1. JANIS IRENE CRAWFORD, MA, LPC, ACS
3736 NE Cleveland Ave. Portland, OR 97212 ∙ 307-321-3212 ∙ spiritlifewisdom@hotmail.com
I. EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
a. Education
MA Psychology, Michigan School of Professional Psychology in Farmington, MI 1998
Emphasis: Clinical Humanistic Psychology
BA Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 1995
Emphasis: Psychology, Philosophy
PhD. Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpentaria, CA 2011–
Emphasis: Psychotherapy in progress
b. Licensure and Certification
Oregon Licensing Board; Licensed Professional Counselor #C2629 2011
Center for Credentialing & Education; Approved Clinical Supervisor ACS01047 2011
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); Nationally Certified Counselor 2001
II. CLINICAL HISTORY
a. Professional Experience
Psychotherapist, Wise Counsel and Comfort 2013 – Present
423 NE 60th
Ave. Portland, OR 97213 / 3954 N. Williams Ave. Portland, OR 97212
1. Provided psychotherapy services while under supervision and obtaining a
doctorate in Depth Psychology with an emphasis in Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervisor, Providence Chemical Dependency Stabilization Unit 2010 – Present
Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland Oregon
2. Provided clinical supervision to counseling staff on addictions treatment and
milieu management
3. Conducted ongoing coaching and formal training for counseling and medical
staff in the use of Motivational Interviewing
4. Collaborated with the Nurse Manager in the supervision and development of
the residential treatment program and staff
Program Director, Treatment of Addiction & Criminal Thinking (TACT) 2005 – 2010
Community Education Centers Inc. and Wyoming Department of Corrections
5. Re-prioritized program goals and submitted restructuring proposals to elicit
more efficient use of clinical resources
6. Facilitated change of treatment paradigm from program-based to client-based
treatment and documentation practices
7. Provided training to program and correctional staffs in use of Cognitive-
Behavioral Therapy, the Transtheoretical Model of Change, and Motivational
Interviewing
8. Established substance abuse service documentation forms and collaboration
protocols for correctional and program staffs
9. Contributed statistical data for the annual publication of the Wyoming
Department of Corrections Strategic Plan
10. Created and revised American Society of Addictions Medicine patient
placement criteria working clinical forms for case file documentation
11. Supervised compliance to Wyoming Department of Health Substance Abuse
Division Standards for program certification
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2. Acting Clinical Director, Intensive Treatment Unit, Lusk, WY 2007 – 2008
Community Education Centers Inc. and Wyoming Women’s Center
12. Provided clinical supervision for a team of 6-10 counselors employed at the
Intensive Treatment Unit
13. Offered guidance and training in the use of the Addiction Severity Index,
American Society of Addiction Medicine placement criteria continued
service reviews, and Motivational Interviewing
Acting Clinical Director, Intensive Treatment Unit, Rawlins, WY 2005 – 2006
CiviGenics Inc. and Wyoming State Penitentiary
14. Provided clinical supervision to the program and individual counselors,
facilitating change toward a traditional Therapeutic Community model
15. Demonstrated assessment, client file documentation, and motivational
enhancement methods and protocols
Program Coordinator, Treatment of Addiction & Criminal Thinking 2001 – 2005
Wexford Health Sources Inc. and Wyoming Department of Corrections
16. Established TACT Program manuals, policies, and procedures to provide
assessment, cognitive-behavioral group therapy and case management in a
correctional setting
17. Coordinated Program activities at the Wyoming State Penitentiary, Wyoming
Women’s Center, Wyoming Honor Farm, and the Wyoming Honor
Conservation Camp
18. Interviewed and hired clinical and clerical staff for program sites at each
correctional facility
19. Perpetuated communication and liaison with Wyoming Department of
Corrections officials to provide outpatient substance abuse treatment services
for more than 100 inmates
20. Provided demonstration and training of the Addiction Severity Index and
American Society of Addictions Medicine Patient Placement Criteria
analysis to determine appropriate substance abuse level of care and treatment
recommendations
21. Implemented consistent monthly statistical reports describing hours of
service activities, assessment outcomes, treatment contacts and program
participation and discharge data
22. Implemented current schedule of clinical supervision, assessment and
documentation review, and cooperative guidance for TACT staff
23. Mandated group supervision and client file audits for quality assurance
Senior Counselor, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, Jackson, MI 1999 – 2001
Wexford Health Sources Inc. and Michigan Department of Corrections
24. Perpetuated communication and provided liaison among Michigan
Department of Corrections officials, program evaluators program site
