal and Ethical Issues in Providing Behavioral Healthcare Webinar (2015)
How are They Doing It? Best Practices in Sustaining On-Site Training of Behavioral Health
clinicians (2015)
SAMHSA: Webinar on Crisis Service (May 2014)
Strategic Business Development: Webinar Helping Behavioral Health Organizations Flourish
(2014)
Issue in Child Welfare (Webinar) (2014)
Webinar: I’m Hired! Now What? (2014)
Bridges Out of Poverty Training (2014)
Voices for Illinois Children (2014)
Healthy People 2020 Progress Review Webinar (2014)
Working with Youth and Families Legal Responsibilities Webinar (2013)
Herrin Hospital – Community Resource Education Fair (2013)
Kids, Courts and Schools (2013)
Marion VA Mental Health Summit (2013)
Illinois Council on Youth Supervisors Meeting (2013)
NIDRR Grant Writing and Large Database Workshop (2008)
Nursing Home Ombudsman Training (Phase II) (2007)
Wellness Center Training SIUC (2006)
Nursing Home Ombudsman Training (2002/2006)
Hospice of Southern Illinois Training (1997)
Awards and Honors
Chapter of the Year Award National Rehabilitation Association (2008)
Most Improved RSO Southern Illinois University (2008)
NARL Jerome R. Lorenz National Association for
Endowed Scholarship for Rehabilitation Leadership (2008)
Future Leaders in the
Field of Rehabilitation
Certificate of Appreciation Wellness Center (2006)
SIUC
Certificate of Appreciation Nursing Home Ombudsman Program
Shawnee Alliance for Seniors (2006)

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Verletta Saxon Vitae 090616

  • 1. Vitae Verletta Saxon, Ph.D., LCPC P.O. Box 81 Colp, IL 62921 Phone 618-534-0254 • E-Mail: verlettas@gmail.com Education Southern Illinois University Carbondale Doctor of Philosophy – December 2009 – Rehabilitation Dissertation: Knowledge Domains of Geriatric Case Managers in the State of Illinois GPA 4.0/4.0 Masters of Science – Dec. 2002 - Rehabilitation Administration and Services Research Topic: Same-Sex Harassment in the Work Place GPA 3.68/4.0 Bachelor of Science – Dec. 1998 – Health Care Management Related Experience Therapist 08/16-Present Southern Illinois University Carbondale – Counseling and Psychological services (CAPS • Identification and intervention to address barriers that impeded the development of skills necessary for independent functioning of students • Psychoeducational development in accordance with the student’s person centered plan • One-on-one intervention with the consumer to develop interpersonal and coping skills including adaption to home, school and work environment • Assist client with development of skills for self-management and monitoring Interim Director of Re-Entry Services 04/16 – 06/16 Centerstone • Supervised and directed Halfway House Services and the Department of Labor Grant • Reviewed and created budgets for 103 bed facility funded by DASA, DOC, and FBOP services • Completed yearly reports and audits on clients served • Program Manager for the Zero Suicide Initiative • Produced and provide metrics and statistical information for employees, stakeholders, state representatives, and the media in order to provide data driven results • Supervised 50+ staff
  • 2. Clinical Manager 06/15 – 04/16 Centerstone • Provide behavioral health crisis services to individuals of any age in local emergency departments and homes • Supervised Crisis Counselors and conducted Lethality assessments at local hospitals • Completed yearly reports on clients served • Implemented Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide (CAMS) in the Crisis Department • Lead on proposal to DCFS for youth stabilization unit and foster care Crisis Assistant Director 07/14 – 6/15 (Merged with The H Group) Centerstone • Program Manager for the Zero Suicide Initiative. A program implemented in every department at Centerstone of Illinois • Program Manager for the Herrin Hospital Emergency Department Diversion project. A project to address psychiatric boarding by deflect clients in a mental health crisis from the emergency department into immediate community-based services. • Provide leadership, consultation, and direction for staff in the Crisis Center • Produce outstanding results despite organizational change by establishing department metrics, boosting employee morale, employee training, and focusing on excellent customer service • Provide prompt, honest, and quality information to community members, sponsors, media sources, and community partners as the Resident Expert for Centerstone of Illinois Crisis Assistant Director 02/13 – 07/14 (Merged with SIRSS) The H Group • Researched, designed, developed, managed, opened, and evaluated The H Group Crisis Center. The center