2204 Miller Road Flint, MI (810)

Transcription

1 LUCY R. MERCIER CURRICULUM VITA September 13, Miller Road Flint, MI (810) EDUCATION 1999 Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Social Work and Sociology Michigan State University, East Lansing Cognate: Women s Studies Dissertation: Lesbian mother families: A qualitative study of perceptions of institutional and interpersonal support Master of Social Work, Summa Cum Laude with department honors California State University, Long Beach Focus: Children, Youth and Families 1985 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology California State University, Fullerton Teaching 2004-present Associate Professor Assistant Professor Department of Social Work & Youth Services, Saginaw Valley State University, MI Field Education Coordinator (2007 present). Chair ( ). Practice, policy and foundation courses for BSW program and specialized courses for Youth Services minor. Curriculum development, field liaison, recruit and manage adjunct instructors. Author of self-study for re-accreditation present Clincal Associate Professor Adjunct Instructor School of Social Work, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI Advanced clinical practice with individuals, groups, couples & families. Experience with BSW, MSW, and distance education programs. Coordination of continuing education seminars. Field liaison. On-campus field instruction, curriculum development, program evaluation Instructor Mott Community College, Flint Social welfare theory and practice, substance abuse intervention.

2 Lucy R. Mercier 2 Teaching (continued) Instructor University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego Suicide intervention, human sexuality, child abuse assessment and intervention, counseling and interviewing skills, substance abuse theory for extension program certificate in counseling and continuing education. Research and Grant Awards 1998-present Principal investigator Qualitative study of lesbian mothers social support and family relationships. Current project focuses on health care in lesbian parent families Research associate Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Child and Beyond. Longitudinal study of family development Consultant State funded primary intervention program for elementary school children in Riverside County, CA. Resulted in 12-month pilot program for Beaumont Unifed School District. Direct costs approximately $100, Grant writer Seed money for A Special Place children s handson museum in San Bernardino, CA. Resulted in initial funding of $65,000. Practice Clinical Social Worker Genesee County Community Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Services, Flint, MI Intensive, in-home therapy and case management with high-risk families. Brief strategic, solution focused and integrative modalities used with a multi-disciplinary team Clinical Social Worker Insight Recovery Center, Flint, MI Individual and family mental health and substance abuse treatment Clinical Social Worker / Proprietor Banning Psychotherapy. Individual and family intervention for child maltreatment, substance abuse and mental health diagnoses. Outpatient private practice in an underserved semi-rural community.

3 Lucy R. Mercier 3 Practice (continued) Clinical Social Worker Redlands (CA) Community Hospital Behavioral Health Unit. Evaluation and treatment for inpatient mental health unit. Clinical supervision of treatment staff Psychiatric Social Worker Riverside County (CA) Community Mental Health. Crisis response, assessment and intervention with seriously mentally ill adults and children. Field instruction of graduate interns, program development, administration and outreach Clinical Social Worker Charter Hospital of Redlands (CA) Adolescent Behavioral Health. Psychosocial evaluations, consultation Clinical Social Worker Casa de Esperanza, Tri City Mental Health Authority, Pomona, CA. Evaluation, treatment, prevention and outreach with Spanish-speaking and recently-immigrated populations. PUBLICATIONS Mercier, L.R. & Harold, R. D. (Eds). (2009). Social work with lesbian parent families: Ecological perspectives. NY: Routledge. Mercier, L. R. & Harold, R. D., Guest Editors. (2007). Special Issue: Lesbian Parent Families at the Intersection: An Ecological Perspective on Social, Family & Individual Identities. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 19 (2). Mercier, L. R. (2007). Lesbian parents and work: Stressors and supports for the workfamily interface. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 19 (2). Harold, R. D., Colarossi, L. G., & Mercier, L. R. (2007). Smooth sailing or stormy waters? Family transitions through adolescence and their implications for practice, policy and research. Medwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. Mercier, L. R. & Harold, R. D. (2003.) A feminist approach to exploring the intersections of individuals, families and communities: An illustration focusing on lesbian mother research. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 7 (3 / 4). Mercier, L. R. & Harold, R. D. (2003). At the interface: Lesbian parent families and their children s schools. Children and Schools, 25 (1), Mercier, L. R. & Harold, R. D. (2000). Job talk: The role of work in family life. In R. D. Harold, (Ed.), Becoming a family: Parents stories and their implications for practice, research and policy. Medwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates.

