DR. JERRY PHELPS

Dr. Jerry Phelps

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Jerry Phelps, PHD

Core Competencies

  • Clinical Services Management
  • Leadership & Decision-Making
  • Adherence and Treatment Oversight
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cultural Competency
  • Program Evaluation & Improvement
  • Mental Health & Technology Integration
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Clinical Supervision and Training
  • Hiring & Management Oversight
  • Subject Matter Expert & Trainer
  • University Lecturing
  • Psychological Research
  • Conference Presentations
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Highlights About Jerry Phelps

Adherence Rater and Study Consultant

I have provided oversight, training and supervision for their treatment compliance to a range clinical research protocols on grant funded projects that include MAPS, NIH, NIAAA, NIDA, DOE, DOJ, CALMHSA and the Jed Foundation.

Clinical Supervision and Training Consultant

I have provided clinical supervision and training for over 25 years to a range of mental health professionals including Predoctoral and Post-Doctoral Psychology Interns and Residents, Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Peer Health Educators.

Clinical Director for Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

I managed the clinical operations, directed strategic initiatives to promote student health, and provided clinical oversight of a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals.

Clinical Psychologist Consultant

I provided direct mental health clinical services as a California licensed Psychologist to over 2000 clients in a university counseling center, psychiatry department and Veterans Administration.

Motivational Interviewing Consultations

I have conducted customized group seminars for a variety of organizations seeking research-backed techniques for managing addiction treatment programs, improving youth mental health outcomes, and creating effective web-based mental health assessments.

Founder of National Award-Winning Student Wellness Programs

I founded the UCSD Peer Substance Abuse and Evaluation Program, the UCSD Student Recovery Program and The Zone: A Wellness Lounge.

Biography

I am a clinical psychologist with specialties in Motivational Interviewing, college student mental health, substance use disorders, and suicide prevention. I have provided clinical supervision and training to a range of professionals in a variety of settings including the Veterans Administration and various colleges and universities.

I have provided consultation to research initiatives in the areas of Motivational Interviewing and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, as well as conducting my own research and developing impactful initiatives in the areas of suicide prevention, veteran mental health, and substance abuse. I am also a motivational interviewing trainer who has successfully trained over 1,000 mental health and medical professionals. Finally, I have recently completed the MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy Training Course.

Publications

  • Phelps, J., Crandal. M. M., & Juarez, R. (2013, May). Effective suicide prevention in higher education. The California Psychologist, 46 (3).
  • Phelps, J. (2010). Motivational Interviewing: A Strengths-Based, Affirmative Approach to Change. Naming & Nurturing: The e-newsletter section on Positive Psychology of the American Psychological Association’s Division 17-Society of Counseling Psychology, Summer.
  • Burke, B. L., Dunn, C. W., Atkins, D. C., & Phelps, J. S. (2004). The emerging evidence base for motivational interviewing: A meta-analytic and qualitative inquiry. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 18(4), Oct. Williams, C., Phelps, J., Wall, T. (2003).
  • Motivational Interviewing with college students: A web-based peer assisted feedback approach. Tenth International Conference on Treatment of Addictive Behaviors. Heidelberg, Germany.
  • Monga M., Jain A. & Phelps J.S. (2002). The PsychoedPlusMed Approach to Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: The Impact of Combining a Psychoeducational Intervention with Sildenafil. Journal of Urology, 167 (Suppl) A1112.
  • Phelps, J., Albo, M., Dunn, K., & Joseph, A. (2001). Spinal Cord Injury and Sexuality in Married or Partnered Men: Sexual activities, function and needs for services in significantly partnered male veterans. Archives of Sexual Behavior, December, Vol. 30 (6), 592-602
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