James Michael Cullen, Ph.D., R.S.W.Page 1 of 8
James (Jim) Michael Cullen, Ph.D., R.S.W.
10 Navy Wharf Court, Suite 4010Telephone: 416-500-8843
Toronto, Ontario M5V 3V2Email:
PROFILE
Senior Mental Health & Addiction Leader with a proven track record of success in clinical, research, teaching and administrative environments. Engaging and team oriented leader known for developing innovative outcome and evaluation methods and analysis. Experienced and focused on liaising with funders to establish new or enhanced programming. Provides direction and support to multi-disciplinary teams in addiction and mental health (adult & children) organizations and population specific programming, specifdically LGBTTIQ and Indigenous communties.
Academic
Ph.D., Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2004
Master of Social Work, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1994
Bachelor of Social Work Honours, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, 1986
Certificate in Art and Design, Chelsea School of Fine Art, London, England, 1984
Registration and Certification
Registered Social Worker (RSW), The Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1997 – Present
Awarded Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CCBT), National Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Wierton, West Virginia, USA, 2000
Awarded Certified Multi-Systemic Therapist/Supervisor (CMST), University of North Carolina, Charleston, North Carolina, USA, 2005
Academic and Community Appointments
Member (Honorary) White Fish Lake First Nation, Elk Clan. White Fish Lake
Adjunct Faculty -Factor-InwentashFaculty of Social WorkUniversity of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Jan 2012- present
Assistant Professor (Status Only) -Factor-InwentashFaculty of Social Work,& Cross Appointed Faculty of Medicine DCFM University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 2007 – Jan 2012
Assistant Professor – Tenure Stream, School of Social Work, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 2004 – Aug. 2005
Adjunct Faculty, School of Social Work / Continuing Education, Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1998 – 2004
Adjunct Faculty, School of Social Work, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1996 – 2004
Course Instructor, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 1997 – 2004
- New Course Development and Delivery:560-511Y; Case Management, Interaction with the client and the support system (On-line), Case Management and Diversity (On-Line)
Clinical/Leadership Employment
Jim Cullen, Psychotherapy, Consulting and TrainingSept 1997 – present
Proprietor, Toronto, Ontario
Consultation to Federal Funded Community Wellness Teams as the Mental Health Specialist with focus on indigenous youth, and at risk populations. Role involves clinical consultation, education and training, and research consultation.
Health Canada- Non-Insured Health Benefits Provider for crisis and residential school support for qualified First Nations Status.
Provide assessment, consultation and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, with a focus on working with the LGBTTIQ community
Trains and provides consultation to social service organization regarding clinical, organizational and outcome measurement skills, advancement and planning.
CANADA’S NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOLSept 2012 – 2014
Consultant, Toronto, Ontario
Provided life skills group to grade 6 boys in both the residential and day school programs.
Introduce training to staff in the school regarding addiction, sexual orientation and gender identity development.
Individual psycho-social sessions provided to students as needed.
THE CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTHJan. 2007 – Jan. 2012
Clinic Head / Manager, Toronto, Ontario
Rainbow Services, IGT Concurrent Disorder Service: Addiction Program
Provided leadership for 2 addiction service programs with direct reports of over 25 multidiscipline staff including social work, nursing and psychiatry employees.
Introduced new evidence based approaches that enhanced inter-service and inter-professional collaborations.
Co-chaired Outcome committee which enhanced program evaluation and introduced new assessment and outcome measures.
Represented the hospital in government health planning initiatives and was active in knowledge transfer across the country.
KINARK CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES2005 – Jan. 2007
Associate Clinical Director, Oakville, Ontario
Syl Apps Youth Centre
Responsible for clinical direction and supervision of youth justice services including the Syl Apps Youth Centre (social work, psychology and psychiatry services) and community based programming.
Introduced practice review initiatives which resulted in new evidence based programming and outcome measurement.
Led the development of new program of Multi-Systemic Therapy.
FGI EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCEJun. 2001 – Sep. 2001
Supervisor of Clinical Quality (Contract), Mississauga, Ontario
Provided clinical supervision to social workers and psychologists providing counselling through the EAP programs across Canada.
CENTRAL TORONTO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRESMay – Aug. 2000
Manager (Short-Term Contract), Toronto, Ontario
Responsible for providing support and direction to the Harm Reduction Team at the Queen West CHC site.
Responsibilities included budgets, report writing, staff supervision and community liaison.
YMCA OF GREATER TORONTOMay 1992 – Aug. 1997
Director, Mississauga, Ontario (Nov. 1994 – Aug. 1997)
Peel Youth Substance Abuse Program
Responsible for administration and clinical supervision of counselling staff.
Led initiatives in program development, utilizing evidence based addiction treatment.
Established audit systems for fiscal accountability to various funders.
Counsellor/Student Placement Supervisor, Toronto, Ontario (May 1992 – Nov. 1994)
Youth Substance Abuse Program
Provided counselling and group work for youth who were experiencing issues or problems with drugs and/or alcohol.
Performed outreach at other youth social service agencies as well as advocacy, teaching and consultation.
Emphasis concerning concurrent disorders.
Supervised of social work student placements and ambassador school placements.
LIVEIN RESIDENTIAL STREET OUTREACH SERVICESOct. 1990 – May 1994
Supervisor, Toronto, Ontario
Daily supervision of transition housing program, service plan development, budgeting and resident support. The home provides transitional housing for youth who are leaving prostitution and are exploring other life opportunities.
CENTRAL TORONTO YOUTH SERVICESDec. 1991 – Jun. 1997
Contract Case Worker, Toronto, Ontario
Provided supportive counselling to young justice clients struggling with addiction, mental health and community integration.
GRACE HOSPITALJan. 1990 – Feb. 1992
Palliative Care Coordinator (volunteer), Toronto, Ontario
Provided supportive and therapeutic counselling to palliative patients and their families.
Research Employment
Principal Investigator, Child Welfare Transformation, Addictions Services and Child Welfare on Ontario: A Map for Change, 2006
- Literature review, environmental scan, analysis and program development recommendations.
Research Coordinator, University of Toronto, Centre for Applied Social Research, Aug. 1999 – 2001
- Perception of, and responses to, elder abuse in faith communities in Ontario. Responsible for data collection, hiring, training and coordinating of interviewers. Study was conducted by Ryerson University and funded by Health Canada.
Project Manager, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, Feb. 2004 – Mar. 2004
- Coordinated and supervised the work of research assistants and produced a final report regarding the status of First Nations and Inuit youth in Canada in light of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child.
Academic or Administration Supervision
Nursing Preceptor, Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
- Stephanie Fraser 2010, Marino Iurillo 2010, Kirsten Tam 2009, Kasia Koloszviro 2009, Scott Jones 2009, Danny Sud 2008
MSW Social Work Placement Supervisor, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
- Chris Gulian 2009, Alexandra Smith 2008
Medical Staff and Medical Resident Administrative Management, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
- Karl Torbicki 4th year elective 2010, Julie Henderson PGY5 2009, Tim Guimond PGY5 2008, Albina Veltman (McMaster) PGY5 2008
Appointments, Scientific Review and Leadership
Journal Reviews: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment: 2014 -1, 2015 -3
Committee, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (development and analysis of multi-method performance and outcomes data), 2009 – 2012
Co-Chair Outcomes Committee, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (development and analysis of multi-method performance and outcomes data), 2009 – 2012
Reviewer/Evaluator – Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto H. David Archibald Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (OGSST), 2010 & 2011
Coordinator, Social Work, COPAS- Collaborative Program in Addiction Studies: University of Toronto, 2010 – Present
Co-Chair - Board of Directors, Pride Toronto, 2009 – 2010
Board of Directors, Phoenix Centre, Kamloops, British Columbia, 2004 & 2006
Interior Region Site and Board Director, Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia. University of Victoria, British Columbia, 2004 & 2005
Adjunct Faculty, Centre for Youth and Society, University of Victoria, 2004 & 2005
Director, Centre for Excellence in Addiction Research, Thompson Rivers University, 2006 - 2006
Examiner: Thesis Committees
Frank Sirotich. Putting Criminal Violence into Context: A multi-level analysis of the correlates of violence severity among early and late-start mentally disordered offenders. Internal Examiner, University of Toronto, PhD Thesis, 2009
Eunice Gorman. HIV/AIDS,…it’s a picnic compared to what I have been through as a woman.: Towards an understanding of inner city Aboriginal women experiences with HIV/AIDS. External Examiner, University of Toronto, PhD Thesis, 2008
Juliet L. Haynes. Homeless Men Seeking Safety from Trauma and Substance Use. External Examiner, Carleton University, MSW Thesis, 2007
Robert DeClark. Alienation and Marginalization: A Case Study of the Social Experiences of men in the LifeHouse Program. External Examiner, Carleton University, MSW Thesis, 2006
Grants and Research Funding
Canadian Institutes of Health Research “CIHR Team in Traumatic Brain Injury and Violence” ($2,000,000) – Co-Investigator. 2010
