Behavioral Health Clinician, Manager, Administrator

Brent Potter, PhD (ABD), PhD (ABD), PhD

Email: *************@*****.***

Washington

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Substance Abuse Dependency Professional

Child Mental Health Specialist

Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist

(African American & Native American populations)

Certified Supervisor

Alaska

Licensed Professional Counselor

California

Registered Psychologist (Inactive)

South Carolina

Licensed Addictions Counselor

National

Master Addictions Counselor

(NAADAC)

Health Service Psychologist

(National Health Service Corps)

International

Psychologist

(Psychological Association of the Philippines)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (License # LH0007704) (WA)

Chemical Dependency Professional (License # CP60721362) (WA)

Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS), Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist(EMMHS) (Black & Native American) (WA)

Washington State Certified Clinical Supervisor

Licensed Professional Counselor (License # 140396) (AK)

Registered Psychologist (License # 2012832, Inactive) (CA)

Licensed Addiction Counselor (License # LAC789) (SC)

Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) (License # 510442) (National)

Psychologist (RP Registration # 0007704) (Philippines)

Psychoanalyst Training Candidate (Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles)

EDUCATION

PhD in Psychoanalysis (ABD), 6/20-Present, Bircham International University

PsyD in Psychoanalysis (ABD), 9/16-Present, Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis

PhD in Clinical Psychology, 09/98-11/ 06, Pacifica Graduate Institute (4.00 GPA)

M.A. in Psychology, 09/97- 08/98, Duquesne University (3.88 GPA)

B.A. in Psychology, 09/94-06/97, Western Washington University (3.57 GPA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL & CONSULTING

9/01-Present Private Practice Practice of Brent Potter

Psychotherapy, Consulting, & Coaching

Supervisor, board member, author, consultant (see various administrative appointments below). Clinical practice focuses on children, families, and persons suffering from effects of developmental stress and/or trauma. Approaches to psychotherapy are trauma-informed and include humanistic, psychoanalytic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), depth psychology, and existential-phenomenology. Recovery coaching emphasizes and supports a person's potential for recovery. Recovery is generally seen in this approach as a personal journey rather than a set outcome, and one that may involve developing hope, a secure base and sense of self supportive relationships, empowerment, social inclusion, coping skills and meaning.

10/18-4/19 Yukan Alaskan Yup’ik People (Contract Position)

Psychotherapist, Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist, Child Mental Health Specialist

Provided assessment diagnosis, and treatment to Yup’ik people suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues in the extreme remote village of Emmonak, AK.

4/18-Present St. Andrew Theological Seminary (Contract Position)

Adjunct Instructor / Clinical Supervisor Consultant (Quezon City, Philippines)

Teaches in the clinical / counseling track of courses as well as offers

clinical consultation / supervision to candidates in the program.

9/17-9/18 Clinica Sierra Vista

Director of Behavioral Health (Fresno)

Oversaw implementation of Fresno County grant to open numerous behavioral health clinics. Oversaw the study and treatment of patients with emotional, mental, and/or psychological disorders. Manages and directs the activities of behavioral health services. Ensures all behavioral health operations were in compliance with clinical guidelines. Was responsible for both inpatient and outpatient treatment. Managed a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Created functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and developed budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Demonstrated deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function

12/16-9/17 Spokane Tribe of Indians

Director, Health & Human Services

The Director of Health and Human Services provides oversight to approximately twenty programs. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the HHS Director will perform a variety of management and administrative duties for the Spokane Tribe of Indians Department of Health and Human Services. The program is divided into the clinical and non-clinical functions. The HHS Director provides direct supervision for the clinical programs under the HHS system. The HHS Assistant Director provides direct supervision for the non-clinical programs under the HHS system.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as principal advisor to the Health and Human Service's staff in all phases of operations of the division and its programs.

Develops strategic plans for HHS with the cooperation of staff and program managers.

Develop a collaborative relationship with tribal, state, and federal agencies that will enhance services for Tribal Members.

Administratively responsible for HHS activities which provides HHS services to a tribal service population of approximately 2,100.

Closely monitors and coordinates budgets with program managers and makes recommendations of funding levels to provide services for the Tribal community.

Monitors third party billing and payment reimbursements based on HCA Tribal Billing Manual.

Reviews and evaluates the functions carried out by HHS program staff and works with staff to make changes when recommended.

Negotiates contracts with state, federal and other external parties.

Monitors Tribal Consolidation Agreement for compliance with state policies.

Ensures that all tribal duties related to administrative functions are met.

Assists in providing guidance and leadership in the development and motivation of staff in the HHS department.

Provide staff development and training through proper orientation and training of all new staff.

Assist/approve fiscal year budgets and plans with program managers. Review and provide input to ensure funding requirements are met.

Coordinate and supervise all necessary general service functions at HHS, including: procurement, payroll/timekeeping, vehicle control, travel, training, etc.

Supervisory duties include:

Preparing position descriptions, job postings, recruitment, interview and hire staff.

Preparing standards of performance and career development plans for staff.

Evaluating work performance of program managers.

Determine additional staffing needs and make recommendations to hire

Recommending to Executive Director any actions regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, awards etc.

Designated Administrator of Substance Abuse Program and Clinical Supervisor of Mental Health Program.

Provides other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Responsible for comprehensive program planning for HHS operations

1/15-12/16 Spokane Tribe of Indians

Psychotherapist, Interim Clinical Supervisor (when Director is absent), Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist, Child Mental Health Specialist

Provide culture-informed (indigenous) mental health services such as psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation to tribal members (children, teens, and adults) on the Spokane Indian Reservation.

To perform and document services according to the standards and laws of the Spokane Tribe of Indians.

To work with partner organizations such as Child Protective Services (CPS), The Wellpinit School District, Department of Child & Family Services (DCFS), and Spokane Tribal Police Department in order to coordinate services in the community.

Zero Suicide program manager.

Traditional / Restorative Justice program participant. Represent mental health team at meetings associated with the implementation and support of this program.

5/10-6/12 Recovery Innovations

Clinical Director

Duties included:

Provided weekly ongoing clinical supervision with clinical team.

Attended all required organizational and departmental meetings and trainings.

Adhered to all organizational and departmental funding source requirements and protocols.

Served as interlocutor for interagency partnership items and projects.

Worked collaboratively with primary care and other care providers regarding client diagnosis, treatment planning, process, and disposition.

Provided case management services as indicated on client’s treatment plan to link him or her with community services and to assure continuity of care with other providers.

Maintained, in a timely fashion, documentation according to organizational, departmental, and applicable government guidelines and laws.

Provided direct service group, family, and individual counseling to clients utilizing evidence- / strength-based, individualized modalities.

Provided assessments and developed and maintained individualized treatment plans in compliance with organizational / departmental and funding source protocol.

Partnered with clinical director and supported administrative roles in the organization and department.

Worked to ensure compliance of clinicians’ recordkeeping with federal, state, and funding source requirements.

8/03-8/04 Catholic Community Services Martin Center

Long-Term Secure Residential Treatment Facility

Family Psychotherapist / Child Mental Health Specialist

Duties included assessment and diagnosis of chronically mentally ill youth, individual/family counseling, coordinating treatment with providers in the community, crisis intervention, discharge planning and maintaining HIPPA compliance with all records.

2/03-8/03 Sea Mar Visions

Level II Secure Long-Term Youth Residential Treatment Facility

Chemical Dependency Professional Intern

Duties included treatment planning, one-on-one/group chemical dependency counseling, developing and presenting educational lectures, coordinating treatment with providers in the community, crisis intervention, discharge planning and maintaining HIPPA/ASAM compliance with all records.

9/03-3/04 Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic

County Designated Mental Health Professional

Duties included evaluating people with mental disorders for possible involuntary commitment to psychiatric facilities according to the mental illness law RCW 71.05, the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA).

5/02-2/06 Brigid Collins

Child Psychotherapist, Child Mental Health Specialist

Provided individual and group psychotherapy for child victims of sexual torture and abuse.

2/05-6/07 Lummi Se-Eye-Chen Youth Program - Youth Wellness

Program Manager, Clinician

Secure and implement Federal grant for on-site inpatient youth chemical dependency services for the Lummi Nation. The program offers 24/7 chemical dependency recovery services for female and male youth age 13 - 18 years. A clean and sober transitional living program, level 2.1 alcohol and drug treatment facility. Chemical dependency evaluations, Cultural & art therapy, Individual, family & group therapy, Nursing & medical on-site services, Medication management, Attendance: AA, ACOA, NA & Codependency groups/meetings, Nutritional meals and Transitional services/referrals.

9/01-2/05 Contact Counseling

Chemical Dependency Assessor

Performed chemical dependency assessments, developed treatment plans, and made recommendations to lawyers and District Court Probation.

7/00-6/02 Western Washington University Counseling Center

Doctoral Intern

Conducted mental health assessments, developed treatment plans, engaged in crisis interventions, and co-facilitated a pilot Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group. Utilized both long-term and solution-focused short-term models in psychotherapy.

8/98-8/03 Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic

Child Mental Health Specialist, Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist (African American & Native American), Adult Therapist, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapist, & Case Manager (Clinician III)

Assisted the clients in obtaining appropriate community resources, natural supports, and entitlements as identified through a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan, by providing case management to facilitate the arranging of these services and to assist the client in learning the skills necessary to obtain and keep these supports and benefits.

Acted as Primary Clinician for clients, which included the following duties:

Development with the consumer of an outcome based treatment plan.

Provision of needed treatment services to assigned clients, or

authorize client use of other Clinic Services.

Assistance to client in management of the authorized treatment benefit

(Medicaid or other insurance) to maximize clinical effectiveness and benefit.

Development of a discharge plan that insures ongoing safety in the

Community.

Documentation of services, as required, in a timely manner and

thorough compliance with APN/Agency and WAC standards.

1998-2000 Northwest Youth Services

Child/Family Therapist & Residential Counselor

Provided crisis intervention and solution-focused short-term therapy for children and teenagers at-risk for being removed from the home by Child Protective Services (CPS).

Acted as primary counselor for assigned youth which included the following duties:

Provided individual and group support to persons served in a residential program.

Taught skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Was responsible to be advocate for several residents.

Assisted in developing, implementing, and documenting individual treatment plans.

Was responsible for a variety of daily tasks with persons served including,

rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions, scheduled appointments, monitored progress, provided transportation, organized recreational trips and social activities, met with case managers and other related tasks.

1998-1999 Family Reconciliation Services

Child/Family Therapist

Provided crisis intervention and solution-focused short-term therapy for children and teenagers at-risk for being removed from the home by Child Protective Services (CPS).

APPOINTMENTS AND OFFICES

3/11-3/14 American Psychological Association (Division 32) Annual Conference

Conference Chair

Three-year Board elected position (2012-2015) to serve on the conference committee. Duties include securing speakers, overseeing the production of printed materials and audio-visual presentations, coordinating hotel rooms and food and beverage, and managing the agenda. Oversight of adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations as set out by the county, the hosting venue, and the APA Division 32. Establishing budget and meeting or exceeding projected profit goals.

12/12-Present Depth Psychology Alliance

Board Member

Members tend the Alliance for daily activities, plan new networking and educational opportunities and events, and sustain ongoing discussion as to the nature and definition of depth psychology.

7/12-Present International Council of Professional Therapists

Platinum Member and Regional Representative (Spokane, WA)

Serves as regional representative for ICPT, an organization whose aim is to unite all academic organizations, health organizations and all schools of thought practitioners under the same codes of conduct and ethics, thus providing a universal code of conduct practice and ethics.

7/12-9/12 Pacifica Graduate Institute

Adjunct Instructor

Developed and taught qualitative research methodologies and clinical curriculum for doctoral students within the Depth Psychology Department.

9/05-9/07 Western Washington University

Adjunct Faculty

Developed and taught curriculum within the Human Services and Rehabilitation Department. Courses taught: Developmental Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology of Addictions, Qualitative Research Methodologies.

,PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS

Elements of Self-Destruction (Karnac Books, February, 2013)

Borderline Personality Disorder: New Perspective on a Stigmatizing & Overused Diagnosis

with Jacqueline Simon Gunn (co-author) (ABC-CLIO: Praeger, November, 2014)

Elements of Reparation: Faith, Truth & Transformation in the Works of Heidegger, Bion &

Beyond (Karnac, 2015)

Flashpoint (ESI-Haven Publications, 2016 / 2019)

ARTICLES, REVIEWS, & BOOK CHAPTERS

Comprehending Madness: The Contextualization of Psychopathology in the Work of

R.D. Laing. (4.1 Edition, Spring 2001), in Janus Head: Journal of Phenomenological

Psychology.

Lonely Runner: Disorder or Life Force? (2:1, Spring, 2010), in Contemporary Psychotherapy.

Demystifying Madness: R.D. Laing and “Hatred of the Unlived Life” (15:2, July, 2011), The International Journal of Psychotherapy.

Dasein in the Unworld: The Eclipse of Time, Being, and Thought. (1.1, September, 2011), The Dasein Project: Philosophy, Art, Culture.

The Hallowed in the Hollow: Aesthetic Elements of the Sublime in the Cartesian Unworld.

(1.1, December, 2011), Avello.

Demystifying Madness. (Chapter). R.D. Laing: 50 Years Since The Divided Self. (PCCS Books, August, 2012).

Review of ‘World, Affectivity, Trauma: Heidegger and Post-Cartesian Psychoanalysis’ by Robert Stolorow. (40:2, Spring, 2012), The Humanistic Psychologist.

Contextual Elements of Laingian Psychoanalysis. (Chapter), The Legacy of R.D. Laing (forthcoming publication by Trivium Publishing).

Pursuing that which Withdraws from Us: Destructiveness as Disposition in the Works of Heidegger and Freud (1.2, September, 2012), Avello Journal.

Forward to the book, ‘Nostalgia Resides in the Marrow’ (2012) by William Fraker (Aquillrelle Publishing).

In Defense of the Daimon. (January, 2013), The New Existentialists. Cover review: ‘A Meaning-Centered Approach to Addiction and Recovery’ (May, 2013) by Paul

Wong (Purpose Research).

A Demented Beehive: Elements of Hallucinosis in the Works of Eigen and Heidegger. (April, 2013), Karnacology.

Technique in Clinical Practice. (Chapter). Textbook of Humanistic Psychology (forthcoming publication by University Professors Press).

Creative Faith and Destructiveness. (Chapter). Living Moments (forthcoming publication by Karnac Books).

Review of ‘The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age’ by Catherine Steiner-Adair. (August, 2013), New York Journal of Books.

Review of ‘The Rise of the Vampire’ by Erik Butler. (September, 2013), New York Journal of

Books.

Review of ‘A Hellish Place of Angels Con Thien: One Man’s Journey’ by Daryl Eigen (December, 2013).

Review of ‘Acts of Surrender: A Writer’s Memoir’ by Mark David Gerson (December, 2013).

Review of ‘The Spiritual Gift of Madness: The Failure of Psychiatry and the Rise of the Mad Pride Movement’ by Seth Farber (December, 2013).

Review of ‘The Bloomsbury Companion to Heidegger’ by Francois Raffoul & Eric S. Nelson

(Eds.) (December, 2013), New York Journal of Books.

Review of ‘A Critical History of Philosophy of Psychology: Diversity of Context, Thought, Practice’ by Richard Walsh, Thomas Teo, & Angelina Baydala. (July, 2014), New York Journal of Books.

Review of ‘The Mythology of Eden’ by Arthur and Elena George. (August, 2014), New York Journal of Books.

The Scarlet Label (Borderline Personality Disorder), (September, 2014), Beyond Meds: Alternatives to Psychiatry.

The Scarlet Label: Close Encounters with ‘Borderline Personality Disorder’ (October, 2014), Mad In America: Science, Psychiatry and Community.

Review of ‘Streets 1970’ by Merle Molofsky (October, 2014).

Review of ‘The OPA! Way: Finding Joy & Meaning in Everyday Life & Work’ by Alex Pattakos & Elaine Dundon. (November, 2014). New York Journal of Books.

The Scarlet Label: Close Encounters with ‘Borderline Personality Disorder’ (Part 2) (November, 2014), in Mad In America: Science, Psychiatry, and Community.

‘Borderline Personality Disorder’, the Failure of Psychiatry and Emergence (November, 2014), Beyond Meds.

Self-Destruction, Heidegger, and Nature as a Gigantic Gas Station (November, 2014), Karnacology.

Review of ‘Engaging Heidegger’, by Richard Capobianco (February, 2015), Amazon.

Review of ‘The New Politics of Experience & Bitter Herbs’ by Theodor Itten & Ron Roberts.

(May, 2015). New York Journal of Books.

Review of ‘Creatures of the Day: And Other Tales of Psychotherapy’ by Irvin Yalom. (May, 2015). New York Journal of Books.

The Apex and Downfall of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy and Psychiatry (June, 2015), Beyond Meds.

Review of ‘Circle of Betrayal’ by Jacqueline Gunn (December, 2015), Amazon.

Eudaimonia, Faith (Pistis), and Truth (Aletheia): Greek Roots and the Construction of Personal Meaning. (February, 2016). Journal of Constructivist Psychology.

Cover review of ‘Psyche, Soul, & Spirit’ by Rachel Berghash & Katherine Jillson (February, 2016). Resource Publications.

Epilogue (chapter) for ‘Trauma Treatment - Healing the Whole Person: Meaning-Centered Therapy & Trauma Treatment Foundational Phase-Work Manual’ by Marie S. Dezelic, PhD (Author), Gabriel Ghanoum, PsyD (Author), Brent Potter, PhD (Author), Ann-Marie Neale, PhD (Editor), Chady Elias, Artist (Illustrator), Pavel Somov, PhD (Foreword). (July, 2016). Presence Press International.

How to Help Your Teen with Chemical Dependency (April, 2020). Spokane Christian Counseling. Available online: https://spokanechristiancounseling.com/articles/how-to-help-your-teen-with-chemical-dependency

Steps to Recovery: Perspectives in the Recovery Movement (April, 2020). Spokane Christian Counseling. Available online: https://spokanechristiancounseling.com/articles/steps-to-recovery-perspectives-in-the-recovery-movement

Trauma and Relationships: Healing from Attachment Issues (May, 2020). Spokane Christian Counseling. Available online: https://spokanechristiancounseling.com/articles/trauma-and-relationships-healing-from-attachment-issues

Trauma Definition: Current Research and Dynamics (May 2020). Spokane Christian Counseling. Available online: https://spokanechristiancounseling.com/articles/trauma-definition-current-research-and-dynamics

Lying and Honesty in Christian Living (June, 2020). Spokane Christian Counseling. Available online: https://spokanechristiancounseling.com/articles/lying-and-honesty-in-christian-living

6 Important Bible Verses about Forgiveness (June 2020). Spokane Christian Counseling. Available online: https://spokanechristiancounseling.com/articles/6-important-bible-verses-about-forgiveness

Early Trauma and Addiction: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Christian Hope (June, 2020). Spokane Christian Counseling. Available online: https://spokanechristiancounseling.com/articles/early-trauma-and-addiction-adverse-childhood-experiences-and-christian-hope

EDITORIAL & AUTHOR APPOINTMENTS

10/13-Present Sage Publications

Reviewer

Reviews journal articles in mental health, psychology and related field to be

published in SAGE Journals.

