2012 Ph.D., University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD Focus: Adolescent Mental Health Treatment Engagement

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1 CRYSTAL D. WILLIAMS, Ph.D., LMSW Silver School of Social Work New York University 1 Washington Square North New York, NY Phone: cdw292@nyu.edu EDUCATION 2012 Ph.D., University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD Focus: Adolescent Mental Health Treatment Engagement Dissertation: The System of Care Mental Health Service Experience: Differences in Perceptions between African American and Caucasian Youth and its Impact on Service Use and the Relationship between Receipt of Services and Mental Health Outcomes 2004 MSW, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA Focus: Health and Mental Health Thesis: An exploratory study of the humor advantage: Clinicians self-report on use of humor in therapy 1998 BA, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA Focus: Business Administration Management POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP 2012 present Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow, New York University, Silver School of Social Work, McSilver Institute for Poverty, Policy and Research PRE-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Fellowship Program RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 5/2013 present Research Analyst, The Research Alliance for New York City Schools (RANYCS) participate in program evaluation of a school-based mentoring program, develop focus group and

2 interview protocols, co-facilitate focus groups and interviews, analyze data using Atlas.ti, prepare internal and external reports 10/2011 5/2012 Graduate Research Assistant, University of Maryland, Baltimore School Mental Health Services Engagement Project participated in the project management, design, and implementation of a mixedmethods study that sought to increase the use of school-based mental health services among inner-city youth 11/2008 3/2012 Research Assistant, University of Maryland, Baltimore The No Show Project participated in the design, data analysis, and manuscript development of a study that explored parent and adolescent agreement on the use of mental health services for African American youth 6/2008 6/2010 Graduate Research Assistant, University of Maryland, Baltimore Ruth H. Young Center for Families and Children: Atlantic Coast Child Welfare Implementation Center (ACCWIC) participated in grant development; assisted with synthesizing literature and research on federal child and family service review data, implementation models and sustainability efforts; participated in weekly planning in designing a training and technical assistance structure for child welfare programs; assisted lead evaluator with literature searches, implementation and evaluation planning, conducting focus groups, data analysis, and report writing 7/2008 9/2008 Summer Research Assistant, University of Maryland, Baltimore Ruth H. Young Center for Families and Children: Evaluation of Alabama s Comprehensive Assessment Process identified relevant literature and measures; participated in scale development, provided technical assistance and assisted with data entry 11/ /2007 Wraparound Fidelity Interviewer, University of Maryland, Baltimore Maryland Child and Adolescent Innovations Institute conducted program evaluation interviews with caregivers, youth, team members, and facilitators participating in wraparound services for families in Maryland 10/ /2007 Video Reviewer, University of Maryland, Baltimore Reviewed, evaluated and provided written feedback on student videos of mock child welfare interviews 8/2007 6/2008 Graduate Research Assistant, University of Maryland, Baltimore Ruth H. Young Center for Families and Children: Evaluation of Truancy Courts in Maryland conducted literature and measurement searches, participated in scale development, provided

3 PRACTICE EXPERIENCE technical assistance with implementation of a web-based survey, data collection and IRB protocol; and assisted with synthesizing knowledge on the current state of child custody evaluations for literature review 5/2006 7/2007 Behavioral Health Coach, Marietta, GA Matria Healthcare, Inc. Engaged participants in managing depressive symptoms and suicidal ideations Provided education about risk and protective factors, symptom management, medication, and therapy Coached participants in developing and maintaining selfcare plans Used clinical judgment for appropriate referrals and crisis intervention Provided education related to co-occurring mental health and medical conditions 7/2004 5/2006 Social Services Case Manager, Marietta, GA Cobb County Department of Family and Children Services Provided follow-up intervention, assessment, and case management in cases of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation Developed case plans with families that effectively utilized community resources, such as medical, educational, and therapeutic providers to meet family needs Coordinated services related to housing, employment, child care, substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health for families via attorneys, psychologists, schools, governmental agencies, and local community centers 8/2004 4/2005 Medical Social Worker, Atlanta, GA Peachford Hospital Conducted biopsychosocial assessments with patients of all ages with psychiatric and addictive disorders to identify plans for treatment Developed and implemented concurrent planning for shortterm hospital care and long term community-based care Provided brief family counseling during discharge planning session with patient and respective family to evaluate patient progress and readiness for discharge

4 8/2003 8/2004 Group Home Residential Advisor, Atlanta, GA CHRIS Kids, Inc. Monitored and documented adolescents daily activities and behavior Counseled residents on specific behavioral and mental health issues Trained residents in daily living skills and administered medications daily 8/2003 5/2004 MSW Medical Social Work Intern, Atlanta, GA Grady Memorial Hospital Provided educational/psychosocial support for patients affected by HIV/AIDS Organized discharge planning for patients in collaboration with their family for matters pertaining to patient s social, mental, and medical functioning Collaborated with interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning for, and providing clinical services to meet mental and medical health needs of patients 7/2003 8/2003 Summer Camp Counselor, Atlanta, GA CHRIS Kids, Inc. Supervised three youth struggling with emotional and behavioral issues Participated in therapeutic recreational activities and taught ethics and life skills Provided emergency and crisis prevention and intervention when necessary 8/2002 5/2004 Behavior Aide, Atlanta, GA CHRIS Kids, Inc. Managed caseload with professional autonomy and thorough documentation Implemented creative, goal-driven therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents struggling with emotional and behavioral issues Provided a fun and educational environment in the child s community and home to promote overall development and strengthen the family unit Account Executive, Atlanta, GA The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Newspaper Developed relationships with new businesses to help them increase growth in revenue Presented newspaper advertising opportunities as an effective marketing tool to potential executive clients

