CURRENT POSITION Stacey L. Barrenger, Ph.D. 1 Washington Square North, Room 315 New York, NY 10003-6654 Phone: 212-998-5945 sb4705@nyu.edu Assistant Professor, Silver School of Social Work, Affiliated Faculty, College of Global Public Health Faculty Fellow, McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research New York University, August 2013 EDUCATION University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice Ph.D. Social Welfare, December 2013 Dissertation Title: Mental Illness and Prison Reentry Intervention in High Risk Context Committee Chair: Ezekiel Dixon-Roman, Ph.D. Committee Members: Jeffrey Draine, Ph.D., Beth Angell, Ph.D., Philippe Bourgois, Ph.D. University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration A.M., Masters in Social Work, June 2008 Michigan State University, College of Social Science B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science, June 1990 Additional Major: Psychology RESEARCH INTERESTS AND SPECIALIZATION Mental health services research Intersection of mental illness and other social problems (criminal justice involvement, substance use, housing, education, poverty) Dissemination and implementation research of evidence based treatments for persons with serious mental illnesses Mixed methods research, specialization in embedding qualitative methods in randomized control trials FUNDED RESEARCH Principal Investigator, Examining the Risk Environment for Persons with Mental Illnesses Leaving Prison, National Institute of Health Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research, $32,938 (2016-2018) 1
Principal Investigator, An Exploration of the Health and Mental Health of Formerly Imprisoned Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses, Co-PIs, Kelli Canada and Casey Bohrman, Supported by McSilver Pilot Study Grant, McSilver Institute of Poverty Policy and Practice, New York University, $9, 932 (2016-2018) Principal Investigator, Experiences of Peer Support Workers with Mental Health and Criminal Justice Histories and their Pathways to Desistance: An Exploratory Study, Supported by University Research Challenge Fund, Provost Office, New York University, (R8301), $17,000 (2014-2016) Principal Investigator, Mental Illness and Prison Reentry Intervention in a High Risk Environment. Supported by an Individual NRSA Pre-doctoral Training Grant, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH, 1F31MH093977-01A1), $83,600 (2012-2013). RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Principal Investigator, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, July 2014-June 2016 Experiences of Peer Support Workers with Mental Health and Criminal Justice Histories and their Pathways to Desistance: An Exploratory Study (Stacey Barrenger, Ph.D., PI). A three-interview study of peer support workers with mental health and criminal justice histories; examining their life histories, exploring the contemporary experience of being a peer support worker, and the meaning associate with their current role in light of their life experiences. Principal Investigator, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania, January 2012-August 2013 (1F31MH093977-01A1) Mental Illness and Prison Reentry in a High Risk Context (Stacey Barrenger A.M., PI) Multi-method study examining the impact of the risk environment on Critical Time Intervention, an evidence based practice, on community reentry from prison for men with serious mental illnesses. Research Assistant, Center for Mental Health Services and Research, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychiatry, September 2008-December 2011 CTI as Community Reentry Support for Prisoners with Mental Illness (Jeffrey Draine Ph.D., PI) Conducted a fidelity study as part of an R01 randomized controlled trial. Data collection includes chart reviews, site visit, and in-depth interviews with 6 clinical staff and 18 clients. Enhancing Linkages to HIV Primary Care in Jail Settings (Jeffrey Draine Ph.D., Evaluator) 2
Conducted process evaluation of agency-led community collaboration among HIV providers as part of a multi-site demonstration project. Data collection included in-depth interviews with 8 staff involved in the project and life history interviews with program participants. Research Specialist, Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities, August 2010-December 2011 A Mixed Methods Study of The Community Living Needs of Individuals Who Are Newly Released from Jail (Amy Blank Wilson, Ph.D., PI) Prepared measures for data collection, trained research staff on research protocol, and collected data on a study examining the accessibility of services and supports as individuals transitioned from the jail to the community. Data Manager, University