was designed to provide community services to individuals in a behavioral health crisis • Produced and provide metrics and statistical information for employees, stakeholders, state representatives, and the media in order to provide data driven results • Designed training opportunities, policies and procedures, and discipline for 50+employees • Provided leadership, consultation, and structured guidance to employees • Reinforced key messages during merger in order to ensure that the lines of communication were kept open Crisis Manager 07/10 – 01/13 Southern Illinois Regional Social Services (SIRSS) • Provide behavioral health crisis services to individuals of any age in local emergency departments and homes • Supervised Crisis Counselors and conducted Lethality assessments at local hospitals • Completed yearly reports on clients served
  • 3. Therapist / Case Manager 07/09 – 07/10 Southern Illinois Regional Social Services • Facilitated Dialectical Behavioral Therapy groups. • Monitor client’s progress on stated therapeutic goals. • Ensure that paperwork was completed and met required hours of care. Building Managers 07/08 – 07/10 Rawling Street Apartments • Provide office and property management services to tenants. • Monitor general building operations. • Ensure high standards of general building maintenance. Researcher / Grant Writer 01/08 – 07/10 Region V Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program • Research grants information. • Write grants for continuing education services. • Produce and submit grants. • Peer-Review grants. Researcher 01/08 – 05/08 • Analyze DASA Automated Reporting and Tracking System (DARTS) Data Base. • Create research questions. • Summarize findings. Outreach Coordinator 08/06 – 05/07 Wellness Center, Carbondale, IL • Supervised students with disabilities. • Supervised the “Wellness Wednesday” program. • Supervised and coordinated volunteer staff. • Responsible for program evaluation. • Promote health and wellness through educational presentations. • Create, maintain, and present poster board presentations. • Facilitate tables and group discussions on issues in health. • Perform informal presentations on various health topics. Researcher 08/05 – 05/07 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, School of Social Work • Locate, research and write grant proposals that focus on health issues in aging. • Acquire knowledge of Dual Diagnosis in adults age 65 and older.
  • 4. • Write and review articles for publication. Children’s Church Director 08/04 – 08/06 Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church • Coordinated student activities. • Responsible for training, educating, and scheduling staff members. • Responsible for training and educating students. • Responsible for addressing the Church Board regarding young adult and children matters. • Responsible for overseeing subcommittees responsible for children’s activities. • Responsible for investigating, negotiating, and disseminating material to students. • Responded to questions and inquiries about youth matters. • Responsible for preparing budgets and reports regarding youth matters. • Responsible for representing the church as a whole at community events and services. Professional Internship • Activities Coordinator 01/98 – 08/98 The Abbey of Carbondale, Carbondale, IL • Developed programs based on the patient’s individual abilities and interest. • Designed activity programs that aided patients in maintaining the highest level of function. • Maintained charts, reduced isolation, advocate for older adults, and the planning of community trips. Nursing Home Ombudsman 12/02 – 05/07 Shawnee Alliance for Seniors, Carterville, IL • Address health concerns. • Consult with nursing home residents in order to inform them of their rights. • Insure residents concerns are addressed by family, friends, and staff. • Encourage residents receive the best care possible. Advanced 9-1-1 Medical Dispatcher 01/98 – 09/08 SIU Police, Carbondale, Illinois • Provide emergency counseling services to individuals in crisis. • Instructor in the Citizens Police Academy. • Promote wellness and quality of living through Emergency Medical Dispatch protocol which includes assessing distressed patient’s location and status in order to provide pre- hospital medical intervention. • Balance the benefits of health and safety over danger for all affected parties. • Communicate the benefits of services provided through community presentations. • Additional responsibilities include disaster management preparedness and planning, supervision of student Telecommunicators, training Emergency Medical Dispatchers.
