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Kristine Doty-Yells Ph.D., LCSW

EDUCATION

Ph.D. August 2008, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UTDoctor of Philosophy, Social WorkDissertation Title: The Residential Treatment Center as an Intervention Model for High Functioning Adult Men with Learning Disabilities

M.S.W. April 2004, Brigham Young University, Provo, UTEarned Gerontology Certificate

B.S. April 2002, Utah Valley State College, Orem, UTBehavioral Science/Psychology Emphasis

A.A. July 1987, University of Maryland-Europe, Heidelberg, GermanyGeneral Studies

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, UT Lic. 5660252-3502 (exp. September 2018)

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2016 – present Associate Professor Utah Valley University, Behavioral Science Department, Orem, UTAssisted in the creation and development of the Master of Social Work program. Developed online version of SW 1010.

2014 – 2016 Department Chair, Associate Professor

2013 – 2014 Department Chair, Assistant Professor Utah Valley University, Behavioral Science Department, Orem, UTManaged multidisciplinary department with 6 staff, 29 full-time faculty, and 103 adjunct faculty. Coordinated all aspects of the Behavioral Science

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academic program. Managed budget and human resource issues. Performed annual faculty and staff evaluations. Oversaw development and approval of two new programs (MSW and Psychology). Observed and monitored concurrent enrollment classes in area high schools. Led development of department strategic plan, goals and objectives, and assessment.

2011 – 2014 Director of BSW Field Education, Assistant Professor Utah Valley University, Behavioral Science Department, Orem, UTAssisted in the creation and development of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. Developed the BSW field education program and policies. Negotiated practicum opportunities for students. Monitored student progress through site visits. Wrote field sections for CSWE accreditation documents. Created and presented BSW new student orientation, field practicum fair and orientation, field instructor orientation and training. Developed field manual. Interviewed and placed 30-65 students in field sites each semester.

2008 – 2011 Assistant Professor Utah Valley University, Behavioral Science Department, Orem, UTCourses taught: Introduction to Social Work, Clinical Research, Understanding the DSM, Abnormal Psychology, Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Field Practicum, Integrated Seminar, Crisis InterventionNew courses developed: Crisis Intervention, Integrated Seminar, Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families, Online Introduction to Social Work

2006 – 2008 Adjunct Professor University of Utah, College of Social Work, Salt Lake City, UT Courses taught: Community Organizations (MSW program), Communication in the Helping Processes (BSW program)

2004 – 2008 Adjunct Professor Utah Valley State College, Behavioral Science Department, Orem, UT Courses taught: Introduction to Social Work, Social Welfare Policy

TEACHING ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING

2014 ParticipantGlobal/Intercultural Fellowship

2013 – 2014 Fellow

Utah Valley Senior Executive Leadership Forum,

2012 – 2013 Teaching Academy Facilitator

2010 – 2011 Utah Valley University Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence

2011 – 2012 Faculty Service Learning MentorUtah Valley University Volunteer and Service Learning Center

2009 – 2010 Faculty Mentor UVU Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence, New Faculty Mentoring program

2010 ParticipantTeaching Academy

2009 ParticipantNew Faculty Teaching Scholars program

2008 ParticipantAcademic Service-Learning Fellowship

STUDENT THESIS COMMITTEES

Committee ChairStaub, Jordan. (2013). The clothesline project: Using art to promote healing. Unpublished senior

honors thesis. Utah Valley University: Orem, UT.

Lloyd, Shalice. (2011). A qualitative study of birth parents who have placed a baby for adoption and later marry one another. Unpublished senior honors thesis. Utah Valley University: Orem, UT.

Committee MemberCropper, Rachel. (2011). The effects of childhood language and cognitive delay on adulthood.

Unpublished integrated studies thesis. Utah Valley University: Orem, UT.

Hinkson, Kent D. Jr. (2015). The effects of canine obedience training on PTSD and depression symptoms. Unpublished senior honors thesis. Utah Valley University: Orem, UT

PUBLICATIONS*Indicates student co-author

Doty-Yells, K. J., *Packer, H., *Drake-Brooks, M., Warne, R. T., & John, C. R. (in press). The experiences of parents of early returned missionaries. Issues in Religion and Psychotherapy.

Doty-Yells, K. J. (in press). Stopping the stigma: Lessons from early returned missionaries. The Religious Educator.

