Chairman Linda W. Cropp at the request of the
Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the appointment of Patricia Ann Fisher, Ph.D. to the Citizen
Complaint Review Board.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited
as the "Citizen Complaint Review Board Patricia Ann Fisher Confirmation Resolution of
1999"
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
Patricia Ann Fisher, Ph.D.
3132 W Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20020
(Ward 7)
as a member of the Citizen Complaint Review Board, established by section 5 of the
Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998, effective March 26, 1999
(D.C. Law 12208; D.C. Code §4-914), for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of
the first members are installed.
Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this
resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PATRICIA ANN FISHER, Ph.D.
3132 W STREET, SE
WASHINGTON, DC 20020
(202) 583-8926
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (Counseling Psychology), University of Minnesota, 1976
M.ED. (Guidance and Counseling), Howard University, 1970
B.S. (Psychology), Howard University, 1968
SYNOPSIS OF EXPERIENCE
Administrative/Managerial: Successfully planned, organized, coordinated and
implemented organizational activities projects, and programs for a variety of health and
mental health organizations as well as consulting firms. Prepared proposals, developed
budgets, wrote reports and supervised staff.
Clinical/Psychological: Over 25 years of experience as an individual and group
psychotherapist. Extensive experience with alcohol and substance abuse issues, programs,
and clients. Served as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Consultant.
Licensed psychologist since 1978. Member of DC Psychology Board for four years.
Teacher, Trainer, Consultant: Over eight years of teaching graduate level students in
the areas of counseling psychology and international studies. Work as a trainer and
consultant in the areas of drug. abuse education, cross-cultural orientation, cultural
diversity, career development, and human resource development. Give public presentations
for varied audiences including radio and television.
International: Planned, organized and coordinated educational and recreational trips
for various organizations. Served as group leader for international trips. Developed and
provided cross-cultural orientation and training for federal and other agencies. Served as
Peace Corps volunteer in Brazil for 2 years. Extensive travel in Africa and the Caribbean,
and to a lesser extent western Europe.
Research/Writing: Recipient of university and federally funded grants. Publications
include several referenced journal articles and a Department of Education career education
manual.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGERIAL
Clinical Director/Psychologist
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (DC) 1982-Present
Responsible for the administrative functions and operations of the
business and includes, but is not limited to, such tasks as marketing and public
relations, financial management, billings, client record maintenance, and report
preparation. Individual and group therapy as well as consultation and training is provided
in the areas of mental health, cultural diversity, substance abuse, and employee
assistance program services. Guest appearances on local and national television programs
as a psychological expert.
Director, Employee Assistance Program
THE WASHINGTON HOSPITAL-CENTER (DC) 1991-1994
Provided a wide range of psychological services to the 5,000 employees
of-the largest hospital in the Washington metropolitan area. Duties included assessment,
short-term counseling, crisis intervention, consulting with nursing and other
administrative and managerial units, and organizational training. Also coordinated
employee referrals with their insurance and managed care companies.
Organizational Consultant
KOBA ASSOCIATES (DC) Summer & Fall 1991
Served as the program evaluator for a five-year federally funded
substance abuse research and demonstration project. Provided direction for the definition
and extablishment of policies and procedures in the areas of project planning and
development as well as clinical protocols. Supervised the production design format and
contents of the written program manual.
Executive Director
MCC/CIGNA COMPANIES (MID ATLANTIC REGION) 1989-1991
Provided leadership and direction of overall subsidiary activities,
including general management of its mental health and substance abuse services and
administrative programs, services and personnel. Developed, coordinated and communicated
organizational policies and procedures to internal and external constituencies. Developed
and monitored a network in excess of 300 mental health providers including professional
individuals, hospitals and outpatient treatment programs in Maryland, the District of
Columbia and Northern Virginia. Managed annual budget of $2.5 million with 17% profit for
first year of operations.
Team Coordinator
THE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON, ADULT DRUG ABUSE UNIT (DC) 1984-1985
Served as clinical manager/coordinator and therapist for a 28-day adult
inpatient substance abuse program. Helped develop treatment and aftercare plans;
coordinated and supervised staff interventions; provided individual. group and family
psychotherapy; performed psychological test batteries, and wrote admission diagnostic
reports, weekly progress reports, and medical discharge summaries.
CLINICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL
Clinical Director/Psychologist
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (DC) 1982-Present
As the Clinical Director, I am responsible for the overall
administrative and operational functions of the business. As a licensed psychologist for
the past 20+ years, I provide both individual and group psychotherapy to adults and
adolescents. Continue to serve as a psychological, mental health, and Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) consultant to several agencies include the Peace Corps and Job Corps.
