Mr. Fidencio Mercado

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1 Mr. Fidencio Mercado The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling (956) EDUCATION MS, The University of Texas - Pan American, 2003 Major: Rehabilitation Counseling BS, The University of Texas - Pan American, 2001 Major: Rehabilitative Services Areas of Emphasis: Administrative Information Systems EMPLOYMENT Academic - Administrative Assignments Associate Director for School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling, (September 2016) Coordinator of Deaf Studies Concentration, School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling, UTRGV (September 2015) Undergraduate Program Coordinator, (September 2014) Undergraduate Program Coordinator, (September 1, August 31, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, (September 1, August 31, 2016) Coordinator of Deaf Studies Concentration, School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling, (September 1, August 31, 2015) Academic - Post-Secondary Clinical Associate Professor /Associate Director, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (September 2016) Clinical Assistant Professor, The University of Texas Pan-American & The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (September August 2016) Clinical Instructor, University of Texas-Pan American (September August 2013) Lecturer, University of Texas-Pan American (August August 2010) Adjunct Faculty, University of Texas-Pan American (January May 2005) Adjunct Faculty, University of Texas-Pan American (January May 2004) Teaching Assistant, University of Texas-Pan American (August August 2003) Professional Generated on Jan 28, 2019 Page 1 of 7

2 Contract/Counselor, Pura Vida Counseling Services, Pharr, TX ( 2010) Consultant, The Sendero Group, PLLC, McAllen, TX (August May 2013) Palmer Drug Abuse Program, McAllen, TX, (April August 2010) Senior Counselor, Palmer Drug Abuse Program, McAllen, TX (January April 2005) Graduate Intern, Sandstone Health Care, Inc., Pharr, TX (August December 2003) Graduate Practicum, Roper and Associates, McAllen, TX (July August 2003) Counselor Intern, Palmer Drug Abuse Program, McAllen, TX (June August 2002) Licensures and Certifications Texas Department of State Health Services Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, ( 2006) Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. (July 3, July 2, 2020) PUBLICATIONS Other Susan Stuntzner, Jacquelyn Dalton, Umeasiegbu Veronica, Angela MacDonald, and Fidencio Mercado. Resilience and Disability: Consideration and Integration of Resilience Training in Undergraduate Rehabilitation Service Program. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. AWARDS AND HONORS College Excellence Award in Mentoring:College of Health Sciences & Human Services, The University of Texas-Pan American (2014) National Hispanic Science Network, Research Training Fellow. (2003) Rehabilitation Service Administration (RSA) Scholarship. (2003) Rehabilitation Service Administration (RSA) Scholarship. (2002) PRESENTATIONS Fidencio Mercado. "Substance USe Disorders: Key Concepts, Terms and Statistics," PSJA ISD- PSJA Early College High School, Pharr, Tx. (October 31, Fidencio Mercado. "Panel 8: Addiction Issues for Victims/Survivors and Perpetrators," 2nd Annual CAVE (Caolition Agaisnt Violence & Exploitation) Conference, Office for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention at UTRGV, UTRGV- Edinburg, TX. (October 26, Fidencio Mercado. "Redefining Education and Practice to Improve Population Health.." Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing. UTRGV School of Nursing, Pi Omicon Chapter 397, Scholarship Conference Day: Panel Member., (November 5, 2016) Fidencio Mercado. "Conviction not Addiction." The Cathloic Diocese of Brownsville Youth JAM., (October 29, 2016) Fidencio Mercado. "Dual Diagnosis; What Does This Mean?." UTRGV School of Medicine Faculty/Staff Retreat., (October 28, 2016) Generated on Jan 28, 2019 Page 2 of 7