of Chicago and University of Illinois at Chicago, Social Work, September 2007-September 2008 Evaluation of Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (Amy Watson Ph.D. and Beth Angell Ph.D., Co-PIs) Coordinated an evaluation study of an Assertive Community Treatment team working with persons with mental illnesses recently released from prison. Conducted semistructured interviews, constructed and maintained databases, participated in field observation, and coordinated data collection with service providers. Research Intern, Metropolitan Family Services, Outcomes and Evaluation, October 2006- April, 2008 Conducted community needs assessment using Concept Mapping, maintained agency databases, provided written reports for funders and internal programming. Research Project Professional, University of Chicago, Department of Psychiatry, May 2004- September 2007 Collaborative NIMH Genetic Study Of Bipolar Disorder (Elliot Gershon M.D., PI) Coordinated study, recruited subjects through a multi-prong media campaign, conducted semi-structured interviews using Diagnostic Interview for Genetic Studies (DIGS), and maintained databases of a multi-site NIMH-funded study. PUBLICATIONS (*denotes publication with MSW or PhD student) Barrenger, S. L., Stanhope, V., & Atterbury, K.* (2017). Challenging dominant discourses: Peer work as social justice work. Journal of Progressive Human Services. Online first. doi: 10.1080/10428232.2017.1399036 3
Bellamy, C. D., Kriegel, L., Barrenger, S., Klimczak, M., Rakfeldt, J...MacIntyre, G. (2017). Development of the citizens measure into a tool to guide clinical practice and its utility for case managers. American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 20(3), 268-281. doi: 10.1080/15487768.2017.1338064 Barrenger, S., Draine, J., Angell, B., & Herman, D. (2017). Reincarceration risk among men with mental illnesses leaving prison: A risk environment analysis. Community Mental Health Journal, 53, 883-892. doi: 10.1007/s10597-017-0113-z Stanhope, V., Choy-Brown, M.*, Barrenger, S., Manuel, J., Mercado, M., McKay, M., & Marcus, S. C. (2017). A comparison of how behavioral health organizations utilize training to prepare for health care reform. Implementation Science, 12(19). doi: 10.1186/s13012-017-0549-0 Blank Wilson, A., Barrenger, S. L., Brusilovskiy, E., Draine, J., & Salzer, M. (2017). Community participation for individuals with psychiatric disabilities leaving jail. Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health, 4(1), 45-51. doi: 10.1007/s40737-016-0074-5 Kelly, B., Barrenger, S., Watson, A. C., & Angell, B. (2017). Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT): Recidivism, hospitalization, and the role of housing and support. Social Work in Mental Health, 15(5), 567-587. doi: 10.1080/15332985.2016.1261754 Barrenger, S., Kriegel, L.*, Angell, B., & Draine, J. (2016). Role of context, resources, and target population in fidelity of Critical Time Intervention. Psychiatric Services, 67, 115-118. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201400108 Barrenger, S., Atterbury, K.*, & Stanhope, V. (2015). Discursive processes creating team culture and recovery orientation among housing first providers. American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 18, 247-264. doi: 10.1080/15487768.2014.954163 Barrenger, S. & Canada, K. (2014). Mental illness along the criminal justice continuum. Journal of Forensic Social Work,4, 123-149. doi: 10.1080/1936928X.2014.948251 Angell, B., Matthews, E. B., Barrenger, S., Watson, A. C., & Draine, J. (2014). Engagement processes in model programs for community reentry from prison for people with serious mental illness. International Journal of Law & Psychiatry. 37, 490-500. doi: 10.1016/j.iijlp.2014.01.022 Blank Wilson, A., Draine, J., Barrenger, S., Hadley, T., & Evans, A. (2014). Examining the impact of mental illness and substance use on time until re-incarceration in a county jail. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 41, 293-301. doi: 10.1007/s10488-013-0467-7 Stanhope, V., Barrenger, S. L., Salzer, M. S., & Marcus, S. C. (2013). Examining the relationship between choice, therapeutic alliance, and outcomes in mental health services. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 3, 191-202. 4