coordinator, and program staff to provide residential substance abuse
treatment services to 272 male inmates
25. Developed and implemented program format, staff training manuals, and
performance assessment systems
26. Management of program activity schedules, staff training, team meetings,
and client case conferences
Counselor, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Jackson, MI 1998 – 1999
Wexford Health Sources Inc. and Michigan Department of Corrections
27. Facilitated individual therapy, didactic and interactive cognitive-behavioral
group therapy, treatment planning and review, and maintenance of client files
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3. 28. Provided counseling with families of male inmates participating in substance
abuse treatment
29. Administered the Addiction Severity Index at client intake interviews
b. Internship
Senior Testing Specialist, Andrew M. Barclay PhD PC, East Lansing, MI 1999 – 2000
1. Administered and interpreted psychological testing instruments including,
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2, Minnesota Multiphasic
Personality Inventory-Adolescent, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-
Revised, The Bender-Gestalt Test, The Millon Clinical Multi axial
Inventory-III, Peabody Picture-Vocabulary Test III, The Thematic
Apperception Test, and Sentence Completion, House-Tree-Person and
Kinetic Family Drawing Projective tests
2. Received training in the administration and interpretation of The Rorschach
Projective Test
3. Conducted structured and informal interviews with child and adolescent
victims and perpetrators of psychological, physical and sexual abuse
4. Prepared written documentation of test results and presented assessment
conclusions at case conferences with social workers and psychologists
Intern Psychologist, Oakland Family Services, Berkley, MI 1997 – 1998
5. Provided individual therapy for adolescent and adult clients with various
problems including depression, anxiety and psychosis
6. Performed initial intakes, developed treatment plans, made diagnostic
assessments, reviewed case histories, and documented progress
7. Facilitated chemical dependency and substance abuse awareness groups for
adults, adolescents, and children
8. Participated in case presentation and developmental meetings and made
referrals to psychologists, psychiatrists and community programs
III. AFFILIATIONS
a. Associations
Motivational Interviewing MINT-PLUS Mentor 2013 – 2014
Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the Northwest 2010 – present
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers 2007 – present
Wyoming Criminal Justice Association 2005 – 2010
American Counseling Association 2002 – present
American Correctional Association 2001 – 2010
b. Committees
Chemical Dependency Training Consortium of the Northwest Board Member 2011 – present
Providence Suicide and Violence Assessment & Management Committee 2010 – 2014
Providence Inpatient Clinical Issues Committee 2010 – 2014
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers Board of Directors Liaison 2009 – 2010
Wyoming Department of Health Criminal Justice Standards Committee 2008 – 2009
Wyoming Department of Corrections/Community Education Centers Workgroup 2008 – 2010
Department of Corrections Motivational Interviewing Coaching Consultant 2007 – 2010
Community Education Centers Inc. Case File Standardization; Editor 2007 – 2009
Joint Re-Entry Team of Wyoming Department of Corrections and Health Care 2001 – 2003
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4. IV. PRESENTATIONS AND TRAININGS
a. Motivational Interviewing (MI)
“Advanced Motivational Interviewing” August 14, 2015
6 hour workshop for Chemical Dependency Training Consortium, Vancouver, WA
“Introduction to Motivational Interviewing” June 23-24, 2015
2 day workshop with Ariel Singer and the Addiction Technology Transfer Center
“Motivational Interviewing Groups” June 12, 2015
6 hour workshop for Chemical Dependency Training Consortium, Vancouver, WA
“Motivational Interviewing Coaching and Coding,” January 6, 2014
90 minute presentation for Providence Chemical Dependency Staff, Portland, OR
“Behavioral Interviewing,” January 6, 2014
1 hour presentation for Providence Security Department, Portland, OR
“Mental Health Staff Motivational Interviewing,” December 10 & 12, 2013
8 hours workshop training with Mike Hollen at Providence Behavioral Health, Portland, OR
“Motivational Interviewing in Leadership,” July 24, 2013
60 minute presentation for Providence Leadership Forum, Portland, OR
“Re-Visioning Motivational Interviewing,” June 14, 2013
6 hour workshop for Chemical Dependency Training Consortium, Vancouver, WA
“Practical Motivational Interviewing,” January 11, 2012
2.5 hour online presentation for American Ambulatory Behavioral Health
“Nursing Introduction to Motivational Interviewing,” November 14, 2011
3 hour introductory training for nursing staff at Providence Medical Center, Portland, OR
“The Efficacy and Evolution of Motivational Interviewing,” October 5, 2011
1 hour Psychiatric Clinical Liaison Service Presentation; Providence Portland, OR
“Introduction of MI for Behavioral Health Nurses,” July 12, 2011