Warne, R. T., Doty, K. J., *Malbica, A. M., *Angeles, V. R., *Innes, S., *Hall, J., & *Masterson-Nixon, K. (2016). Above-level test item functioning across examinee age groups. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 34, 54-72. doi:10.1080/00220671.2014.

Doty, K. J., *Bullock, S. Z., *Packer, H., Warne, R. T., *Westwood, J., *Ash, T. G., & *Hirsche, H. (2015). Return with trauma: Understanding the experiences of early returned missionaries. Issues in Religion and Psychotherapy.

Doty, K. J. (2011). Student perceptions of progress in a postsecondary residential program for adults with learning disabilities. Journal of Social Work in Disability and Research, 10(3), 150-165. doi: 10.1080/1536710X.2011.596431

Doty, K. J. (2010). The ethics of limiting educational options to women on welfare. In J. O. Jasperson & J. S. Nielsen (Eds.), The Ethics & Public Policy Implications of Free-Market Economics (pp. 50-59).

Doty, K. J., Elison, J. R., Call-Hulme, B. A., & DeLlamas, R. (2002). Assigning letter grades: The elementary school teacher’s experience. Intersections, 2(1), 11-23.

NON PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Doty-Yells, K. J. (in press). Navigating the unexpected: Helping early returned missionaries adjust to post-mission life. LDS Living magazine.

Doty, K. J. (2013, Fall). Moore strong. UVU alumni magazine, 5(2), 8-9.

MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION

Doty, K. J., & *Lindemann, D. L., & *Packer, H. Through the looking glass: Mormon women diagnosed with depression.

Doty, K. J., & *Tidwell, B. L. Toxic perfectionism and depression in Mormons.

*Ward, F. S., & Doty, K. J. Clinical and spiritual implications of perfectionism and depression in Mormon men.

Doty, K. J., *May, S., & *McGraw, J. S. Differences in adjustment patterns between LDS early returned missionaries and full-term missionaries.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS*Indicates student co-presenter

April 2016 Doty-Yells, K. J., *Drake-Brooks, M. M., & *Packer, H. S. Understanding the lived experiences of parents of early returning LDS missionaries. Paper presented at the Mormon Social Science Association Conference. Utah Valley University. Orem, UT.

April 2016 Doty-Yells, K. J., *May, S. A., *Bentley, L. A. Differences in adjustment patterns between LDS early returning missionaries and full-term missionaries. Paper presented at the Mormon Social Science Association Conference. Utah Valley University. Orem, UT.

January 2016 Doty, K. J. Moore strong: Lessons learned from the Moore, Oklahoma tornadoes.Plenary address given at the Mental Health Symposium, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

January 2016 Doty, K. J. Crisis Intervention 101. Address given at the Mental Health Symposium, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

November 2015 Doty, K. J., & Doty-Cornett, J. Controlling the inner mama bear: Freeing yourself to let your children grow.Presentation at the Conference on Family, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

October 2015 Doty, K. J., *Tidwell, B., & *Pope, Z. Toxic perfectionism and depression in Mormons.Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Conference, Newport Beach, CA.

October 2015 Doty, K. J., *Brooks, M. M., & *Packer, H. S. Understanding the lived experiences of parents of early returning LDS missionaries. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Conference, Newport Beach, CA.

October 2015 Doty, K. J., *May, S. A., *Shelline, H., & *Palmer, T. Differences in adjustment patterns between LDS early returning missionaries and full-term missionaries. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Conference, Newport Beach, CA.

January 2015 Doty, K. J., & *Ward, F. S. Clinical and spiritual implications of perfectionism and depression in LDS men and women. Paper presented at the Mental Health Symposium, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

October 2014 Doty, K. J., & John, C. R. The ethics of self care. Presentation at the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

October 2014 Doty, K. J. Return with trauma: Understanding and assisting early returning LDS missionaries. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

March 2014 Doty, K. J. The effects of stress on early returning LDS missionaries. Presentation at the Mental Health Symposium, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

March 2014 Doty, K. J., & John, C. R. The ethics of self care. Presentation at the Mental Health Symposium, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

February 2014 *Westwood, J., *Hirsche, H., & Doty, K. J. Understanding the experiences of early returning LDS missionaries. Presentation at the Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research, Provo, UT.

February 2014 *Hendley, W., Vogel-Ferguson, M. B., & Doty, K. J. The educational desires of women receiving welfare assistance. Presentation at the Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research, Provo, UT.

February 2014 *Zundel, T., *Little, J., & Doty, K. J. A qualitative study of the experience of families of patients using elemental formula for eosophinic disorder. Presentation at the Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research, Provo, UT.

October 2013 Doty, K. J., *Hirsche, H., *Crabb, A., & *Harding, D. Toxic perfectionism and depression in Mormons. Paper presented at the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists 2013 Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

October 2013 Doty, K. J., *Bullock, S. Z., *Westwood, J., *Hirsche, H., & *Ash, T. Understanding the experiences of early returning missionaries.Paper presented at the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

April 2013 Doty, K. J., & Gerritsen-McKane, R. A. Burn notice: Identifying and preventing personal and professional burnout.Presentation at the Autism Conference, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

April 2013 *Lindemann, D. L., & Doty, K. J. Toxic perfectionism in Mormon women diagnosed with depression.Poster presented at the Mentored Student Research Conference, College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.

January 2013 Doty, K. J. Cultural considerations in the treatment of LDS women with depression. Keynote address given at the Mental Health Symposium, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

November 2012 Doty, K. J. In the culture but not of the culture: Experiences of LDS women with depression. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

November 2012 Doty, K. J., & *Lindemann, D. L. Cultural considerations for social work with Mormon women diagnosed with depression. Poster presented at the 58th annual program meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Washington, DC.

October 2012 Doty, K. J., *Lindemann, D. L., & *Hirsche, H. In the culture but not of the culture: Experiences of LDS women with depression. Paper presented at the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists 2012 Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.

August 2012 Walz, L., Palmer, A., Eggertsen, L. & Doty, K. Design your own community engaged course.

Presentation at the Utah Campus Compact Community Engaged Faculty Institute, Midway, UT

March 2012 *Austin, A., *Lindemann, D. L., & Doty, K. J. The experiences of Latter-day Saint women with depression. Presentation given at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research, Ogden, UT.

March 2012 Doty, K. J., *Cossey, M., & Eggertsen, L. MythBusting the SCOT program: What keeps faculty from getting on board? Panel discussion at the Scholarship on Teaching and Engagement Conference, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

April 2011 *Lindemann, D., & Doty, K. J. Single mothers raising children with autism: A literature review. Poster presented at the Autism Conference, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

March 2011 Doty, K. J., & Emerman, S. Opposites attract: Assessment of outcomes of service-learning in earth science and social work.Presentation at the Scholarship on Teaching and Engagement Conference, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

October 2010 Doty, K. J. A residential treatment intervention for adults with learning disabilities. Poster presented at the 56th annual program meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Portland, OR.

April 2010 Doty, K. J., & *Swanson, S. The UVU writing scholar study.Presentation at the Scholarship on Teaching and Engagement Conference, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

March 2010 Sorenson, U., *Binks, K., *Lewis, J., & Doty, K. J. Using immediate student feedback to enhance teaching. Panel presentation at the Scholarship on Teaching and Engagement Conference, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

February 2010 *Swanson, S., & Doty, K. J. The 2009 writing scholar study.Presentation at the Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research, Cedar City, Utah.

January 2010 Doty, K. J. The ethics of limiting educational options to women on welfare.

Paper presented at the Faculty Conference on Ethics, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

October 2009 Doty, K. J., & *Harris-Cox, L. C. Evaluating a residential treatment intervention for adults with learning disabilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Utah Society for Psychotherapy Research, Orem, UT.

March 2009 Doty, K. J. Evaluating a new residential intervention for adults with learning disabilities.Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Phoenix, AZ.

February 2009 Doty, K. J., *Ricks, E. P., Fisher, S., & *Harris, L. A residential intervention for high functioning adults with learning disabilities. Poster presented at the Learning Disabilities Association of America annual conference in Salt Lake City, UT.

March 2008 Doty, K. J., Vogel-Ferguson, M. B., & Graber, H. V. Affirming the future of TANF recipients: Intrapersonal factors of high school enrollment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Destin, FL.

April 2002 Fulton, J., Doty, K. J., & Yells, D. P. Retrieval induced forgetting. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Park City, UT.

ACADEMIC NON-CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS*Indicates student co-presenter

March 2016 Doty-Yells, K. J., & Gerritsen-McKane, R. Ethical considerations regarding colleagues. Presentation for ScenicView Academy Annual Ethics Training, Provo, UT.

November 2015 Doty, K. J. How toxic perfectionism torpedoes your career. Presentation for Utah Women’s Higher Education Network, Orem, UT.

