SUSAN STUNTZNER Phd, LPC, LMHP-CPC, CRC, NCC, DCC

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SUSAN STUNTZNER PhD, LPC, LMHP-CPC, CRC, NCC, DCC,

BCPC, DAPA, FAPA

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EDUCATION

Ph.D., Rehabilitation Psychology

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706

Major: Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology

Minor: Educational Psychology

Graduated - August, 2007

RCDHHA Certificate, July 2004

Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR 97361

Major: Rehabilitation Counseling with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Adults

MS, Counseling - Rehabilitation, June 1997

Portland State University, Portland, OR 97207

Basic Reading Endorsement K-8, August 1989

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331

BA, Elementary Education, May 1988

Linfield College McMinnville, OR 97128

ACADEMC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

8/2017 – Present University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Part-time Lecturer - School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling

Edinburg, TX

Responsibilities:Teaches rehabilitation graduate courses in rehabilitation services and counseling department (i.e., Counseling Theories, Case Management), developed course syllabi, grading, integrated Blackboard into teaching.

9/2016 –Present Director of Disability Services / Counselor

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Coos Bay, OR

Responsibilities:Works with students and faculty to coordinate academic accommodations, counsels students with and without disabilities, and collaborates with high schools to assist with student transition.

8/2015-8/2016 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Assistant Professor – School of Rehabilitation Services and

Counseling

Edinburg, TX

Responsibilities: Taught rehabilitation graduate and undergraduate courses in rehabilitation services and counseling department (i.e., Legislation, Policy, and Self-advocacy, Psychology of Disability, Counseling Theories), developed course syllabi, coordinated class speakers, grading, integrated Blackboard into teaching, mentoring students.

8/2011-8/2015 University of Idaho – Rehabilitation Counseling and Human

Services

Program (RCHS)

Program Coordinator / Assistant Professor

Coeur d’Alene and Boise, ID

Responsibilities:Taught rehabilitation counseling program courses (i.e., CRC 507 – Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling, CRC 508 - Adult Assessment, CRC 530- Legislative & Philosophical Foundations of Rehabilitation, CRC 531 – Psychosocial Aspects of Disability, CRC 532 – Medical Aspects of Disability, CRC 533 - Principles of Rehabilitation andCommunity Counseling, CRC 540 – Addictions Counseling, CRC 597 – RCHS Practicum Supervision, CRC 598 – RCHS Internship Supervision); coordinated guest speakers; integrated varied teaching modalities into course instruction (i.e., face-to-face, web-based/online instruction, Bblearn/Collaborate – hybrid courses); provided individual and group supervision during clinical experiences; recruited and oriented new students for the RCHS program; continually updated RCHS Program website; created new RCHS Program and Internship manuals; conducted annual follow-up for graduated students; worked with staff and faculty to obtain Category R Certificate at University of Idaho; coordinated with staff to expand RCHS program to Boise beginning Fall, 2012; worked with other departmental faculty to streamline School Counseling Program with RCHS Program; collaborated with department chair to 27restructure and reorganize program for the addition of Boise cohort.

1/2010-8/2011 University of Idaho – Rehabilitation Counseling and Human Services Program

Sr. Lecturer/ Program Coordinator

Coeur d’Alene/Moscow ID

Responsibilities:Taught rehabilitation/community counseling classes (i.e.,CASP 502 – Couples Counseling,CASP 502 – Technology, Ethics, & Counseling, CASP 504 – Counseling Techniques, CRC 504 – Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling, CASP 508 - Adult Assessment, CASP 530 – Legislative and Philosophical Foundations of Rehabilitation, CASP 531 – Psychosocial Aspects of Disability, CASP 532 – Medical Aspects of Disability, CASP 533 – Principles of Rehabilitation, Community, and School Counseling, CASP 534 – Case Management for Rehabilitation Professionals, CASP 535 - Assistive Technology and Job Development, CASP 540 – Addictions Counseling, CASP 597 – Rehabilitation/Community Practicum, CASP 598 – Rehabilitation/Community Counseling Internship); implemented several teaching modalities (i.e., face-to-face, video streaming, Blackboard and Bblearn, online instruction, and hybrid course delivery); developed course syllabi and class materials; prepared lesson plans and lectures; integrated web-based materials for instruction; provided on-campus supervision for students completing practicum/internships; monitored students’ progress; advised students regarding graduation needs; recruited new students for program; worked with staff to update website, brochures, and program materials; provided follow-up for student placements annually; coordinated guest speakers; and developed agency connections to help program flourish and expand

7/2007-8/2007 Lecturer, Counseling Psychology 665/865 – Career Development

Across the Lifespan

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Bruce Wampold, PhD

Responsibilities:Developed course syllabi; prepared lesson plans and lecture for course each week; developed class assignments; taught class content to undergraduate and graduate students and facilitated class discussion; coordinated guest speakers; developed and graded class assignments; recorded grades; monitored students’ progress; and provided regular feedback and communication to students.

