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Brittany R. Parham
Curriculum Vitae
Brittany Renee Parham, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Date October 7, 2016
Contact Information
Business Address: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Center for School Mental Health
737 West Lombard Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Business Phone Number: (410) 706-3216
Fax: (410) 706-0998
Email:
Education
2010 B.A., Psychology, St. Lawrence University (Cum Laude)
2015 Ph.D., School/Counseling Psychology, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Dissertation Advisor – Gregory A. Fabiano, "The Daily Report Card as a Homework Intervention for Children and Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder”
Post Graduate Education and Training
2014 - 2015 VA Maryland Health Care System and the University of Maryland, Baltimore Psychology Internship Consortium, School Mental Health Track (APA Accredited)
2015-2016 University of Maryland School of Medicine, Center for School Mental Health, Post-Doctoral Training
Employment History
2010-2011 The Center for Children and Families
Heads Up-Head Start Program
The University at Buffalo, Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology Program (CSEP)
Research Assistant
2010-2011 Bethel Head Start
The University at Buffalo, The Center for Children and Families
Behavioral Consultant/Research Assistant
2011-2013 University at Buffalo Athletics Department
The University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Academic Mentor
2012 Charles Upson Elementary School
The University at Buffalo, CSEP Program
School Psychology Practicum Student
2012 Summer Treatment Program
Summit Educational Resources
Lead Counselor/Supervisor
2012 - 2013 Pinnacle Charter School
Buffalo Public Schools
Behavioral Consultant
2012-2013 Greater Buffalo Counseling Center
Volunteer Counselor
2013 Summer Treatment Program
Summit Educational Resources
Clinical Coordinator/Supervisor
2013-2014 University at Buffalo Athletics Department
The University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Graduate Assistant
2014-2015 VA Maryland Health Care System and the University of Maryland, Baltimore Psychology Internship Consortium, School Mental Health Track
Pre-doctoral Intern
2015- 2016 University of Maryland School of Medicine
Center for School Mental Health
Post-Doctoral Fellow
2016-2017 University of Maryland School of Medicine
Center for School Mental Health
Assistant Professor
Professional Society Membership
2011 - 2013 Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Student Member
2012 - 2014 National Association of School Psychologist (NASP), Student Member
2012 - 2015 American Psychological Association (APA), Student Member
2014 - 2015 Fort-Meade Child, Youth and Family Division, Intern Liaison
2014 - Present Military Special Education Coalition (MSPEC), MSDE, Member
2014 - Present National Community of Practice on Collaborative School Behavioral Health, Member
2015 - Present Community of Practice for SMH for Culturally Diverse Youth, Co-facilitator
2015 - Present Trauma-Informed Care Initiatives Committee, School Mental Health Representative
2016 - Present Family League of Baltimore, Mental Health Subcommittee, Co-Lead
Honors And Awards
Feb 2008 Student Athlete Advisory Committee Travel Award
May 2010 McNair Student Researcher of the Year
May 2010 Cum Laude Graduate, St. Lawrence University
2010-2014 UB Graduate Assistantship and Tuition Award
March 2013 Mark Diamond Research Foundation Grant Recipient (MDRF)
March 2015 National Conference on Problem Gambling (NCPG) Travel Award
May 2015 St. Lawrence University’s Ronald E. McNair Program, Leading the Way Recognition
May 2015 Delbert Mullen’s Thinking Outside the Box Award Recipient
July 2015 National Conference on Problem Gambling Prevention Program Showcase Award
June 2016 The Doctor’s Club: Invited IRise Fellowship Mentor
Clinical Activities
Scope of Clinical Practice:
2010 - 2011 Bethel Head Start (Buffalo,NY)
~ 10 patients per year
Behavioral Consultation
25% FTE
2011 Lancaster High School (Lancaster, NY)
~ 40 patients per semester
School Psychology Practicum Student
30% FTE
2012 Charles Upson Elementary School (Lockport, NY)
~ 40 patients per semester
School Psychology Practicum Student
30% FTE
2012 Summer Treatment Program, for Youth with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) Summit Educational Resources
~ 10 patients per summer
School Psychology Practicum Student/Lead Counselor
60% FTE
2012 - 2013 Pinnacle Charter School (Buffalo, NY)
~ 50 patients per year/ ~ 350 students served
Behavioral Consultant
20% FTE
2012 - 2013 Greater Buffalo Counseling Center (Buffalo, NY)
~ 2 individual patients per year
Volunteer Counselor
5% FTE
2013 Summer Treatment Program (Getzville, NY)
~ 55 students served
Clinical Coordinator/Supervisor
60% FTE
2013 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (Amherst, NY)
~ 10 patients per year
School Psychology Practicum Student
30% FTE
2013 - 2014 Families on Track Program (Rochester, NY)
~ 3 families per year, 10 individual patients seen in group per year
School psychology Practicum Student
30% FTE
2014-2015 University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins (Baltimore, MD)
~3 teachers per year (consultation)
Good Behavior Game Coach
30% FTE
2014- 2015 University of Maryland School Mental Health Program (Baltimore, MD)
~390 students per year (individual, family, group, classroom)
Baltimore City Public Schools
School Mental Health Intern
60% FTE
2015- 2016 University of Maryland School Mental Health Program (Baltimore, MD)
~390 students per year (individual, family, group). Supervising two advanced
graduate externs
Baltimore City Public Schools
Post-Doctoral Fellow
60% FTE
2016-Present University of Maryland School Mental Health Program (Baltimore, MD)
~450 students per year (individual, family, group). Supervising two advanced
graduate externs
Baltimore City Public Schools
Assistant Professor
40% FTE
Local and National Service
Local
1. Parham, B. (2012, March). Wellness and Self-Care. Training conducted with Charles Upson
Elementary School staff, Lockport, NY.
2. Parham, B. (2013, October). Effective Strategies to Address Disruptive Behaviors. Training
conducted with Pinnacle Charter School staff, Buffalo, NY.
3. Parham, B. (2014, June). A Stitch in Time, Saves Nine: Implementation of Proactive Strategies.
Parent training hosted by Summit Educational Resources, Buffalo, NY.
4. Parham, B., & Syed, A. (2014, December). Effects of Trauma on the Social, Emotional, and
Behavioral Functioning of Physically Abused Children: A Case Study. Presentation given during collaborative consultation seminar, Baltimore, MD.
5. Parham, B. (2015). Practical Strategies to Create Trauma Responsive Schools. Training conducted
with Baltimore City School Teachers, Baltimore, MD.
6. Parham, B. (2015, July). Effective Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Practices in Urban Schools.
Training conducted with Pre-Doctoral Psychology Interns, Baltimore, MD.
7. Parham, B. (2015, July). Policy and Procedures in School Mental Health. Training conducted with
Pre-Doctoral Interns, Baltimore, MD.
8. Parham, B. (2015, May). Building a Collaborative Culture between School Police and the
Community. Collaborative presentation facilitated with Baltimore City Police Officer in Baltimore
City Schools.
9. Parham, B. (2015, August). Community and School Bus Tour. Facilitated discussion with pre-
doctoral psychology interns and first year Psychiatry residents, Baltimore, MD.
10. Parham, B., Robertson, C., & Willis, K (2015, August). Implementation of MD-Maryland Smart
Choices. Training conducted with school-based SMHP clinicians, Baltimore, MD.
11. Cunningham, D. & Parham, B. (2015, August). School Mental Health: Engaging Students,
Families, and Schools. Training conducted with Baltimore City School Police Officers, Baltimore,
MD.
12. Parham, B., & Connors, E. (2015, December). Effective Implementation of Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy. Training conducted with advanced psychology and social work externs, Baltimore, MD.
13. Parham, B. (2016). Practical Strategies to Create Trauma Responsive Schools. Training conducted
with Baltimore City School Teachers, Baltimore, MD.
14. Parham, B. & Stephan, S. (2016, January). The Impact of Trauma on Student Success. Training
conducted at Brehms Lane Elementary School, Baltimore, MD.
15. Parham, B. & Robertson, C. (2016, July). Implementation of MD-Smart Choices Youth Gambling
Prevention Program. Training conducted at The Center for School Mental Health, Baltimore, MD.