3 Fidencio Mercado. "Best Practices for Faculty Mentoring." UTRGV Faculty Mentoring Support Program: Panel Member., (September 22, 2016) Fidencio Mercado. "Drug Abuse/ Addiction Prevention and Education.." Deaf Really Empowered and Mastering Success (DREAMS) Summer Camp., (June 21, 2016) Fidencio Mercado. "Decision Making-Using the Desert Surivaval Activity." Uniting Neighbors in Drug Abuse Defense Coalition (UNIDAD) Youth Retreat, (June 17, 2016) Fidencio Mercado. "Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral of Treatment (SBIRT).." The 7th Annual Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Conference. Palmer Drug Abuse Conference (PDAP) in joint Sponsorship with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Services and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley College of Health Affairs., (April 1, 2016) Fidencio Mercado. "Latino Men, Substance Abuse, and Prisons.." Southwest Latino HIV and Hepatitis C Conference, (June 3, 2015) Fidencio Mercado. "The Theory of Self: Understanding Who i Am?." The University of Texas-Pan American. 33rd OSI Student Organization Leadership Conference., (September 21, 2013) Fidencio Mercado. "Development of Outcome Reports." The United Way of South Texas- Community Agencies Outcome Evaluation, (July 23, 2013) Fidencio Mercado. "Family and Addictions." 4th Annual Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Conference., (April 12, 2013) Fidencio Mercado. "Family & Addiction: The impact of family dynamics in substance abuse treatment." The University of Texas-Pan American. Department of Rehabilitation, Addiction Resource Center Lecture Series, (November 9, 2012) Fidencio Mercado. "The effects of alcohol and drugs and the impact on adolescents." Mid Valley Academy; Parent Education Presentation, (May 18, 2011) Fidencio Mercado. "Ethical Dilemmas in Substance Abuse Counseling." Valley Aids Council; Substance Abuse & HIV Update Conference, McAllen Convention Center. (November 12, 2010) Fidencio Mercado. "Family and Addictions, Prevention Measures." LVN Association, McAllen Medical Center, (April 16, 2010) Fidencio Mercado. "Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club." Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention, South Texas Independent School District, Mercedes, TX. (February 11, 2010) Fidencio Mercado. "Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention." Teenage Parenting Program (TAAP), Pharr Independent School District. (November 20, 2009) Fidencio Mercado. "Substance Abuse in the Family." Health Education Class, The University of Texas-Pan American. (July 6, 2009) Fidencio Mercado. "Family and Addictions, Prevention Measures." LVN Association, McAllen Medical Center, (April 12, 2009) Fidencio Mercado. "Substance Abuse in the Family." Health Education Class, The University of Texas-Pan American. (July 2008) Fidencio Mercado. "Family & Addictions: From Dysfunction to Prevention." Rio Grande Valley Counseling Association South Padre Island. (February 3, 2006) Generated on Jan 28, 2019 Page 3 of 7

4 TEACHING Courses Taught Assistive Tech in REHS Case Management I Case Management II Clincl Issue Addict Stdy Clinical Topics In REHS Culture & Addictions Current Iss Add Stu Family & Disability Family & Disability Independent Study Inter Aspect Addic Stud Inter Aspect Addict Stdi Intro Addictions Studies Intro Rehabilitation Intro to Addictions Intro to Rehabilitation Job Placement Multicultural Issues in HS Multiculture Issues in HS Practicum I Practicum II Practicum In Rehab Non-Credit Instruction Guest Lecture, School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling, 40. (September 27, SERVICE Department Service Committee Member, PhD Assistantship Selection Committee. (September Other, Internship Coordinator- Practicum. (September 2016) Other, Program Coordinator. (September 2014) Generated on Jan 28, 2019 Page 4 of 7

5 Other, SLT. (September 2014) Committee Member, Annual Review Committee. (September 1, August 31, 2018) Committee Chair, Lecturer & OYA Search Committee. (January 15, June 1, 2018) Committee Chair, Annual Review Commitee. (September 1, June 1, 2018) Committee Member, RSA Scholarship Review Committee. (September 1, December 15, Committee Member, Annual Review Committee. (September 1, August 31, Committee Member, Scholarshiop & Recognition Committe. (September 1, August 31, Committee Chair, One Year & Part-time Lecturer Search Committee. (June 1, August 31, Other, Interprofessional Education, John Austin Pena Clinic. (January 1, January 31, Committee Member, MSRC Admissions Commitee. (October 1, October 1, 2016) Faculty Advisor, Aspiring Substance Abuse Professionals Organization (A-SAP). ( ) Committee Member, Department Chair Search Committee. ( ) College Service Committee Member, COHA Student Success Team. (August Attendee, Meeting, UTRGV Community Care Clinic Consortium, School of Nursing. (September 2016) Other, MSHS Lecturer Search Committee. (February 1, May 30, 2018) Other, CLS Faculty Seach Committee. (September 1, May 30, 2018) Other, Health & Human Performance Faculty Search Committee. (September 1, May 30, 2018) Participant, COHA Vaquero Roundup. (October 19, Participant, COHA Open House/Info Session. (September 21, Committee Member, COHA- Open House/Info Session. (September 19, Other ( ) Committee Member, COHSHS Standing Committee for Recuitment & Retention. ( ) University Service Faculty Senate, Faculty Senator. (September 2015) Faculty Senate, Faculty Senator. (September 2015) Other, Collegiate Recovery Program. (September 26, Development Activities Attended Generated on Jan 28, 2019 Page 5 of 7