November 2015 Doty, K. J. You’re already good enough: How embracing imperfection and cultivating confidence frees you to influence and lead.Presentation for the Utah Women’s Leadership Speaker and Dialogue Series, Orem, UT.

September 2015 Doty, K. J. Putting yourself first is really okay! The importance of self care.Presentation for the Suncrest Ward Relief Society, Orem, UT.

January 2015 Doty, K. J. Putting yourself first: The importance of self care. Presentation for the Utah Parent Center, Alpine School District, American Fork, UT.

January 2015 Doty, K. J. Avoiding perfectionism: Setting realistic goals for the new year.Presentation for Springville Relief Society.

January 2015 Doty, K. J. Return with trauma: Understanding and assisting early returning missionaries.In-service training to the Counseling and Psychological Services, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.

January 2015 Doty, K. J. Getting a grip on perfectionism. Presentation given to the Women’s Success Coordinating Council, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

November 2014 Doty, K. J. Supporting early returned missionaries.Presentation at the Orem LDS Institute of Religion, Orem, UT.

November 2014 Doty, K. J. Understanding depression and perfectionism: A holistic approach.Presentation at American Fork Ward Relief Society meeting.

October 2014 Doty, K. J. Understanding depression and perfectionism: A holistic approach. Presentation at Orem Ward Relief Society meeting.

June 2014 Doty, K. J. Avoiding hazardous and fatal communication.Presentation to the Utah County Regional Single Adult Conference, Orem, UT.

May 2014 Doty, K. J. Return with trauma: Understanding and assisting early returning missionaries.

Presentation to the NASW/Utah County Clinical Track, Provo, UT.

April 2014 Doty, K. J. Return with trauma: Understanding and assisting early returning missionaries. Fireside address given to the Alpine YSA Stake, Pleasant Grove, UT.

March 2014 Doty, K. J., & John, C. R. The ethics of self care. Presentation to Utah county clinicians. ScenicView Academy, Provo, UT.

March 2014 Hofer, K. S., & Doty, K. J. (March 13, 2014). Avoiding cultural perfectionism. Presentation to Aspen Stake Relief Society Conference, Orem, UT.

March 2014 Doty, K. J., & *Bullock, S. Z. (March 5, 2014). Understanding and assisting early returning missionaries.Presentation at the LDS Church Missionary Department, Salt Lake City, UT.

Janaury 2014 Doty, K. J. Understanding and assisting early returning missionaries.Fireside address given to the Alpine YSA Stake, Pleasant Grove, UT.

November 2013 Doty, K. J., *Bullock, S. Z., *Ash, T., *Hirsche, H., *Reeves, K., *Westwood, J., & Warne, R. T. Understanding and assisting early returning missionaries. Presentation to the LDS Church Research and Information Division, Salt Lake City, UT.

November 2013 Doty, K. J., *Bullock, S. Z., *Westwood, J., *Hirsche, H., *Ash, T., & *Reeves, K. Understanding the experiences of early returning LDS missionaries. Presentation at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Colloquium, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

March 2013 Doty, K. J. Working with LDS women with depression. Presentation at the NASW Spring Workshop Series, Salt Lake City, UT.

March 2013 Doty, K. J. The psychological effects of burnout. Presentation to the Care Management Department at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, UT.

January 2013 Doty, K. J. Avoiding burnout. Presentation for the Volunteer and Service Learning Center civic skills workshop, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

December 2012 Doty, K. J., *Bullock, S. Z., *Bassett, R., & *Wright, N. A qualitative evaluation of a social skills program. Presentation to ScenicView Academy, Provo, UT.

September 2012 Doty, K. J., & *Lindemann, D. L. LDS women with depression.Presentation at Ethics Awareness Week, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

September 2012 Doty, K. J. Rekindling the fire: Self-care and avoiding burnout. Presentation for Club Leadership Training, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

January 2012 Doty, K. J., & Eggertsen, L. M. Helping students understand the relevance and application of the NASW code of ethics. Presentation to Utah County clinicians, ScenicView Academy, Provo, UT.

January 2012 Doty, K. J., & Eggertsen, L. M. Helping students understand the relevance and application of the NASW code of ethics. Presentation to Utah County clinicians, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

August 2011 Doty, K. J. Work out the burnout.Presentation for Student Government training, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

April 2011 Doty, K. J., *Austin, A., & *Lindemann, D. L. In the culture but not of the culture: Experiences of LDS women with depression. Presentation at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Colloquium, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.