Psychological Consultant
PEACE CORPS (DC) 1979-1981 & 1995-Present
Currently, I work with the Medical Department and provide short-term crisis
intervention treatment and recommendations for return to duty for medically evacuated
Peace Corps Volunteers. In the past, I provided psychological assessment and evaluations
to Peace Corps training staff concerning trainees. Worked wide groups of trainees going to
Jamaica, Nepal, Liberia, and Mauritania.
Clinical Psychologist
METROPOLITAN PSYCHIATRIC GROUP (DC) 1983-1987
Provided individual and group outpatient therapy primarily, but not
exclusively, to substance abusers. Performed admission evaluations, psychological testing,
and individual sad group psychotherapy. Conducted aftercare groups. Provided monthly
public/community appearances, presentations and/or workshops (including radio or
television) on substance abuse or other mental health topics.
Team Coordinator
THE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON, ADULT DRUG ABUSE UNIT (DC) 1984-1985
Served as clinical manager/coordinator and therapist for a 28 day adult inpatient
substance abuse program. Helped develop treatment and aftercare plans; coordinated and
supervised staff interventions; provided individual, group and family psychotherapy;
performed psychological test batteries, and wrote admission diagnostic reports, weekly
progress reports, and medical discharge summaries.
Clinical Psychologist
AREA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, THE DAY ALCOHOL PROGRAM (DC) 1979-1983
Provided indivdual and group therapy for alcoholics in a day treatment
program. Planned and conducted presentations on alcohol education, personal-social
adjustment and career development Began a weekly women’s therapy group. Conducted staff
training. Performed clinical evaluations for the city’s residential treatment program.
TEACHING/TRAINING
Adjunct Faculty
MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT (VA) 1987-1989
Developed and taught graduate courses for two academic years. These courses included
"Substance Abuse Treatment" and "Crisis Intervention."
Assistant Professor
HOWARD UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM 1985-1986
Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of international studies and
health education. Also advised students, served on school-wide committees, planned and
coordinated field/experiential activities.
Instructor
TRINITY COLLEGE EDUCATION AND COUNSELING DEPARTMENT (DC) Summer 1985
Developed and taught a graduate level workshop for teachers and others entitled
"Teenage Drug and Alcohol Abuse."
Trainer and Assistant Trainer
PEACE CORPS (DC)’ 1979-l 983
With other Peace Corps training staff, provided intensive 10-day training and
assessment of trainees.
Cross-Cultural Coordinator and Trainer
VARIOUS FIRMS (DC) June 1979, January 1981 and June 1982
Developed, coordinated and conducted 18-22 hour training modules for
several DC-bascd firms who had received Peace Corps training contracts.
Cross-Cultural Coordinator and Trainer
PEACE CORPS (DC) 1979-1982
Assessed and evaluated Peace Corps trainees with respect to their
psychological suitability for services overseas. Worked with over 100 trainees over a
two-year period.
Assistant Professor
HOWARD UNIVERSITY COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM (DC) 1975-1982
Responsibilities included teaching graduate students, student advisement, proposal
writing, conducting research and preparing publications, seminar development, and
university-wide committee participation. Developed and had approved a new master’s level
program in rehabilitation counseling. Developed three new graduate courses. Courses taught
included counseling, counseling psychology, group counseling and dynamics, and
organizational principles and dynamics.
RESEARCH/WRITING
Research
Recipient of a Howard University Faculty research grant entitled "Self-Concept and
Drinking Attitudes Among Black Female Alcoholics." Summer 1980.
Doctoral research entitled, "An Investigation of the Relationship between
Personality Type and the Employment Status of Patients in a Veteran’s Administration
Hospital Methadone Treatment Program." Fall 1975.
Received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Project called "Steppin’
Up and Moving On: A Career Education Program for the Non-College Bound High School
Student." Spring 1979
Received a faculty grant to examine the "Career Choices and Patterns of the
(Howard University) Guidance and Counseling Program Graduates." Spring 1977.
Publications
"A Different Kind of Love for Families." Living Relationships: A Guide to
Health Living Volume 18 No. 5 July 1987.
Steppin’ Up and Moving On: A Career Education Program for the Urban Non-College Bound
High School Student. Educational Development Center, Cambridge, MA. Fall 1982.
A Competency Based Curriculum Guide for the Counselor. Howard University Teacher Corps.
Summer 1980.
"The White Counselor and the Non-White Client in the Vocational Rehabilitation
Setting." Co-authored. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin 229(4). April 1979.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Memberships
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Boards
WASHINGTON AREA COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE 1987-1990
Served as Chairperson on the Fundraising Committee and as a member of the Executive
Committee.
DC PSYCHOLOGY BOARD 1983-1987
Served as Vice Chairperson of the Board, 1986-1987