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Salt Lake City, UT, US
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About Sherrá Watkins Phd, Lcmhc-S, Lcas, Crc, Ccs
Dr. Sherrá Watkins, Ph.D., is a distinguished clinical psychotherapist, certified coach, and expert in the field of mental health and wellness. With over a decade of experience, she has successfully guided numerous clients towards overcoming a wide range of psychological and emotional challenges. Dr. Watkins' expertise encompasses public health, mental health, rehabilitation and substance use counseling. Currently serving as the Associate Vice President of Student Health and Wellness at the esteemed University of Utah, Dr. Watkins is dedicated to transforming systems that hinder marginalized populations from accessing crucial counseling and addiction services. She ardently believes in empowering individuals from all walks of life to enhance their overall well-being and embark on a journey of emotional healing. Dr. Watkins is a highly sought-after presenter, captivating audiences as a keynote speaker. Her profound insights have also been shared through her acclaimed book, Healing – In Review, which provides invaluable tools, knowledge and journaling for readers to reflect and record their healing journeys with counseling or coaching. Furthermore, she has authored Healing In Color, a motivational coloring book that complements the reflective nature of her guide. Continuing her commitment to promoting self-care and personal growth, Dr. Watkins has recently released several new publications. Among them are The 30-Day Gratitude Journal: Self-care & Self-love Daily Journal, which encourages readers to embrace gratitude as a transformative practice, and Good Vibes Coloring Book: A Brilliant Collection of Positive and Fun Designs for Adults to Color, offering a delightful and uplifting creative experience. Additionally, her Landscape Mandalas Coloring Book: A Beautiful Collection of Landscape Images for Adults to Color provides a serene and meditative outlet for artistic expression. Through her unwavering dedication and impactful contributions to the field of mental health and wellness, Dr. Watkins continues to inspire individuals to embark on their own path to healing and personal growth.
Sherrá Watkins Phd, Lcmhc-S, Lcas, Crc, Ccs Work Experience Details
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Associate Vice President For Student Health And WellnessUniversity Of UtahSalt Lake City, Ut, Us -
Associate Vice President For Student Health & WellnessUniversity Of Utah Oct 2022 - PresentSalt Lake City, Ut, UsAn experienced, collaborave, and student-focused leader to serve as the Associate Vice President for Student Health and Wellness (AVP). This senior-level posion is responsible for inspiring, overseeing, and enhancing key functional areas that provide an integrated approach to supporting student well-being and success. The AVP provides strategic leadership and supervision for the following departments: University Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Center for Student Wellness, Center for Disability and Access, and Campus Recreation Services. The AVP oversees over 100 full-time employees. -
Adjunct ProfessorGrand Canyon University May 2022 - PresentPhoenix, Az, UsThe practicum and internship I and II course is a distinctly defined, supervised clinical fieldwork experience in which the student develops basic counseling skills and integrates professional knowledge with a minimum of 1 hour per week of individualized and/or triadic supervision throughout the practicum. • Provide group supervision via Zoom throughout the practicum/internship course for 1 ½ hours per week of. • Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom. • Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes. • Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes. -
Chief Executive OfficerSister Wells Counseling, Coaching & Consulting, Pllc Feb 2017 - Present(A private practice specializing in counseling, business and career coaching and wellness and behavioral health trainings.)• Provide financial and strategic oversight for private practice.• Deliver psychosocial assessments, outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, treatment plans and referral services.• Provide both counseling, coaching, mentoring and consulting services via telemedicine. • Conduct clinical supervision for CRC’s, CSAC’s, LCASA’s and LPCA’s.• Provide workshops on a variety of topics: behavioral health, substance use disorders, chronic diseases, chronic pain, general health and wellness topics, mentoring, diversity, health literacy, internships, and leadership development.
