Resume of Colleen Robichaud, PhD, LCSW-C

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Provide psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, families and groups
• Provide EAP assessments, brief counseling, and referrals

• Provide psychotherapy to referred clients
• Provide consultation, supervision & training to practice

• Created Infrastructure and supervise staff performing daily functions of the Medical Assistance Personal Care Program
• Facilitated Service Integration Meetings for Multi-Problem/service clients
• Organized and Facilitated Maryland Children and Families Services Review (CFSR) for Montgomery County
• Researched and composed Renewal Application for the Maryland Safe and Stable Families Program

• Managed staff leading Bureau Programs (Adult Protective Services/Adult Services, Senior Adult Mental Health/RAFT Program, Nursing Case Management, Customer Service Center, and Guardianship)
• Collected and Reported out data for ANASAZI Mental health database
• Facilitated the development and implementation of division performance measures
• Coordinated staff in initial phase of development of a Senior Care Coordination Model

• Led effort to integrate departmental services including facilitation of Service Integration Meetings, development of Action Plans, collection and dissemination of outcome data, and staff training
• Promoted and Developed systems to facilitate Continuous Quality Improvement at all levels of the organization
• Managed the development and implementation of Departmental Performance Measures
• Organized and facilitated clinical supervisory training and support group

• Coordinated Departmental Initiative toward national accreditation
• Administered quality assurance functions (e.g. outcome measurement, information management, strategic planning) utilizing best practices toward Agency’s National Reaccreditation
• Trained by Human Systems and Outcomes, Inc. to conduct Quality Services Reviews for Montgomery County and Community Services Reviews for Dixon Court Monitor in Washington, DC
• Conducted interagency stakeholder forums with consumers, state, and local representatives to monitor efficacy of Child Welfare Services
• Supervised Ombudsperson and Data Specialist in improving interagency collaboration and evidence-based reports, methods, and practice
• Represented Child Welfare Services on Montgomery County Commission on Children and Youth

• Taught Human Behavior and Social Environment to MSW Students
• Taught family and group practice techniques to MSW students

• Trained and supervised seven Masters level Social Workers/Case Managers in the delivery of clinical and treatment services for local agencies (Child Welfare Services, Department of Juvenile Services, Montgomery County Public Schools)
• Developed, monitored, and evaluated administrative and fiscal procedures in accordance with best practices and federal, state, and local regulations
• Collaborated with families, providers, state and local officials in the implementation of SRI/Community Partnership work plan
• Represented SRI on local coordinating council enhancing interagency efforts to locate resources and funding for special needs children

• Trained and supervised several Masters level therapists
• Provided case management for children and adolescents
• Monitored contract services to juvenile sex offenders
• Maintained liaison with state and local hospitals

• Evaluated and intervened with status-offending, substance-abusing and conduct disordered children and adolescents and their families
• Provided treatment recommendations and liaison to residential programs, public agencies and private practitioners

• Trained and supervised staff and interns
• Designed and led therapy groups for adolescents and families
• Conducted conjoint family and individual adolescent therapy
• Developed and implemented program activities and therapeutic recreation trips

EDUCATION/LICENSES

PUBLICATIONS

Principal Author, “Disulfiram Maintenance Employee Alcoholism Treatment: A Three Phase Evaluation.” Behavior Research and Therapy 17, 1979, pp. 618-21.

Researcher, “A Behavioral Treatment of Alcoholic Methadone Patients.” Annals of Internal Medicine 89, 1978, pp. 342-344.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

(partial list)

"Racial Trauma: The African American Experience", NetCE; May 22, 2022; 5 Hours.

"Ethics for Social Work", NetCE; May 22, 2022; 6 Hours.

"Alcohol and Alcohol Use Disorders", NetCE; May 22, 2022; 10 Hours.

"International Trauma Conference: Psychological Trauma: Neuroscience, Embodiment, and Restoration of Self", PESI; May 20-21, 2022; 12 Hours.

"Attachment-Informed Grief Therapy", J & K Seminars; May 13, 2022; 6 Hours.

"Safe and Connected: A Polyvagal Guided Path for Re-Imagining our World", PESI; March 19, 2021; 1.25 Hours.

"Setting Ethical Limits: For Caring and Competent Professionals", NetCE; March 9, 2020; 6 Hours.

"The Bisexual Client: Trauma-Focused Care", NetCE; March 9, 2020; 5 Hours.

"Clinical Supervision: A Person-Centered Approach", NetCE; March 8, 2020; 10 Hours.

"Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief", PESI; November 21, 2019; 6 Hours.

"Introduction to Somatic Experiencing", PESI; October 14, 2019; 8.25 Hours.

