J. Leonard Peebles
Erie
Summary
MAYBE LOOK AT TEMPLATES WITH INTRO PARGRAPH DESCRIBING YOUR STRENGTHS AND SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervision and Consultation
01.2024 - Current
- Provided consultation and training to a colleague who was working with individuals who were aggressive, and supporting caregivers who experienced trauma in their crisis response work with individuals with autism.
Developed LLC
01.2021 - Current
Early Retirement
01.2015 - Current
- Took early retirement from work as a forensic psychologist to return to the home of family to provide assistance after the sudden illness and subsequent tragic death of my younger sister from breast cancer.
Study for return to part time work
01.2016 - 01.2020
- I developed an interest in trauma treatment, and especially that which would help crisis responders.
- I began seeking further education about this form of therapy, including studying models for delivery of treatment to this special population.
- Began to study models of group trauma treatment for crisis responders including visiting existing programs.
Protective Service Specialist I
Office of Children's Services
Juneau
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Completing initial assessments of reports of child maltreatment (abuse and or neglect), interviewing children and adults, referrals for services, writing petitions for custody or supervision, testifying if petition filed.
Director of Forensic Psychological Services, Chairperson, Community Assess Board (CAB)
Massachusetts Treatment Center for the Sexually Dangerous
Bridgewater
08.2006 - 11.2008
- Company Overview: Department of Correction
- Annual reviews of men committed for a day to life under the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 123A (approximately 240).
- Chairperson of five person CAB under M.G.L., Chapter 123A §6(a).
- Testimony in Superior court jury trials when resident filed for release under M.G.L., Chapter 123A §9.
- Department of Correction
Staff Psychologist, Designated Forensic Psychologist
Bridgewater State Hospital
Bridgewater
10.1988 - 08.2006
- Company Overview: Department of Correction
- Responsibilities: court ordered evaluation and treatment of civilly and criminally committed mentally ill patients in a strict security psychiatric facility under the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 123 for competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, need for care and treatment, and aid to sentencing (approximately 1200 evaluations).
- Expert witness testimony (seated approximately 360 times) in Superior and District courts.
- Completed evaluations on over 100 men awaiting trial or serving a sentence for homicide.
- Department of Correction
Education
Ph.D. - Educational and Developmental Psychology
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA01.1992
M.A. - Experimental Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01.1974
B.A. - Psychology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.1971
A.A. -
St. Petersburg Junior College
Clearwater, FL01.1969
Professional Memberships
Division 41, Law and Mental Health, American Psychological Association
Invited Lectures And Teaching
- Paraprofessionals trained to deliver specialized respite care, Peebles, J. L., Tadd, M., 05/80, American Association for Mental Deficiency National Convention, San Francisco, CA
- Crisis intervention in a large state institution for mentally retarded persons, Peebles, J. L., Diamond, D., Duggan, H. A., 05/80, American Association for Mental Deficiency National Convention, San Francisco, CA
- Specialized training for home health providers caring for developmentally disabled individuals, Peebles, J. L., Chace, A. B., Wilkinson, M. A., 07/81, Annual Professional Development Workshop for Occupational/Vocational Educators, Fitchburg, MA
Publications
- Work in Progress, Invited to author chapter on caregiver trauma related to supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities., 01/25
- Crisis intervention: Helping individuals at risk, Duggan, H. A., Peebles, J. L., Diamond, D., Hanwell, D., 01/84, Lexington Books, Lexington, MA
- Providing respite care: A training program for respite care providers and home health aides, United Community Planning Corporation, 01/82, Author, Boston, MA
- Crisis intervention in a large state institution for mentally retarded persons, Peebles, J. L., Diamond, D., 05/80, American Association for Mental Deficiency National Convention, San Francisco, CA
Grant Work
- Specialized training for in-home support, A Developmental Disabilities Council grant to develop a curriculum to expand Homemaker/Home Health Aide skills., 11/80, 04/82
- Competent respite care grant, A Developmental Disabilities Council Grant to recruit, train, implement, and evaluate respite for behaviorally difficult, multiply handicapped community clients., 03/79, 06/80
Licenses And Designations
- Mental Health Counselor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, #1419, Active
- Psychologist, Health Service Provider, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, #6785, Inactive, 05/94
- Designated Forensic Psychologist, Department of Mental Health, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 08/00, 01/10
- Qualified Examiner, Department of Correction, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 10/00, 11/08
Timeline
Supervision and Consultation
01.2024 - Current
Developed LLC
01.2021 - Current
Study for return to part time work
01.2016 - 01.2020
Early Retirement
01.2015 - Current
Protective Service Specialist I
Office of Children's Services
01.2012 - 01.2013
Director of Forensic Psychological Services, Chairperson, Community Assess Board (CAB)
Massachusetts Treatment Center for the Sexually Dangerous
08.2006 - 11.2008
Staff Psychologist, Designated Forensic Psychologist
Bridgewater State Hospital
10.1988 - 08.2006
Ph.D. - Educational and Developmental Psychology
Boston College
M.A. - Experimental Psychology
Western Michigan University
B.A. - Psychology
University of Florida
A.A. -
St. Petersburg Junior College