6 Workshop, "Increasing Student Success through Universal Design for Learning," CTE. (February 05, 2018) Workshop, "Peer Observation of Teaching," Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). (January 25, 2018) Continuing Education Program, "Suicide Awareness & Prevention," Addiction Resource Center. (September 29, Workshop, "TK 20 Training," OAA. (September 14, University Meeting, "Tenure & Promotion Committees Meeting," Office of the Provost for Faculty Affairs & Diversity. (September 8, Continuing Education Program, "Processing Counseling Ethical Dilemmas: Individual Differences," UTRGV-School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling: Addiction Resource Center. (September 01, Conference Attendance, "43rd Annual TAAP State Conference on Addiction Studies," Texas Association of Addiction Professionals. (August 17, August 19, Conference Attendance, "NAMRC 24th Annual Training Conference: Contemporary Pioneers-Practicing Excellence in Cultural Inclusion," National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns. (July 27, July 29, Health Fair, "UTRGV's Health & Benefits Fair," UTRGV Office of Sustainability. (May 01, Workshop, "General Faculty Development-Service Learning," Center for Teaching Excellence. (March 09, Continuing Education Program, "Facing Addiction in America: An Overview of the Surgeon General's Report," Addiction Resource Center. (February 17, Workshop, "Getting to Know UTRGV Students to Enhance Teaching and Learning," CTE. (February 3, Workshop, "Multilingual Pedagogy Professional Development- Session 1," Center for Teaching Excellence. (January 31, Workshop, "Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Training of Trainers," ( ) Webinar, "LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor," Respondus. (December 15, 2016) Workshop, "Independent Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR)," Quality Matters. (December 9, 2016) Conference Attendance, "9th Annual CEU Conference Mindsacpe: Behavioral Health Today," Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. (October 21, 2016) Workshop, "Internal Funding Sources," UTRGV General Faculty Development Program. (October 6, 2016) Mentoring Support Program-Panel, "MSP-Session 1: Best Practices for Faculty Mentoring," (September 22, 2016) Continuing Education Program, "Motivational Interviewing: A Family-System Approach," Generated on Jan 28, 2019 Page 6 of 7

7 Addiction Resource Center- School of Rehabilitation Services & Counseling. (August 26, 2016) Conference Attendance, "NAMRC 23rd Annual Training Conference: Changing the Game:Equity, Innovation & Opportunity," National Association of Multicultral Rehabilitation Concerns. (July 14, July 16, 2016) Workshop, "Clinical Supervision Foundations- Training of Trainers by ATTC South Southwest SAMHSHA Grant," ( ) Professional Service Committee Member, The Department of Rehabilitation Conference: Serving the RGV Community Needs ( Committee Member, The Annual Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference ( Attendee, Meeting, Texas Advocacy Project with the UTPA Addiction Resource Center (January 1, February 28, 2013) Attendee, Meeting, UTPA, Addiction Resource Center, Contemporary Issues in Ethics. (January 1, June 17, 2011) Professional Memberships NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) (March Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP ) (March Valley Association of Addiction Professionals (VAAP ) (March Leadership McAllen Class XXVII ( ) Texas Counseling Association ( ) Public Service Committee Co-Chair, United Way of South Texas, McAllen, (June 2016) Committee Member, Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas-UNIDAD Coalition and Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) coalition.. (August 2014) Other, The United Way of South Texas, McAllen TX. (July 2012) Other, St. Joseph the Worker, San Carlos, TX. (August January Other, Edinburg High School, Edinburg TX. (May December 2015) Other, McAllen High School Mentoring Program, McAllen, TX. ( ) Generated on Jan 28, 2019 Page 7 of 7