Barrenger, S. L. & Draine, J. (2013). You don t get no help: the role of community context in effectiveness of evidence-based treatments for people with mental illnesses leaving prison. American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 16, 154-178. Blank Wilson, A., Barrenger, S. L., Bohrman, C., & Draine, J. (2013). Balancing accessibility and selectivity in 21 st century public mental health services: Implications for hard to engage clients. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research. 40, 191-206. BOOK CHAPTER Manuel, J. I., & Barrenger, S. (2017). The evolution of health care policy. In V. Stanhope & S. L. Straussner (Eds.), Social work and integrated health care: From policy to practice and back. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW Barrenger, S. L. Smith, B. T.*, & Padgett, D. K. (revise and resubmit). Examining the influence of dual diagnosis, homelessness, and incarceration: A life course approach. Social Work in Mental Health. Blank Wilson, A., Barrenger, S., Givens, A. D., Oshea, A., & Draine, J. (under review). The health needs of people with mental illness leaving jail. Journal of Orthopsychiatry. Barrenger, S. L., Hamovitch, E. *, & Rothman, M. * (under review). Enacting lived experience: Peer specialists with criminal justice histories. Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Canada, K. E., Trawver, K. R., & Barrenger, S. (under review). Deciding to participate in mental health court: Exploring participant perspectives. Criminal Justice Policy Review. Bromage, B., Barrenger, S. L., Clayton, A., Rowe, M., Williamson, B Kriegel, L.S. (under review). Facilitating community connections among persons with mental illnesses: Perspectives from grassroots community leaders. American Journal of Community Psychology. Barrenger, S. L., Maurer, K., Moore, K., & Hong, I.* (under review). What s recovery got to do with it? On becoming a peer specialist. Qualitative Health Research. MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION Canada, K. and Barrenger, S. (under review). A systematic review of interventions for older adults living in jails and prisons. Ageing & Society. Angell, B. & Barrenger, S. L. (in preparation). Relational leverage: Mental health practice at the boundary of the mental health and criminal justice systems. Social Service Review. Canada, K., Barrenger, S. L., & Ray, B. (in preparation). A systematic review of mental health courts. 5
FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS Paulette Goddard Fellowship, New York University (2016-2017) Research Travel Grant, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, University of Pennsylvania (2013) Herman Levin Fellowship, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania (2012) Doctoral Fellowship, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania (2008-2012) CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Bohrman, C. & Barrenger, S. (2018). Structural barriers to critical participatory action research with returning citizens. To be presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, Philadelphia, PA, August. Barrenger, S. (2018). Recovery and desistance: Two sides of the same coin? Presented at the Annual Conference for the Society of Social Work Research, Washington D. C., January. Blank Wilson, A., Barrenger, S., Givens, A., Tomar, N., & Draine, J. (2018). How the service needs priorities of people with mental illness shape community reintegration after release from jail. Presented at the Annual Conference for the Society of Social Work Research, Washington D. C., January. Givens, A., Blank Wilson, A., Barrenger, S., & Tomar, N. (2018). Promoting desistance by strengthening social and human capital for justice involved people with mental illness. Presented at the Annual Conference for the Society of Social Work Research, Washington D. C., January. Barrenger, S. (2017). Understanding pathways to desistance for offenders with mental illness. Presented at the 73 rd Annual Meeting of The American Society of Criminology, Philadelphia, PA, November. Barrenger, S. (2017). Forging new identities in the process of desistance. Presented at the 35 th Congress of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health, Prague, CZ, July. Barrenger, S. (2017). Illness and turning points among the formerly incarcerated. Presented at the 35 th Congress of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health, Prague, CZ, July. Barrenger, S. L. (2016). You just talk to people like they re people : Engagement strategies of peer specialists with criminal justice histories. Presented at the NIMH Conference on Mental Health Services Research, Bethesda, MD, August. 6
Barrenger, S. L. (2016). What s recovery got to do with it? On becoming a peer provider. Presented at the Annual Conference for the Society for Social Work Research, Washington, D.C., January. Blank Wilson, A., Barrenger, S. L., & Draine, J. (2016). Community participation patterns of people with serious mental illness after release from jail. Presented at the Annual Conference for the Society for Social Work Research, Washington, D.C., January. Draine, J., Herman, D., Angell, B., Kriegel, L., Brusilovskiy, E. & Barrenger, S. (2015). Critical time intervention for men with mental illnesses leaving prison. Presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Exposition, Chicago, November. Barrenger, S. L. (2015). Co-occurrence of criminal justice histories, mental illnesses, and substance use among supportive housing residents. Presented at the 34 th Congress of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health, Vienna, July. Barrenger, S., Atterbury, K., & Stanhope, V. (2014). Using ethnographic methods to explore team culture. Presented at the Annual Conference for the Society for Social Work Research, San Antonio, TX, January. Smyth, J., James, K., Barrenger, S., & Bohrman, C. (2013). Criminal justice infusion: Examining a new MSW criminal justice initiative. Presented at the Annual Program Meeting for the Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX, November. Barrenger, S. (2013). Interventions for persons with mental illnesses leaving prison for highrisk environments. Presented at the Annual Program Meeting for the Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX, November. Angell, B., Matthews, E. & Barrenger, S. (2013). Engagement processes in model programs to serve former prisoners with serious mental illness. Presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, New York, August. Barrenger, S., Draine, J., & Angell, B. (2013). Examination of the risk environment on community reentry from prison for men with mental illness. Presented at the 33 rd Congress of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health, Amsterdam, July. Angell, B., Barrenger, S., Watson, A., & Draine, J. (2013). Engagement processes in model programs for prison reentry for offenders with serious mental illness. Presented at the 33 rd Congress of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health, Amsterdam, July. Stanhope, V., Barrenger, S., Salzer, M., & Marcus, S. (2013). Examining the relationship between choice, therapeutic alliance, and outcomes in mental health services. Presented at the Pathways 2013 International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health, Los Angeles, CA, June. 7
Barrenger, S., Draine, J. & Angell, B. (2013). Impact of the Risk Environment on the Reentry Process for Persons with Serious Mental Illness Leaving Prison. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Diego, CA, January. Barrenger, S. Angell, B., & Draine, J. (2013). Prison Reentry and Mental Illness: Engagement in a High-risk Context. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Diego, CA, January. Angell, B., Watson, A. C. & Barrenger, S. (2009). Supporting prison re-entry in Illinois: Evaluation of a forensic assertive community treatment program. Presented at the 31 st Congress of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health, New York, July. INVITED PRESENTATIONS AND GUEST LECTURES Barrenger, S. L. (2016). Engagement processes in CTI and FACT. Seminar, Evidence Based Practice for Adults with Severe Mental Illness. Silver School of Social Work, New York University, New York. April. Barrenger, S. L. (2016). Experiences of peer specialists with criminal justice histories. Invited lecture. Program for Recovery in Community Health (PRCH). Yale University, New Haven, CT. March. Barrenger, S. L. (2015). Trauma of racism. Moderator. The 2015 McSilver Symposium: Poverty. Trauma. Resilience. New York. April. Barrenger, S. L. (2015). What s recovery got to do with it? On becoming a peer worker. Presented at the Mental Health Services Col[lab]orative, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, New York, April. Barrenger, S. L. (2015). Mental illness along the criminal justice continuum. Seminar, Evidence Based Practice for Adults with Severe Mental Illness. Silver School of Social Work, New York University, New York, March. Barrenger, S. L. (2014). Mental illness along the criminal justice continuum. Inside and Outside the Criminal Justice System: Advocacy, Policy, and Practice. Silver School of Social Work, New York University, New York, December. Barrenger, S. L. (2014). Critical Time Intervention. Seminar, Evidence Based Practice for Adults with Severe Mental Illness. Silver School of Social Work, New York University, New York, March. Barrenger, S. L. (2014). Health disparities. Seminar, Advanced Social Policy: Primary & Behavioral Health Care Integration, April. 8