03/13-Present New York Journal of Books

Reviewer

Reviews books in mental health, psychology and related fields to be published in NYJB.

03/13-Present Mad in America

Free Associations Blog

Writes articles for own blog under for Robert Whitaker’s website ‘Mad in America’. Article topics reflect psychoanalytic and phenomenological approaches to understanding psychological distress as contextual and always meaningful.

10/11-Present Avello Publishing Journal

Editorial Board

Reviews manuscripts for suitability to publish and makes recommendations

to the Chief Editor.

12/01-Present Janus Head

Editorial Board

Janus Head: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Continental Philosophy and Phenomenological Psychology. Reviews manuscripts for suitability to publish and makes recommendations to Chief Editor.

KEYNOTES AND INVITED SPEAKING EVENTS

Center for Spiritual Living. Westlake Village, CA. Invited Speaker. ‘Meaning and Self-Destructive Processes’. (10/24/12).

International Network on Personal Meaning (INPM). Vancouver, BC. Keynote / Workshop. ‘The Hallowed in the Hollow: Meaning in Self-Destructive Processes’. (7/24-27/14).

Humbolt State University, Arcata, CA. Keynote. ‘Trauma, Social Change, Addiction’. (9/4-7/14).

Center for Spiritual Living, Westlake Village, CA. Invited Speaker. ‘Elements of Self-Destruction’. (10/29/14).

Depth Psychology Alliance, Webcast. Panel Member. ‘What is Depth Psychology?’. (5/9/15).

International Network on Personal Meaning, Toronto, BC. Course Instructor. ‘The Birth of Psychoanalysis: Hysteria, Borderline Personality Disorder’. (7/30-8/1/15).

Auburn State University / Emergent Studies Institute, Auburn, AL. Keynote / Workshop ‘Emergent Psychology’’. (8/27-8/30/15).

Depth Psychology Alliance, Webcast. Panel Member. ‘The Souls of White Folk: The Archetypal Roots of the Trauma of Racism in America. (12/5/15).

Meetings International, Annual Congress on Neuroscience & Therapeutics. Toronto, Canada. Invited Speaker. ‘Prenatal Psychological Life: Neurological & Psychoanalytic Perspectives’. (9/24-9/25/18).

5th International Conference on Mental Health & Human Resilience. Theme: Novel Approaches for Psychiatry & Advancements in Mental Disorders. Barcelona, Spain. Invited Speaker. ‘Understanding Precursors to Resilience Psychological Capacity: Neurological & Psychoanalytic Considerations’. (3/7-3/8/19).

RADIO SHOW INTERVIEWS

A Moment of Change with Sherry Gabe (7/9/13).

Sex and Politics (7/21/13).

The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour (8/7/13).

Sex and Politics (3/14/14).

Zur Institute (3/29/14).

Different Strokes for Different Folks (8/21/14)

MindScience Institute (9/9/14)

Different Strokes for Different Folks (10/20/14)

AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS

2019 Scholarship, Bircham International University

2018 Associate Member, Psychological Association of the Philippines

2017 Full tuition scholarship Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis

2016 Full tuition scholarship, Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis

1996- Psychology National Honor Society (Psi Chi), Western Washington

Present University Chapter

1997 Half-tuition scholarship (awarded to top 10 applicants), Duquesne

1999 Pacifica Graduate Institute Scholarship.

Member, American Psychological Association:

Division 5: Evaluation, Measurement, Statistics and Qualitative Inquiry.

Division 32: Society for Humanistic Psychology

2012 Membership Committee

2012 Conference Committee

2013 Chair, Sixth Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (Division 32) of the American Psychological Association. Hosted by the Pacifica Graduate Institute.

2014 Chair, Seventh Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (Divison 32) of the American Psychological Association. Hosted by Sofia University.

Division 36: Psychology of Religion

Division 39: Psychoanalysis

Member, Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health

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