Capt Indira Harris Email & Phone Number

United States

Specialty Practice Section Chair on Health; Along with other committee members, charged with providing content expertise for this national program to inform members about current trends and social work practice around Health.

Tulane, La

Teach graduate level (MSW) Psychopathology and Introduction to Behavior Pharmacology courses focusing on developing the knowledge base and skill set to accurately evaluate for DSM-5 mental disorders/conditions, considering the cultural implications and other psychosocial factors that can influence diagnosis, as well as the neurobiological and psychosocial influences from the use and misuse of both licit and illicit drugs.

Plantation, Florida, United States

Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the activities of the Behavioral Health Unit; Work with senior officials in ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) and Administrators to determine and achieve the strategic goals of the agency.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Teach graduate level (MSW) Assessment and Diagnosis course on developing the knowledge base and skill set to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, case formulation, suicide risk assessments, and diagnostic impressions following evaluation.

Nationwide

The Resilience Through Meditation program was developed by CAPT Candace Hander and CAPT Indira Harris to provide a live, in-person meditation experience for all USPHS Officers and their federal civilian colleagues around the country where there is interest. Through the use of trained Meditation Ambassadors, we are able to reach individuals all over the country. RTM can be found in 33 locations and 13 federal agencies. Mindfulness and Meditation has many benefits that everyone can take… Show more The Resilience Through Meditation program was developed by CAPT Candace Hander and CAPT Indira Harris to provide a live, in-person meditation experience for all USPHS Officers and their federal civilian colleagues around the country where there is interest. Through the use of trained Meditation Ambassadors, we are able to reach individuals all over the country. RTM can be found in 33 locations and 13 federal agencies. Mindfulness and Meditation has many benefits that everyone can take advantage of, for example:-Overcoming Stress-Strengthen ability to remain calm/clear headed under duress-Expand capacity for decision making-Improve ability to adapt- Experience greater satisfaction with relationships in work and life-Help to increase innovation and creativity Show less

Rockville, Maryland

Work in the Division of Community HIV/AIDS Programs; Oversee multimillion dollar portfolio of federal funds granted to agencies who provide HIV/AIDS care and treatment to the uninsured and underinsured individuals of our nation.

Rockville, Maryland

Government Project Officer - Center for Mental Health Services, Division of Prevention, Traumatic Stress, and Special Programs, National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative

Led multidisciplinary team of license behavioral health clinicians (psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers) as well as multiple support staff at Fort Bragg's first Embedded Behavioral Health Team.

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

Provided oversight of deployment behavioral health program (pre- and post-deployment) on Fort Bragg: direct supervision of 3 LCSW's and rotational supervisor of Army Master's-Level SW Interns.

Provided pre and post-deployment behavioral health assessments to Soldiers deploying on all missions; provided individual psychotherapy to Soldiers experiencing combat stress symptoms.

Fort Pierce, Florida

Provided psychotherapy services to veterans of all wars and conflicts (VA Contractor)--WWII through OIF/OEF; provided case management services to veterans and their families. Treatment services covered both the Ft Pierce and Vero Beach VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Programmatic oversight over state-funded community mental health centers and other recipients (grantees/contractors) of adult mental health dollars; managed multi-million dollar adult mental health budget; Led clinical and administrative surveys of contracted agencies and monitored utilization of state dollars; Frequent involvement and interaction with community stakeholders - on both local and state level.

Provided direct clinical social work services to severe and persistently mentally ill patients to include diagnosis, treatment, case management and discharge planing. Served as Lead Social Worker during last several months of tenure.

Key Executive Leadership

Senior executive coaching and training.

Doctor'S Degree, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: DHSc (Doctorate in Health Science) with Concentration in Telehealth.

Master'S Degree, Clinical/Medical Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology