Mental Health Manager
Resume:
MICHAEL J. BOERGER, M.S.
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, 1974.
Master of Science, Psychology, Millersville University, Millersville, PA,
1984.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Pennsylvania Psychology License, PS-005610-L, granted April 20, 1990.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2008 to January 2013
T. W. Ponessa and Associates, Lancaster, PA, Staff Psychologist, Consulting
Psychologist, Supervisor. Provided Psychological Evaluations, mainly for
BHR Services, as well as individual and group supervision of therapists,
and consultations as needed.
August 2009 to August 2010
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), Adjunct Professor of Psychology.
Taught Undergraduate classes in Psychopathology.
April 2003 to April 2008
Pennsylvania Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services, York, PA,
Psychologist. Providing Individual and Group Psychotherapy and
Psychological Assessments, individual and group supervision of therapists,
and consultations in community.
August 2002 to April 2003
Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Lancaster, PA, Psychologist. Provided
individual and group psychotherapy to a variety of clients, including group
therapy and assessments for sexual offenders.
March 1993 to August 2002
T. W. Ponessa and Associates, Lancaster, PA, Staff Psychologist, Consulting
Psychologist, Supervisor, Intake Coordinator. Provided individual and
group supervision of therapists, and consultations as needed. Coordinated
intake of new psychotherapy and medication clinic clients. Developed a
Windows based program to assist in generating initial and ongoing treatment
plans. After July 2000, provided individual psychotherapy and group
psychotherapy for sexual offenders, as well as psychological evaluations
for the BHRS program and the Sex Offender Program, including the Hare
Psychopathy Checklist, the MMPI, and other standardized instruments.
March 1995 to March 2000
Saint Joseph Hospital and Health Care Center, Lancaster PA, Clinical
Therapist. Provided individual and group psychotherapy and intake
assessments, on the Inpatient Mental Health Unit and throughout the
hospital. Provided Mental Health and Drug/Alcohol assessments of Emergency
Department patients, determined and implemented treatment recommendations.
April 1991 to March 1999
Private Practice of Psychology, Lancaster County, PA, Provided individual
and group psychotherapy and psychological assessments, as well as training
sessions and educational consultations. Specialized activities included
assessment for lethal weapons qualification and psychological evaluation of
police officer candidates.
October 1989 to March 1995
Community Hospital of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA, Staff Psychologist.
Provided individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and psychological
assessments, on the Mental Health Unit and throughout the hospital.
Assisted in development and implementation of individualized treatment
plans and on-unit programming activities. Assumed a leading role in the
formation of Community Counseling of Lancaster, the outpatient service
formerly associated with the hospital.
July 1990 to January 1991
Dauphin County MH/MR, Harrisburg, PA, Staff Psychologist. Provided
individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and psychological assessments.
Therapeutic groups were largely directed at providing services to persons
involved with the criminal justice system and included specialized groups
for sexual offenders and for individuals having difficulties with
aggressive or violent behavior.
February 1988 to October 1989
Rosalie G. Handler Center, Harrisburg, PA, Psychological Services Associate
II, Forensic Specialist. Provided individual psychotherapy, group therapy,
psychological testing, and case management, under the direct supervision of
a Licensed Psychologist. The caseload for this position was chiefly made up
of persons involved with the criminal justice system. Primary referral
sources were the Pennsylvania State Board of Probation and Parole, and the
Dauphin County Office of Probation and Parole. An additional
responsibility was the program for sexual offenders paroled from Dauphin
County Prison, Camp Hill State Correctional Facility, and other
correctional facilities.
February 1984 to October 1987
Saint Joseph Hospital and Health Care Center, Lancaster PA, Psychologist
Assistant. Provided individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and
psychological testing, under the direct supervision of a Licensed
Psychologist.
May 1985 to June 1987
Crisis Intervention Service, Lancaster Guidance Center, Lancaster, PA,
Crisis Worker. Provided brief, time limited psychotherapy and interventions
in mental health emergencies, including the facilitation of both voluntary
and involuntary hospitalizations.
June 1984 to October 1985
Brandywine Hospital, Caln Township (Coatesville), PA, Mental Health
Technician. Provided individual psychotherapy and intake assessments, as
well as direct patient care on the Inpatient Mental Health Unit of this
community based hospital.
PUBLICATIONS
Hartman, D & Boerger, M., Borderline Personality Disorder: Opening the
Door to Therapeutic Interventions. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 1989.
Boerger, M., The Fifty Minute War: Applying Military Strategies in
Psychotherapy. Currently being edited for publication.
PUBLIC SERVICE
Member Early Childhood Subcommittee, Pennsylvania Children's Behavioral
Health Task Force, 2004 - 2006
Member, Board of Directors, Lancaster County Chapter of the National
Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse, 1989 - 1990
Professional References
Dr. Virginia Johnson, Psychologist, Community Care Behavioral Health, 412-
454-4604, Colleague
Ms. Erin O'Connor-Pritchard, Manager of Quality Improvement, Community
Behavioral Healthcare Network of Pennsylvania, 717-***-****, Colleague,
Former Supervisor
Dr. Valentins Krecko, Psychiatrist, PA Comprehensive Behavioral Health
Services, 717-***-****, Colleague
Ms. Natasha Kara, Director, Service Access and Management, 717-***-****,
Colleague
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