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ADAM MCCRACKEN, Licensed Psychologist, Ph. D.
1806 Town Plaza Court
Winter Springs, FL 32708
407-695-3664
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EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA accredited)
December 2004
Oklahoma State University
School of Applied Health and
Educational Psychology
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Dissertation Title: An Intensive Single Subject Investigation of Clinical Supervision: In-Person and Videoconference Formats
Dissertation Advisor: Steve Edwards, Ph.D.
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
December 1997
University of Central Florida
College of Education
Orlando, Florida
Master’s Research Project: Family Autonomy in Relation to Abuse Reactivity among Sexually Abused Youth
Master’s Research Advisor: Andy Creamer, Ed.D.
B.A. in Psychology (Minor in Sociology)
May 1993
University of Central Florida
College of Arts & Sciences
Orlando, Florida
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Psychology Resident
George Schulz and Associates P.A. June 2005 to present
Winter Springs, Florida Supervisor: George Schulz, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Conduct child, adolescent and adult psychological and psychoeducational evaluations. Provided child, adolescent, adult, and family outpatient psychotherapy.
Psychology Fellow
Park Place Behavioral Health Care December 2004 to June 2005
Kissimmee, Florida Supervisor: Thelma Lynch, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Manager of Club STRIVE, a mental health after school program for children and adolescents. Provided child and adolescent outpatient psychotherapy. Clinical coordinator for Group Foster Care program.
Psychology Intern
Park Place Behavioral Health Care August 2002 to August2003,
Kissimmee, Florida Supervisor: Thelma Lynch, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Major rotation in child and adolescent outpatient psychotherapy and psychological assessment, minor rotation in adult inpatient substance abuse therapy and psychological assessment, minor rotation in adult, children, and adolescent crisis stabilization units, minor rotation in adult severe mental illness day treatment. APPIC accredited psychology internship program.
Doctoral Practicum Counselor August 2000 – May 2001
University Counseling Services 3 months – University Medical Center Office
Oklahoma State University 9 months – Student Union Office
Stillwater, Oklahoma Supervisor: Joni Hays, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Provide intake, assessment, and individual counseling services for college student population. Psychosocial assessment for on-staff Psychiatrist. Complete three rotations: intake/assessment, career assessment/counseling, and outreach. Serve as liaison to directors of a residence hall. Additional focus on biofeedback training.
Doctoral Practicum Counselor August 1999 – July 2000
Payne County Youth Services Supervisors: Donald Boswell, Ph.D.
Stillwater, Oklahoma Teresa Bear, Ph.D.
Responsibilities: Provide intake, assessment, psychological testing, individual, group, and family counseling services for adolescents and their families. Provide individual counseling in a rural school district. Conduct Parenting groups for adults of adolescents.
Senior Youth Counselor January 1998 – August 1999
The Center for Drug-Free Living Supervisor: Jodi Scott, M.S. LMFT CAP
Adolescent Substance Abuse Program
Orlando, Florida
Responsibilities: Promotion from previous position. Biopsychosocial philosophy with harm reduction techniques. Conduct assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for substance-dependent youth. Provide individual, group, family, and multi-family counseling. Design and implement treatment modules pertaining to substance dependence. Maintain caseload of 10 residential male & female clients. Function as lead facilitator of ROPES/Wilderness Therapy.
Master’s Internship Counselor May 1997 – December 1997
Arnold Palmer Hospital Supervisors: James Rahill, Ed.D. LMHC
Sexual Trauma Recovery Center Andy Creamer, Ed.D.
Orlando, Florida
Responsibilities: Co-lead group therapy with non-offender parents. Co-lead group therapy with latency age male children. Co-lead group therapy of families with adolescent victim of sexual assault. Provide individual and family therapy with abuse reactive latency through adolescent males and their families.
Master’s Internship Counselor May 1997 – December 1997
The Center for Drug-Free Living Supervisor: Jody Scott, M.S. LMFT CAP
Adolescent Residential Campus
Intercession City, Florida
Responsibilities: Develop and implement group therapy treatment modules for adolescent sex offender population. Provide individual, group, and family counseling with adolescent sex offender residents.
Program Supervisor of Clinical Services November 1996 – December 1997
The Center for Drug-Free Living Supervisor: Jodi Scott, M.S. LMFT CAP
Adolescent Residential Campus
Intercession City, Florida
Responsibilities: Promotion from previous position. Supervise 18 Youth Counselors for 90-bed facility. Ensure proper documentation of counselors meeting Medicaid, ADM, and HRS/DCF standards. Lead client-present staffing weekly. Scheduling of counselors, service delivery. Program contracted with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Dual-diagnosis adolescent population.
Intake Coordinator July 1996 – November 1996
The Center for Drug-Free Living Supervisor: Scott Wilbanks M.A.
Adolescent Residential Campus
Intercession City, Florida
Responsibilities: Promotion from previous position. Coordinate intakes and discharges for 90-bed facility. Conduct new client orientation and initial assessment. Ensure proper staff coverage campus wide. Center liaison to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
Youth Counselor June 1995 – July 1996
The Center for Drug-Free Living Supervisor: Scott Wilbanks M.A.
Adolescent Residential Campus
Intercession City, Florida
Responsibilities: Psychosocial assessment and treatment planning. Provide individual and group counseling from a Reality Therapy orientation. Maintain caseload of 8 residential committed male youth with conduct disorder and substance abuse. Program contracted with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Dual-diagnosis adolescent population.
Crisis Intervention Aide June 1994 – June 1995
We Care Crisis Center Supervisor: Mary Klimko-Shelton, M.A.
Orlando, Florida
Responsibilities: Provide telephone counseling including crisis intervention, teen, domestic violence and rape response hotlines, information, and referrals. Train volunteers in crisis intervention.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Winterowd, C., Wertheimer, J. C., McCracken, J. A., Swaim, K. T., & Austin, S. (2001). Parental absence and gender effects on adolescent attachment and anger. Poster session at the 109th annual convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
McCracken, J. A. (2001). A qualitative investigation of clinical supervision: How supervisors and Trainees adapt to video conferencing. Poster session at the 12th annual Graduate Research Symposium of Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
McCracken, J. A. & Wertheimer, J. C. (2001). Anger and Aggression in Adolescence. Symposium at the 4th National Counseling Psychology Conference, Houston, TX.
NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
Hudson, P., McCracken, J. A., & Miville, M. L. (2001). Policy and procedure manual OSU counseling psychology clinic. Handbook produced for the Counseling Psychology Clinic at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
McCracken, J. A., Miller, M., & Boyesen, D. (1998). Experiential therapy: Using individuality as building blocks for team work. Handbook produced for The Center for Drug-Free Living, Orlando, Florida.
McCracken, J. A. (1997). Family autonomy in relation to abuse reactivity among sexually abused youth. Masters research project for the University of Central Florida.
McCracken, J. A. (1997). Group modules for treating sex offenders in a juvenile justice committed setting. Handbook produced for The Center for Drug-Free Living, Orlando, Florida.
HONORS/AWARDS
James E. Halligan, President of Oklahoma State University, staff commendation for efforts in counseling students and the community during OSU plane crash tragedy – Spring 2001
Presidential Fellowship, Oklahoma State University Fall 1999 – Spring 2000
Dean’s List, University of Central Florida Spring 1993
Dean’s List, University of Central Florida Fall 1992
Dean’s List, University of Central Florida Spring 1992
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association; 1991 – Present, Full Member
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2002 – Full Member
Florida Psychological Association; 2002 – Present, Full Member
American Counseling Association; 1995 – 1999
Association for Specialists in Group Work; 1996 – 1999
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