Gary Bowler Jr.
Chicopee,Massachusetts
Summary
Licensed Educational Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in assessments and counseling for diverse populations, including adult and juvenile offenders. Expertise in crisis intervention and risk assessment within psychiatric, educational, and correctional environments. Knowledgeable in services for students from preschool through college, including those with learning issues and developmental delays.
Overview
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1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist II
Trinity Health of New England, Mercy Medical Center
Springfield, Massachusetts
07.2023 - Current
- Performed crisis assessments in emergency department, facilitating timely interventions for patients in critical situations.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, encouraging open communication among participants.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Licensed Educational Psychologist/Certified School Psychologist
Chicopee Public Schools District
Chicopee, Massachusetts
10.2002 - Current
- Dr. Gary Bowler Jr. has worked as a Licensed Educational Psychologist/Certified School Psychologist for the past twenty-three years for all grade levels in the Chicopee Public Schools District which is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
Clinician III
Providence Behavioral Health Hospital
Holyoke, Massachusetts
10.2016 - 09.2021
- Coordinated admissions and intakes at Providence Behavioral Health Hospital, ensuring smooth patient transitions and adherence to care protocols.
- Functioned as a clinician at Providence Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke, Massachusetts, providing comprehensive behavioral health assessments and treatment planning.
Adjunct Professor, Graduate Psychology
American International College
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Dr. Bowler has taught the following graduate courses for the doctoral program in Educational Psychology.
- Issues and Ethics in Psychology
- Family Counseling
- History and Systems in Psychology
- Multivariate Research Methods
- Applied Research Methods
- Diagnostic Assessment II—Personality and Projectives
- Theoretical Perspectives in School Counseling
- Psychoeducational Assessment
- Forensic Psychology
- Mentor/reader for doctoral dissertation students.
Forensic Clinician
Behavioral Health Network, Forensic Mental Health Services
Ludlow, Massachusetts
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Led forensic clinician team in assessments and counseling for adult offenders and sex offenders in Special Management Units, Hampden County Correctional Center.
- Conducted crisis and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues.
- Worked as a forensic clinician at Hampden County Correctional Center, Ludlow, Massachusetts for nine years, providing both full-time and part-time support.
Mental Health Counselor
Providence Behavioral Health Hospital
01.1995 - 12.2006
- Guided adult and adolescent patients through therapeutic interventions in behavioral health settings.
- Provided counseling to patients with diverse mental health issues.
- Conducted assessments to determine patient needs and treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and healing.
Education
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
California Southern University
Chandler, Arizona01-2024
Master of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University
01-2018
Graduate Certificate - Qualitative Research
Nova Southeastern University
01-2010
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
01-2007
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
American International College
01-2001
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - School Psychology
American International College
01-1998
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
American International College
01-1995
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
01-1992
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Behavioral analysis
- Patient education
- Treatment planning
- Clinical supervision
Certification
- Licensed Educational Psychologist, 1043
- Certified School Psychologist, 373006
- Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor, 28680
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist II
Trinity Health of New England, Mercy Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Clinician III
Providence Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2016 - 09.2021
Adjunct Professor, Graduate Psychology
American International College
01.2011 - 12.2014
Licensed Educational Psychologist/Certified School Psychologist
Chicopee Public Schools District
10.2002 - Current
Forensic Clinician
Behavioral Health Network, Forensic Mental Health Services
01.2000 - 01.2009
Mental Health Counselor
Providence Behavioral Health Hospital
01.1995 - 12.2006
Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology
California Southern University
Master of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University
Graduate Certificate - Qualitative Research
Nova Southeastern University
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
American International College
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - School Psychology
American International College
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
American International College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Massachusetts at Amherst