4 Lucy R. Mercier 4 PUBLICATIONS (continued) Colarossi, L. G., Harold, R. D. & Mercier, L. R. (2000). Telling the family story: Subplots and next chapters. In R. D. Harold, (Ed.), Becoming a family: Parents stories and their implications for practice, research and policy. Medwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates. Harold, R. D., Mercier, L. R. & Colarossi, L. G. (1997). Eco maps: A tool to bridge the research-practice gap. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 24 (4), Mercier, L. R. & Berger, R. M. (1989). Social service needs of gay adolescents: Telling it their way. Journal of Social Work and Human Sexuality, 8 (1), Technical Reports Mercier, L.R., Yanca, S.J., Berglund, J.D., & Herd, V. (2003). Self-study for reaffirmation of accreditation status for the bachelor of social work degree program. University Center, MI: SVSU College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences Department of Social Work & Youth Services. Mercier, L. R., McFall, J.P. & Navarre, J. (1998). Annual report: Michigan State University field instruction program. East Lansing, MI: MSU School of Social Work. Mercier, L. R. (1997) Michigan State University School of Social Work field instruction program evaluation. East Lansing, MI: MSU School of Social Work. SELECTED SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS Mercier, L.R. & Harold, R. D. (October, 2007). Lesbian health care: Women s experiences and the role for social work. Paper presented at the Council of Social Work Education annual program meeting, San Francisco, CA. Mercier, L.R. (March, 2006). Lesbian parent families as a teaching tool in the family work classroom. Paper presented at 2006 Midwest Biennial Social Work Education Conference, Big Rapids, MI. Mercier, L.R. (February, 2005). Caregiving, teaching, research & service: Achieving balance. Panelist for Council on Social Work Education - Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education series session, New York. Mercier, L. R. (January, 2003). Lesbian parents and public schools. Paper presented to Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor MI. Mercier, L. R. & Harold, R.D. (May, 2000). At the interface: Lesbian mother families and their children s schools. Paper presented at National Association of Social Workers Michigan annual conference, Mackinac Island, MI. Mercier, L. R. & Harold, R. D. (1999, June). Lesbian mothers: Relationships in their worlds. Paper presented at the International Symposium on Lesbian Mothering, Toronto, ON.

5 Lucy R. Mercier 5 SELECTED SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS (continued) Harold, R. D., Colarossi, L. G., Mercier, L. R. & Bolea, P. S. (1999, April). A qualitative look at balancing work and family: Implications for parenting. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM. Mercier, L. R. & Harold, R. D. (1999, March). Lesbian parenting research: A key to a conceptual model for understanding diverse families. Paper presented at the Council of Social Work Education annual program meeting, San Francisco, CA. Colarossi, L. G., Mercier, L. R. & Harold, R. D. (1999, January). Becoming a family: A qualitative analysis of the role of social support. Paper presented at the Society for Social Work Research annual conference, Austin, TX. Mercier, L. R. & Elizondo, R. (1998, August). Working with the child victim. Presentation for Michigan Victim Assistance Academy, E. Lansing, MI. Mercier, L. R. & Campbell, L. A. (1997, May). Addressing homophobia in social work settings. Paper presented at the National Association of Social Workers MI annual conference, Lansing, MI. Harold, R. D., Colarossi, L. G., & Mercier, L. R. (1997, April). Parents and adolescents views of their shared world. Paper presented for symposium Subjective understanding: Efforts to investigate family members perceptions of their relationships, at the Society for Research in Child Development annual conference, Washington, DC. Harold, R. D., Colarossi, L. G. & Mercier, L. R. (1996, November). Life stories and eco maps: Practice and research techniques. Paper presented at the National Association of Social Workers annual conference, Cleveland, OH. Harold, R. D., Colarossi, L. G. & Mercier, L. R. (1996, May). Life stories and eco maps: Practice and research techniques. Paper presented at the National Association of Social Workers MI annual conference, Mackinac Island, MI. Harold, R. D., Colarossi, L. G. & Mercier, L. R. (1996, March). A picture of the parent-teen relationship within the family context. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development annual conference, Boston, MA. Mercier, L. R. (1995, October). Direct service with gay and lesbian youth. Paper presented at Michigan Association of Children s Alliances state conference, Ann Arbor, MI. Mercier, L. R. (1992, April). The depressed child. Paper presented at Riverside Mental Health Association Annual Children s Conference, Riverside, CA. Mercier, L. R. (1992, April). Suicide intervention basics. Paper presented at Riverside Mental Health Association Annual Children s Conference, Riverside, CA.