TEACHING INTERESTS Evidence-based clinical social work practice Qualitative research methods Mixed methods approach to research Social work and criminal justice Human behavior in the social environment Mental health policy History and philosophy of social welfare Mental health diagnosis TEACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor, New York University, Silver School of Social Work Human Behavior in the Social Environment III: Advanced Clinical Assessment Fall 2017, Spring 2018 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II Spring 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Social Work Practice Lab I Fall 2014, 2015 Social Work Practice Lab II Spring 2015, 2016 Assistant Professor, New York University, College of Global Public Health Health and Society in a Global Context Fall 2013-2015 Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice Qualitative Research Methods Summer 2011 & 2012 Teaching Assistant, University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice Instructor: Laura Hines, MSW, L.C.S.W. Human Behavior in the Social Environment Fall 2011 Instructor: Roberta Sands, Ph.D. Qualitative Research Methods Spring, 2011 9
Instructor: Amy Wilson Blank, Ph.D. Contemporary Social Policy Summer 2010 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Social Work Intern, University of Chicago, Mandel Legal Aid Clinic, September 2005- October 2006 Conducted evaluations of service needs for persons with mental illnesses seeking assistance from the clinic in obtaining conditional releases from a state forensic hospital; provided follow-up visits for individuals in the community on conditional release; provided consultation on legal cases, and entered survey data on mental health services in jails in Illinois. Program Director, Community Counseling Centers of Chicago, September 2000-April 2004; Coordinator, May 1998-September 2000; Case Manager, May 1993-May 1998, Supervised two Assertive Community Treatment teams and a Linkage Team; provided clinical supervision to 15 case managers. Provided linkage case management to persons with mental illnesses being transitioned from the state psychiatric hospital. Coordinated discharge planning with hospital staff and provided short-term intensive case management in the community. Crisis Worker, Community Counseling Centers of Chicago, April 1994-September 2000, Provided crisis counseling for agency 24-hour hotline and performed psychiatric evaluations for both adults and children at area emergency rooms. Residential Worker, Residential Treatment of Grand Rapids, October 1990-August 1992, Provided on-site counseling and supervision at a housing program for persons with serious mental illnesses. SERVICE Faculty Search and New Appointments Committee, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, 2017-2019 DSW Program Committee, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, 2018 Student Awards Committee, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, 2017-2018 SSSW Library Representative, New York University Libraries, 2016-2018 Field Learning and Community Partnerships, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, 2016-2018 Graduation Advisory Group, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, 2015-2016 10
Student Standing Committee, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, 2015-2017 Academic Advisor, 32-Month Students, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, 2014-16 MSW Curriculum Committee, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, 2014-16 Faculty Grievance Committee, Silver School of Social Work, New York University, 2014 Ad Hoc Reviewer, International Journal of Law and Mental Health (2017), Qualitative Health Research (2016, 2017, 2018); Administration and Policy and Mental Health Services Research (2015); Pedagogy in Health Promotion (2014, 2015), Journal of Forensic Social Work (2014, 2015); Social Problems (2013); American Journal of Public Health (2013); Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research (2013) PhD Student Representative, School of Social Policy & Practice, PhD Steering Committee, September 2010-September 2012 Served as student representative on Ph.D. steering committee, provided input on restructuring curriculum being implemented for incoming students starting Fall 2012. Deputy Volunteer Coordinator, Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference, January 2009 & January 2010 Scheduled student volunteers and provided on-site coordination for annual conference. Volunteer Guardian, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, September 2007- July 2008 Volunteer guardian for a person with a mental illness and a developmental disability. Mentor, Homeless Youth Services, October 1990-July 1992 Assisted case managers with duties and mentored a youth. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Society for Social Work Research, Member, 2008-present International Academy of Law and Mental Health, Member, 2012-present Council on Social Work Education, Member, 2013-present Society for the Study of Social Problems, Member, 2013-present 11