9/2005-6/2006 Teaching Assistant, RSPE 300 – Individuals with Disabilities

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Audrey Trainor, PhD

Responsibilities: Coordinated panel members to speak to class; familiarized self with Learn@ UW; proofread and edited class handouts and assignments; distributed, gathered, and graded weekly reflection cards; prepared for class each week; recorded student grades and attendance; and assisted professor with monitoring and tracking of student progress.

7/2005- 8/2005 Associate Lecturer RPSE 505 – Biological, Psychosocial, and

Vocational Aspects of Disability

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Dave Rosenthal, PhD, CRC

Responsibilities: Developed course syllabi; prepared lesson plans and lecture for course each week; developed class assignments; gathered and posted on electronic reserve additional reading materials; taught class content to undergraduate students and facilitated class discussion; coordinated guest speakers; developed and graded class exams; recorded grades; monitored students’ progress; and provided regular feedback and communication to students.

5/2005 – 8/2005 Teaching Assistant RPSE 860, 880, 890 – Clinical Supervision /

Practicum

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Norm Berven, PhD

Responsibilities for Clinical Supervision: Helped master’s level students develop learning objectives for their practicum and internship experiences; coordinated and conducted initial, middle, and final site visits with students and site supervisors; conducted weekly meetings with individual students; worked with site supervisors to monitor student’s progress and professional development; assisted professors with the evaluation and grading of students’ performance in supervised practicum experience and clinical practice seminar; attended and facilitated group discussion in clinical practice seminar.

9/2004-12/2004 Associate Lecturer, RPSE 501/630 – Rehabilitation Psychology

Applications and Internship Supervision

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Norm Berven

Responsibilities: Met with students to set up undergraduate internship placement experiences; assisted undergraduate students develop learning objectives for their internship experiences; provided on-campus internship supervision to undergraduate students; coordinated and conducted initial and mid-semester site visits with students and site supervisor; worked with site supervisors to monitor students’ progress and professional development; planned and implemented all class activities; developed and presented lectures on professionalism, ethical conduct, writing strategies and approaches, rehabilitation facilities and vocational programming, case notes and case reports, and finishing placements in a professional manner; orchestrated professional field trips; graded bi-weekly writing assignments and final exams; recorded grades; and evaluated students’ progress during their field experience and clinical practice seminar.

1/2004- 5/2004 Teaching Assistant RPSE 840 – Group Counseling Techniques

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Kris Eiring, PhD

Responsibilities: Gathered additional reading materials; prepared lesson outlines; presented lectures on family counseling within the context of rehabilitation; tutored students (i.e. APA guidelines); demonstrated and facilitated group counseling techniques; graded research papers and exams; recorded grades; worked with professor to monitor students’ progress; and evaluated students’ applied group counseling skills.

1/2004 –5/2004 Teaching Assistant RPSE 860, 880, 890 – Clinical

Supervision and Practicum

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Madison, WI

Supervision: Ruth Lynch, PhD, LPC

Responsibilities for Clinical Supervision: Helped Master’s students develop learning objectives for their practicum and internship experiences; coordinated and conducted initial, middle, and final site visits with students and site supervisors; conducted weekly meetings with individual students; worked with site supervisors to monitor student’s progress and professional development; assisted professors with the evaluation and grading of students’ performance in supervised practicum experience and clinical practice seminar; attended and facilitated group discussion in clinical practice seminar.

9/2003-12/2003 Teaching Assistant – RPSE 500, Foundations of

Rehabilitation Counseling

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Dave DeVinney, PhD

Responsibilities: Assisted professor in developing course syllabi; prepared for class each week; prepared lecture outlines; developed class assignments; assisted professor in developing class examinations; contacted and coordinated guest speakers on specific rehabilitation service topics; tutored students; graded class assignments; and presented lectures on selected topics (i.e. Ethics, Rehabilitation in the Public Sector, Psychosocial Adjustment to Disability).