National Service
2014 - 2015 Ad Hoc Reviewer, Advances In School Mental Health Promotion
2014 - 2015 Ad Hoc Reviewer, Psychiatric Services
2015 - present Reviewer, Advances In School Mental Health Promotion
Publications
Peer-reviewed journal articles
1. Fabiano, G.A., Vujnovic, R.K., Waschbusch, D.A., Yu, J., Mashtare, T., Pariseau, M.E., Pelham, W.E., Parham, B, & Smalls, K.J. (2013). A comparison of experiential versus lecture training for improving behavior support skills in early educators. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 28, 450-460.
2. Parham, B., Robertson, C., Lever, N., Hoover, Stephen, S., Palmer, T., Lee, P., Willis, K., & Prout, J. (2016). The MD-smart choices gambling prevention program: A pilot study. Submitted for review.
Non peer-reviewed reports and data presentations
1. Parham, B. & Smith, M. (2009, July). The Dismantling of Brown and Resegregation in Public
Schools. Research findings presented to St. Lawrence University Alumni, Canton, NY.
2. Parham, B., Lee, P., & Palmer, T. (2015, May). Challenges and Changes with a Gambling
Prevention Program in Urban Schools. Baltimore, MD: Center for School Mental Health and the
Maryland, Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, Baltimore, MD.
3. Parham, B., Lee, P., Palmer, T., Robertson, C., Lever, N., & Stephan, S. (2015, June). Challenges
and Changes with a Gambling Prevention Program in Urban Schools. Data presentation for The
University of Maryland school of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
4. Parham, B., Lever, N., Stephan, S., & Prout, J. (2015, June). Analysis of Maryland Smart Choices
Gambling Prevention Program in Baltimore City Public Schools. Evaluation report disseminated to The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, Baltimore, MD.
5. Parham, B., Lever, N., & Stephan (2016, June). Analysis of Maryland Smart Choices
Gambling Prevention Program in Baltimore City Public Schools. Evaluation report disseminated to The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, Baltimore, MD.
Proffered Communications
National
1. Parham, B., & Smith, M. (2009, June). The Dismantling of Brown and Resegregation in Public
Schools. Presented at the Annual McNair Conference, Niagara Falls, NY.
2. Parham, B. (2011, October). Comparisons of Dropouts to Study Completers in a Head Start Population. Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Conference, Toronto, Canada.
3. Willis, K., Lease, J., Parham, B., & Robertson, C. (2015, July). The MD-Smart Choices Youth
Gambling Prevention Program. Symposium conducted at the 29th National Conference on Problem
Gambling, Baltimore, MD.
4. Parham, B., Robertson, C., Lever, N., & Stephan, S. (2015, July). Prevention of Youth Problem
Gambling. Symposium conducted at the 29th National Conference on Problem Gambling,
Baltimore, MD.
5. Parham, B., Robertson, C., Lever, N., Stephan, S., Palmer, T., & Lee, P. (2015, July). Challenges and
Changes with a Gambling Prevention Program in Urban Schools. Poster presented at the 29th Annual
Conference on Problem Gambling, Baltimore, MD.
6. Parham, B. (2015, October). Identifying Youth with Behavioral Health Needs. Workshop conducted
for the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice Action Network Meeting, Tampa, FL.
7. Cunningham, D., & Parham, B. (2015, November). School Mental Health and Culturally Diverse
Youth. Workshop conducted at the 20th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, New
Orleans, LA.
8. Parham, B., Willis, K., & Robertson, C. (2015, November). Challenges and Changes with a
Gambling Prevention Program in Urban Schools. Paper presented at the 20th Annual Conference on
Advancing School Mental Health, New Orleans, LA.
9. Parham, B., Robertson, C., Lever, N., Stephan, S., Palmer, T., & Lee, P. (2015, November).
Challenges and Changes with a Gambling Prevention Program in Urban Schools. Poster presented at
the 20th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, New Orleans, L.A.
10. Parham, B., Robertson, C., & Willis, K. (2016, September). The Adaptation of the MD-Smart
Choices Youth Gambling Prevention Program for Implementation with Culturally Diverse Youth. 21st
Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, San Diego, C.A.
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