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Dr. Wade Silverman C.V.
Wade H. Silverman, Ph.D.
Office Telephone: (305) 669-3605
Home Telephone: (305) 254-3078
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Psychology, B.S., 1964
Kent State University, Psychology, M.A., 1967
Kent State University, Psychology, Ph.D., 1969
University of Illinois, Community Psychology, Post Doctorate, 1969
Professional Experience
1992-Present: Private Practice, clinical and forensic psychology.
Coral Gables, FL.
1994-Present: Editor, Psychotherapy: Theory / Research / Practice / Training.
Coral Gables, FL
1993-1995: Visiting Professor, Nova Southeastern University School of Psychology.
Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1989-1992: Professor and Chair, Barry University, Department of Psychology.
Miami Shores, FL.
1987-1988: Private Practice, adults and adolescents.
Atlanta, GA.
1987-1988: Adjunct Professor, Georgia State University, Clinical Psychology Program.
Atlanta, GA.
1982-1987: Professor and Psychology Division Head, Emory University School of Medicine. Atlanta, GA.
As Professor and Head of the Division of Psychology, I was responsible for the development and management of the entire Division. This included supervision of psychologists in the Department of Psychiatry and consultation on appointments and promotions of psychologists within the School of Medicine.
1982-1987: Chief of Psychology, Emory University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry.
Atlanta, GA.
As Chief of Psychology at Emory University Hospital, I supervised psychology interns, psychiatry residents, and medical students in group psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and relaxation techniques. Specific services I performed for both inpatients and outpatients included group and individual therapy, psychological testing, and behavior management intervention.
1981-1982: Private Practice, adults and adolescents.
Chicago, IL.
1981-1982: Adjunct Associate Professor, DePaul University, Department of Psychology. Chicago, IL.
1977-1980: Associate Professor and Director of Continuing Education in Mental Health, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at the Medical Center. Chicago, IL.
As Associate Professor, my duties entailed teaching graduate-level courses in mental health consultation and evaluation research. I also supervised Masters' theses. As Director of Continuing Education, I designed and evaluated a manpower development program for mental health practitioners and citizen board members.
1974-1977: Associate Professor, University of Illinois, Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Chicago, IL.
1974-1977: Director of Continuing Education Program in Community Mental Health, Illinois State Psychiatric Institute, Chicago, IL.
I was awarded a three-year training grant by the Continuing Education Board of the National Institute of Mental Health to develop a program to provide intensive training to advisory/governing board members, trainers, supervisors, and administrators. The Continuing Education Program employed over 50 consultants and trained more than 500 participants from 70 mental health agencies.
1969-1975: Assistant Professor and Director of the Post-Doctoral Program in Community Psychology, University of Illinois, Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Chicago, IL.
As the Director of the Post-Doctoral Program, I was responsible for recruiting and supervising post-doctoral fellows in their year-long exposure to community psychology. I also developed a curriculum of seminars, recruited faculty to teach them, and supervised field work. I worked with a variety of city organizations and community groups.
1968-1969: Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Illinois, Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Chicago, IL.
1967-1968: Pre-Doctoral Intern, Fallsview Mental Health Center. Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
1965-1966: Pre-Doctoral Trainee, Youngstown Child Guidance Center. Youngstown, OH.
Additional Professional Experience
1986-1988: Research Consultant, The Devereux Center. Kennesaw, GA.
1987-1988: Consultant Psychologist, Straight Incorporated. Kennesaw, GA.
1971-Present: Registered and Licensed Psychologist, private practice. FL and GA.
1979-1985: Surveyor/Consultant, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals,
Accreditation Program for Psychiatric Facilities. Chicago, IL.
1973-1982: Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL.
1980-1982: Consultant to Pediatric Associates. Morton Grove, IL.
1970-1982: Consultant to Mental Health Division of the DuPage County Health Department. Wheaton, IL.
1977-1980: Consultant to the Let-A-Kid Project, Calumet City Youth Services Bureau. Calumet, IL.
1974-1976: Consultant, City-Wide Mental Health Agency Board of Chicago. Chicago, IL.
1970-1975: Consultant, Day Hospital Program, Medical Center Community Mental Health Program. Chicago, IL.
Professional Activities
President, Dade County Psychological Association.
Past-President, Division of Psychotherapy, American Psychological Association.
Chair, Continuing Education Committee, Dade County Psychological Association.
Member, Committee on Accreditation, American Psychological Association.
Member, Committee for the Advancement of Professional Psychology, Research Network Workgroup, American Psychological Association.
Past-Chair, Professional Practice Committee, Division of Psychotherapy, American Psychological Association.
Past Chair, Nominations and Elections Committee, Division of Psychotherapy, American Psychological Association.
Former Editor, Psychotherapy Bulletin.
Editorial Board Member, In Session/Journal of Clinical Psychology.
Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Psychotherapy.
Reviewer, Division of Psychotherapy Program Committee.
Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Psychology.
Reviewer, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
Examiner, American Board of Professional Psychology.
Chairperson, Initial Review Group for Interdisciplinary Mental Health Training Grants, National Institute of Mental Health, 1987, 1989.
Member, Florida Psychological Association Convention Planning Committee.
Membership in Professional and Honorary Societies
Distinguished Practitioner, National Academies of Practice.
Diplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Psychology.
Fellow, Academy of Clinical Psychology.
Fellow, Division 12, Clinical Psychology, American Psychological Association.
Fellow, Division 29, Psychotherapy, American Psychological Association.
Fellow, Division 38, Health Psychology, American Psychological Association.
Member, Division 41, American Psychology-Law Division, American Psychological Association.
Fellow, Division 42, Psychologists in Independent Practice, American Psychological Association.
Member, Florida Psychological Association.
Member, Dade County Psychological Association.
Member, Sigma Xi.
Member, Psi Chi
Research Interests
- Mental health service delivery systems.
- Substance abuse prevention and intervention.
- Psychotherapy compliance and effectiveness.
- Health psychology.
Teaching Interests
- Abnormal psychology.
- Group psychotherapy.
- Health psychology.
- Individual psychotherapy.
- Psychology of adjustment.
- Psychopathology.
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