1/2003-8/2003 Teaching Assistant RPSE 860, 880, 890 –

Clinical Supervision and Practicum

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Norm Berven, PhD

Responsibilities for Clinical Supervision: Helped master’s level students develop learning objectives for their practicum and internship experiences; coordinated and conducted initial, middle, and final site visits with students and site supervisors; conducted weekly meetings with individual students; worked with site supervisors to monitor student’s progress and professional development; assisted professors with the evaluation and grading of students’ performance in supervised practicum experience and clinical practice seminar; attended and facilitated group discussion in clinical practice seminar.

1/2002-5/2002 Teaching Assistant, RPSE 840 – Group Counseling Techniques

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Kris Eiring, PhD

Responsibilities: Gathered additional reading materials; prepared lesson outlines; presented lectures on family counseling within the context of rehabilitation; tutored students (i.e. APA guidelines); demonstrated and facilitated group counseling techniques; graded research papers and exams; recorded grades; worked with professor to monitor students’ progress; and evaluated students’ applied group counseling skills.

EMPLOYMENT

8/2014-Present Independent Consultant/Trainer

Statewide Trainer for Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation In-Service, Salem, OR

Training:Compassion and Self-compassion in the Vocational

Rehabilitation Setting (8/13/2014)

Instructor for Alina Health, Minneapolis, MN

Training:Therapeutic Healing and Disability: Enhancing Peoples’

Lives (1/8/2015)

Trainer for Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay, OR

Training: Understanding and Cultivating Resilience for a Successful College Experience(5/20/17)

5/2014-6/2014 Cross Country Education

Instructor for CEUs

Course:Therapeutic Healing Following Disability: Enhancing

the Lives of Persons with Disabilities

Brentwood, TN

8/2007-12/2009 Beatrice State Developmental Center

Provisionally Licensed Psychologist/Psychology Staff

Beatrice, NE

Supervisor: Dr. Meredith Griffin, PsyD

Responsibilities:Conducted individual, couples, and group counseling sessions (i.e. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) with individuals with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, borderline personality disorder, and other coexisting mental conditions; developed and implemented behavioral modification plans for individuals on primary living unit and case load; wrote case and progress notes in clients files; administered assessments (e.g. SIB – R, SIT-R3, WAIS – III, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale); interpreted assessments and wrote admission/ assessment reports; trained staff on proper procedures related to behavior modification plans; attended multiple interdisciplinary meetings related to client needs; provided client services to individuals within the framework of an interdisciplinary team; administered Functional Assessment Inventories (FAI) to determine purpose of behavior and to incorporate into treatment plans; mentored psychology interns; coordinated necessary services with interdisciplinary team members; trained new staff about mental retardation/dual diagnosis and behavioral treatment options; and improved professional understanding of individuals with cognitive and personality disabilities through readings and additional training.

10/1998 – 1/2002 Vocational RehabilitationCounselor

State of Oregon - Vocational Rehabilitation Division

McMinnville/Coos Bay, OR

Responsibilities: Conducted client intakes; determined clients’ eligibility for services; coordinated and negotiated client services; provided clients counseling and guidance to help determine vocational goal; counseled clients to assist them in their adjustment and adaptation to disability; administered and interpreted vocational assessments; created and implemented clients’ plans of employment; provided follow-up support services; directed and facilitated pre-vocational training program (S.T.A.R.T.); participated in team (high school IEP) and state-driven integration meetings on a regular basis.

10/1995 –10/1998 Program Coordinator, Vocational Evaluator, Assistant

Vocational Evaluator, Job Coach

St. Vincent de Paul Rehabilitation Services

Portland, OR.

Responsibilities: Varied according to the position held. Restructured and coordinated rehabilitation training program; supervised and evaluated program staff members’ performance; participated in department and company meetings, analyzed and projected department budget; promoted Workforce Development Program to partnering agencies; administered and scored vocational assessments; examined and evaluated clients’ work habits to determine appropriate job match; wrote vocational and work adjustment reports; facilitated client meetings; prepared clients to participate in job search and job placement; supervised and trained people with disabilities to do specific jobs; and wrote case notes on clients’ progress.

1/1995 – 10/1995 Vocational Assistant

Weiford Consulting

Portland, OR

Responsibilities: Conducted labor market research and surveys; assisted rehabilitation counselor in scoring and interpreting interest and vocational inventories; and participated in occasional client intake meeting.

