Dr. Cheryl Moreland’s Vita Licensed Psychologist 378 Lake Dockery Dr., Byram, MS 39272 601‐373‐1249 (H) ● 601‐979‐5991 (W)
[email protected] ______________________________________________________________________________ __ EDUCATIONAL HISTORY Licensed Psychologist, November 2000, Mississippi Board of Psychology. Doctor of Philosophy, August 1999, Counseling Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, APA accredited program. Master of Science, August 1995, Counseling Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Bachelor of Arts, May 1993, Psychology, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi. PROFESSIONAL AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE July 2005 Assistant Professor, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS to Present Responsibilities: Supervision of doctoral level practicum students; provision of direct psychological services, including individual and group psychotherapy, psychological assessment and report writing; teaching in the doctoral psychology program; and developing and directing clinical research. Sept. 2003 Licensed Psychologist, Greenville Public School District, Greenville, MS. to July 2005 Responsibilities: Coordinated the planning, implementation, and monitoring of intervention plans for students. Demonstrated a thorough knowledge of project goals, procedures, and practices. Developed a service delivery plan. Worked with community agencies in planning and implementing a more comprehensive prevention/intervention program. Provided training for teachers, parents, district personnel, partnering agencies, and other community members.
Oct. 2001 to Sept. 2003
Correctional Psychologist, Licensed, Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, Pearl, MS.
Responsibilities: Provided counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention for inmates. Conducted parole report evaluations. Coordinated/scheduled the appointments of two contracted psychiatrists. Supervised a staff of 10 consisting of seven psychological evaluators, two psychiatric assistants, and a professional administrative assistant. April 2001 to Sept. 2001
Dec. 1999 to Mar. 2001
Psychologist I/Psychologist II, Boswell Regional Center, Magee, MS.
Responsibilities: Provided psychological services to mentally disabled and autistic individuals. Conducted psychological evaluations, prepared treatment plans, provided staff in services, participated in multi‐disciplinary treatment teams, and performed DISCUS assessments. Associate Psychologist, Oakley Training School, Raymond, MS.
Responsibilities: Conducted psychological interviews and assessments with juvenile delinquents. Administered, scored, and interpreted psychological tests. Prepared psychological evaluations. Conducted individual therapy. Supervised Master’s level counselors. Collaborated with psychiatrists and other professional staff regarding clients’ clinical issues. Aug. 1999 to Dec. 1999 Aug. 1997 to Aug. 1998
Assistant Professor, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, MS. Responsibilities: Prepared lecture and coursework assignments for undergraduates taking General Psychology, Psychology of Learning, and History and Systems of Psychology. Advised and mentored students majoring in psychology. Predoctoral Internship, Texas Tech University Counseling Center. APA Accredited, Lubbuck, TX. Responsibilities: Provided individual, couples, and group therapy. Conducted intake interviews and referrals. Performed psychological and vocational assessments. Delivered outreach and consultative services to students and staff. Counseled children in a public school setting and adolescents in a county detention center. Provided supervision to doctoral level clinicians.
Jan. 1996 to May 1997
Counseling Center, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS.
Responsibilities: Provided counseling services to students with issues of depression, grief, anger, low self‐esteem, sexual identity concerns, and relationship concerns. Oct. 1996 to Dec. 1996
Weight Management Group, University of Southern Mississippi Health Services, Hattiesburg, MS. Responsibilities: Interacted and consulted with a multi‐disciplinary weight management team consisting of a nutritionist, exercise physiologists, and a psychologist. Conducted the psychological/behavioral aspects of effective weight reduction program. Discussed setting goals, understanding the causes of obesity, managing cues, triggers, and negative thoughts, improving self‐esteem and body image, and handling stress and high risk situations.
July 1996 to Dec. 1996
May 1995 to Aug. 1995
Behavioral Health Clinic, University of Southern Mississippi Health Services, Hattiesburg, MS. Responsibilities: Conducted therapy with physician‐referred clients, utilizing a bio‐psychological approach to understanding and treating patient problems. Provided initial psychological and behavioral assessments, and brief therapy to clients. Master’s Internship, Adolescent Unit, Mississippi State Hospital, Whitfield, MS. Responsibilities: Conducted individual therapy; interviewed new patients and parents/guardians during admission process; served as co‐leader in psychotherapy groups; participated in Family Conferences; conducted psychological assessments. Participated in multi‐disciplinary treatment team meetings, levels meetings, and psychology staff meetings.
SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE May 1996 Doctoral Supervisory Assistant, Gutsch Counseling Psychology Clinic, to University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. May 1997 Responsibilities: Provided instruction of basic counseling skills and interventions to master’s level counselors‐in‐training. Used developmental models of supervision to conceptualize supervisory relationships. Facilitated videotaped role rehearsals; assisted with the development of case conceptualization skills and the application of ethical principles; provided live tape monitoring and weekly group and individual supervision; delivered selected seminar presentations; provided written and verbal feedback; and supervised treatment planning and case records maintenance.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Jan. 1997 Instructor, Counseling Theory and Practice, University of Southern to Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. May 1997 Responsibilities: Prepared lecture and coursework assignments for undergraduates studying the major psychological theories and principles of counseling. Additional components involved experiential activities designed to help the student learn basic counseling skills, such as establishing rapport, attending skills, and interviewing techniques. Aug. 1996 Instructor, Vocational Development and Career Planning, University of to Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. Dec. 1996 Responsibilities: Prepared lecture and coursework assignments for undergraduates studying vocational theory and development, occupational structure, and job analysis. Students gain knowledge regarding trends in the world of work and the relationships between work, self‐concept, and individual needs. Aug. 1995 Instructor, Job Seeking Skills, University of Southern Mississippi, to Hattiesburg, MS. Dec. 1995 Responsibilities: Prepared and delivered lectures designed to acquaint undergraduates in job seeking techniques including the development of an adequate résumé and the acquisition of job interview skills. __________________________ PUBLICATIONS Moreland, C. & Leach, M. (2001). The relationship between Black racial identity and moral development. Journal of Black Psychology, 27, 255‐271. PRESENTATIONS Moreland, C. (2008) Black racial identity development and moral development: Implications for today’s society. Presented at the annual conference of the National Association of African American Studies.
Moreland, C. (2007). Black racial identity development and moral development: Implications for today’s society. Presented at the annual convention of the Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, Mississippi. Awoniyi, B., Moreland, C., Ballard, V. (2006). Cultural Identity 101: Some tips DSS Professionals Should Consider for 2006. Panel discussion presented at the annual convention of the Association on Higher Education and Disabilities (AHEAD), San Diego, CA Moreland, C. (2002). Pursuing Careers in Psychology. Jackson State University, NIMH‐COR Spring Research Colloquium. Woods, K., Carlton, M., & Moreland, C. (1996). A Study of Cultural Mistrust Among African‐ American College Students. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, Mississippi. Boyer, M., & Moreland, C. (1994). Dissociation in Children and Adolescents. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Louisiana and Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, Mississippi. Moreland, C. (1994). The Relation Between Caregiver Disruption and Psychological Trauma. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Louisiana and Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, Mississippi. REFEREED JOURNAL REVIEWER Journal of Intercultural Disciplines Online Journal of Rural and Urban Research GRANT AWARD (2008) ACT Now, $15,000.00 Tobacco Cessation Program Grant, Funded by the Mississippi Department of Health and the University of Mississippi Medical Center SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Chair, Diversity Committee, Mississippi Psychological Association (2009) Proxy Member for the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Mississippi Community Planning Group (2007‐present) Diversity Committee member of the Mississippi Psychological Association (2006‐2009) Behavioral and Social Science Volunteer (2004‐present) CONTINUING EDUCATION IN PSYCHOLOGY Differential Abilities Scale Workshop, April 2008, Jackson, MS State Leadership Conference, March 2008, Washington, D.C. Disaster Response Network Training, June 2007, Ocean Springs, MS MPA Annual Convention, September 2007, Biloxi, MS MPA Annual Convention, September 2006, Vicksburg, MS
Key Concepts in Disaster Mental Health, October 2005, Jackson, MS MPA Annual Convention, September 2004, Philadelphia, MS Developing Local Systems of Care for Children and Adolescents with Emotional Disturbances and their families: Early Intervention, June 2004, San Francisco, CA Consulting with DDS: Performing Psychological Examinations for Disability Determination Services, May 2004, Jackson, MS Legal and Ethical Risks and Risk Management in Professional Psychological Practice Sequence I: General Risk Management Strategies, March 2003, Jackson, MS Mississippi Psychological Association Annual Convention, September 2002, Biloxi, MS Substance abuse treatment for the dually diagnosed, March 2002, Jackson, MS Autism Conference, August 2001, Biloxi, MS PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Psychological Association Mississippi Psychological Association National Association of African American Studies REFERENCES Available upon request