  • 5. Teaching and Research Interest • Trauma • Trauma Resiliency • PTSD • Suicidology • Gerontology • Self-Esteem • Assertiveness • Body Image • Mental Health • Mentorship • Multiculturalism/Diversity • Cooperative Learning • Continuing Education • First Responders Books Thirty-fourth Institute on Rehabilitation Issues. (2008). The Aging Workforce. Hot Springs, AR: University of Arkansas CURRENTS. Book Chapters in Progress Saxon, V. The Mind Body Connection. In Williams, Z. (2015), Me, You and Them: Finding your fit community to get and stay healthy. Submitted for publication. Publications in Progress Saxon, V., & Dhrubodhi, M. (2015). “Psychological Boarding” and challenges to community- based behavioral health crisis stabilization. Submitted for publication. Publications Saxon, V. (2015). Psychiatric Boarding: Evolving models for Community Crisis Centers. Open Minds Management Newsletter. Retrieved from: https://www.openminds.com/market-intelligence/editorials/psychiatric-boarding- evolving-models-community-crisis-centers.htm/ Saxon, V. (2014, September 2). Suicide: Help for Having the Conversation. Southern Illinoisan Newspaper. Retrieved from: http://thesouthern.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/suicide- help-for-having-the-conversation/article_b0df65d8-595b-5dfe-a307-f8297bf2eb29.html Saxon, V. (2014, November 18). How to Help Teens and Others Who are Considered Suicidal. Southern Illinois Newspaper. Retrieved from: http://thesouthern.com/lifestyles/health- med-fit/how-to-help-teens-others-who-are-considering-suicide/article_9eafc005-86f4- 564b-99db-9b4f7fe3fcb7.html Saxon, V. (2014, February 25). Living Well: Be Your Own Valentine. Southern Illinois Newspaper. Retrieved from: http://thesouthern.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/living-well- be-your-own-valentine/article_20578c11-4a83-52e8-8973-c655508dff0c.html
  • 6. Grants and/or Proposals Saxon, V., & Dunlap, P.N. (2008). Student Rehabilitation Association Conference Funding Proposal. Graduate and Professional Student Council. Amount Granted: $1,500.00 Pusch, B.D., Saxon, V., Dunlap, P.N., Soldner, J., & Williams, C. (2008). Student Rehabilitation Association NRA Website Funding Proposal. Amount Granted: $1,500.00 Professional Trainings PTSD Trauma Resiliency for Veterans • This Able Veteran • April 11-29, 2016 Professional Presentations Saxon, V. (2016). Manifestation of Acute Trauma Risk Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Suicidal ideation Assessment, and PTSD (Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship). Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. March 25, 2016 Saxon, V. (2016). Suicide Prevention. Southern Illinois Drug Awareness Conference. John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois. April 14, 2016 Saxon, V. (2015). Suicide Prevention Methods. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. October 20, 2015 Saxon, V. (2015). They Made it to You…Now What? Southern Illinois Healthcare Systems Corporate Office, Carbondale, Illinois. October 8, 2015 Saxon, V. (2015). The Prevalence of Pain. Southern Illinois Healthcare Systems Corporate Office, Carbondale, Illinois. October 8, 2015 Saxon, V. (2015). Manifestation of Acute Trauma Risk Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Suicidal ideation Assessment, and PTSD (Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship). Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. September 25, 2015 Saxon, V. (2015). Building Strength for Today and Tomorrow. John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois. September 19, 2015 Saxon, V. (2015). DSM 5 Training: An Overview of the DSM 5 - Schizophrenia. Centerstone Crisis Center, Carterville, Illinois. September 10, 2015 Saxon, V. (2015). DSM 5 Training: An Overview of the DSM 5. Centerstone Crisis Center, Carterville, Illinois. August 27, 2015 Saxon, V. (2015). DSM 5 Training: An Overview of the DSM 5. John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois. August 18 and 27, 2015 Saxon, V. (2015). Suicide Prevention. Southern Illinois Drug Awareness Conference. John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois. April 1-2, 2015 Saxon, V. (2009). Vocational Rehabilitation and the Older Worker. 2009 Annual Aging in America Conference. Bally’s and Paris Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada. March 15-19, 2009. Lui, J.W., Miller, L., Parker, S., Saxon, V. (2008). NRA in the International Arena. 2008 NRA Annual Training Conference and Exhibit Showcase. Sheraton St. Louis City Center, St. Louis, Missouri. October 23-26, 2008.