9/1992 - 10/1995 Substitute Teacher, Grades K-8

Portland Public School District

Portland, OR

Responsibilities: Implemented lesson plans for students grades K through 8; maintained a pleasant and productive classroom atmosphere; taught students from various grade levels, ethnic backgrounds, and in a number of curriculum subjects (e.g. reading, math, social studies, science, language arts, art); taught inter-city middle school science as a long-term substitute teacher; and developed own science curriculum and implemented lesson plans to meet students’ needs in grades 6 through 8.

8/1989-8/1990 Elementary Teacher, Grades 5th-6th

Jordan Valley Elementary School

Jordan Valley, OR

Responsibilities: Developed and implemented lesson plans for students grade 5 and 6; taught curriculum materials at both grade levels; implemented individualized lesson plans for students with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives, as well as students with advanced learning needs – TAG program; maintained a pleasant and productive classroom atmosphere; participated in the district’s curriculum and instruction committee; and coached middle school volley ball.

8/1988- 8/1989 Elementary Teacher, Grades 5th-8th

Drewsey Elementary School District

Drewsey, OR

Responsibilities: Created and implemented stimulating lesson plans for four grade levels; taught curriculum materials at four different grade levels including students’ needs for music and physical athletics; managed and maintained an effective classroom atmosphere; participated in community school board meetings; taught students French; planned and organized local Christmas pageant.

PRACTICA EXPERIENCE

7/2006 – 7/2007 Beatrice State Developmental Center

Predoctoral Internship

Beatrice, NE

Supervisor: Dr. Shawn Bryant, PsyD

Responsibilities:Conducted individual and group counseling sessions (i.e. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) with individuals with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, borderline personality disorder, and other coexisting mental conditions; developed and implemented behavioral modification plans for individuals on primary living unit and case load; wrote case and progress notes in clients files; administered assessments (e.g. SIB – R, WAIS – III, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale); interpreted assessments and wrote admission and assessment reports; trained staff on proper procedures related to behavior modification plans; attended multiple interdisciplinary meetings related to client needs; provided client services to individuals within the framework of an

interdisciplinary team; coordinated necessary services with interdisciplinary team members; and improved professional understanding of individuals with cognitive and personality disabilities through readings and additional training.

Hours: Internship hours exceeded 2,000, at least 40 hours per week (10 hours or more per week involved in client contact, assessment, or therapy; 20 hours per week involved in consultation, report writing, case noting, or client related services; and 2 hours per week supervision).

Cumulative Internship Hours: Total internship hours will exceed 2,000 hours.

9/2002 – 5/2003 Rehabilitation Psychology Practicum Student

Mental Health Associates

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Dr. Gordon Hertz, PhD

Responsibilities: Conducted individual counseling sessions, including individuals who were retired and living in assistive living facilities; facilitated couple’s counseling sessions; developed cognitive behavioral homework assignments; wrote case and progress notes in client’s files; administered assessments (e.g. WAIS – III, Weschler Memory Scale III, Trails Making Test A & B, Aphasia Screening Exam); interpreted assessments, and wrote assessment reports; assisted clients with job maintenance skills; assessed client functional limitations; assessed visual and auditory memory problems and potential onset of Dementia or Alzheimer’s; attended training seminars, performed in-depth professional reading; and coordinated necessary services with family members.

Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week at private mental health business (3 hours per week direct service and consultation, 10 hours administrative duties and test interpretation, 1-2 hours supervision)

Cumulative Practica Hours: 90 direct service hours, 326 administrative and test interpretation hours, 53 hours supervision.

8/1996 - 5/1997 Counselor Intern

St. Vincent de Paul Rehabilitation Services

Portland, OR

Supervisor: Dr. Hanoch Livneh PhD. LPC/Jay Scully MS, CRC

Responsibilities: Administered and scored various personality and vocational tests (e.g. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Purdue Pegboard, VALPAR, WRAT –3, General Aptitude Test Battery, Ravens Progressive Matrices, Self- Directed Search Inventory) monitored client progress during in-house and community assessments; attended vocational evaluation client meetings; participated in company meetings; assisted clients with resume preparation and mock interviews; prepared clients to participate in job search and job placement; supervised and trained people with disabilities to do specific jobs; assisted clients with behavioral skills training; created and facilitated a psycho educational group for people with disabilities; organized and facilitated client team meetings; and wrote case notes on clients’ progress.