VITA

Russell D. Johnson

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Tucson, AZ 85704

Home: 520-***-****

Work: 520-***-****

E-mail: adc7sx@r.postjobfree.com

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Management, Clinical Supervision, Presenting Workshops, Counseling, Program Development, Marketing, and Psychological Assessment.

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, University of Arkansas, 1985. (APA Approved).

Bachelor of Science, PSYCHOLOGY, Brigham Young University, 1980.

CERTIFICATION:

Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Arizona.

Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, State of Arizona

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Washington.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

12/19-Present Clinical Manager, Community Provider of Enrichment Services

Provide s clinical oversight to all behavioral health counselors and staff members, presents in-service

Training, recruits, hires, and fires staff, attends inter-agency meetings and staffings, and promotes the

program in the community.

1/01-Present Executive Director, Native Solutions, Inc., Tucson, AZ.

Coordinates all activities at the agency, designs wellness conferences, recruits

presenters for workshops, presents workshops, markets the program, does consultation, and

provides quality assurance services.

3/19-Present Owner, Johnson Counseling Service, Tucson, AZ

Provides individual, couples, family, and group counseling, consultation, and clinical training.

3/19-9/19 Substance Abuse Treatment Manager, Red Rock Correctional Center, Eloy, AZ

Supervisor: Greg Fizer

Provided clinical oversight to the members of the treatment team, coordinated all clinical services,

participated on the management team, provided clinical training, and facilitated workshops for the

inmates.

10/18-2/19 Clinical Director, The Chalet House, LLC., Tucson, AZ

Supervisor: Giselle Nzeukou

Provided clinical oversight, coordinated all clinical services, represented the program at inter-agency

meetings, provided clinical training, facilitated groups, and provided individual therapy to the clients

at the agency.

7/18-9/18 Clinical Director, Arizona Rehab, Tucson, AZ

Supervisor: Michelle Carrasco

Supervised clinical staff, assisted with program design, represented the program at inter-agency

meetings, assisted with preparation for a Joint Commission review, participated on the management

team, helped to orient new staff members, and provided individual, family, and group therapy to

clients.

1/18-6/18 Clinical Director, Unhooked Recovery at Villa Maria, Tucson, AZ

Supervisor: Chris Luciano

Supervised clinical staff, developed the curriculum for the program, represented the program at inter-

agency meetings, promoted and marketed the program, wrote reports, provided in-service trainings,

participated on the management team, hired and fired staff, and provided individual and group

therapy to clients.

7/16-12/17 Director of Clinical Services, Tohono O’odham Nation Division of Behavioral Health, Sells, AZ

Supervisor: Rosemary Lopez

Supervised clinical staff, developed new programs, hired and fired, promoted the program,

represented the program at inter-agency meetings, provided individual, marital, family, and group

therapy, provided in-service trainings and community trainings, wrote reports, participated in the

management team, and wrote the budget for the program.

1/16-7/16 Clinical Supervisor, LifeShare, Tucson, AZ

Supervisor: Arnetta DeCamp

Supervised clinical staff, facilitated team meetings, did outreach and marketed the program,

provided in-service training for the staff, and provided individual, family, and group therapy for the

clients in the program. In addition, I provided crisis assessments and treatment and I participated in

inter-agency meetings.

7/13-12/15 Executive Director, Peoples Health Care Connection, Tucson, AZ

Supervisor: Jimmy Nealy

Supervised clinical and administrative staff, hired and fired, developed new programs, provided

individual and family counseling, facilitated therapy groups, provided in-service training to staff,

wrote and negotiated contracts, and ran team meetings.

9/07-7/13 Clinical Training Coordinator and Intake Team Supervisor, Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Centered Spirit Program, Tucson, AZ

Supervisor: Dr. Yoendry Torres

Coordinated all staff training activities, participated in the management team,

supervised Intake Team personnel, recruited presenters, presented workshops on

a wide variety of topics, made videos of presentations, designed Essential Learning

training modules and provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy. Clients

were seen both in the office and in the community.

9/01-9/07 Adult Team Therapist, Pascua Yaqui Tribe Centered Spirit Program, Tucson, AZ.

Supervisor: Theresa Ybanez

Provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy to a wide range of

populations within the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Facilitated workshops on a wide variety of

topics including depression recovery, anger management, time management, etc.

Clients were seen both in the office in the community.

9/01-12/01 Weekend Therapist, Cottonwood de Tucson, Tucson, AZ.

Supervisor: Ellen Wharton

Provided individual and group therapy, conducted lectures, and provided crisis

intervention services to clients with substance abuse and mental health diagnoses in

an inpatient setting.

11/00-9/01 Family Violence Intervention Therapist, Pascua Yaqui Tribe Walking in

Balance Program, Tucson, AZ.

Supervisor: Gina Gavaris

Provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy to victims and perpetrators

of domestic violence. I also provided crisis intervention services to victims and

their families. In addition, I conducted workshops on domestic violence, stress

management, anger management, and interpersonal skills. Clients were seen

both in the office and in the community.