"The Shame Spiral: Release Shame and Cultivate Healthy Attachment in Clients with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression and Relational Difficulties", PESI; July 19, 2019; 6.25 Hours.

"Ethics for Social Work", NetCE; August 12, 2018; 6 Hours.

"The Shame Spiral: Release Shame and Cultivate Healthy Attachment in Clients with Anxiety, Trauma, Depression and Relational Difficulties", PESI; August 8, 2018; 6.25 Hours.

“Healing From Loss and Abandonment, J & K Seminars; April 11, 2018; 12 Hours

“Vicarious Trauma—The Impact on Children and Adolescents, Aspire Counseling; December 1, 2017; 3 Hours.

“Spirituality and Psychology: Care of Self, Spirit & Soul, J & K Seminars; November 30, 2017; 12 Hours.

“Embracing Life After Loss: Therapeutic Tools that Promote Healing and Hope Among Children, Adolescents and Adults, PESI; October 4, 2017; 6.25 Hours.

“Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS): A Revolutionary & Transformative Treatment for Permanent Healing of PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse and More, PESI; September 8, 2017; 6.25 Hours.

“Metaphors Be With You”, J & K Seminars; August 8, 2017; 6 Hours.

“Sex & Technology: Do You Know What Your Clients Are Doing?”, Aspire Counseling , Rockville, MD; April 8, 2016; 3 Hours.

“The Mind and Body Connection: Integrating Behavioral Health Principles Into Your Practice”, Aspire Counseling; October 30, 2015; 3 Hours.

“Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: 2-Day ACT Training”, PESI; September 29-30, 2015; 12.5 Hours.

“Ethical Considerations When Dealing With Client Sexual Issues”, Aspire Counseling; September 25, 2015; 3 Hours.

“Integrating Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy Into Your Practice”, Aspire Counseling; July 10, 2015; 3 Hours.

“Schema Therapy: An Integrative Approach for Chronic Clinical Problems”, Aspire Counseling; April 17, 2015; 3 Hours.

“An Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy”, Aspire Counseling; June 26, 2015; 3 Hours.

“Elder Abuse: Cultural Contexts and Implications” CME Resources; September 12, 2014; 5 Hours.

“Sleep Disorders”, CME Resources; September 12; 10 Hours.

“Fundamental of Trauma Processing”, CME Resources; September 9, 2014; 8 Hours.

“Incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Techniques into Non-Behavioral Clinical Practice”, Aspire Counseling; June 6, 2014; 3 Hours.

“ADHD: Diagnosis, Neurobiology, Education Impact and Treatment Options”, Aspire Counseling; May 9, 2014; 3 Hours.

“A Psychotherapy Toolbox for Clinicians”, Aspire Counseling; April 25, 2014; 3 Hours.

“Helping Grieving People—When Tears are not Enough”, Aspire Counseling; December 6, 2013; 3 Hours.

“Social Work in a Digital World: Ethical and Risk Management Challenges”, Maryland NASW; November 1, 2013; 6 Hours.

“Mastering the DSM-5 to Transform Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders”, PESI; October 3, 2013; 6.25 Hours.

“Childhood Obesity”, CME Resources; July 21, 2012; 4 Hours.

“Ethics for Social Work”, CME Resources; July 21, 2012; 6 Hours.

“Depression and Suicide”, CME Resources; July 21, 2012; 15 Hours.

“Innovate Care Delivery Models for the Aging Population”, Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior; November 7, 2011; 10.25 Hours.

“The Attuned Couple: The Art of Being There for Each Other”, Psychotherapy Networker Conference; March 27, 2011; 4 Hours.

“The New Science of Trust of Trust”, Psychotherapy Networker Conference; March 27, 2011; 1 Hour.

“Disaster Ethics: Emergency Response”, Arlington County Department of Human Services; January 31, 2011; 3 Hours.

“Advanced Clinical Supervision”, Arlington County Department of Human Services; January 7, 2011; 4.5 Hours.

“Performance Measures Training”, Arlington County Department of Human Services; July 13, 2010; 2 Hours.

“Service Integration Training”, Arlington County Department of Human Services; March 8, 2010; 7 Hours.

“Case Studies in Clinical Ethics”, Arlington County Department of Human Services; December 9, 2009; 3 Hours.

“Clinical Supervision in Social Work: Monitoring and Mentoring Social Work Practitioners”, NASW Virginia Chapter; September-December, 2009; 14 Hours.

“Human Development- Spring Semester”, Catholic University, November 23, 2009; Taught 3 Credit Master Level Course.

“Human Behavior- Fall Semester”, Catholic University, July 20, 2009; Taught 3 Credit Master Level Course.