  • 7. Dunlap, P., & Saxon, V. (2008). Student Research: Showcasing Student Ideas and Concepts. 2008 NRA Annual Training Conference and Exhibit Showcase. Sheraton St. Louis City Center, St. Louis, Missouri. October 23-26, 2008. Wadsworth, J., Estrada-Hernandez, N. Saxon, V. (2008). Too Old to Work. 2008 NRA Annual Training Conference and Exhibit Showcase. Sheraton St. Louis City Center, St. Louis, Missouri. October 23-26, 2008. Saxon, V., & Dunlap, P. (2008). Children’s Attitudes toward Disabilities: What are they and How to Improve Them (Poster Presentation). 2008 NRA Annual Training Conference and Exhibit Showcase. Sheraton St. Louis City Center, St. Louis, Missouri. October 23- 26, 2008. Saxon, V., Dunlap, P., Robertson, S. (2008). Leadership in Student Organizations: Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. 2008 NRA Annual Training Conference and Exhibit Showcase. Sheraton St. Louis City Center, St. Louis, Missouri. October 23-26, 2008. Saxon, V., Boston, Q., Dunlap, P., Robertson, S. (2008). Bringing Diversity to Student Organizations. NAMRC Preconference in Conjunction with NRA Annual Training Conference. October 23-24, 2008. Sheraton St. Louis Center. St. Louis, Missouri. Taylor, D.W. & Saxon, V. (August, 2007). Overview of Social Gerontology. University of Barra Mansa, Barra Mansa, Brazil. Taylor, D.W. & Saxon, V. (August, 2007). Psychological Perspectives on Aging. University of Barra Mansa, Barra Mansa, Brazil. Taylor, D.W. & Saxon, V. (August, 2007). Social Theories of Aging. University of Barra Mansa, Barra Mansa, Brazil. Taylor, D.W. & Saxon, V. (August, 2007). Death, Dying, Bereavement and Widowhood. University of Barra Mansa, Barra Mansa, Brazil. Taylor, D.W. & Saxon, V. (August, 2007). Biological Theories of Aging, University of Barra Mansa, Barra Mansa, Brazil. Media and Broadcasting Total Christian Television (June 2016) • Topic: Suicide Prevention Total Christian Television (December 2015) • Topic: Suicide Prevention WSIU Public Radio (October 2015) • Mental Health Wellness WJPF News Radio (May 2015) • Suicide Awareness WSIL – Television News Channel 3 (February 2015) • Finding Better, Cheaper Care Outside the ER WSIU Public Radio (May 2014) • Morning Conversations: Suicide Prevention and Resources KFVS – Television News Channel 12 (September 2014) • Robin Williams’ Suicide Helps People Open Up WPSD – Television News Channel 6 (January 2014) • Winter Weather Affects Our Health Physically and Mentally
  • 8. WSIU Public Radio (July 2013) • Suicide Prevention and Resources Total Christian Television (2013) • Topic: Suicide Prevention Total Christian Television (2011) • Topic: Suicide Prevention Guest Lecturer Pre-Practicum – Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012) • Overview of Crisis Assessment o Lethal Means o Suicidal Intent o Suicidal Thoughts o Suicidal Actions • Voluntary and Involuntary Psychiatric Placement • Community Mental/Behavioral Health Resources • The Benefits of Peer Support Introduction to Aging – Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2008) • Social Supports and Social Aspects of Aging • Paid and Nonpaid Roles • Workplace Accommodations Cross Cultural Counseling in Rehabilitation - Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2008) • Research in Rehabilitation Vocational Development and Placement - Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2008) • Career Counseling Theories and Practice • Special Issues in Placement: Multiculturalism Community Presentations / Conference Attendance CIT Training for Police Officers • Carterville, IL • Presenter Statewide Suicide Prevention Conference • Carterville, IL • Facilitator Cultural Diversity (2016) • Carbondale, IL • Presenter Pink Goes Red for a Day (2016) • Carbondale, IL • Presenter Illinois Hospital Association Leadership Conference (2016)
  • 9. • Springfield, IL • Presenter Mental Health Wellness Day (2016) • Carbondale, IL • Presenter SIH Spiritual Care Day (2016) • Carbondale, IL • Presenter Zero Suicide Academy (2015) • Baltimore, MA • Facilitator Preventing Suicide: Centerstone Ambassador’s Circle (May 2015) • John A Logan College • Carterville, IL • Presenter Southern Illinois Women’s Conference (2013/2015) • Topic: Zero Suicide Initiative (2015) • Topic: Identifying the Signs (2013) • Marion, IL • Presenter Stress Management (2015) • Paul’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church • Presenter 2nd Annual Zero Suicide Academy (2015) • Baltimore, Maryland • Participant Zero Suicide (2015) • John A Logan College • Speaker Zero Suicide (2015) • Carbondale Township Office • Carbondale, IL • Presenter MLK Application Review (2015) • Civic Center • Carbondale, IL • Committee member American Association of Suicidality Conference (April 15-18, 2015) • 48th Annual Conference • Hyatt Regency • Atlanta, GA • Attendee