8/00-11/00 Crisis and Intake Counselor, Southeastern Arizona Behavioral Health Services,

Willcox, AZ.

Supervisor: Kim Scanlan.

Provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy, intakes, and crisis services

to a wide range of populations. Clients were seen both in the office and in the

community.

10/99- Therapist, Mark Youth and Family Center, Tucson, AZ.

5/03 Supervisor: John Leggio.

Provided individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents and their families.

Clients were seen both in the home, in the office, and at Sonora Behavioral

Health Hospital.

2/00-7/00 Crisis Stabilization Program Team Leader, Southern Arizona Mental Health

Center, Tucson, Arizona.

Supervisor: Dr. Fred Veltri.

Supervised nine clinicians, coordinated the Crisis Stabilization Program, provided

individual, marital, family, and group therapy and case management to clients who were in crisis and required brief treatment. I also provided in-services on brief therapy. Clients were seen both in the office and in the community.

8/99-1/00 General Mental Health Therapist, COPE Behavioral Services, Tucson, AZ.

Supervisor: Bonner Raskob.

Provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy and case management

services to General Mental Health clients and their families and I coordinated the

group therapy program. I also provided in-services on communication skills and

relaxation techniques. Clients were seen both in the office and in the community.

8/96-7/99 Crisis Counselor, Good Samaritan Mental Health Center, Puyallup, WA.

Supervisor: Anita Gray.

Provided crisis intervention, brief therapy, and assessment services to a wide

range of populations. Clients were seen both in the office and in the community.

7/96-7/99 Lead Counselor, Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation, Renton, WA.

Supervisor: Joe Raia.

Provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy, did utilization review

with managed care companies, conducted intakes, designed and implemented new

group programs for the Partial Hospitalization Program, designed and coordinated

the Day Treatment program, supervised counseling interns, marketed the program,

co-facilitated the Domestic Violence Perpetrator Group, and provided in-service

trainings on marital therapy, group therapy, cognitive therapy, and stress

management. Clients were seen both in the office and in the community.

3/96-11/96 Brief Therapist, Kitsap Mental Health Services, Bremerton, WA.

Supervisor: Laurie Bennett.

Provided group therapy and brief individual and family therapy to adult outpatient

clients in a community mental health center.

1/96-7/99 County Designated Mental Health Professional, Kitsap Mental Health Services,

Bremerton, WA.

Supervisor: Dan Pastor.

Provided evaluations to determine if clients were to be involuntarily hospitalized,

consulted with case managers and professionals in the community, provided

crisis intervention services, and authorized voluntary hospitalizations of Medicaid

clients at a community mental health center. I also provided an inservice training

on how to do crisis intervention with clients with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Clients were seen both in the office and in the community.

1/96-1/97 Private Practice Therapist, West Sound Clinical Care (A Division of Kitsap

Mental Health Services), Bremerton, WA.

Supervisor: Ed Samuelson.

Provided brief individual, family, and group therapy to adult outpatient clients in a

private practice office. I also provided a workshop on stress management to

Naval Shipyard employees.

12/95-5/96 Grief and Loss Counselor, Harrison Memorial Hospital, Bremerton, WA.

Supervisor: Jill Seljestad.

Provided grief counseling to cancer patients and their families on an Oncology

ward. I conducted a Caregiver Support Group and co-facilitated the Support One

Another Group for cancer patients. I also provided an in-service training to the

nursing staff on grief recovery.

5/93-6/95 Intake Counselor, Samaritan Behavioral Health Services, Thunderbird Campus,

Glendale, AZ.

Supervisor: Connie Weare.

Conducted intake evaluations and provided crisis intervention services for patients

and their families at a psychiatric hospital. I also provided evaluations, did crisis

intervention, and consulted with medical staff in the emergency room and on

medical wards at Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital.

5/92-6/95 Intensive In-home Program Team Leader, Arizona Health Care Contract

Management Services, Phoenix, AZ.

Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Braun.

Provided intensive in-home therapy to adult SMI clients and their families and I

treated clients in an outpatient clinic. I conducted a Depression Group, a

Women’ Group, and a Relationship Building Group. Supervised three counselors

and provided in-service training on the following topics: Clinical Hypnosis,

Borderline Personality Disorder, Basic Counseling Skills, Group Therapy, and

Dissociative Identity Disorder.

10/91-5/92 Outpatient Program Director, Wayland Family Centers, Camelback Office,

Glendale, AZ.

Supervisor: Connie Phillips.

Managed an outpatient counseling center, supervised nine therapists and four

support staff, presented in-service trainings on treatment plan writing and using the

DSM-III-R, provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy, and

conducted groups on interpersonal skills and relaxation training.

11/90-10/91 Outpatient Program Director, Copper Mountain Behavioral Health Services,

Globe, AZ.

Supervisor: Dr. Steve Gritzmacher.

Managed an outpatient counseling center, supervised four therapists and two

support staff, provided in-service trainings on using the DSM-III-R and cognitive

therapy, and provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy. I also did

consultations, intake evaluations, case management, and crisis intervention.

addition, I conducted a Men’s Group and a Stress management Group.

2/91-9/91 SMI Program Director, Copper Mountain Behavioral Health Services, Globe, AZ.

Supervisor: Dr. Steve Gritzmacher.

Managed a 12 bed residential treatment program, a partial care program, an

outpatient program, and a vocational rehabilitation program for adult SMI clients.

supervised 12 employees, conducted weekly staff meetings, and provided

in-service trainings on crisis intervention and stress management. I also provided

individual, marital, family, and group therapy to the clients in the program.

12/88- Clinician III, La Frontera Center, Inc., Tucson, AZ

10/90 Supervisor: Raul Ramirez.

Provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy at an outpatient clinic at a

community mental health center. Provided consultations, objective personality

assessment, biofeedback training, intake evaluations, case management, and did

public speaking. I supervised five therapists and provided in-service trainings on

the following topics: Clinical Hypnosis, Biofeedback Training, Family Therapy,

and Family Assessment. I also conducted a Depression Group and a Relationship

Building Group and co-facilitated the Family Therapy Study Group.

8/88-4/89 Psychotherapist, Eastside Counseling Center, Tucson, AZ.

Supervisor: Margaret Groh.

Provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy in a private outpatient

counseling center.

9/87-6/88 Mental Health Supervisor, Santa Cruz Family Guidance Center, Nogales, AZ.

Supervisor: Dr. George Breed.

Provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy, consultations, intake

evaluations, crisis intervention, and did public speaking. I also administered and

interpreted objective and projective personality tests and conducted the Stress

Management and Smoking Cessation Groups. I clinically supervised three

therapists, provided in-service trainings on basic counseling skills, and assisted in

grant writing. I worked in the following settings: Outpatient mental health clinic,

partial care program for SMI adults, day treatment program for at risk youth, a

junior high school, and a residential substance abuse treatment program.

9/86-8/87 Psychology Intern, Tucson Veterans Administration Medical Center, Tucson,

AZ.

Supervisors: Dr. Milena Chvapil, Dr. August Johnson, Dr. Marcia Traer, Dr.

Andrew Mosko, Dr. James Carnahan, Dr. James Comer, and George Gafner.

Provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy, neuropsychological and

personality assessment, intake evaluations, and crisis intervention. I worked in

the following settings: An outpatient mental health clinic, a family therapy clinic,

a psychiatric ward, a substance abuse ward, and a geriatrics ward.

9/84-8/86 Clinical Clerk, Northwest Arkansas Psychological Group, Fayetteville, AR.

Supervisors: Dr. Richard Back and Dr. Bettye Back.

Provided individual therapy, objective and projective personality assessment,

neuropsychological assessment, psychoeducational assessment, intake

evaluations, biofeedback training, and consultation. I worked in the following

settings: Private practice office, primary and secondary schools, nursing homes, a

medical hospital, and a private psychiatric hospital (Charter Vista Hospital) which

had a substance abuse ward and adult and adolescent psychiatric wards.

8/83-5/84 Clinical Clerk, University of Arkansas Counseling and Psychological Services.

Fayetteville, AR.

Supervisor: Dr. Elliot Fielstein.

Provided individual and marital therapy, intake evaluations, objective personality

assessment, career counseling, biofeedback training, and crisis intervention. I also

conducted a training for the campus police on crisis intervention techniques.

PRESENTATIONS:

5/08 Pascua Yaqui Family Wellness Conference, “Crystal Darkness”, Tucson, AZ

5/07 Pascua Yaqui Family Wellness Conference, “Alcohol and the Family”, Tempe, AZ.

5/05 Healing Pathways for Native Americans with Breast Cancer, “Alcohol and Breast

Cancer”, Tucson, AZ.

9/01 Pascua Yaqui Women’s Wellness Conference, “Domestic Violence Recovery”

Tucson, AZ.

5/88 Frontiers in Clinical Supervision: Survival Skills for the 80's. Phoenix, AZ.

“Clinical Administrator Issues”.

3/84 Society for Personality Assessment Conference. Tampa. FL. “Convergence of

Rorschach and MMPI Ego Strength Measures for College Students”.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

2008 Employee of the Month, Pascua Yaqui Centered Spirit Program

1991 Employee of the Quarter, Copper Mountain Behavioral Health Service

1981-1982 NIMH Grant.

1980 National Dean’s List.

1980 Valedictorian Candidate, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University.

1980 Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Brigham Young University.

1977-1978 Presidential Scholarship, Brigham Young University.

CLINICAL INTERESTS:

Individual, marital, family, and group therapy, conducting workshops, family assessment, stress management, personality assessment, biofeedback training, clinical hypnosis, EMDR, pain management, behavioral medicine, psychoneuroimmunology, cross-cultural psychology, and social skills training.

REFERENCES:

Bill Briles, Ph.D. 520-***-****

Karen Marks, L.I.S.A.C. 520-***-****

Bill Watkins 520-***-****

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