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Director Of Wellness Counseling | Assistant Professor Of Medical SciencesAmerican University Of The Caribbean Mar 2020 - Oct 2022Cupecoy, Sint Maarten, CbProvide wellness counseling services to medical students and their families and provide oversight, leadership, and supervision to the wellness counselors. The Center provides individual, group, family, and couples counseling, as well as on-call crisis services and student outreach. Provide leadership and supervision to three staff wellness counselors. Integrate Counseling Center goals and objectives into the overall curriculum for the Department of Behavioral Sciences. Integrate Counseling Center goals and objectives into the overall curriculum for the Department of Behavioral Sciences. -
Adjunct Assistant ProfessorTulane University May 2021 - Jul 2022New Orleans, La, UsDepartment of Global Community Health & Behavioral Sciences- Develop and manage syllabus materials. The adjunct professor is responsible for selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.- Coordinate courseware and curriculum with academic department chair. The adjunctprofessor is responsible for reviewing any textbook and other courseware changes with the academic department chair and other full-time faculty teaching the course.- Facilitate Class Instruction. The adjunct professor is responsible for teaching the assigned class in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines specified by the Huizenga College.- Evaluate Student Performance. The adjunct professor is expected to administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. All course grades will be posted on the Blackboard Grade Center.- Adhere to Protocol Guidelines. The adjunct professor is responsible for participation in anychat sessions as determined by the course.- Respond Promptly to Grade Determination. The adjunct professor should submit grades forany assignments, discussion board exercises, and exams and course completion. -
Psychosocial Manager - Non-Malignant HematologyLevine Cancer Institute Sep 2015 - Mar 2020Charlotte, Nc, UsManages psychosocial services for non-malignant hematology and sickle cell patients, caregivers, and the community. Provide effective oversight, direction, and clinical and administrative supervision to assigned staff/program. • Direct supervisor to (2) Social Workers-LCSW and (1) Administrative Assistant. • Performs psychotherapy, psychological assessment, develops care plan, evaluates patient response to plan of care, multidisciplinary team conferences, discharge planning, patient education, and hospital committees both inpatient and outpatient. • Provide Clinical Consultation for inpatient patients with Hematology team and/or Sickle Cell Pain ACP to assess, diagnose and recommend options for treatment. • Plan, presents, and complete program evaluation regarding psychosocial programming and outreach for patients, caregivers, community, and staff for Non-Malignant Hematology Program. Accomplishments:• Developed Psychosocial policies and procedures related to patient care.• Developed and initiated Needs Assessment to assess needs and current standings across 25 LCI Cancer sites. • Complete Quality Improvement/Assessment via outcome measures established with stakeholders to determine progress of program and yearly goals. • Working with LEAN, identified inefficiencies to clinical processes and develop and implement operating policies and procedures to improve workflow; ensure that procedures and workflow are consistent with regulatory standards. -
Educational ConsultantNational Association Of State Offices Of Minority Health Jul 2018 - Dec 2018Grant awarded from the National Lupus Outreach and Clinical Trial Education Program to NASOMH from the Office of Minority Health of the US Department of Health and Human Services, for the implementation of the NASOMH LEAP: Lupus Education and Awareness Program. • I prepare and present one or more sessions on lupus and substance abuse as part of the provider education trainings and provide technical assistance along with rheumatologists to promote lupus education and substance use to health professionals.
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Assistant Professor & Coordinator Of Human Relations & Substance Abuse ProgramPfeiffer University Aug 2014 - Sep 2015Misenheimer, Nc, UsMy responsibilities include coordinating the Human Relations Undergraduate program and Substance Abuse Undergraduate/Graduate minor track program. Teaching undergraduate level courses in the Human Relations & Substance Abuse curriculum, seated and online. Teaching graduate level courses in Marriage and Family Therapy program. • Direct supervisor to 8-10 part-time Adjunct Professors (masters-level). Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training of new and current staff. Provide effective oversight, direction, and clinical and administrative supervision to assigned staff/programs; Responsible for hiring, discipline, firing, training, and performance appraisals where appropriate. • Building and growing a licensure program in substance abuse, and completing NCFR accreditation and credentialing activities. • Designing programmatic Student Learning Outcomes, syllabi, assessments, benchmarks, Major Field Test and reporting annually on student achievement. • Participating in marketing, recruiting, screening, and interviewing of prospective students. • Engaging in scholarship that contributes to the mental health profession. Participating in professional and university service activities. Accomplishments:• Developed two Substance Abuse track minors for undergraduate and graduate students. • Increased enrollment from 2014 to 2015 in the undergraduate Degree-Completion program by 50%. • Increased internship sites access for students from 5 sites to 15 sites. • Conducted Summer Intensive Trainings for Substance Abuse Professionals for continuing education. -
Director Of Behavioral Health ServicesThe Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University Sep 2012 - Aug 2014Greenville, North Carolina, UsResponsible for creating a comprehensive system of care for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) needing various psychosocial services. Develop a comprehensive treatment adherence system of care to link clients with multiple barriers to a continuum of health, medical psychological, and social services. Oversee day-to-day implementation of medical case management and behavioral, mental health and substance abuse services within specialty primary care physician agency. Coordinate multi-disciplinary team members and meetings to address both medical care and psychosocial treatment recommendations to maintain treatment adherence to medical and medications. Develop community partnerships for continuity of care and support for long-term psychosocial and behavioral health needs. • Oversee planning, managing, supervising and implementation of all treatment adherence providers: Pharmacist, Medical Case Managers, Peer Supports, Health Educators and Therapist, Psychologist & Psychiatrist), and Student Interns. • Develop and coordinate initiatives within agency and community to increase retention in care and federal-state initiatives related to reducing HIV transmission and progression to AIDS. • Develop a comprehensive treatment adherence plan to link and coordinate multi-disciplinary team meetings to address both medical care and treatment regimens. • Provide individual and group counseling with complex dual diagnosis.• Provide brief counseling education (in-services) to physicians, fellows and staff.Accomplishments:• Negotiated multiple contracts (MOAs) with local mental health & addiction agencies for long-term care needs of patient population for free or sliding fee scale care.• Developed policies & procedures, system of care, care standards & documentation forms.• Created comprehensive and brief Annual Risk Assessment Screening tool for patients.• QI/QA: Created reporting template and database to track provided services of organization. -
Clinical DirectorLucille'S Behavioral Health, Inc. Jun 2013 - Nov 2013Accountable for all clinical services including treatment efficacy and overall customer satisfaction. Developed and directed strategies for meeting organizational goals that resulted in zero citations for the clinical department. • Direct supervisor to 15-20 direct staff (Qualified Professionals, Associate Professionals, Peer Supports, Counselors and Administrative Assistant (1). Provide clinical oversight and leadership to the local office in the operations and delivery of clinical services to persons with various disabilities.• Ensure health, safety and welfare of staff/consumers through service coordination and oversight; Staff Supervision, Training, and Development.• Provide clinical support in the attainment of budgetary goals.• Review and analyze various reports and documents for Quality Assurance and Improvement.• Complying with Federal Anti-Kickback and Medicaid Fraud Laws.• Promote community awareness of the services and achievements of LBI, Inc. through effective public relations.
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Program Director & Internship Supervisor / TherapistDixon Social Interactive Services Jan 2010 - Jun 2013Created and managed subsidiary program within agency which provided internships for public health and counseling students, and provided psychological and clinical assessments to the disenfranchised. Coordinates functions of the testing center to ensure that goals and objectives specified for the program are accomplished in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, or other specifications.• Direct supervisor to 2-5 Counselor Interns (Master’s-level), 1-Psychologist and 1-Administrative Assistant. Created internship program and assessment and screening center. Co-planning all facets to the development of the Testing Center. Evaluates program effectiveness to develop improved methods, if necessary; • Developed, compiled, and writes all forms, communication and promotional literature for distribution essential for the use of the Testing Center.• Coordinate, monitor, or supervise the activities of practicum and internship students from various counseling programs (social work, rehabilitation counseling and counseling education). Prepares periodic reports and records on student internship activities, progress, status or other special reports for management and/or academic liaisons.Therapist: Provided weekly and/or biweekly outpatient therapy sessions to clients diagnosed with mental, substance abuse or dually diagnosed.• Supervise team members (qualified professionals) and weekly team meetings; Assist team members in the development of goals and implementation of therapeutic interventions for clients to strengthen skills and knowledge.• Conducted psychosocial and comprehensive clinical assessments, treatments plans & advocacy letters.
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Outpatient Therapist/Intensive In-Home TherapistLucille'S Behavioral, Inc. Aug 2010 - May 2013Provide weekly intensive in-home therapy sessions for at-risk youth and families and clients diagnosed with mental, substance abuse or dually diagnosed in their home settings.• Direct supervisor to 2-Qualified Professionals/Case Managers). Provide weekly team meetings for supervision, and clinical oversight to team of three members to implement effective treatment and interventions. • Provide weekly intensive in-home therapy sessions for at-risk youth and families and clients diagnosed with mental, substance abuse or dually diagnosed in their home settings.• Assist team members in the development of goals and implementation of therapeutic interventions for clients and families to strengthen skills and knowledge; Support and empower the family unit.
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Adjunct InstructorCraven Community College Aug 2012 - Dec 2012New Bern, Nc, UsProvide instruction for (2) Undergraduate courses related to health and physical education courses face-to-face and online classes.• Develop instructional and evaluation materials, advise students when applicable.• Prepare and teach assigned courses in accordance with course outlines and course schedule. -
Interim Clinical Operations SupervisorCarter’S Circle Of Care Feb 2012 - Jun 2012Responsible for overseeing budget and administrative tasks in creating behavioral health system of care program for intensive in-home services for children and adolescents in Eastern NC. Responsible for hiring and training of all clinical and administrative staff. Accountable for all clinical services including treatment efficacy and overall customer satisfaction. Developed and directed strategies for meeting new organizational goals that resulted in zero citations for the clinical department in opening months. • Direct supervisor for Administrative Assistant, Clinic Site Director, (4) Qualified Professionals/ Case Managers and (4 Associate Professionals). Provide clinical oversight and leadership to the local office in the operations and delivery of clinical services to persons with disabilities so they may strive to attain personal outcomes and visions.• Collaborate with executive administrators on compliance with Federal, State and Agency Policy and Procedures. Complying with Federal Anti-Kickback and Medicaid Fraud Laws.• Ensure that Records, Reports, and Documentation adhere to HIPAA guidelines, state and federal laws.• Review and analyze various reports and documents for Quality Assurance and Improvement.• Develop a working knowledge of local community resources, and Promote community awareness of the services and achievements of CCOC through effective public relations.
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Adjunct InstructorEast Carolina University Division Of Health Sciences Jan 2012 - May 2012Instructing students in (2) Undergraduate courses within the department of Rehabilitation Counseling and Addiction. Topics include but are not limited to: counseling, substance abuse and treatment, community resources, prevention, career and vocational counseling, occupational development and disability, advocacy, holistic care, and multicultural counseling. • Test and evaluate student performance and maintain accurate records on progress and attendance.• Use of online distance education tool, Blackboard used with various components of classes. • Post and maintain required office hours on a weekly basis and establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others. -
Doctoral Research & Teaching AssistantEast Carolina University Division Of Health Sciences Aug 2008 - Jan 2012Assist the department's faculty in research or special projects. Supervise Master’s level students during Practicum experience, along with co-instructing students in a variety of courses within the department. Topics include but are not limited to: sexuality and reproduction, substance abuse and treatment, curriculum development, prevention, career and vocational counseling, occupational development and disability, advocacy, holistic care, and multicultural counseling. • Conduct literature reviews on research being conducted by faculty. Co-write presentation or scholarly articles for publication. • Taught a total of (4) Undergraduate courses and (7) Graduate courses. • Use of online distance education tool, Blackboard used with various components of classes. • Post and maintain required office hours on a weekly basis and establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others. Courses:REHB 2000: Survey of Community Resources in Rehab & Health Care (U)REHB 2003: Introduction to Substance Abuse: Health & Social Problem (U)REHB 4000: Interviewing Techniques for Rehabilitation Settings (U)REHB 5795: Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (G)REHB 5796: Contemporary Alcohol/Drug Abuse Issues (G)REHB 5000/6010: Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling (G)REHB 6001: Occupational Analysis and Career Counseling (G)REHB 6310: Pre-Practicum in Rehab & Substance Abuse Counseling (G)REHB 6320: Family Treatment in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation (G)REHB 6360: Rehab, Substance Abuse & Clinical Counseling Practicum (G) REHB 8380: Rehabilitation Counseling Supervision (G)
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Sexual Assault AdvocateReal Crises Center Jun 2008 - Aug 2008To oversee the crisis center operational needs during operational hours and provide counseling and information and referral services via telephone, walk-in and on-call services. • Provide advocacy services to sexual assault victims and their family members via telephone, walk-in and off-site services.• Assist victims with forms for community resources and required for the court process; provide court advocacy services to sexual assault victims; assist with a sexual assault educational support group.• Assist in train the Volunteer Rape Victim Companion Program.• Research and develop collaborative grant proposals to serve victims. Assist with fund raising and special events for REAL Crisis.• Provide crisis intervention to people who utilize National Suicide Lifeline.
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Academic AdvisorEast Carolina University Aug 2007 - Aug 2008Greenville, Nc, UsWorked within the College of Nursing to provide academic advising to enrolled, intended & declared nursing majors in assisting students in analyzing and evaluating academic needs/choices to increase retention and timely graduation.• Enhancing student awareness of educational and campus resources, Honors and scholarship programs, externships, and study abroad.• Making referrals to the School of Nursing counselor, Director of Student Services, Associate Dean and other campus resources as needed.• Providing a centralized source of accurate and up-to-date information and quarterly email newsletters for program updates, academic and career planning.• Instructed students in a freshman seminar course, entitled COAD 1000. This course focuses on the development of academic skills, stress & time management, study skills, learning processes, career decision-making and personal attributes essential for student success. -
Curriculum Specialist/Preceptorship CoordinatorThe Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University May 2006 - Jul 2007Greenville, North Carolina, UsGrant-funded position. Worked in the Department of Family Medicine to provide culturally competent curriculum to first and second year medical students. Curriculum centered around migrant farm workers within Eastern Carolina. To design and change the existing curriculum to be culturally appropriate, and implemented the curriculum via module based learning online, at the rural Migrant/ Community Health Center Training sites, and traditional lecturing in the Community and Population course at Brody School of Medicine. The curriculum included: issues related to quality of care, humanism, social justice, and empathy to Spanish-speaking patients. • Marketing and recruiting family medicine facilities to provide preceptorships to M1/M2 students. • Responsible for advising and coordinating first and second year medical students concerning their Preceptorship experience. This was done using a variety of databases that I designed and implemented in the course of my first year.
Sherrá Watkins Phd, Lcmhc-S, Lcas, Crc, Ccs Skills
Leadership
Therapists
Addiction Recovery
Anger Management
Public Speaking
Grief Counseling
Case Managment
Behavioral Health
Teaching
Crisis Intervention
Working With Adolescents
Clinical Research
Mental Health
Clinical Supervision
Prevention
Adolescents
Healthcare
Stress Management
Higher Education
Play Therapy
Counseling Psychology
Post Traumatic Stress
Motivational Interviewing
Psychology
Microsoft Office
Group Therapy
Career Counseling
Nonprofit Organizations
Case Management
Nonprofits
Leadership Development
Training
Community Outreach
Substance Use Disorders
Treatment
Program Development
Family Therapy
Psychotherapy
Chemical Dependency
Mental Health Counseling
Social Services
Staff Development
Research
Dual Diagnosis
Conflict Resolution
Interventions
Professional Mentoring
Cbt
Sherrá Watkins Phd, Lcmhc-S, Lcas, Crc, Ccs Education Details
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East Carolina UniversityRehabilitation Counseling & Administration -
East Carolina UniversityRehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
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East Carolina UniversityGeneral
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East Carolina UniversityHealth And Physical Education/Fitness
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