  • 10. Southern Illinois Healthcare – Community Health Committee (2015) • Southern Illinois Healthcare • Carbondale, IL Jackson County Healthy Communities (2013-present) • Jackson County Health Department • Carbondale, IL • Member Veteran Suicide Round Table Discussion (2015) • Centerstone • Carterville, IL • Speaker Rural Medical Transportation Network Mini Retreat (November 2014) • Giant City Lodge • Participant Can I Live Rally (2014) • Participant Future of State Hospitals Workgroup (2014) • Participant Kids Fun Day (July 2013/2014) • Suicide Prevention and Resources for youth Rehabilitation Advisory Council (RAC) (2014-Present) • Southern Illinois University • Carbondale, IL • Member Behavioral Health – Healthy Communities Committee (2014 – present) • Southern Illinois Healthcare Systems • Carbondale, IL • Participant Suicide Resources (March 2014) • First United Methodist Church • Carbondale, IL De-escalation Techniques for Healthcare Employees (2013) • St. Joseph Hospital • Murphysboro, IL Southern Illinois Drug Conference (2013) • John A. Logan College • Carterville, IL • Participant Mental Health Disorders for Healthcare employees (2013) • St. Joseph Hospital • Murphysboro, IL Mental Health Community Partnership (2013-present) • Southern Illinois Healthcare
  • 11. • Carbondale, IL • Participant The H Group Crisis Center (2013) • Region V Network Forum • Mt. Vernon, IL Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (May 2013) • Presenter • Southern Illinois Healthcare Systems The H Group Crisis Center (May 2013) • Presenter • St. Joseph Hospital -Southern Illinois Healthcare Systems Emergency Therapist Role (October 2013) • Presenter • McNair Scholars • Baltimore, MA Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship (2014-present) • Carbondale, IL • Instructor The H Group Behavioral Health Data Integration Demonstration Project (2012) • Member • Carbondale, IL NRA Annual Training Conference (2008) • Monitor: Crisis Intervention: The Need of Rehabilitation Counselors as First Responders • Monitor: One More Way’s Collaborative: connecting business to agency and candidates • The Fusion Model of Counseling and Development Body and Soul (2008) • Health Challenge Workshops: Healthy Snacks for Life • Health Challenge Workshops: Breaking the “Diabetes” Cycle Institute on Rehabilitation Issues 34 (2008) Editorial Board: The Aging Work Force American Society on Aging (2008) Monitor National Council of Rehabilitation Educators Conference (2008) • Monitor: Communities of Practice • Monitor: Pilot Study of Older Workers with Disabilities in Alamance County, NC • Monitor: Getting Published in Rehabilitation Journals: Strategies that Work • Monitor: Diversity Matters: Multicultural Competencies and Clinical Supervisions • Monitor: Rehabilitation Services Administration
  • 12. SIUC Wellness Outreach Facilitator (2007) • Topic: Healthy Eating • Topic: Alcohol Awareness Student Recreation Center / Student Health Center Wellness Outreach SIUC Wellness Outreach Instructor (2006) • Topic: Healthy Relationships • Topic: Image / Weight Control • Topic: Depression • Topic: Nutrition in Residence Halls • Topic: Sexual Assault • Topic: How Would You Like Your Eggs? Birth Control Options SIUC Wellness Outreach Facilitator (2006) • Topic: Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgender (GBLT) • Topic: Fatal Vision Attendee at NASW Social Work Day (2006) • Topic: How to Motivate Substance Abusers to Enter Treatment Attendee at Illinois Rural Health Association Conference (2004) • Topic: Rural Health Assistant organizer of the MHASI Conference (2004) • Topic: Mental Health and Aging in Rural Areas Presenter at Illinois Center Mall Egyptian Area Agency on Aging (2002) • Topics: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Circuit Breaker, Illinois Care Rx Presenter at the Erma Hayes Center, Carbondale, Illinois (2002) • Topic: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Assisted in presentation at Shawnee Community College (2002) • Topic: Older Americans Act: Title IV Volunteer presenter at Illinois Center Mall Hospice of Southern Illinois (1997) • Topics: Community Education, Health Education Professional Organizations Toastmasters (2016-Present) • Position Held: Member Medicaid Advisory Board (2015 – Present) • Position Held: Member Rehabilitation Advisory Council (2014 – present) • Position Held: Member Centerstone Crisis Center Advisory Team (2013 – Present)