AIDS Bureau, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care “Bathhouse Counselling Intervention” Evaluation of Pilot Project. ($55,000) –PI. 2008 – 2010
Ontario HIV Treatment Network. "Developing research in HIV risk reduction for substance-using gay and bisexual men: A harm-reduction approach employing motivational interviewing." ($100,000). Collaborator. 2008
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission. Gender and Addiction Treatment Literature Review ($5,000). –PI. 2007
Child Welfare Transformation Fund. Addiction Services and Child Welfare in Ontario ($20,000). PI. 2006
Centre for Addiction Research of BC. Directors supplement ($5,000). PI. 2006
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Assistance to Small Universities Award. Prevalence of Alcohol/Drug Use and Risky Sexual Behaviour among University Students: Pilot Study. ($9,000). PI, 2005
Centre for Addiction Research of BC. Directors supplement ($5,000). PI. 2005
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Capacity Building in Street-Involved Youth Addiction Research; Washington DC/Victoria BC. ($3,000). PI. 2005
Thompson Rivers University. Research Assistance Fund. Moving Forward: Harm Reduction as a Requirement in Social Work Education. Presented at 2005 CASSW, London Ontario. ($2,500). PI, 2005
Scholarly Activity Grant. Thompson Rivers University Perceptions of Alcohol/Drug Use and Risky Sexual Behaviour among University Students: Pilot Study. ($1,500). PI. 2005
Assisted Leave Fund. Thompson Rivers University. Understanding the Experiences of Gay Men in Addiction Treatment: A Phenomenological Study. Findings Presented at Rainbow Health Conference. ($1,600). PI. 2004
Research Enhancement Fund. Thompson Rivers University, School of Social Work and Human Services. Prevalence of Alcohol/Drug Use and Risky Sexual Behaviour among University Students: Survey Development. ($1,445). PI. 2004
Capacity Fund. Thompson Rivers University,Office of Research Services. Partner Initiative CARBC. ($500). PI. 2004
United Nations Rights of the Child Fund; through the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada. Ottawa. ($6000). PI, 2003
Publications
Commissioned Reports
Cullen, J., (2009), Integrating Addiction and Mental Health Services: A Concurrent Disorders Approach. North Bay General Hospital and Regional Care. North Bay, Ontario.
Cullen, J., & Morton, T. (2007) Gender and Addiction Treatment. Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission. Calgary Alberta
Cullen, J., & Morton, T. (2006). Aboriginal Child Welfare Transformation:Addiction Services and Child Welfare in Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Child and Family Services. Toronto, Ontario.
Blackstock, C., Clarke, S., Cullen, J., D’Hondt, & Formsma, J. (2004). Keeping the promise: The convention of the rights of the child and the lived experiences of First Nation children and youth. First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada. Ottawa, Ontario.
Book Chapters
Cullen, J., Kuel, D. & Boyce, N. (2013) Working with People with Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities who have Substance Use Concerns. In M. Herie & W. Skinner (ed.) Fundamentals of Addiction: A Practical Guide for Counsellors. CAMH
Courbasson, C.M.A., Cullen, J. & Konieczna K. (2008). Sexual abuse in men with substance use problems: Assessment and treatment issues. In F. Columbus (ed.) Men and addictions. Nova Science Publishers.
Refereed Journals
Doukas, N., Cullen, J. (2011). Addiction counselors in recovery: Perceived barriers in the workplace. Addiction Research & Therapy, 2(3), 1-7.
Doukas, N., Cullen, J. (2011). Recovered addicts working in the addiction field: How do substance abuse treatment agencies work with substance abuse relapse among addiction counsellors who are in recovery? Addiction Research & Therapy, 2(1), 1-5.
Doukas, N., Cullen, J. (2010). Recovered addicts working in the addiction field: Potential pitfalls to substance abuse relapse. Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy, 17(3), 216-231.
Courbasson, C.M., Cullen, J., & Konieczna, K. (2009) Sexual Abuse in Men with Substance Use Problems: Assessment and Treatment Issues. International Journal of Psychology Research, Vol. 4 (1/2).
Doukas, N., & Cullen, J. (2009) Recovered, in recovery or recovering from substance abuse? A question of identity. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, Vol. 41 (4) 391/394
Cullen, J. (2005) The Relationship between Sexual Abuse and Addiction among Men. Visions: BC’s Mental health and Addiction Journal. Vol. 2 (5).
Cullen, J. (1997). A Pluralistic critique of brief solution-focused therapy. The Social Worker Vol.66 (1).
Cullen, J. (1997). Transgenderism and social work: An experiential journey. The Social Worker. October, Vol 65.
Non-refereed
Cullen, J., & Morton, T. (2007) Gender and Addiction Treatment Literature Review. Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission.
Cullen, J., & Morton, T. (2006). Child Welfare Transformation:Addiction Services and Child Welfare in Ontario. Ministry of Child and Family Services. Toronto.
Blackstock, C., Clarke, S., Cullen, J., D’Hondt, & Formsma, J. (2004). Keeping the promise: The convention of the rights of the child and the lived experiences of First Nation children and youth. First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada. Ottawa.
Academic and Professional Presentations
Refereed Presentations
Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse Annual Conference, poster presentation, Structured Relapse Prevention for LGBTQ clients Yager, C., Cullen, J., Hadden, C., Gulian, C., Julien., R., James-Abra, S., & Quintero, D. Vancouver, BC. Novemberr 2011
Ontario HIV Treatment Network Conference, Concurrent Disorder Treatment, Toronto, Ontario, November 2011
Ontario HIV Treatment Network Conference, Towel Talk, Bathhouse Counselling, Toronto, Ontario, November 2009
6th National Conference on Tobacco or Health- Tobacco Interventions for High-Prevalence Populations, Montreal, Quebec, November 2009
The International Conference on Urban Health, Poster presentation - Lesson’s Learned, Rainbow Services: Queer Addiction Programming, Activism and Models of Treatment. Vancouver, British Columbia, October 2008
Congress, Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work. Paper presented – Harm Reduction as a requirement in social work education. London, Ontario, July 2005
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Rainbow Health, A national conference addressing the health, wellness and access to care issues for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Workshop – Voices of Gay Men in Addiction Treatment. Hull, Quebec, October 2004
Invited Speaking Engagements and Media
Annual Ontario NNADAP (National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program) Conference. Motivational Interviewing in working with Indigenous Peoples. October 21 2015
Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation: Concurrent Disorders and Youth/Assessment and the ADAT Tools. April 2015
Youth & Suicide Prevention: Grey and Bruce Counties Youth and First Nations Health and Social Services. March 2015
Onieda Nation of the Thames: Addiction Medicine, Prescription Medication Addiction and Structured Relapse Prevention, March 2015
Corrections Canada: Violence Prevention and Motivational Interviewing, Collins Bay Penitentiary, February 2015
Native Horizons Treatment Centre: Concurrent Disorders, Motivational Interviewing and Structured Relapse Prevention, Six Nations of the Grand River 2014/2015
Annual Ontario Association of Social Work Conference: DSM5 it’s changes and why it matters to social work. Toronto, Ontario, October, 2014
Annual Ontario Association of Social Work Conference: Critical Review of 3 Evidence Based Practices in Psychotherapy. Toronto, Ontario, October, 2012
6th Annual Gay Men’s Health Summit. “Rainbow Services, and Addiction as a Concurrent Disorder. Toronto, Ontario, February 16, 2010
Grand Rounds Toronto General Hospital, “Nicotine Use and the impact on HIV”, January 2010
Faculty of Medicine University of Toronto, Student Learning Series, Addiction and Mental Health in the LGBT Community, January 2010
Evidence Based Practice within a Practice Review Model of Delivery” for the Conference - “From the Outside In” Inclusion of people with Complex Needs in Health and Social Services, The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s NFL, October 20-22, 2009
Proud FM, Concurrent Disorders and the Queer Community, Toronto Ontario, August 25, 2009
CTS Network On the Line Show. Kids that Kill. Toronto Ontario, August 20, 2008
2007, March 22, “What’s up with Tina?”. Panel member for forum on crystal meth addiction., Toronto, Ontario, March 22, 2007
CTS Network On the Line Show. Youth in Trouble. Toronto Ontario, March 12, 2007
Keynote Address. Concurrent Disorders. Halton District School Board, Oakville Ontario, May 26, 2006
CTS Network On the Line Show. Panel Parenting Teens. Toronto Ontario, March 15, 2006
CTS Network On the Line Show. Youth with mental Health Concerns; Parenting Issues. Toronto Ontario, March 15, 2006
Keynote Opening Address. Let’s Talk about Addictions, Conference. UCC-Thompson Rivers University, 2005
CBC Radio, Addiction Research Findings, Canadian Addiction Survey, November 9, 2004
CJFC News, Addiction Research Findings, Canadian Addiction Survey, November 10, 2004
CBC News, Addiction Research Findings, Canadian Addiction Survey, November 16, 2004
Case Management and Social Work, Ontario Case Managers Association, Toronto Ontario, 2000
Anti-discriminatory Practice, McMaster Summer Institute on Gerontology, Hamilton Ontario, 2000
Case Management: Interventions and Strategies for Hostel Workers, Ontario Association of Hostels. Toronto, 1999 & 2000