3 hour training workshop; Providence Behavioral Health Nursing, Portland, OR
“Practical Application of Motivational Interviewing,” May 13, 2011
1 day training for counselors; Chemical Dependency Training Consortium, Vancouver, WA
“Motivational Interviewing for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors,” April 14, 2011
4 hour training workshop; Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Conference: Sheridan, WY
“Motivational Interviewing in Corrections,” July 31, 2010
1.5 hour workshop; American Corrections Association Conference: Chicago, IL
“Introduction to Motivational Interviewing,” July 23, 2010
1 day training; Community Education Center’s community corrections staff, Casper, WY
“Motivational Interviewing in Prisons,” June 08, 2010
1.5 hour workshop; International Conference for Motivational Interviewing: Stockholm, Sweden
“Advanced Clinical Motivational Interviewing Skills,” August 05, 2009
1 day training; Treatment of Addictions & Criminal Thinking Program staff, Rawlins, WY
“Introduction to Motivational Interviewing,” March 03, 2009
1 day training; Community Education Center’s Colorado Springs, CO
“Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors,” February 27, 2009
4 hour training; Community Education Center correctional program supervisors, Casper, WY
“Motivational Interviewing Skills Application,” February 25, 2009
1 day training; Community Education Center’s residential treatment staff, Saratoga, WY
“Intermediate Motivational Interviewing Skills Training,” February 17, 2009
1 day training; Community Education Center’s Staff, Littleton, CO
“Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity Scale,” February 11, 2009
1 day training; Community Education Centers Staff in Wyoming, Casper, WY
“Training for New Trainers,” December 1 – 2, 2008
2 day co-training with Ray Gingerich; Department of Corrections, Cheyenne, WY
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5. “Introduction to Motivational Interviewing,” August 27, 2008
1 day training; Community Education Center’s Littleton, CO
“Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) Code,” August 21, 2008
1 day training; substance abuse clinicians, TACT Staff Workshop Retreat, Riverton, WY
“Clinical MI and the Transtheoretical Model of Change,” February 11 – 12, 2008
2 day training; Community Education Center’s Wyoming clinical staff, Newcastle, WY
“Motivational Interviewing Clinical Techniques,” January 15, 2008
4 hour training; Rawlins Intensive Treatment Unit clinical staff, Rawlins, WY
“An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing,” August 23, 2007
1 hour presentation; Wyoming Criminal Justice Association Conference, Cody, WY
“Education Department Introduction to MI,” July 23, 2007
4 hour training; Wyoming Department of Corrections Education Department staff, Rawlins, WY
“Application of Motivational Interviewing,” July 11, 2007
1 day training; TACT Staff Workshop Retreat, Lusk, WY
“Motivational Interviewing and Staff Supervision,” April 26, 2007
5 hour training; New Mexico Probation and Parole Convention, Albuquerque, NM
“Motivational Interviewing Introduction,” August 16, 2006
4.5 hour training; Rawlins Intensive Treatment Unit staff, Rawlins, WY
“Motivational Interviewing Introduction,” July 19, 2006
4 hour training; Lusk Intensive Treatment Unit staff, Lusk, WY
“Clinical Introduction to Motivational Interviewing,” March 28, 2006
1 day training; substance abuse clinicians, TACT Staff Workshop Retreat, Rawlins, WY
B. Wyoming Department of Corrections Pre-Service Academy
“Alcohol and Drug Detection,” Sam Borbely, 2002; Revised by Janis Crawford 2005
1.5 hour training; new Wyoming Department of Corrections employees presented by Janis
Crawford on the following dates: September 2, 2009 - September 4, 2008 - April 18, 2008 -
January17, 2008 - October 26, 2007 - August 3, 2007 - June 15, 2007 - July 13, 2006
C. Criminal Justice Substance Abuse Treatment and Documentation
“Community Education Centers Clinical Documentation Form Revision,” November 24, 2009
2 hour training for program clinicians in the Wyoming Department of Corrections
“Substance Abuse Referral Process and Interpretation,” August 12, 2008
1 hour training; Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp case management staff
“Community Education Centers Inc. Client File Forms,” February 12, 2008
1 hour training; Community Education Center’s Wyoming clinical staff
“Application of New Client File Forms,” January 15, 2008
3 hour training; Rawlins Intensive Treatment Unit clinical staff
“Addiction and Chemical Education Group Facilitation,” November 1, 2007
6 hour training; Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp case management staff
“Addiction and Chemical Education Group Facilitation,” August 13, 2007
6 hour training; Wyoming Honor Farm case management staff
“Treatment of Addiction and Criminal Thinking,” June 27, 2007
1.5 hour presentation; Wyoming Parole Board Business Meeting
“Addiction and Chemical Education / STEP Group Facilitation,” February 13, 2007
7 hour training; Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp case management staff
“Addiction and Chemical Education Group Facilitation,” November, 2006
6 hour training; Wyoming Honor Farm case management staff
“Treatment of Addiction and Criminal Thinking (TACT) Program Effect,” January 27, 2006
1 hour presentation; Wyoming State Penitentiary TACT Recognition Ceremony
“Stages of Change,” August 23, 2005
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6. 2 hour presentation; Wyoming State Penitentiary case management staff
“Stages of Change,” August 18, 2005
2 hour presentation; Wyoming Honor Farm TACT and case management staffs
“Stages of Change,” August 10, 2005
2 hour presentation; Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp case management staff
“Stages of Change,” August 11, 2005
2 hour presentation; Wyoming Women’s Center TACT and case management staffs
D. American Society of Addictions Medicine (ASAM)
“ASAM Patient Placement and Medical Care,” November 7, 2012
1 hour lecture; Psychiatric Clinical Grand Rounds at Providence Medical Center
“Application of ASAM Patient Placement Criteria,” November 15, 2008
3 hour training; Lusk Intensive Treatment Unit clinical staff
“Introduction to ASAM Patient Placement Criteria,” November 9, 2008
3 hour training; Lusk Intensive Treatment Unit clinical staff
“ASAM Offender Patient Placement Criteria,” October 25, 2007
1 day training; Community Education Center’s Casper residential treatment staff
“Understanding ASAM Patient Placement Criteria,” December 22, 2005
4 hour training; Wyoming Women’s Center case management staff
“American Society of Addictions Medicine Patient Placement Criteria,” December 7, 2005
4 hour training; Wyoming State Penitentiary Intensive Treatment Unit and TACT staff
E. Addiction Severity Index (ASI)
“Addiction Severity Index Administration,” November 8, 2008
1 day training; Lusk Intensive Treatment Unit clinical and case management staff
“ASI; Interviewing and Assessing Offenders,” October 24, 2007
1 day training; Community Education Center’s Casper residential treatment staff
“Addiction Severity Index Administration and Interpretation,” May 9, 2007
3.5 hour training; Rawlins residential and TACT clinical staff
“The Addiction Severity Index Interview,” December 6, 2005
3 hour training; Wyoming State Penitentiary Intensive Treatment Unit and TACT staff
V. RELATED EXPERIENCE
A. Employment
1. Substance Abuse Professional Expert Witness 2008
Donna Sheen Law Offices, Cheyenne, Wyoming
2. Correctional Officer, Michigan Parole Camp, Jackson, Michigan 1996 – 1997
Graduated in the top 1% at the DeMarse Training Academy
B. Projects
1. Motivational Interviewing Consult to Wyoming Department of Corrections 2006 – 2010
2. Statistical tracking of outpatient in-prison treatment services 2001 – 2010
3. TACT policies and Program Manual 2001 – 2002
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7. 2 hour presentation; Wyoming State Penitentiary case management staff
“Stages of Change,” August 18, 2005
2 hour presentation; Wyoming Honor Farm TACT and case management staffs
“Stages of Change,” August 10, 2005
2 hour presentation; Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp case management staff
“Stages of Change,” August 11, 2005
2 hour presentation; Wyoming Women’s Center TACT and case management staffs
D. American Society of Addictions Medicine (ASAM)
“ASAM Patient Placement and Medical Care,” November 7, 2012
1 hour lecture; Psychiatric Clinical Grand Rounds at Providence Medical Center
“Application of ASAM Patient Placement Criteria,” November 15, 2008
3 hour training; Lusk Intensive Treatment Unit clinical staff
“Introduction to ASAM Patient Placement Criteria,” November 9, 2008
3 hour training; Lusk Intensive Treatment Unit clinical staff
“ASAM Offender Patient Placement Criteria,” October 25, 2007
1 day training; Community Education Center’s Casper residential treatment staff
“Understanding ASAM Patient Placement Criteria,” December 22, 2005
4 hour training; Wyoming Women’s Center case management staff
“American Society of Addictions Medicine Patient Placement Criteria,” December 7, 2005
4 hour training; Wyoming State Penitentiary Intensive Treatment Unit and TACT staff
E. Addiction Severity Index (ASI)
“Addiction Severity Index Administration,” November 8, 2008
1 day training; Lusk Intensive Treatment Unit clinical and case management staff
“ASI; Interviewing and Assessing Offenders,” October 24, 2007
1 day training; Community Education Center’s Casper residential treatment staff
“Addiction Severity Index Administration and Interpretation,” May 9, 2007
3.5 hour training; Rawlins residential and TACT clinical staff
“The Addiction Severity Index Interview,” December 6, 2005
3 hour training; Wyoming State Penitentiary Intensive Treatment Unit and TACT staff
V. RELATED EXPERIENCE
A. Employment
1. Substance Abuse Professional Expert Witness 2008
Donna Sheen Law Offices, Cheyenne, Wyoming
2. Correctional Officer, Michigan Parole Camp, Jackson, Michigan 1996 – 1997
Graduated in the top 1% at the DeMarse Training Academy
B. Projects
1. Motivational Interviewing Consult to Wyoming Department of Corrections 2006 – 2010
2. Statistical tracking of outpatient in-prison treatment services 2001 – 2010
3. TACT policies and Program Manual 2001 – 2002
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