6 Lucy R. Mercier 6 SERVICE AND OUTREACH University Member, Faculty/ Student Grievance Committee, Saginaw Valley State University, , 2007 present Coordinator, Social Work Awareness Day, Department of Social Work & Youth Services, Saginaw Valley State University Faculty Advisor, Phil Alpha Honor Society, Delta Omega chapter, Saginaw Valley State University Chair, Social Work Program. Saginaw Valley State University. Fall 2002-Spring Faculty Advisor, Gay Straight Alliance, Saginaw Valley State University, Member, Faculty Evaluation Teams, College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences and College of Education, Saginaw Valley State University & 2008-present. Member, Cultural Diversity Initiative Committee, Winter 2002 Fall Member, Mary H. Anderson Adjunct Faculty Award committee. Winter Coordinator, Increasing effectiveness with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients seminar series. School of Social Work, Michigan State University. Spring Member, Practice curriculum and field curriculum committees. School of Social Work, Michigan State University Member, Triangle Coalition. School of Social Work, Michigan State University Member, Ph. D. program committee. School of Social Work, Michigan State University Member, Director search committee. School of Social Work, Michigan State University Member, Diversity task force. School of Social Work, Michigan State University Field Instructor MSW program, School of Social Work, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI, & MSW program, School of Social Work, California State University, Long Beach MSW program, School of Social Work, California State University, San Bernardino Community Clinical Supervisor. Motherly Intercession. (Pro bono work) present. Board Member. Rainbow Family Great Lakes present. Board of Advisors, Mott Community College Social Work Technician Program present. Facilitator, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Genesee County Consultant, Teen Parent Services / Saginaw County Youth Protection Council Member, Planned Parenthood of East Central Michigan present. Sexuality Educator, About Your Sexuality / Our Whole Lives curricula Member, Flint Community PRIDE Group Leader, Daughters United sexual abuse treatment program Member, Riverside County Inter-agency Child Abuse Network Member, San Gorgonio Child Abuse Council. (Chair, : Secretary /Treasurer, ). Board Member, Project SISTER Sexual Assault Crisis Program Member, Elections Committee County of Orange

7 Lucy R. Mercier 7 National Councilor. Council on Social Work Education Council on Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression present. Consulting Editor, Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work Education present. Commissioner, Council on Social Work Education Council on the Role and Status of Women Convener, Baccalaureate Social Work Education Conference, Member, Local Planning Committee, Baccalaureate Social Work Education Conference, Reviewer, Council on Social Work Education 2004 Abstract Review Committee. 2003, present. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) since Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker Clinical & Macro (CSW # ) since California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #LCS14437) since California Community College credential (Public Services and Administration #28ME001) since HONORS and AWARDS Essential Piece Award (2010). Motherly Intercession. Golden Apple Award (2004). Saginaw Valley State University Abler s Club. Outstanding Woman Graduate Student (1999). Michigan State University Faculty Women s Professional Association. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Council on Social Work Education National Association of Social Workers Michigan Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Education American Association of University Women Phi Alpha Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Michigan State University Faculty Women s Professional Association - past