JOSHUA D. FRANCIS, Ph.D., LPCC-S, LICDC-CS
850 Foxtail Dr.
Russia, Ohio 45363
Mobile: (937) 467-8484 Office: (937) 667-4612 Fax: (937) 667-6479
Email: ;
EDUCATION
Xavier University, Cincinnati, Oh.
B.S. Psychology
M.Ed. Community Counseling
Post-Masters Clinical Endorsement
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.
Addictions Certification Program
Doctoral Coursework completed in Counselor Education and Supervision
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN.
Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision, Forensic Counseling Specialty (CACREP Approved)
Dissertation: “Effects of Competency on Job Satisfactionfor Professional Counselors When Providing Court Testimony”.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S), Supervising Credential
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, License # E3215
Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor – Clinical Supervisor (LICDC-CS)
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, License # 051013
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
*Francis Counseling and Consultation Services, Tipp City, Oh.
Private Practice Counselor and Consultant, self-employed, Sept. 2000 – present
- Individual, Family, Group, and EAP Counseling
- Diagnostic Evaluations/Assessment
- Chemical Dependency Treatment and Evaluations
- Process & Behavioral Addictions
- Supervision of Professional Counselors seeking independent licensure.
- Co-Manage and operate professional office with renters.
- Critical-Incident Stress Debriefings
- Parental consultation/coaching
- Organization and staff trainings on diverse mental health issues
*Core Behavioral Health Centers (formerly West by Northwest), Cincinnati, Oh.
Outpatient Psychotherapist, Oct. 1997 – 2003.
- Outpatient counseling services to individuals, couples and families.
- Assessment and diagnosis of mental and emotional disorders, treatment planning, and both short
and long-term therapy to a diverse population.
- Prevention and Education services in community: Facilitated groups in schools and nursing
homes on a variety of topics including anger management, depression, self-esteem, and trauma.
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) after various traumatic events in community.
- Supervision of Master’s level counseling students and interns.
Casemanagement Supervisor/Site Manager, Oct. 1998 - Sept. 2000.
- Supervised and managed up to 3 teams (15 individuals) of casemanagers, SMD therapists, and support staff.
- Conducted professional trainings for staff education and professional development.
Counseling Licensure Supervisor, Sept. 2000 – present
- Supervise Professional Counselors for independent Clinical Counseling endorsement.
* Talbert House, Cincinnati, Oh.
Contract Clinician, June 2001- January 2002
- Conduct Diagnostic Evaluations/Assessments and Parenting Assessments through Department of Human Services and Magellan Behavioral Healthcare
*University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Oh.
Graduate Assistant, Doctoral Program, Sept. 2000 – June 2001
- Assistantship included: Teaching Master’s level classes, professional presentations, organizing
and promoting conferences and trainings, supervision for practicum students, and research.
*CRI Inc., Cincinnati, Oh.
Casemanager, Sept. 1995 – Oct. 1997
- Mental health casemanagement to adults with severe mental illness among a diverse and underserved population.
- Provided supportive counseling, crisis intervention, resource referrals, symptom management, family counseling,
psychosocial rehabilitation, and community support as part of a multi-disciplined treatment team.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Mental health counseling, individual counseling, marriage/couples counseling, chemical dependency/addictions counseling, process addictions,group counseling, severe mental illness, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis intervention, counselor supervision, and independently diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
*Wright State University, Dayton, Oh.
Assistant Professor, College of Education and Human Services
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, 2016 – present
Courses:
- Individual and Group Practicum
- Assessment and Evaluation in Counseling
*Xavier University, Cincinnati, Oh.
Master’s Program: School and Community Counseling (MA)
Adjunct Faculty Instructor, January, 2001 – 2016
Courses:
- Counseling Lab/Practicum (8 semesters)
- Consultation and Supervision
- Diagnosis of Psychopathology
- Personality and Abnormal Behavior
- Psychological and Achievement Testing (14semesters)
- Advanced Personality and Intellectual Assessment (3 sessions)
*Walden University (online), Teaching Assistant (2012, 2013)
Master’s Program, Mental Health Counseling
-Teaching Assistant under Dr. Stephanie Scott
-Lifespan Development (2 quarters)
*University of Dayton, Dayton, Oh.