April 2010 Doty, K. J. Parenting adult children with autism. Family Support Workshop Presentation, ScenicView Academy, Provo, UT.

April 2010 Catlett, J., & Doty, K. J. Understanding grief and loss. Presentation to the Children’s Justice Center, Provo, UT.

February 2010 Doty, K. J., & Catlett, J. Crisis intervention strategies. Presentation at the NASW/Utah County Clinical Track, Provo, UT.

September 2009 Doty, K. J. Understanding signs of suicide. Panel presentation given for UVU Suicide Prevention Week, Orem, UT.

May 2009 Doty, K. J. Let’s talk about sex: Differential diagnosis of sexual disorders.Presentation to the Central Utah Branch, Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care, Provo, UT.

April 2009 *Loebel, G., *Stevens, A., & Doty, K. J. (April 2009). Working with adults with pervasive developmental disorders in employment. Presentation to ScenicView Academy, Provo, UT.

April 2009 *Nelson, J., *Vorwaller, K., & Doty, K. J. Assessments and interventions for case managers working with adults with pervasive developmental disorders. Presentation to ScenicView Academy, Provo, UT.

April 2009 *Zwahlen, T., *Bennett, K., *Platt, M., & Doty, K. J. Interventions to promote independent living in adults with pervasive developmental disorders. Presentation to faculty and staff at ScenicView Academy.

MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND MENTIONS

July 2014 “Understanding the Adjustment of Early Returning Missionaries,” Interview on KSUB Radio, Cedar City, UT.

April 2014 “Early Returned Missionaries Thrive with Acceptance, Love.” http://utahvalley360.com/2014/04/22/early-returned-missionaries-thrive-with-acceptance-love/

February 2014 “Depression and LDS women” Podcast for Mormon Mental Health. http://www.mormonmentalhealth.org/030-depression-and-lds-women/

February 2014 “Supporting early returning LDS missionaries.”Interview with KSL Studio 5.

December 2013 “Guilt, pain, help and hope – When Mormon missionaries come home early.” Salt Lake Tribune. http://bit.ly/IwnlFf

December 2013 “LDS Missionaries Developing Strategies to Cope with Stress”Deseret News http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865591983/LDS-missionaries-developing-strategies-to-cope-with-stress.html

November 2013 “Study explores impact of early returned missionaries.” Provo Daily Herald Article also distributed through the AP wire service and published in Danbury, CT.

July 2013 “Researchers and students urge open discussion about stress, anxiety and depression.”

The Digital Universe.

May 2013 “The perfect problem.” ABC4Utah. http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/the-perfect-problem-good-things-utah/15585/jNHkHQF2WESVSzfYrZjR2Q

May 2013 “The perfect problem: An Alpine woman’s story.”ABC4Utah. http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/the-perfect-problem-an-alpine-womans-story/30777/p54UwmaY30W1wO1W3maa6w

May 2013 “The perfect problem: The battle with toxic perfectionism.”ABC4Utah. http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/the-perfect-problem-the-battle-with-toxic-perfecti/24789/jXLv6S3QG0KH3qpsyDMtpg

February 2013 “’Toxic perfectionism’ major part of LDS women’s depression.” KSL.com. http://www.ksl.com/?sid=23928402

January 2013 “UVU professor’s study puts focus on LDS women and depression.” Deseret News.

September 2011 “Understanding learning disabilities through the film ‘Teenage Monster.’” Podcast for UEN SciFi Friday night movie series.

SERVICE TO UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY

University Committees

2016 – 2017 Member, Graduate Council

2015 – 2016 Chair, Department Chair Policy Revision Task Force

2015 – 2016 Gateway Course Initiative

2016 Search Committee Member, Career Development Center Counselor

2013 – present UVU Autism Initiative

2012 – 2014 Faculty Senate Personnel Committee

2009 – 2013 University Service-Learning Committee

2009 – 2012 Faculty Senate Policy Committee

College of Humanities and Social Sciences Committees

2016 Search Committee, Career Development Center

2014 – 2016 Mental Health Symposium Planning Committee

2010 – 2014 Autism Conference planning committee

Department of Behavioral Science Service and Committees

2016 Social work faculty member search committee chair

2013 – 2016 Department Chair, Behavioral Science

2012 – present BSW Admissions committee

2013 Administrative Assistant search committee

2012 Academic Advisor search committee

2012 Social Work faculty search committee

2011 – 2012 Research Methods Task Force ad hoc committee

2010 Psychology Lecturer search committee

2010 Academic Advisor search committee

2009 Family Studies Lecturer search committee

2009 – 2010, 2015 Co-Facilitator, Faculty/Student Research Group

2009 – 2010 Faculty Advisor, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Club

2009 – present Guest Presenter, Service Learning Fellowship, twice each year

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

2016 – present Governing Board Member, Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists

2016 – present Advisory Board Member, Mission Fortify

2015 – 2016 Group leader. Early Returned Missionary support group, Student Health Services, Utah Valley University

2015 - 2016 Advisory Board Member, Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists

2013 – 2014, 2016 Clinical Supervisor. Pro-bono clinical supervision for UVU employees seeking SSW licensure

2014 Group leader. Early Returned Missionary parent support group, Alpine YSA stake

2008 – present Therapist. Small private practice taking only pro-bono clients

2009 Therapist, Student Health Services, Utah Valley University

2008 – 2010 Utah County Branch Representative, National Association of Social Workers, Utah Chapter

2008 – 2012 Member, ScenicView Academy Advisory Council

2005 – 2011 Member, Spafford Advisory Council, University of Utah College of Social Work

CLINICAL AND PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

2003 – 2006 Crisis WorkerEmergency Room, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, UT

Performed crisis evaluations for patients presenting with acute mental health, suicide, and substance abuse conditions. Performed discharge planning and psychiatric evaluations for patients on medical floors.

2003 – 2004 TherapistScenicView Academy, Provo, UT

Performed individual and group therapy with adult men with learning disabilities. Taught self-esteem and music classes. Chaired the Research Committee.

1998 – 2000 Case Manager Housing Authority of Utah County, Provo, UT

Managed a caseload of 320 families in the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program.

1993 – 1996 Family Self-Sufficiency Program CoordinatorHousing Authority of Utah County

Developed, managed, and marketed the FSS program. Wrote three successful grants and the FSS Action Plan. Managed a specialized caseload of 85 families. Chaired the Mountainlands Region Self-Sufficiency Coordinating Council

CLINICAL AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND SERVICE – American Red Cross

2008 – present Disaster Mental Health Volunteer and Trainer, Mountain Valley Chapter, American Red Cross

2010 – 2014 Teach Psychological First Aid course quarterly, Provo, UT

2013 Crisis counseling for tornado victims, Moore, OK

2010 Crisis counseling for “Machine Gun” fire evacuees, Herriman, UT

2010 Crisis counseling for flood victims in Mississippi and Tennessee

2009 Crisis counseling for hotel flood victims, American Fork, UT

2009 Mental Health support for Nutty Putty Cave rescue workers

2009 Conducted Foundations of Disaster Mental Health training

2008 – 2009 Completed Red Cross training in Disaster Mental Health, Shelter Operations, Shelter Simulation, Client Casework, and Psychological First Aid

RESEARCH GRANTS AND FINANCIAL AWARDS (UVU)

2016 – 2017 New Online Course Development Grant$5,000

2016 – 2017 Service-Learning Designated Department Mini-Grant$1,000

2016 – 2017 Office of Teaching and Learning Travel Grant$600

2015 – 2016 Service-Learning Designated Department Mini-Grant $1000

2015 – 2016 Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence Travel Grant$700

2015 – 2016 Grants for Engaged Learning$2,500

2015 UVU Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship for H. Packer$1,500





2013 Grants for Engaged Learning$2,500



2012 UVU Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship for D. Lindemann$1,500


2010 – 2011 Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence Travel Grant

$600

2010 – 2011 Community Engaged Learning Grant$3,100


2010 Dean’s Summer Research Grant$4,500



HONORS AND AWARDS

2016 Named one of Utah Valley Magazine’s Fab 40

2013 – 2014 Dean’s Recognition Award for Humanitarian Service, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Utah Valley University, $1500

2012 – 2013 Faculty Award of Excellence, Behavioral Science Department

2010 President’s National Volunteer Service Award

2005 – 2008 Jacobsen Scholar, University of Utah College of Social Work, full tuition scholarship and $36,000 stipend

2002 – 2004 Ella Carpenter Jensen Fellow, College of Family Home and Social Sciences, Brigham Young University, $4000

2002 Outstanding Student of the Year, Utah Valley State College, Behavioral Science Department, 2002

2001 - present Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (lifetime member)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2005 – 2011 National Association of Social Workers

2008 – present Council on Social Work Education

2007 – present Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors

2012 – present Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists

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