  • 13. • Position Held: Lead Zero Suicide Learning Collaborative (2014 – 2015) • Sponsored by the Education Development Center and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center • Position Held: Member Illinois Suicide Prevention Alliance (ISPA) Members and Stakeholders (2014-present) • Position Held: Member Mental Health Utilization Value Stream Mapping Event (March 24-28, 2014) • Position Held: Member Jackson County Healthy Communities Coalition (2014-present) • Position Held: Member o Subcommittee Membership – Behavioral Health Action Team Southern Illinois Healthcare - Suicide Subcommittee (2012 – 2014) • Member Emergency Department Care Planning Committee (2011-2013) • Member o Herrin Hospital subcommittee o Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Subcommittee National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) (2007 – 2010) • NRA International Outreach Task Force (2008 – 2010) Position Held: Student Representative • National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) (2007 – Present) Position Held: Student Representative • Membership & Student Outreach Committee • Enhance career development growth and professional advancement of students and Rehabilitation Professionals. • Establish a formal mentoring program • Implement a formal mentoring program • Facilitate leadership through conferences and training. • NAMRC Preconference: Enriching the Gateway, Through Diversity in Rehabilitation (2008) Position Held: Student Outreach Committee • NAMRC Rehabilitation Counseling Journal Committee Member Position Held: Student Representative • Student Rehabilitation Association (SRA) 2007 – 2009 Position Held: Student Chapter President • Increased Student Membership from 6 – 34 (2007-2008) • Award: Most Improved Registered Student Organization (2008)
  • 14. • Chapter of the Year Award (2008) • American Society on Aging 2007 - 2010 • Member • Mental Health and Aging Network Member • Accounting Society (2004-2005) • National Association of Black Accountants (2004-2005) • Illinois Rural Health Association (2003-2004) • Mental Health and Aging Systems Integration (MHASI) (2002) • National Association of Emergency Medical Dispatchers (1998 – 2008) • Jack and Jill of America Incorporated, Cook County Chapter (1983-1994) Licensures / Certifications Grant Writing Certificate (2008) Department of Education Southern Illinois University Carbondale 50+ hours HIV/AIDS CTRPN Counseling Certificate (2006) Illinois Department of Public Health Certificate of Gerontology (2003) Certificate of Gerontology Program Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certificate (1998) National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch of the United States of America (1998) Professional Development Eye Movement Desensitation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training (2016) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Trauma Focused (CBT-TF) Training (2016) Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide (CAMS) Training (2016) I3 Executive Leadership Coaching and Workshop (2016) The Role of Peer Support as Adjuncts to Treatment (2015) Legal and Ethical Issues in Providing Behavioral Healthcare Webinar (2015) How are They Doing It? Best Practices in Sustaining On-Site Training of Behavioral Health clinicians (2015) SAMHSA: Webinar on Crisis Service (May 2014) Strategic Business Development: Webinar Helping Behavioral Health Organizations Flourish (2014) Issue in Child Welfare (Webinar) (2014) Webinar: I’m Hired! Now What? (2014) Bridges Out of Poverty Training (2014) Voices for Illinois Children (2014) Healthy People 2020 Progress Review Webinar (2014) Working with Youth and Families Legal Responsibilities Webinar (2013) Herrin Hospital – Community Resource Education Fair (2013) Kids, Courts and Schools (2013) Marion VA Mental Health Summit (2013) Illinois Council on Youth Supervisors Meeting (2013)
  • 15. NIDRR Grant Writing and Large Database Workshop (2008) Nursing Home Ombudsman Training (Phase II) (2007) Wellness Center Training SIUC (2006) Nursing Home Ombudsman Training (2002/2006) Hospice of Southern Illinois Training (1997) Awards and Honors Chapter of the Year Award National Rehabilitation Association (2008) Most Improved RSO Southern Illinois University (2008) NARL Jerome R. Lorenz National Association for Endowed Scholarship for Rehabilitation Leadership (2008) Future Leaders in the Field of Rehabilitation Certificate of Appreciation Wellness Center (2006) SIUC Certificate of Appreciation Nursing Home Ombudsman Program Shawnee Alliance for Seniors (2006)