BRADFORD H. PRICE, Ph.D., PC, LICDC-CS Curriculum Vita Home: 250 Teddy St, #2, Akron, OH 44305 330-671-9906 bprice@mtso.edu Education and Training B.A. Youngstown State University 1973 Music History; Theory and Composition M.Div. Methodist Theological School in Ohio 1976 M.A. Claremont Graduate School 1980 New Testament and Early Judaism M.A./A.D.A.M. Methodist Theological School in Ohio 1986 Master of Arts in Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Ministry Ph.D. Kent State University 1998 Couples and Family Therapy; Counseling Psychology Dissertation: The Personality Variables of Chemically Dependent Adolescents as Reflected in the MMPI and the Millon Adolescent Personality Inventory Directors: Rita Myers, Ph.D.; Fred Wallbrown, Ph.D. M.A.C.M. Methodist Theological School in Ohio 2000 Converted from MA/ADAM Pastoral Counseling Specialization Diploma Gestalt Institute of Cleveland 1999 Professional Training Program in Couples and Family Therapy Diploma Gestalt Institute of Cleveland 2001 Advanced Program: Cleveland Approach to Gestalt Couple, Family and Small Systems Practice Diploma Gestalt Institute of Cleveland 2004 Advanced Program: Intern Module: Cleveland Approach to Gestalt Couple, Family and Small Systems Practice Diploma Gestalt Institute of Cleveland 2005 Train the Gestalt Trainer and Practice Leaders Program Trauma Victim Treatment Training Program 1992-1994 State of Ohio, Department of Health, Board of Counselors and Social Workers
Credentials Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor-Clinical Supervisor, Ohio, #862275 Professional Counselor, Ohio, C 0500197 Elder and Full Member, East Ohio Conference, United Methodist Church Experience 2009-Present Therapist Copley Counseling Centre, Boardman, Ohio Primary responsibility is working with individuals (children-adults), couples and families, the majority of whom have mood disorders, anxiety disorders or experience a variety of significant dysfunctional behavior in their families. 2013-Present Counselor Summit County Jail, Oriana House Inc., Akron, Ohio Primary responsibilities include performing addiction assessments and providing treatment (IOP and OP) for inmates at the Summit County Jail and the men s and women s Community Based Correctional Facilities in Akron, Ohio. 1987-Present Fully Affiliated Associate Professor Methodist Theological School in Ohio Prepare and present 15 different graduate level courses on various aspects of the art and science of counseling and psychotherapy. PC 155 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Ministries PC 240 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy I PC 255 Alcoholism and Other Addictions Counseling PC 256 Group Therapy I PC 258 Group Therapy II PC/CT 263 Addiction and Grace: Theology and Practice PC 312 Adolescence and Addictions PC 340 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy II PC 356 Spiritual Dimension of Illness and Recovery PC 372 Integrating Spirituality and Pastoral Care PC 382 Diagnosis of Mental and Emotional Disorders PC 384 Evaluation of Mental and Emotional Disorders
IEP 490 Seminar on Interprofessional Care IEP 155 Interprofessional Approaches to the Care of Chemically Dependent Families 1990 Summer Institute: Interprofessional Approaches to Problems of Drug Abuse in Today's Youth 2009-2012 Clinical Director The Woods at Parkside, Gahanna, Ohio Primary responsibilities include the management and supervision of clinical components of the continuum of care including detoxification, primary inpatient treatment programs, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient treatment program and outpatient aftercare programs. Provide direct supervision for twenty-five clinical staff members. Other duties include reviewing and maintaining standards for licensure and accreditation, maintaining contacts with referral sources and participating in strategic planning and leadership with the management team. 2000-2008 Clinical Director Glenbeigh Hospital, Rock Creek, Ohio Primary responsibilities include the management and supervision of clinical components of the continuum of care including detoxification, primary inpatient treatment programs, partial hospitalization program, the half and three-quarterway house programs, intensive outpatient treatment program, outpatient aftercare programs and prevention services. Provide direct supervision for thirty-nine clinicians. Other duties include developing and maintaining departmental budgets, reviewing and maintaining standards for licensure and accreditation, maintaining contacts with referral sources, preparing and supervising grant writing and participate in strategic planning and leadership with the management team. 1992-1999 Counselor/Psychology Assistant Copley Counseling Centre, Boardman, Ohio Primary responsibility is working with individuals (children-adults), couples and families, the majority of whom have mood disorders, anxiety disorders or experience a variety of significant dysfunctional behavior in their families. Other responsibilities include testing and evaluation of students for four area parochial schools, counseling with middle school students at two middle schools and administering and interpreting psychological tests regarding claims for workers compensation and vocational rehabilitation.