5 Managed a client load of 70+ for advertising, budgeting and scheduling needs Informed clients regarding circulation, readership and new products PUBLICATIONS TECHNICAL REPORTS Williams, C. (in preparation). Factors associated with receipt of individual, group, and family therapy among youth with emotional and behavioral needs. Williams, C. (in preparation). Receipt of individual, group, and family therapy and the impact on adolescents internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Williams, C., Munson, M. & Scott, L. (in preparation). The role of religion and spirituality in the lives of young adults with mental health needs. Smith, E. M., Lindsey, M., Williams, C., Medoff, D., Luckstead, A., Fang, Juan L., Schiffman, J., Lewis-Fernandez, R., & Dixon, L. (submitted). Race-related differences in the experiences of family members of persons with mental illness participating in the NAMI Family to Family Education Program. American Journal of Community Psychology. Svoboda, D., Williams, C., & Jones, A., & Powell, K. (2013). Teaching social work research through practicum: What the students learned. Journal of Social Work Education, 49(4), Williams, C., Lindsey, M., & Joe, S. (2011). Parent-adolescent concordance on perceived need for mental health services and its impact on service use. Children and Youth Services Review, 33(11), Williams, C. (2010). Report Briefing: Regional Leadership Perspectives on the North Carolina Technical Assistance Model. Baltimore, MD: University of Maryland, Atlantic Coast Child Welfare Implementation Center. Williams, C., & Kaye, S. (2010). Profile of Technical Assistance Services Provided by the North Carolina Division of Social Services, Child Welfare Services Section: 60-Day Study of TA

6 Services Provided January through March Baltimore, MD: University of Maryland, Atlantic Coast Child Welfare Implementation Center. Williams, C. (2010). North Carolina TA Survey: Raw Data Findings Supplemental Report. Baltimore, MD: University of Maryland, Atlantic Coast Child Welfare Implementation Center. Williams, C. (2010). North Carolina Focus Group and TA Survey Findings. Baltimore, MD: University of Maryland, Atlantic Coast Child Welfare Implementation Center. Kaye, S., Fisher, C., Williams, C., & Fry, L. (2009). SAMS Communication and Implementation Planning with Pilot Districts. Baltimore, MD: University of Maryland, Atlantic Coast Child Welfare Implementation Center. PRESENTATIONS Williams, C., Lindsey, M., & Joe, S. (2012). Parent and adolescent concordance on perceived need for mental health services and its impact on service use. Paper presented at Society for Social Work and Research Conference in Washington, DC. DePanfilis, D., Collins, K., Rice, K., & Williams, C. (2011, January). Back to the future: Designing and implementing social work intervention research. Workshop presented at Society for Social Work and Research Conference in Tampa, FL. Williams, C., Svoboda, D., & Powell, K. (2010, October). Teaching social work research through practicum: What the students learned. Curriculum and Administrative Workshop presented at the Council on Social Work Education APM in Portland, OR. Powell, K., Abrefa-Gyan, T., Williams, C., & Rice, K. (2010, October). Perceptions and realities in evidence-based interventions: Implications for social work education. Poster session presented at the Council on Social Work Education APM in Portland, OR. Williams, C. (2010, March). North Carolina Focus Group and TA Survey Findings. Presentation presented to North Carolina Leadership Steering Committee, on behalf of Atlantic Coast Child Welfare Implementation Center, Baltimore, MD.

7 Williams, C. (2009, April). An exploratory study of the humor advantage: Clinicians self-report on use of humor in therapy. Poster session presented at the Annual Conference for the Dissemination of Research on Addiction, Infectious Disease and Public Health at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Spring 2013-present New York University, Silver School of Social Work, NY, NY Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow, MSW foundation course Clinical Social Work Practice with Groups Spring 2010 Spring 2009 University of Maryland, School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD Instructor: MSW foundation course Social Work Practice with Groups and Families University of Maryland, School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD Teaching Assistant: MSW foundation course Social Work Practice with Groups and Families UNIVERSITY SERVICE 10/2013 Reviewer, Doctoral Student Comprehensive Integrative Paper 4/2013 Member of Awards Selection Committee, Silver Student Awards 8/2008 5/2012 Student Mentor and Applicant Host, University of Maryland, Baltimore SSW 8/2010 5/2011 Manuscript Reviewer, School of Social Work Faculty and Student Writing Group 8/2008 5/2011 Steering Committee Member, Brown Bag Research Seminars 8/2007 5/2011 Participant, SSW Doctoral Program Committee (DPC) 5/2009 Member, MSW Applications Review Committee 8/2007 5/2008 First Year Committee Representative, SSW Doctoral Program Committee REVIEWER OF ACADEMIC JOURNALS Reviewer, Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

8 Reviewer, Journal of Social Work in Mental Health SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP Server, Flipper Temple Church Feed the Homeless Program Educator, Girls, Inc. Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Editor, AUC Digest Developer of New Hire Training Program, Matria Healthcare, Inc. President, Texas Club Clark Atlanta University Mentor N&N Youth Development Program PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AcademyHealth Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR)