Trisha M. Thrush, LMSW rubinght@msu.edu EDUCATION July 2008 to Present MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI Doctorate of Social Work, (ABD), degree expected 2016 Area of Interest for Dissertation: Developmental Disabilities and Dual Diagnosis with Severe Mental Illness. Chair: Joanne Riebschleger, Ph. D, LMSW May 2006 December 2003 Teaching Interests Research Interests MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI Master of Social Work Concentration: Clinical Specialization: School Social Work CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Mt. Pleasant, MI Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Child Development Generalist social work practice, policy and social welfare, research and evaluation, and theoretical orientations. Developmental disabilities with dual diagnoses of severe mental illness; policy implications for at-risk populations; and perception of social work among other professions. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2012 to Present Coordinator Life Consultation & Family Support Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled, Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton & Ingham Counties, Lansing, MI Responsibilities include planning, developing, and administration of the daily activities of the unit, providing administrative and clinical supervision of staff. Making authoritative recommendations regarding the hiring, training, disciplining and termination of assigned staff. Evaluating the work performance of staff, and setting goals and objectives towards future clinical growth. Assuring clinical services and documentation standards set by Community Mental Health Authority, other credentialing
bodies and funding agencies are met. Providing leadership in assessing difficult consumers and formulating effective treatment plans in a cooperative manner across teams, units and programs. Acts as liaison with CMHA programs, community agencies, managed care agencies, and other providers to assure timely provision of quality services to consumers and families within the community given the resources available. Responsible for knowledge of and adherence to all Community Mental Health Authority policies and procedures, the Michigan Mental Health Code, and the Department of Community Health Rules. Ensuring compliance with relevant federal and state laws and regulations governing Community Mental Health Authority operations. 2006 to 2012 Developmental Disabilities Clinician/Case Manager, Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton & Ingham Counties, Lansing, MI Responsibilities include assessment, monitoring, linking, treatment and support plan development, managing and coordinating finances, overseeing health and safety, procuring community services, pursuing housing related outcomes, mobilizing natural supports, collaborating with community agencies, maintenance of extensive case records and related reports, and functioning as a team leader. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMH s mission, policies and procedures. 2004 to 2006 Child Services Coordinator, Residential Options, Lansing, MI Supervised staff at Respite Center and in-home sites, provided training in positive behavioral support strategies to staff at Respite and in-home sites, performed functional behavior assessments, wrote and implemented behavior treatment plans, coordinated Respite schedule and in-home sites, taught personal care skills and daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities, and provided home based interventions to families. 2000 to 2004 Marketing Research Assistant, CMU: College of Extended Learning, Mt. Pleasant, MI Maintained inquiry database, provided student services, coordinated marketing research projects, participated in inquiry response team, was responsible for educational marketing program evaluations, and filing. ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE Jan. to May 2014 SWK 321 - Social Work Generalist Practice II, Instructor
Aug. 2011 to May 2012 Jan. to May 2011 Aug. to Dec. 2010 May to Jun. 2010 Aug. to Dec. 2009 Aug. to Dec. 2002 SOC 350 Social Work Research Methodologies, Instructor SWK 100 Introduction to Social Work, Instructor SWK 331 Social Work Generalist Practice III, Instructor SW 830 Social Work Research Methods II, Teaching Mentorship Mentoring Professor: Brian Ahmedani, Ph.D., LMSW SW 840 - Generalist Social Work Practice Methods I, Teaching Mentorship Mentoring Professor: Joanne Riebschleger, Ph.D, LMSW PSY 285 - Psychological Research Methods, Teaching Assistant Mentoring Professor: Terry Libkuman, Ph.D RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Aug. 2009 to Nov. 2011 Aug. 2009 to Dec. 2010 Aug. 2002 to Dec. 2003 Perceptions of Social Work Among Other Helping Professions Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Marsha Carolan, Ph. D. Research Partner: Mary Banghart Thierrien, LMSW Research Internship, Professor Sheryl Kubiak, Ph.D, LMSW Research Topic: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Functional Impairment Among Incarcerated Men and Women. Research Assistant, Professor Terry Libkuman, Ph.D, Research Topics: 1) Memory for Emotionally Arousing Material: A Comparison of Young and Older Adults. (Published in 2007 by T. Libkuman: Journal of General Psychology, 134, 23-42) 2) Feedback and Lie Detection. (Presented in 2004 by T. Libkuman at the American Psychology- Law Society Conference, Scottsdale, AZ)
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Oct. 2011 Apr. 2011 Nov. 2010 May 2003 CSWE Annual Program Meeting Roundtable Presentation: Working Well With Others: Promoting Social Work's Contributions to Trans-Disciplinary Teams. NASW Michigan Chapter Workshop Presentation: Picked for the Team: Promoting Multidisciplinary Teams in Social Work. American Society of Criminology Poster Presentation: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Functional Impairment Among Incarcerated Men and Women. Central Michigan University: Student Center for Research Experiments Exhibition Poster Presentation: Memory for Emotionally Arousing Material: A Comparison of Young and Older Adults. INTERNSHIPS & ASSISTANTSHIPS Aug. 2005 to May 2006 Aug. 2004 to May 2005 Aug. to Dec. 2003 Second Year Field Placement, MSW Program Heartwood School, Mason, MI Conducted functional behavior assessments, wrote behavior treatment plans, attended behavior intervention team meetings, evaluated behavior assessments and wrote reports, conducted group and individual therapy with students ages 3 to 26, facilitated human growth and development seminars, case management, program evaluation of social work services across three year period, organized community and school events, connected consumers to community resources, and kept efficient and accurate progress notes and paperwork. First Year Field Placement, MSW Program Residential Options, Inc., Lansing, MI Primary duties included providing direct social work services to children with developmental delays and their families, providing individual and family therapy, and training staff to the consumer s behavior treatment plan and positive behavioral support strategies. Internship with School Social Worker, BS Program Mt. Pleasant High School and West Intermediate Junior High, Mt. Pleasant, MI Selected curriculum and facilitated group therapy, conducted student observations and assessments, scored behavior
assessments, attended IEP meetings, and advocated for students and their families. SERVICE Oct. 2008 to Present Jun. 2012 to May 2014 Community Mental Health: Clinical Excellence Committee Rainbow Homes Board of Directors, CMH Consultant PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, MEMBERSHIPS, AFFILIATIONS, & HONORS State of Michigan: Master s Social Work Clinical License National Association of Social Work Community Mental Health Authority Employee of the Month for December 2011 Community Mental Health Authority Employee of the Year for 2012 Central Michigan University - Outstanding Student in Psychology Award 2003 CONTINUING EDUCATION **Ongoing education in the areas of clinical development, self-determination, ethics, and dual diagnoses. References available upon request