Master’s Program: Department of Counselor Education and Human Services
Adjunct Faculty Instructor, May, 2005 – 2012, 2016
Courses:
- Diagnosis of Emotional and Mental Disorders (6 semesters)
- Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling (3 semesters)
- Counseling Internship (1 semester)
- Chemical Dependency and Dual Diagnosis (weekend seminar)
- Addictions Counseling (6 semesters)
* Co-taught Group Theory and Process with Robert K. Conyne, Ph.D. (Fall, 2000)
Taught Internship class – Summer, 2001
Filled in for Counseling Faculty in classes of Testing and Assessment, Practicum, and Professional Seminars.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
National
Francis, J. (2016). Conceptualizing High Conflict Divorce Through a Humanistic Lens. Webinar presented to Walden University chapter of Chi Sigma Iota.
Francis, J. (2015). Understanding High Conflict Divorce from a Humanistic Perspective. Educational session presented at the Association for Humanistic Counseling National Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.
Flamez, B., Francis, J., Mark, C., Ordway, A., Hall, F., & Mayfield, M. (2015). Counselor
Competency in Divorce and Disputes with Military Families. Poster session presented at the American Counseling Association National Conference. Orlando, Florida.
Francis, J., Ordway, A., & Flamez, B. (2014). An Assessment of Professional Counselor
Competency in Child Custody and Court Testimony Cases. Roundtable discussion presented at the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference. Moline, Ill.
Flamez, B., Francis, J., Ordway, A, & Perepiczka, M. (2013) Welcome to the Jungle: Navigating
through the Ethical Maze of High Conflict Divorce. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Moore, R., Ordway, A, & Francis, J. (2013). The Tug of War Child: A Creative Approach to
Treating Children Involved in High Conflict Divorces and Custody Disputes. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Francis, J., Ordway, A., Flamez, B., Perepiczka, M., & Cavazos-Vela, J. (2013). The Volatile
World of High Conflict Divorce: The Counselor Educator’s Role in this Ethical Maze. Presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Denver, CO.
Scott, S., Francis, J., & McDonald, E. (2013) “I’m a Counselor Not a Writer:” Bridging Counseling
Skills and Writing in Counselor Education. Presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Denver, CO.
Moore, R, Ordway, A., & Francis, J. (2012). Creative Interventions for the Treatment of Parental
Alienation. Presented at the Association for Family and Conciliation Courts Annual Conference, Chicago, Ill.
Moore, R., Ordway, A., & Francis, J. (2012). The Tug-O-War Child: Creative Approaches in
Treating Parental Alienation Presented at the Association for Creativity in Counseling Annual Conference. Memphis, Tn.
Regional
Francis, J., Demmitt, A. (2014). Preparing Professional Counselors for Involvement in Child
Custody Disputes. Educational session presented at the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. St. Louis, MO.
Wilson, F.R., & Francis, J. (2001). To Nurture or to Judge: A Values Clarification Exercise for
Counselor Education. Presented at the North Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Chicago, Ill.
Tang, M., Bluemlien, J., Rosen, C., & Francis, J. (2001). Dissertation Procrastination: The Lived
Experiences of ABD Students. Presented at the North Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Chicago, Ill.
State
Francis, J., Adams, N., & Madigan, N. (2016). Collateral Damage: Helping Family Members Through the
Ravages of Heroin Addiction. Educational session presented at the All-Ohio Counselor Conference. Columbus, Oh.
Francis, J., Tanner, J. (2014). Counselor Competency in Child-Custody Related Court Opinion and
Testimony. Educational session presented at the All-Ohio Counselors Conference. Columbus, Oh.
Francis, J., Parlin, A. (2014). Marijuana 101: What Counselors Need to Know About this
Evolving Substance. Educational session presented at the All-Ohio Counselors Conference. Columbus, Oh.
Francis, J. (2014). The Impact of Trauma on Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Issues in School
Settings. Presented at Tri-County Educational Services Center administrative retreat. Columbus, Oh.
Francis, J. (2012). Jumping into the Vortex: The Counselor’s Role in High Conflict Divorce.
Presented at the All Ohio Counselor Conference, Columbus, Oh.
Francis, J. (2010). Should I be Scared of this Subpoena:The Role of the Counselor as Expert
Witness. Presented at the All Ohio Counselor Conference, Columbus, Oh.
Francis, J., Demmitt, A. (2008). Addictions Counseling in the 21st Century: A New Model for a
Changing World. Presented at the All Ohio Counselor Conference, Columbus, Oh.
Local/University
Francis, J. (2016). Avoiding Burnout and Take Care of the Self. Presented to Wayne Healthcare Staff,
Greenville, Oh.
Francis, J., Demmitt, A., & Jung, J. (2016). Your Ethical Response in Responding to Subpoenas, Court
Testimony, and Proper Documentation. Presented to New Creations Counseling Center Ethics Workshop (CEU Ethics Approved Training), Tipp City, Oh.
Francis, J. (2016). Avoiding Professional Burnout and Compassion Fatigue for Teachers and School Personnel. Presented to Versailles Local School staff, Versailles, Oh.
Francis, J. (2016). Important Legal and Ethical Issues in High Conflict Divorce and Court TestimonyPresented to University of Dayton Marriage and Family Counseling Class, Dayton, Oh.
Francis, J. (2016). Managing Stress to be the Best Parent You Can Be.Presented to National Mother’s Group, Russia, Oh.
Francis, J. (2015). Avoiding Professional Burnout and Taking Care of the Self. Presented to Darke County Safety Council, Greenville, Oh.
Parlin, A., & Francis, J. (2015). Marijuana and Vocational Rehabilitation. Presented to staff at Ikron,
Inc., Cincinnati, Oh.
Francis, J. (2014). Oppositional Defiance and Related Disorders: Conceptualizing, Understanding,
and Dealing. Presented at the Collaborative Focus Training. Piqua, Oh.
Francis, J. (2013). DSM 5: Current Diagnostic Changes and Trends. 4 part training series
presented to the Miami County Recovery Council, Troy, Oh.
Francis, J. (2013). DSM 5: Diagnostic Changes and Trends Applied to Juveniles. 4 part training
series presented to the David L. Brown Youth Center, Troy, Oh.
Francis, J. (2013). Mental Health 101: What Teachers and School Personnel Need to Know About
Current Issues and Disorders. In service training presented to Botkins Local Schools staff, Botkins, Oh.
Francis, J. (2012). Helping the Helper:Avoiding Burnout and Taking Care of the Self. In service
training to Miami County Juvenile Court personnel. Troy, Oh.
Moore, R., Ordway, A., & Francis, J. (2012) Stuck in the Middle: Treating Children Involved in
High Conflict Divorce. Presented at Walden Online Workshops (WOW).
Francis, J. (2010). How to Discipline Your Children Without Screaming. Presented to Nurturing
Network, Fort Loramie, Oh.
Francis, J. (2005). Adoring Your Adolescent. Presented to Child Care Choices Symposium, Piqua,
Oh.
Francis, J. (2004). The Effects of Divorce of Children and Adolescents. Presented to the University
of Dayton Master’s Counseling Program, Dayton, Oh.
Francis, J. (2004). The Use and Application of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Presented to the
Shelby County Women’s Club, Russia, Oh.
Francis, J. (2002). Trauma and the Ongoing Emotional Effects of September 11th. Presented to the
Miami County Kiwanas Club, Troy, Oh.
Francis, J. (2001). An Ecological Orientation for Change in Community Mental Health Centers.
Presented at the University of Cincinnati Chi Sigma Iota Spring Symposium, Cincinnati, Oh.
Francis, J. (2000). What Makes a Good Supervisor. Presented to the University of Cincinnati
Social Work program, Cincinnati, Oh.
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Flamez, B., King, J.H., & Francis, J.D. (2015). Conceptualizing DSM-5 Disorders in Children and Adolescents. In B. Flamez (Ed.), Diagnosing andtreating children and adolescents: a guide for mental health professionals. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.
Francis, J., & Haddock, L. (2015). Effective strategies for assessing DSM 5 disorders. In B. Flamez
(Ed.), Diagnosing andtreating children and adolescents: a guide for mental health professionals. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons.
Moore, R., Ordway, A., & Francis, J. (2013). The tug-of-war child: counseling children involved in
high conflict divorce.ACA VISTAS, 43.
SERVICE
Chair, Ohio Counseling Association Graduate Student Committee. 2016-present
Chair, International Association of Marriage and Family Counseling Webinar Committee. 2016-present
GRANTS
Mental Health and the Lego League Program at Ruskin School. Wright State University College of Education and Human Services Mini-Grant, 2016
HONORS/AFFILIATIONS
Member – Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International
American Counseling Association, Ohio Counseling Association, Miami Valley Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, American Mental Health Counseling Association, International Association of Marriage and Family Counseling, Association for Humanistic Counseling, Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling, Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts.
ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Member (Board President), Russia Local School Board of Education (2006-present)
Member, Russia Village Park Board, 2004-2009
Teach CCD at St. Remy Parish, Russia, Oh. (10th Grade)
CLINICAL/RESEARCH INTERESTS
Substance Abuse/Addictions, Process Addictions, Technological Addictions, Male Sexuality,Evolutionary/Primal Mental Health, Testing, Assessment, and Diagnosis in Counseling, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Supervision, Existentialism, Mental Health, Marriage/Couples, Family Counseling, High-Conflict Divorce, Parental Alienation, Wellness, Professional Burnout