1997-1999 Chaplain/Counselor New Directions, Adolescent Chemical Dependency Residential and Outpatient Treatment Programs Pepper Pike, Ohio Primary responsibility for facilitating spirituality groups, providing chemical dependency assessments and individual and family therapy, working with residents and clients on step work, providing for the sacramental needs of residents and coordinating other spiritual activities in the programs. 1999 Student Assistance Coordinator, CARE Program Woodridge Local School District, Peninsula, OH Supervise, administer and coordinate a comprehensive K-12 chemical program. Primary responsibilities included providing direct service for identification and early intervention with persons experiencing problems related to chemical use, support services/groups for recovering students and provide resources for prevention education at all grade levels. Other responsibilities include representing the district on the vocational compact board, training staff and working with families of children involved in the "drug culture". 1999 Smithville-Western Nursing Home, Smithville. Ohio, Psychological Consultants, Inc. Perform psychological evaluations and psychotherapy with geriatric residents and persons with varying disabilities. Also provide supportive therapy for family members. 1988-1996 Temporary Instructor Kent State University, College of Education, Department of Adult, Counseling, Health and Vocational Education Graduate Programs in Counseling CHDS 67665/77665 Substance Abuse Counseling CHDS 67810/77810 Group Process and Analysis These courses drew students from the Masters and Doctoral level programs in counseling, psychology, education and organizational development.
1992-1996 Consultant in Addictions and Psychology Belmont Pines Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio Primary responsibilities include performing psychological evaluations (approximately 3,000), chemical dependency assessments and providing individual and group psychotherapy. The patients present with a full range of psychiatric disorders requiring services extending from acute stabilization to long-term residential care. 1992-1996 Counselor Callahan, Petrou & Associates, Medina, Ohio Primary responsibilities included working with individual clients, couples and families in a general outpatient practice. 1989-1992 Coordinator of Pastoral Care, Adolescent Chemical Dependency Inpatient and Extended Care Programs, Saint Luke's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio Primary responsibility is the development and implementation of the spiritual component of the treatment programs for the patients/residents and their families. Typical duties include: assessment of each patient's spiritual development during evaluation; provide ongoing evaluation and counseling regarding each patient/resident's spiritual growth; individual and group counseling with patients/residents working steps 2-5 of the AA recovery program; provide individual and group counseling for patients, residents and families in consultation with the various treatment teams; provide for the specific religious/spiritual needs of the patients/residents; provide lectures and training for staff and other agencies. 1988 Program Director Adolescent Chemical Dependency Extended Care Program, Saint Luke's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio Primary responsibility was the administration and supervision of the extended care staff and program. Responsibilities and duties include: program design and development; staff hiring, training, supervision and evaluation; clinical supervision of treatment program; development, implementation and review of policies appropriate for licensure and accreditation; development and administration of program budgets; coordinate services provided by other departments; provide clinical services for residents and families when necessary.
1985-1986 Counselor Supervisor Adolescent Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program, Saint Luke's Hospital, Cleveland Ohio Primary responsibility was the supervision and coordination of inpatient clinical services. Responsibilities and duties included: direct supervision, training and evaluation of nine counselors; coordination of the overall clinical program including therapy, education and family programming; coordinate and supervise services and consultation provided by other departments; assisted administrative staff in staff development, budgeting and marketing. 1984-1985 Family Counselor Adolescent Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program, Saint Luke's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio Facilitated multi-family group therapy, patient-family group therapy, individual family therapy and assessments of family dysfunction. Lectured as part of family week program, wrote discharge summaries regarding families on my caseload. 1983-1988 Chaplain Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program, Saint Luke's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio Refer to description of responsibilities provided above. 1981-1983 Student Assistance Coordinator, Chemical Dependency Counselor Developed, implemented and administered a K-12 alcohol and drug education and intervention program in the Woodridge School District. Provided supervision and training of school personnel involved. Coordinated referrals and counseling provided by community agencies. Provided programs and training for community organizations. June 1980-July 1982 Minister Peninsula United Methodist Church Served as pastor of this small town-country parish. 1979-1980 Interim Minister, United Methodist Church of La Verne, La Verne, California Served as pastor of this moderate-sized suburban congregation.
Additional Professional Responsibilities 1992-1997 Trustee Ohio Credentialing Board for Chemical Dependency Professionals Service includes chairing three ad hoc committees charged with revising the structure and qualifications of the counselor credential as well as chairing the Long Range Planning Committee for three years. 1995-1996 Reviewer Item Writing Panel for the Written Counselor Examination, The International Certification Reciprocity Consortium, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse 1995 Member Task Force for the Revision of the Counselor Role Delineation Study, The International Certification Reciprocity Consortium, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse 1993-1998 Trainer and Supervisor Ohio Credentialing Board for Chemical Dependency Professionals, Training Program for Evaluators of the Case Presentation Method Portion of the State Credentialing Examination 1989-1998 Evaluator Case Presentation Method Oral Examinations for the State Credential, Ohio Credentialing Board for Chemical Dependency Professionals 1993-1994 Member Task Force on Sexual Ethics Policies, East Ohio Conference, United Methodist Church 1985-1992 Director National Adolescent Treatment Consortium 1991-1992 Treasurer and Member of the Executive Committee National Adolescent Treatment Consortium 1990-1991 Chairperson Education Committee, National Adolescent Treatment Consortium
1988-1996 Member Commission on the Status and Role of Women, East Ohio Annual Conference United Methodist Church 1987 Evaluator of Residential Aftercare Programs for the Regional Council on Alcoholism, Cleveland, Ohio 1981-1989 Director East Ohio Annual Conference School for Ministry, United Methodist Church Papers, Presentations, Workshops I have offered 400+ papers, presentations and workshops to professional and general audiences since 1982. These include national, regional, state and local conferences and consultation. Most recently I was a presenter at the Ohio Institute for Addiction Studies in 2010, 2011, 2012 (full day) and 2014 (full day) and the West Virginia Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Conference in 2009, 2010 and 2011.